Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	MANAGE Internship Programme
Benefits	Monthly stipend and practical research experience
Beneficiary	Eligible postgraduate and Ph.D. students
Nodal Agency	National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)
Subscription	Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of Apply	Online application for the general programme; email for MANAGE-CIA when applications are announced.

MANAGE Internship Programme: A Complete Guide for Agriculture Postgraduates

Hands-on research and agri-startup experience at the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad

For students who want a career in agricultural research, rural development or agribusiness, practical experience matters almost as much as the degree. The MANAGE Internship Programme gives eligible postgraduate and Ph.D. students a chance to work inside a national institute on real extension, research and entrepreneurship projects. This guide explains the different internship tracks, who can apply, what the documents and process look like, and what to verify before you apply.

What Is the MANAGE Internship Programme?

The programme is offered by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, based in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana.

It includes a general agricultural extension internship and specialised tracks run through MANAGE centres. The general programme focuses on agricultural extension and rural studies. The MANAGE Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship (MANAGE-CIA) adds exposure to agri-startup incubation, entrepreneurship development, stakeholder engagement, startup case studies, webinars and digital outreach.

Interns build research, documentation, communication and project-management skills.

Key Highlights

• Fields: Agricultural extension, research, rural development and agribusiness
• Who can apply: Eligible postgraduate and Ph.D. students
• General programme duration: Three or six months, under the general guidelines
• MANAGE-CIA: Six-month paid internship, six seats per batch
• Mode of application: Online for the general programme; email for MANAGE-CIA when applications are announced
• Nodal agency: MANAGE

Important: Check the Latest Notices First

Two cautions apply to nearly everything below. First, internship calls are announced periodically, so there may be no open call when you read this. Second, the stipend and eligibility figures for the general programme come from older guidelines and may have changed.

The general internship notice listed a deadline of 25 September 2026, which has already passed. Check the latest official announcement before you prepare an application.

Types of MANAGE Internships

Track	Focus	Duration	Seats
General MANAGE Internship (Agricultural Extension)	Extension and rural studies research for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students	3 or 6 months	Not specified
MANAGE-CIA	Agri-startup incubation, entrepreneurship development, case studies, webinars, digital outreach	6 months	6 per batch
MANAGE-FISHub	Fisheries innovation, aquapreneurship, startup support	3 to 6 months	6
MANAGE-CAEIRA	Agricultural extension innovation and research	See latest announcements	See latest announcements

Eligibility, duration and the application route differ for each track, so choose the one that matches your specialisation. For FISHub and CAEIRA, check each programme page for current eligibility and instructions.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in agricultural research and extension activities
• A monthly stipend. Under the older general guidelines, this was ₹10,000 per month for a three-month internship (with free boarding and lodging) or ₹35,000 per month for a six-month internship
• Research project work on agriculture, rural development, farmers and extension services
• Startup exposure for MANAGE-CIA interns, including incubation, entrepreneurship development and startup support
• Skill building in research, report writing, documentation, communication and project coordination
• Participation in stakeholder programmes, webinars, case studies, digital outreach and impact assessment, depending on your track
• Exposure to professionals and ongoing programmes at MANAGE
• Examples of past work. MANAGE publishes internship reports and experience notes, so you can see what previous interns worked on

The stipend and accommodation figures above are historical. The current stipend for MANAGE-CIA is not specified on its main programme page, so confirm what applies before you join.

Who Is Eligible?

General MANAGE Internship

• You must have completed, or be pursuing, an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Extension Education, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Master of Social Work (MSW), Journalism, Communication or Environmental Science, with an interest in rural studies.
• Under the older guidelines, a minimum OGPA of 8.0 out of 10 (equivalent to 80%) is required.
• You should have good English language and writing skills.
• If you are currently studying, you need a recommendation letter from your Head of Department or the Chairman of your Advisory Committee.
• No age limit is specified in the available information.

MANAGE-CIA Internship

Postgraduate and Ph.D. students specialising in Agri-Business Management, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Development and Policy Studies, or Rural Development can apply.

