The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai, India, offers practical training and project work opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students in science and engineering disciplines. Eligible students include those pursuing BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, B.Sc, or M.Sc degrees who have completed at least the 5th semester (for undergraduates) or 1st semester (for postgraduates), with a minimum of 60% marks and no backlogs. Disciplines covered include Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgy, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science & Engineering, and Biosciences.

Each college may forward applications for up to three eligible students per degree/subject. The minimum duration for practical training or project work varies by discipline, ranging from 45 days to 6 months, and is designed to be part of the academic curriculum. The application process requires students to submit a hard copy application on their college letterhead, signed and stamped by the college authority, along with a personal resume and relevant marksheets. Additional documentation is required for Computer Science and Biosciences applicants, including all marksheets from X standard onwards.

Applications must be sent to the Officer-in-Charge, Practical Training/Project work, HRDD, BARC, BARC Training School, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400094, not earlier than three months and not later than fifteen days before the desired start date. The selection process involves screening by BARC's HRDD and approval by the Competent Authority. Accepted students will receive an official acceptance letter and further instructions for I-Card processing. No stipend, accommodation, or travel assistance is provided; the opportunity is intended for academic credit as part of the student's curriculum.

For more information, students can visit the official BARC student page or contact [email protected]. This opportunity is ideal for students seeking hands-on research experience in a multidisciplinary national laboratory environment, with exposure to world-class facilities and research in fields such as Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, and Biosciences.