{"id":29081,"date":"2026-06-04T18:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/?p=29081"},"modified":"2026-06-04T18:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:39:24","slug":"cci-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/cci-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Competition Commission of India Internship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ompetition-Commission-of-India-Internship-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ompetition-Commission-of-India-Internship-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ompetition-Commission-of-India-Internship-672x280.jpg 672w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ompetition-Commission-of-India-Internship-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ompetition-Commission-of-India-Internship.jpg 1942w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/cci-internship\/#About_the_Program\" >About the Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Who_Can_Apply\" >Who Can Apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/cci-internship\/#How_to_Apply_for_the_CCI_Internship\" >How to Apply for the CCI Internship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/cci-internship\/#CCI_Internships_Selection_Process\" >CCI Internship\u2019s Selection Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/cci-internship\/#What_Will_You_Learn_During_the_CCI_Internship\" >What Will You Learn During the CCI Internship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/internshala.com\/blog\/cci-internship\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Program\"><\/span><strong>About the Program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Competition Commission of India (CCI) conducts an internship program as part of its advocacy mandate under Section 49 of the Competition Act, 2002. The program aims to familiarize students with the practical working of competition law and the role of CCI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCI Internship attracts students from leading educational institutions across the country and provides practical exposure to the Commission&#8217;s operations. The internship is academic in nature and does not offer an assurance of employment with CCI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Apply\"><\/span><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligibility criteria for the CCI internship program are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open to Indian nationals only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant must be enrolled at a recognized institution or university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who have a confirmed job placement are not eligible to apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants should have exposure to Competition Law&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Educational Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To gain the CCI internship experience, applicants must possess educational qualifications in the following fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Economics and Management<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Pursuing<strong> <\/strong>an<strong> <\/strong>MA\/MSc in Economics, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fourth and final year of a five-year integrated Economics course, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently enrolled in an MBA program<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Law<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Second- and third-year students in a 3-year LLB program, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fourth and final year students of a 5-year integrated law course, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LLM students<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regulatory Governance: <\/strong>MA \/ MSc (Regulatory Governance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Courses: <\/strong>Final-level students of Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, or Company Secretary programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internship Duration: <\/strong>1 month (minimum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When Does it Start:<\/strong> 1st working day of the month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode of Application: <\/strong>Only online via the official CCI website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Competition Commission of India, New Delhi&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honorarium: <\/strong>\u20b915,000 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Interns Selected: <\/strong>Up to 15 interns per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Students interested in internships for 2\u20133 calendar months may also apply with a recommendation from their institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_the_CCI_Internship\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for the CCI Internship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how you can find and fill out the CCI internship application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cci.gov.in\/internship?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CCI Internship<\/a> page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u2018Guidelines &amp; Application Form\u2019 link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply using the prescribed format in the annexure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include a recommendation from the competent authority of your academic institution (mandatory)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a Statement of Purpose (around 200 words) outlining your introduction to the topic and study objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application should reach by the 1st of the month preceding the intended internship period (e.g., by 1st November for December)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the completed application online through the official website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CCI_Internships_Selection_Process\"><\/span><strong>CCI Internship<\/strong><strong>\u2019s Selection Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Competition Commission of India reviews applications submitted through its official portal and selects candidates based on their eligibility, academic background, and overall suitability for the internship program. It then assigns the selected interns to different divisions of the Commission in batches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Will_You_Learn_During_the_CCI_Internship\"><\/span><strong>What Will You Learn During the CCI Internship?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCI internship experience gives students exposure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Practical Working of Competition Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provisions of the Competition Act, 2002<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulatory functioning of the Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition policy and market regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research and analytical work related to competition issues.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Guidelines of the <\/strong><strong>CCI Internship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The internship provides only academic exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must apply only through the official CCI website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interns work from the Commission\u2019s premises and can access the library.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Commission may assign interns to different divisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The program usually begins with an induction session on the first day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Commission may reject applications submitted without a Statement of Purpose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must include a recommendation from their academic institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All internship outputs remain the intellectual property of the Commission and cannot be used without permission.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interns must sign an undertaking confirming that there is no job placement and agreeing to maintain strict confidentiality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777446193896\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>What is the duration of the CCI internship program?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The internship is for one month. However, students may apply for 2\u20133 months with a recommendation from their institution.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777446194940\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>Is the CCI internship a job opportunity?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No. The CCI internship is academic in nature and is neither a job nor an assurance of employment with the Competition Commission of India.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777446195715\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong><strong>How can I apply for the CCI Internship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You can apply for the internship only through the official CCI website.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777446237597\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong><strong>Is a statement of purpose mandatory for the CCI Internship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes. The CCI rejects applications submitted without the statement of purpose.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780574687988\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong><strong><strong>Can students from management and finance backgrounds apply?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes. 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