Undergraduate students are not covered by these eligibility criteria. Those looking for practical training at the undergraduate level can explore the Student READY Scheme, which supports practical training, industry exposure and entrepreneurship awareness for agriculture and allied-discipline students.

Documents You Will Need

For the general internship:

• A recent CV covering your qualifications, research interests, skills and experience
• A motivation letter explaining why you want the internship and how it fits your goals
• A recommendation letter from your Head of Department or Advisory Committee Chairman
• A tentative research proposal of up to two pages, with title, objectives, brief literature review, methodology, study area, sampling plan, timeline and expected outcomes
• Your CV and motivation letter attested by your research Chairman or Adviser and Head of Department

For MANAGE-CIA:

• A one-page CV
• A 350-word Statement of Purpose (SoP) covering why you want the internship, what you hope to learn, and how you can contribute to the agri-startup ecosystem

How to Apply

General MANAGE Internship (Online)

1. Open the MANAGE Internship application page and read the form carefully.
2. Fill in your academic information: M.Sc. or Ph.D. subject, research specialisation and proposed research title.
3. Enter your personal and contact details, institution, department, Head of Department and current research adviser.
4. Say whether you receive any fellowship or scholarship and whether you need a MANAGE stipend.
5. Upload the recommendation letter, the research proposal (two pages at most), and your attested CV and motivation letter.
6. Check the file names. Each must be a single word of fewer than 20 characters, including the extension.
7. Review everything, submit, and keep a copy of what you submitted.

MANAGE-CIA Internship (By Email)

1. Check the MANAGE-CIA Recent Updates page for a new announcement. Applications are accepted only when a recruitment call is open.
2. Prepare your one-page CV.
3. Write your 350-word Statement of Purpose.
4. Email both using the address and instructions in the latest announcement. Earlier programme information lists ceomanagecia@gmail.com, but confirm the current contact details in the latest notice.
5. If you are shortlisted after screening, you will be invited to an online interview.

What Interns Actually Do

The work depends on your track and specialisation.

• General internship: Conduct research on agricultural extension, rural development and farmers’ issues, and prepare research reports or discussion papers on your topic.
• MANAGE-CIA: Organise agricultural stakeholder programmes, support pre-incubation and Agri-Eureka activities, document agri-startup case studies, examine the impact of incubation centres and startups, prepare digital content for online platforms, support the Saturday Webinar Series, and contribute to incubation modules and research documentation.
• MANAGE-FISHub: Support fisheries startup activities, document startup journeys, and contribute to webinars and aquapreneurship initiatives.

Exact responsibilities are assigned by MANAGE. Previous internship reports and experience notes are a good way to see what past interns did.

How Selection Works

• General internship: You submit the application with your research proposal, CV, motivation letter and recommendation letter. The available application page does not describe a complete, formal selection procedure.
• MANAGE-CIA: Applications are screened, shortlisted candidates are interviewed online, and the top six candidates are selected based on interview performance.
• MANAGE-FISHub: Candidates submit a one-page CV, applications are screened, shortlisted candidates have an online interview, and six candidates are selected.

Tips for a Stronger Application

• Match your track to your specialisation. The general internship and MANAGE-CIA draw on different fields, so apply where your background fits.
• Treat the research proposal seriously. For the general internship, a focused two-page proposal with a clear title, objectives and methodology shows you have thought through a real study.
• Make your SoP specific. For MANAGE-CIA, say what you want to learn and what you can contribute to the agri-startup ecosystem, rather than describing your interest in general terms.
• Start the attestations early. The attested CV and motivation letter need signatures from your Chairman or Adviser and Head of Department, which can take time.
• Read past intern notes. They show the kind of topics and outputs MANAGE values.

Contact Details

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030, Telangana, India

• Contact person: Dr. Saravanan Raj, Director (Agricultural Extension)
• Phone: 040-24016693 (direct) or 040-24594537; 040-24594509 for general internship queries
• Email: saravanan.raj@manage.gov.in
• General helpdesk: helpline@manage.gov.in