IIT Roorkee gives an opportunity to the UG students for a research internship. Students of any engineering or science institute can take part in this research internship. The IIT Roorkee SPARK Programme 2026 is a prestigious summer research internship aimed at offering motivated undergraduate students hands-on exposure to advanced research under mentorship from IIT Roorkee faculty. It is one of India’s top-funded summer internship programs, designed to encourage bright students to pursue research and higher studies in science, technology, and engineering.
Candidates staying in the hostel will pay the fee. It is to be noted there are few seats are available here, it ranges from 60 to 65 students. This may increase or decrease.
Can Non IIT student take part in Spark 2026?
Yes, it is open for non IITs students but their eligibility condition is little different than other institutes. These candidates must 8.5 CGPA
Programme Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Host Institute | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee |
| Programme Name | SPARK (Summer Project to Arouse Research Knowledge) 2026 |
| Duration | ~6 weeks (approximately May – June 2026) |
| Mode | In-person, on IIT Roorkee campus |
| Stipend | ₹2,500 per week (for institute-funded interns) |
| Application Deadline | May, 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Result Announcement | On or before May Second week, 2026 |
| Official Website | https://spark.iitr.ac.in |
Objectives
- To provide research exposure to undergraduate students in STEM disciplines.
- To promote interest in postgraduate or doctoral research at IIT Roorkee and similar institutions.
- To create a bridge between top students and IITR faculty labs, fostering research collaborations.
Eligibility Criteria
| Category of Institute | Minimum CGPA Requirement |
| IITs / IISc | 7.5 |
| NITs / IISER / NISER / IIEST / UM-DAE-CBS | 8.0 |
| Other Universities / Institutes | 8.5 |
Additional Conditions:
- Applicant must have completed at least two semesters of an eligible degree: B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, M.Sc., or M.A.
- Students graduating before July 2026 or in their final year are not eligible.
- MTechs eligible/BSc students eligible/final year BTech students are not eligible eligible
Application Process
- Visit the official portal: spark.iitr.ac.in/student.
- Create a login and fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents:
- Latest semester marksheet
- Passport-size photo
- Resume (1–2 pages)
- Research Statement (500 words) describing academic interests
- (For non-IITR students) No Objection Certificate (NOC) at time of joining.
- Choose up to 5 preferred faculty mentors from the provided list.
- A 500 word research statement and 1-2 page resume
- Students of other institute will present No Objection Certificate
Benefits for Interns
- Weekly stipend of ₹2,500 for institute-funded internships.
- Access to hostel accommodation, labs, library, sports, and medical facilities at IIT Roorkee.
- Guidance from IITR faculty on research methodology and technical communication.
- Certificate of Completion signed by the Dean (SRIC) upon successful completion.
Key Notes
- Selection is highly competitive — around 1,500 applicants for ~100 positions annually.
- Both institute-funded and project-funded internships are available.
- The program promotes gender diversity, with over one-third of previous batches comprising female students.
Summary
SPARK 2025 at IIT Roorkee is a 6-week, fully-funded summer research internship that provides a stipend of ₹2,500 per week, accommodation, and mentorship. It is open to top-performing undergraduates from across India who meet specific CGPA criteria and are passionate about research, innovation, and higher studies.
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