If you’re a college student interested in cybersecurity, law, or emerging technologies, the Indian Cyber Crime Internship 2025 is an excellent opportunity for you. Offered by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, this internship provides hands-on experience in the critical field of cybercrime prevention and investigation.
Eligibility :
Students pursuing an Undergraduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree or PhD Degree in any of
the following areas :
● Information Technology
● Computer Science
● Computer Science and Engineering
● Electrical & Electronic Communication engineering
● Cyber Security, Information Security, Cyber Forensics, Artificial Intelligence,
Machine Learning, Data Analytic
● LLB, LLM
● Criminology /Sociology
● Any other area related to cyberspace, technology or cybercrime
Intake and duration:
Each year, applications for two internship programs are released: the Summer Internship (April
to September) and the Winter Internship (October to March). The Ministry will engage a maximum of 25 undergraduate, 15 postgraduate, and 10 PhD interns for each internship program, bringing it to 100 students annually. The internship period for undergraduate and postgraduate students is two months, while for PhD students, it is four months.
Benefits :
The Indian Cyber Crime Internship 2025 offers the following advantages:
- Monthly Stipend:
- ₹6,000 for Undergraduates
- ₹10,000 for Postgraduates
- ₹12,000 for Ph.D. students
- Government Internship Certificate: Issued upon successful completion.
- Exposure to National Agencies:
- National Cyber Forensic Lab
- National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
- 1930 Cyber Helpline Control Rooms
- Hands-on Training:
- Cybercrime investigation process
- Public safety initiatives
- Digital forensics
- Resume Booster:
- Stand out in job interviews and future government/private sector applications.
Stipend :
Selected Interns will be paid a stipend at the rate given below:
● Rs. 6,000/- per month per intern for UG student
● Rs. 10,000/- per month per intern for PG student
● Rs. 20,000/- per month per intern for PhD student
The stipend shall be released individually through PFMS as an electronic payment upon satisfactory completion of the internship and issuance of the certificate.
Certificate :
Certificates will be issued to interns upon satisfactory internship completion and acceptance of their report by the authorised committee.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and upload the following documents:
- Updated Resume/CV
- Application Form (download, print, fill, and scan)
- Undertaking Form (signed by parent/guardian)
- Letter of Recommendation (from college authority)
- College ID Card (valid student ID)
- NIRF Ranking of Institution (Google and mention)
How to Apply
Follow these steps to successfully apply:
- Visit the official Google Form link shared by the Ministry or aicteinternship.in
- Fill in personal details: Name, contact number, email ID, DOB, gender, etc.
- Enter academic details: Degree, course name, stream, year, college name, university, percentage/CGPA, and NIRF ranking.
- Write a short statement on why you wish to pursue this internship.
- Upload the required documents in PDF format as instructed.
- Submit the form online before the 20th April 2025 deadline.