About the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the statutory body responsible for regulating competition in India. Established in 2003 and fully operational since 2009, CCI works towards creating and sustaining a competitive market environment in the Indian economy. It actively engages with stakeholders, government authorities, and international jurisdictions to promote fair competition and prevent anti-competitive practices.
Internship Objective
The internship programme is designed to:
- Familiarize students with the provisions of the Competition Act and its practical application.
- Provide exposure to competition law, economics, finance, management, and regulatory governance.
- Offer academic and professional learning opportunities.
Note: This internship is purely educational in nature and does not guarantee employment with the Competition Commission of India.
Eligibility Criteria
Students pursuing the following courses are eligible to apply:
1. Economics & Management
- MA / MSc (Economics)
- Fourth and Final Year students of a 5-Year Integrated Degree Programme in Economics
- MBA students
2. Law
- Second and Third Year students of the 3-Year LL.B. Programme
- Fourth and Final Year students of the 5-Year Integrated Law Programme
- Students who have completed the 3rd year and are entering the 4th year of the integrated law course
- LL.M. students
3. Regulatory Governance
- MA / MSc in Regulatory Governance
4. Professional Courses
Students appearing in the Final Group of:
- Chartered Accountancy (CA)
- Cost Accountancy (CMA)
- Company Secretary (CS)
Internship Stipend
Selected interns will receive an honorarium of ₹15,000 per month during the internship period.
Number of Internship Positions
Total Interns to be Selected: 15
Application Process
Interested candidates must follow the guidelines below:
Step 1: Submit Application in Prescribed Format
Applications must be submitted only in the format prescribed by CCI. Applications in any other format will not be considered.
Step 2: Obtain Institutional Recommendation
The application must include a recommendation from the competent authority of the applicant's educational institution. Applications without recommendations will be rejected.
Step 3: Attach a Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (approximately 200 words) covering:
- Brief introduction of the chosen topic
- Objectives of the study
- Interest in competition law and policy
Step 4: Meet the Application Deadline
Applications should reach CCI by the 1st day of the month preceding the intended internship month.
Example: For a December internship, the application must reach CCI by 1st November.
Step 5: Submit the Application
Applications can be submitted through either of the following modes:
By Post:
The Secretary
Competition Commission of India
10th Floor, Office Block-1, Tower-1
Ring Road (Opposite AIIMS)
Kidwai Nagar (East)
New Delhi – 110023
By Email: [email protected]
Step 6: Mention on Envelope
The envelope should be clearly superscribed:
"Application for Internship for Month/Year"
Official Notification
Candidates are advised to read the detailed guidelines and application form before applying:
https://www.cci.gov.in/images/content/en/guidelines-and-application-form1651923501.pdf
Key Highlights
- Organization: Competition Commission of India (CCI)
- Internship Type: Paid Internship
- Monthly Stipend: ₹15,000
- Eligible Streams: Law, Economics, Management, Regulatory Governance, CA, CMA, CS
- Total Seats: 15
- Mode of Application: Post / Email
- Location: New Delhi
If you're a law, economics, management, or professional course student looking to gain practical exposure to competition law and policy, the CCI Internship Programme offers an excellent opportunity to learn directly from India's competition regulator.