GDC AI Workforce
Internship ProgramBuild AI-Powered Healthcare Solutions
An initiative under the AICTE GDC AI Workforce Scheme, this program aims to empower students with advanced coding skills and hands-on experience to shape the future of AI-driven healthcare technology.
Make a Real-World Impact with Code
As a selected intern, you'll:
✅ Develop new tools for the Palliative Care Grid under the National Health Mission, supporting home-based care for critically ill patients in Kerala.
✅ Contribute to ICU tooling for the 10BedICU project, already deployed across 9 states and impacting 50,000+ patients as of Feb 2025.
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Program Highlights
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Master Full-Stack Development with an industry-standard curriculum.
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Build AI-Powered Healthcare Applications impacting millions.
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Join a Leading Open-Source Community working on national healthcare initiatives.
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Earn a Fellowship Certificate after completing a 6-month remote internship.
Program Structure
Phase 1: 100 Days of Structured Self-Learning & Internship Screening.
Learn independently using AI and real-world resources, just as professionals do in industry settings.
📚 Access to Curriculum
- WD 101: Getting Started with JavaScript
- WD 201: Server-side programming with Node.js
- WD 301: Front-end development with React & TypeScript
💡 Ace the Screening Task:
To qualify for the internship, complete the coursework and the screening task addressing real issues from the CARE GitHub repository within 100 days.
Phase 2: Remote Internship (First 40 Students Selected).
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Work on high-impact Digital Public Goods (DPGs) in healthcare.
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Develop scalable AI-powered applications used nationwide.
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Receive a performance-based stipend (up to ₹27,000 per month).
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Earn a Fellowship Certificate upon successful completion.
*Internships are offered based on the requirements.
How to Apply
🔹 Eligibility Criteria:
- Enrolled in an UG/PG program at an Indian higher education institute.
- Age: 18-25 years.
- Basic knowledge of web development & coding is an add on.
🔹 Steps to Get Started:
1. Submit Your Application
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you're in!
2. Begin Self-Learning
Access learning resources & guidelines after onboarding.
3. Complete the 3 courses and screening task in 100-Days
Prove your skills through a GitHub contribution.
4. Internship Selection
The top 40 performers will be onboarded as interns.
Timelines
*Timelines are tentative and subject to change
| SL No | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application Opens | 12 March 2025 |
| 2 | Application Deadline | 26 March 2025 |
| 3 | Deadline to complete all 3 courses and the internship selection task | 20 June 2025 |
| 4 | Internship Start | 25 June 2025 |
| 5 | Internship End | 24 December 2025 |
| 6 | Fellowship Certificates Issued | 26-31 December 2025 |
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