{"id":28782,"date":"2026-05-19T18:23:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/?p=28782"},"modified":"2026-05-19T18:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:53:19","slug":"nhrc-summer-winter-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/nhrc-summer-winter-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"NHRC Summer &amp; Winter Internship 2026: Eligibility, Benefits &amp; Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nhrc-internship-offline-1024x427.png\" alt=\"NHRC Summer &amp; Winter Internship\" class=\"wp-image-28785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nhrc-internship-offline-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nhrc-internship-offline-672x280.png 672w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nhrc-internship-offline.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/nhrc-summer-winter-internship\/#About_the_Program\" >About the Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/nhrc-summer-winter-internship\/#NHRC_Internship_Requirements_Who_Can_Apply\" >NHRC Internship Requirements: Who Can Apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/nhrc-summer-winter-internship\/#Step-by-Step_Application_Process\" >Step-by-Step Application Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/nhrc-summer-winter-internship\/#Selection_Process\" >Selection Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/nhrc-summer-winter-internship\/#What_Happens_During_the_NHRC_Internship\" >What Happens During the NHRC Internship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/nhrc-summer-winter-internship\/#Competitions_and_Awards\" >Competitions and Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/nhrc-summer-winter-internship\/#Perks_Benefits_Offered\" >Perks &amp; Benefits Offered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/nhrc-summer-winter-internship\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Program\"><\/span>About the Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Human Rights Commission Summer\/Winter Internship is a 4-week in-office program that allows students to gain practical experience in human rights. The NHRC internship 2026 will be conducted in person at the NHRC headquarters in New Delhi. Interns will engage in research projects, attend lectures by subject experts, and participate in institutional visits (such as jails or police stations) to observe how human rights are protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Summer Internship Application Timeline: <\/strong>Applications open in March-April&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winter Internship Application Timeline: <\/strong>Applications typically open in October&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: <\/strong>4 weeks (approximately 25 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stipend: <\/strong>\u20b912,000 awarded upon successful completion + travel allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Interns: <\/strong>Approximately 100 interns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Manav Adhikar Bhawan, New Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Mode: <\/strong>Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large desktop-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/?utm_source=is_blog&amp;utm_medium=nhrc-summer-winter-internship&amp;utm_campaign=candidate-web-banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-1024x203.jpg\" alt=\"Find and apply web banner\" class=\"wp-image-25333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-1024x203.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-672x133.jpg 672w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-1536x305.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-2048x406.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mobile-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/?utm_source=is_blog&amp;utm_medium=nhrc-summer-winter-internship&amp;utm_campaign=candidate-mobile-banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"356\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-mobile-1.jpg\" alt=\"Find and apply mobile banner\" class=\"wp-image-25334\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHRC_Internship_Requirements_Who_Can_Apply\"><\/span><strong>NHRC Internship<\/strong><strong> Requirements: Who Can Apply?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the NHRC summer and winter internships, you must meet all of the following criteria and submit attested copies of certain documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Essential Criteria&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Eligible candidates include students in the 2nd or 3rd year of a 3-year LL.B. program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who have completed 3 years or Semester VI of a 5-year integrated law course and are continuing in the 4th or 5th year are eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LL.M. students can also apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postgraduate students from disciplines such as Human Rights, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work (MSW), Criminology, Public Administration, Rural Development, History, Economics, Commerce, Anthropology, Mass Communication, and International Relations are eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preference will be given to final-year postgraduate students from the above disciplines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must be enrolled in regular courses at UGC-recognized universities only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum of 60% marks is required in Class XII and in the first six semesters of the degree program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The maximum age limit for applicants is 28 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Documents Required\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Attested copies of Class X, Class XII, and first six semesters&#8217; mark sheets must be submitted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from the Principal, HOD, or Dean, duly signed, dated, and stamped as per Annexure I.