Internship Opportunity "Ministry of Home Affairs" I4C

I4C Winter Internship Programme 2025 (cyber security, digital forensics, cybercrime) — who can apply, what the details are, benefits, etc.

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Internship Opportunity "Ministry of Home Affairs" I4C

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) invites applications from eligible and motivated students for the Internship Programme at the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). This is a prestigious opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and contribute to India's efforts in cybercrime prevention and digital safety

Eligibility Criteria

Students currently pursuing Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), or Ph.D. programs in the following disciplines are eligible to apply:

Information Technology
Computer Science / Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Communication Engineering
Cyber Security / Information Security / Cyber Forensics
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Data Analytics
Blockchain Technology
Dark Web Domain Experts / Ethical Hackers (Certified)
API / Software Development / Automation
Malware Analysis – Reverse Engineering
Content Creation
LLB / LLM
Criminology / Sociology
Journalism / Mass Communication / New Media & Digital Journalism (BA/MA)
Digital Media / Graphic Designing / Video Editing
Event Management / PR Studies (MA/Diploma)
BBA / MBA (Data Analytics)
Any other area related to cyberspace, technology, or cybercrime

Note: Students must be from institutions ranked under:

Top 200 Engineering Institutes (as per NIRF 2023)
Top 30 Law Institutes/Universities
165 Institutes of National Importance

Students will need to ensure they have and can submit all necessary documents; sometimes Head of Department (HOD) or institutional forwarding may be needed.

Details of the Internship

Here are the more specific terms, what the internship includes, what you do etc.:

Aspect	Details
Duration	For UG & PG: ~2 months. For PhD students: longer (often 4 months) in previous internships.
Internship Period	Winter Internship (October‑March) .
Mode	It appears applicants will generally do this in person (or at least tied to I4C / its centers / police / state UT units) though exact location not always clearly stated in announcement.
Documents / Application	You’ll need to download the Internship SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), application form, undertaking. Also documents for eligibility and identity, academic transcripts etc.
Selection Process	Application → Document verification → Shortlisting. Selected candidates notified in 4‑5 weeks after deadline.
Accommodation / Travel	Not provided. Interns are responsible for their own lodging and travel.
Compensation / Stipend	For this Winter 2025 programme, the internship is unpaid.
Outcome / Certification	On successful completion, interns will receive a Certificate from I4C.

Internship Options

Applicants can also opt for an Internship with State/UT Cyber Police departments.
Note: State/UT internships are unpaid and no accommodation will be provided by I4C or State/UT police.
Certificates will be issued by I4C upon successful completion.

Deadline

The last date for submission is 17th October 2025 (by 5:30 PM IST).
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Link to Apply

Benefits / Why It’s Valuable

Here’s what interns stand to gain, which you might highlight in your article:

Hands‑on Exposure: Real‑world exposure to cybercrime investigations, digital forensics, tracing digital footprints, malware analysis etc. More than classroom theory.
Working with Experts: Opportunity to work with experts from I4C, law enforcement agencies etc. Insight into how national cybersecurity operations are carried out.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Because people from law, media, social sciences can apply, you’d get exposure to policy, legal, ethical, communications aspects, not just pure tech. That breadth can be a differentiator.
Certificate: Having a certificate from a national body like I4C adds credibility/resume value.
Contribution to National Security: An intangible benefit — being part of efforts to secure India’s cyber infrastructure / help combat cybercrime.