The FOSSEE has announced an internship for the engineering students named as FOSSEE Winter Internship 2025. It is a great opportunity for the engineering students to buildup their resume gain hands-on experience in open-source software and hardware development under the great institute Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). Applicants can apply for multiple domain projects like civil-engineering tools, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), electronics, open-source hardware and full-stack web development. This post is a detailed information about FOSSEE Winter Internship 2025 which include the eligibility criteria available project domain project and tasks How to apply selection process important date and links.
Who Can Apply? – Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria set by FOSSEE for FOSSEE Winter Internship 2025 is given below to get selected interns must meet the eligibility criteria:
Educational background (varies by project):
- For the “Osdag” project: Civil Engineering or Computer Science graduates/undergraduates.
- For the “OpenFOAM GUI” project: Mechanical Engineering or CFD-related background.
- For the “eSim” project: Electronics or Electrical Engineering discipline.
- For the “Open Source Hardware” track: Computer Engineering or Electronics background.
- For the “Web-Based Application” track: Computer Science or Information Technology.
Technical skills expected (depending on your chosen project):
- Programming languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript, depending on the task.
- Domain knowledge relevant to the project (for example: CFD concepts for OpenFOAM, electronics design for eSim/hardware).
- Familiarity with open-source tools, software development workflows, version control, etc.
- Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines.
Duration & mode of internship:
- Remote mode only — no relocation needed.
- Flexible duration options: full-time (1 month at ~8 hours/day) or part-time (2 months at ~4 hours/day).
- Students should check with their institute/department for any No Objection Certificate (NOC) for remote internships.
Available Project Domains & Tasks
The FOSSEE Winter Internship 2025 offers interns five major project domains as given below interns should select their project from the below given table:
| Project Name | Sample Screening Tasks | Technical Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Osdag | 10+ screening tasks | Civil Engineering, Software Development |
| OpenFOAM GUI | FreeCAD workbench development | Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) |
| eSim | Research migration, upgrade of tools | Electronics, Software Development |
| Open Source Hardware | ESP32 emulation using QEMU | Hardware Emulation, Embedded Systems |
| Web-Based Application | Hybrid app development (Django, React.js) | Web / Full-Stack Application Development |
How to Apply Online:
Follow the given below steps to apply for FOSSEE Winter Internship 2025:
Step1: Visit the official website: https://www.fossee.in.
Step2: Find “Winter Internship 2025” link under Internships section.
Step3: Select the project you are interested.
Step4: Read the screen task instruction.
Step5: Fill out the online registration form.
Step6: Complete and submit your screening task.
Step7: wait for communication for task evaluation and possible interview
Selection Journey – What to Expect
The selection process for FOSSEE Winter Internship 2025 is based on the given below stages:
- Screening Task Submission: Applicants will be given one or more task according to your chosen project. Once completed applicant must submit their task.
- Evaluation of Task: The team of FOSSEE team i.e., mentors from IIT Bombay will check applicants submission.
- Interview: Some projects may need an interview with project mentors or coordinators.
- Final Selection: Based on task performance and interview the final list of interns will be declared.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & submission opens | 06 November 2025 |
| Last date to apply & submit task | 23 November 2025 |
| Result declaration | 28 November 2025 |
| Internship start date | 01 December 2025 |
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://www.fossee.in |