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants belonging to reserved categories must submit self-attested caste certificates (SC\/ST\/OBC) or, if applicable, disability certificates (PwD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Students who have previously attended any NHRC summer or winter internship are not eligible to apply again. Also, incomplete applications without any of the above documents will be rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Application_Process\"><\/span><strong>Step-by-Step Application Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the<strong> <\/strong>official <a href=\"https:\/\/nhrc.nic.in\/training-programmes\/internship-programmes\" rel=\"nofollow\">NHRC Internship page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u2018Summer\/Winter Internship\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register on the portal with your email and mobile number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the application form with your personal and academic details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload<strong> <\/strong>scanned copies of the required documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a Statement of Purpose of 300 to 500 words on the topic: <strong><em>\u2018Reason for Joining as an Intern in NHRC\u2019 <\/em><\/strong>in a PDF format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track the status of your application on the NHRC website 2\u20133 weeks after the deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/national-renewable-energy-internship-scheme\/?utm_source=is_blog&amp;utm_medium=nhrc-summer-winter-internship&amp;utm_campaign=candidate-blog-detail\">National Renewable Energy Internship Scheme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process\"><\/span><strong>Selection Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection for NHRC internship 2026 is purely merit-based and follows a structured 100-point scale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Class XII marks: <\/strong>30 marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduation marks: <\/strong>40 marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Statement of Purpose: <\/strong>30 marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_During_the_NHRC_Internship\"><\/span>What Happens During the NHRC Internship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summer\/Winter Internship Program is a full-time, in-office program. The basic structure of the internship program includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Attending around 55 to 60 sessions on various human rights issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classroom-based learning sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interaction with the NHRC Chairperson, Members, and senior officials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research project work on human rights topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book review activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screening and discussion of films on issues like child labor, anti-trafficking, elderly rights, health, and education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field visits to police stations, jails, NGOs, Parliament House, and national commissions\/legal institutions such as NCW, NCPCR, NGT, and the Supreme Court of India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competitions_and_Awards\"><\/span>Competitions and Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHRC internship program includes the following contests offering cash prizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Group Research Project: <\/strong>Interns work in groups on a human rights research topic. The best projects win cash prizes of \u20b915,000, \u20b910,000, and \u20b9 5,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Declamation Contest: <\/strong>A speech competition on a human rights topic. Top performers win awards worth up to \u20b91,000 each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book Review Activity: <\/strong>Includes writing a review of a human rights book. Top 5 interns win a cash prize worth up to \u20b91,000 each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large desktop-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/?utm_source=is_blog&amp;utm_medium=nhrc-summer-winter-internship&amp;utm_campaign=candidate-web-banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-1024x203.jpg\" alt=\"Find and apply web banner\" class=\"wp-image-25333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-1024x203.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-672x133.jpg 672w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-1536x305.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-web-2048x406.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mobile-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/?utm_source=is_blog&amp;utm_medium=nhrc-summer-winter-internship&amp;utm_campaign=candidate-mobile-banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"356\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-apply-mobile-1.jpg\" alt=\"Find and apply mobile banner\" class=\"wp-image-25334\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perks_Benefits_Offered\"><\/span>Perks &amp; Benefits Offered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHRC Summer\/Winter Internship offers many benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stipend of \u20b912,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd AC train fare reimbursement (to and fro) from your place of study to Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interns will receive a kit\/bag and a temporary identity card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library and internet facilities will be provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tea and snacks will be served twice a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government-recognized certificate upon successful completion of the internship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779193376808\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the NHRC internship?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The NHRC internship is a structured program run by the National Human Rights Commission of India. It gives law and social science students practical experience in the human rights field. The in-office program runs for four weeks during summer and winter cycles.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779193378377\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Does NHRC provide accommodation for outstation students during the internship?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No, interns are responsible for making their own arrangements for boarding and lodging in New Delhi. However, outstation students are eligible for the travel allowance (3rd AC railway fare).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779193379367\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Who can apply for the NHRC internship?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> To be eligible for the 4-week NHRC summer\/winter internship, you must be pursuing LLB, LLM, PG Diploma, or Master\u2019s in a relevant field.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779193380534\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. 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