TCS Internship - Complete Guide

Internships at TCS is a popular topic among engineering students all over India. AICTE has made internships compulsory for all engineering students and made it a part of the 4-year engineering curriculum.

Internships help students get exposure to the real functioning of the software industry, live projects, working in teams and the latest technologies.

TCS being one of the top IT companies in the world, is a popular destination for engineering students in their 7th and 8th semesters. There are several commonly asked questions about TCS internships which are answered below.

Does TCS offer internships?

Yes, TCS offers internships to freshers as well as to engineering students. The duration of the internship is about 6 months and TCS invites B.E, B.Tech, M.Tech, M.S, Ph.D students to participate in the internship.

The applicants are required to have an aptitude in areas related to computer science.

TCS Ace Internship Program

TCS is an official global exchange program partner of the AIESEC. Through the Ace program, the company offers a career development program to over 200 AIESEC interns annually.

The interns are required to be in the age group of 18-30 years and must be proficient in English. The Ace program is exclusively for non-Indian students.

How to apply for an internship in TCS?

Fill up this internship application form on official TCS website: TCS Internships

Ensure that all the fields are filled properly with correct information. Several students who fill incorrect and incomplete information face several problems with their registration and access to TCS Nextstep portal.

TCS iON : Remote / Work from Home Internships

TCS iON is a remote internship program. Students from any geography can get access to the paid internship from TCS. Note that, you will have to pay to get access to the live projects. There are three categories of this program -

1. RIO 45: Costs Rs. 1199 - Internships on trending topics
2. RIO 125: Costs Rs. 2699 - Internships on trending topics with webinars from industry experts
3. RIO 210: Costs Rs. 3499 - All above benefits with a course on industry readiness

Once the payment is made, students can get immediate access to remote internships from TCS. Students can work from home and complete the projects.

TCS offer variety of projects based on latest technologies including -

• Artificial Intelligence
• Content Development
• Content Digitisation
• Cyber Security
• Data Science
• Data Engineering
• DevOps

These remote internships can be mentioned on resumes and are accepted by the industry. Upon successful completion of the internship, TCS offers a certificate of internship.

These internships are global, and offer a good opportunity for fresh graduates.

What is the stipend offered during internship at TCS?

The estimated stipend offered to TCS interns in the research domain is about Rs. 22,000 per month. TCS does not offer stipend to the students who enrol through the iON program.

What is the eligibility criteria for TCS internships?

TCS looks for PhD, MS, MTech, or final year BE or B.Tech students with an aptitude for research in any area of computer science.

Master’s and PhD students from premier institutes in the fields of psychology, sociology, economics, mathematics, game design, and organisational behaviour may also apply.

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