Out of 7,000 applicants last year, only around 100 were selected for the Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme. This internship offers students a chance to work closely with the major departments at the University of Delhi.
The Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme (VCIS) for students of University of Delhi was recently announced for the Summer of the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. Under the leadership of the current Vice Chancellor, Yogesh Singh, this scheme hires nearly a hundred interns across all courses to work with university administration.
The programme is open to “all regular bonafide students of University of Delhi” currently enrolled in any course across the university, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Recommendation (LOR) signed and stamped by the college authorities on or after 13th April. Final-year students appearing for end-semester examinations are not considered eligible for the scheme. Further, students can only avail of this opportunity once during their time at the university.
The internship is offered in two formats: a regular part-time internship during the academic session and a summer internship during the June to July break. Interns are expected to commit approximately 15–20 hours per week. The scheme is paid, with regular interns receiving ₹5,000 per month, while summer interns will receive ₹11,576 this year. The stipend is subject to an annual increment of 5 percent.
The selection process has been highly competitive over the years. In the previous year, over 7,000 students applied, out of which around 100 were selected and placed across various university offices and departments. These include the Vice Chancellor’s Office, Pro Vice Chancellor’s Office, Deans’ Offices, School of Open Learning (SOL), Department Labs, Equal Opportunity Cell, and the Examination Department. For the current cycle (as of 22 April 2026), approximately 2,000 students were shortlisted and invited for the next stage of selection. These shortlisted candidates were called to the Multipurpose Hall at the DU Sports Complex over four days, from 13 to 16 April, for a General Discussion.
Applications to the scheme remain valid for six months, allowing flexibility in consideration for different internship cycles. The primary objective of VCIS is to equip students with administrative, organizational, and professional skills by exposing them to the internal functioning of a large public university. Interns are meant to gain insight into governance, policy implementation, and institutional processes, which can be beneficial for careers in public administration, academia, and related fields.
Upon successful completion, interns are awarded an official experience letter, enhancing professional profiles. The scheme serves as a sort of internal engagement system, meant to make university administration familiar.
Currently, the Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme for the Summer of 2026 is open for the two month period of June to July with the final application date as 27th of April.
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