NCDC Internship Programme – A Golden Opportunity for Biotechnology & Life Science Students!
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced its Internship Programme. This is an excellent opportunity for students in biotechnology, microbiology, public health, and related fields to gain hands-on experience in public health research, epidemiology, and disease surveillance.
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NCDC Internship Programme – Key Highlights
NCDC offers internships across 14 specialized
technical divisions. Interns can work directly with experts on national-level
health issues like bacterial diseases, viral hepatitis, antimicrobial
resistance (AMR), vector-borne diseases, and more.
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General Details:
- Cycles:
Two cycles – January & June
- Duration:
2 to 6 months (varies by division)
- Application
Window:
- For
Jan cycle: Apply Oct–Dec (previous year)
- For
June cycle: Apply Apr–May (same year)
- Fees:
Free of cost (no stipend)
- Certification:
Provided after successful completion
- Accommodation: May be available based on availability
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Internship Divisions (Biotech-Relevant)
|
Division |
Eligibility |
Seats |
Duration |
|
Centre for Bacterial Disease and AMR
Containment |
M.Sc./Ph.D. in
Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biomedical Sciences |
2 |
Up to 6 months |
|
Viral
Hepatitis & Biotechnology Division |
M.Sc.
Biotech/Microbiology, M.Tech Biotech |
4 |
Up
to 6 months |
|
Division of Biochemistry |
B.Tech/M.Sc./Ph.D. in
Biotech/Biochemistry/MPH |
2 |
Up to 6 months |
|
Centre
for AIDS and Related Diseases |
M.Sc./Ph.D./MD
(Microbiology) |
1 |
3
months |
|
Division of Microbiology (Respiratory
& Teratogenic Viruses) |
M.Sc./Ph.D./MD (Microbiology) |
1 |
3 months |
|
Centre
for Arboviral & Zoonotic Diseases |
Pursuing
M.Sc. (Microbiology/Zoology) |
2 |
6
months |
🔗 Full
Details & Updates: https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/internship
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Application Process:
- Check
Eligibility based on your course and division of
interest.
- Apply
Online through the NCDC website (when
portal opens).
- Pay
₹500 via demand draft to Director, NCDC.
- Submit:
- Support
letter from your university (if you're still studying)
- 3
Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
& academic transcripts
- Wait for approval from the selection committee. Screening may be applied based on the number of applicants.
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Why Biotechnology Students Should Apply:
- Hands-on
exposure to infectious disease labs and national public health programmers
- Research
experience in AMR, viral diagnostics, vector control, and more
- Boosts
your profile for jobs, higher education, or public health roles
- Direct mentorship from experts at NCDC
Stay updated, prepare early, and don’t
miss this opportunity!
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