Cognizant Internship 2021 FAQs
Cognizant Internship 2021 FAQs
Cognizant Internship 2021 FAQs
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1. What is Internship?
Internship is an opportunity for all Campus selects to achieve business readiness even before you
onboard with Cognizant. Each intern spends certain training hours across core skills, hands-on and
behavioral learning. In addition, you will work on Business aligned use cases as part of their project
component during project phase along with required training to gain more confidence on technology
areas.
All campus selects who accepts Cognizant offer, are eligible for internship.
There are no selection criteria for internship program. All campus selects are eligible for internship,
subject to availability of slots and purely based on a first come first served basis.
If you do not want to opt for internship, then you must proceed with the Continuous Self
Development (CSD) learning path. However, the faster you get skilled, we expedite your
onboarding
CSD is a self-paced virtual blended and guided learning. The program structure includes virtual
learning through online platform and webinars and mandatory skill certification.
For Priority joining, we recommend you to opt for internship. However, if you have opted for CSD it
is expected to commence in Q1 2021.
Based on performance during Internship and the business demand, your onboarding as full-time
employee will be prioritized.
9. Can I skip internship offer and join Cognizant later? Will it affect my joining date?
Cognizant Internship being a pre joining skill and capability development program, it would form a
critical part of your employment with Cognizant.
Prior to joining Cognizant, you must successfully complete the prescribed Internship program. In
event of non-completion of the Internship, Cognizant may at its sole discretion revoke this offer of
employment.
Those who do not opt for any internship must proceed with the Continuous Self Development (CSD)
learning path. However, the faster you get skilled, it may help to expedite your onboarding.
Yes. The candidate is expected to join cognizant after completion of internship. Candidate will be
notified formally on joining date.
11. What is the duration and timings of the Internship program and when does it start?
Internship is for a period of 3 to 6 months, during your 8th semester. Training will be done from
Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (IST). Saturday, Interns can use this day to catch up the
learning and assignments provided.
Actual Internship dates and duration would be based on the business demand aligned skill tracks
offered.
12. Why should I join Internship and what are the benefits of Internship program?
Internship is a great platform for you to jump start your career. Internship offers a unique
opportunity for you to gain skills that makes you business ready. There are other benefits ranging
from working on business case, to earning a stipend. We however emphasize on business-
focused learning as the key factor that should encourage you to pursue internship.
13. What are the milestones (Hours spend or Assessments?) Intensity of the program and
evaluation?
Milestone based learning with following components is covered with continuous evaluation &
gradation
14. What is the alternate option if it is not feasible to join internship program and CSD
program is inadequate?
15. During internship does the students need to join virtual session between 9 AM – 6 PM or it
will be flexible?
No. Currently, we offer only full time virtual internship offering and additionally we can provide
recordings of sessions if any sessions are missed.
We expect you to
o Complete your learning as per the given schedule.
o Get sufficiently equipped to deliver quality work.
o Adhere to the organization’s policies and complete the given assignment(s) on time.
You will undergo a learning curriculum as per the learning track assigned to you. The learning path
will include in-depth sessions, hands on exercise and project work. There will also be series of
webinars, quizzes, code SME interactions, mentor connects, code challenges etc. to accelerate
your learning.
21. Will I get the final evaluation / performance scores and feedback at the end?
No, scores will not be shared with you as per Cognizant’s compliance policy. We will provide
internship completion mailer, upon successful completion.
Additionally, Learner dashboard in platform will have scores and they can take it as snapshot for
any consequence or proof to the colleges. It has complete view for assessments and project.
Yes, you can attend college sessions provided you should be available for all training and connect
sessions planned for internship. You can also plan your college activities during weekend.
In case of Mid-term exams, you have to inform in-advance with at least one month notice for us
plan accordingly.
We strongly recommend that you avoid leaves during Internship. However, in case of exigencies,
you can always do so by intimating your coach / mentor, well in advance.
Yes, national and regional holidays will be available as per location specific Cognizant holiday
calendar.
Yes, you will be allowed for mid-term exams. However, you are required to inform us at least two
weeks in advance prior to the exam dates. It is the responsibility of the intern to catch up on all the
pending learnings and assignments missed during the mid term exams.
Yes, you are allowed to appear for your final exam. However, you are required to inform us at least
one month prior to the final exam dates. It is the responsibility of the intern to catch up on all the
pending learnings and assignments missed during the final exams.
Yes, you will need to adhere to Cognizant Dress Code policy. Any violation to this policy will call
for actions. The dress code policy will be shared while taking up Internship.
29. What are the documents that I need to submit / upload in the tool, at the time of joining
Internship?
Yes, you will receive stipend of Rs.12000 per month based on your performance during internship
completing milestones successfully internship.
Yes, stipend will be paid after tax deduction. Form 16 will be provided for you to claim at the time
of IT return.
32. If Interns provide tax saving investment proof, will you pay the entire stipend without tax
deduction?
Since Interns will not be able to submit tax investment proofs in the system, taxes will be deducted
at source on this stipend amount. For tax refund, Interns would be provided Form 16 to claim the
same.
No, there are no other allowances apart from the stipend in the internship period.
It will be credited every month to your active individual personal bank account as per the details
provided by you. It cannot be a joint account with any of your family members.
Allocation of technology track depends on the following – student capability, business demand and
location where it can be offered. Student capability is assessed through – electives completed by
the student, participation in other technical forums and performance in Internship. After the
Internship is successfully completed, the campus hires will be mapped to the same project / location
based on continued business demand.
Technology Mapping is carried out based on skill and knowledge provided, performance in test,
interview conducted by cognizant and business demand.
The projects completed in the internship duration (full) will vary from development, to
enhancements, research, scripting across technologies like Java, Dot net, AWS, Cloud, FSD, DW,
Selenium, SFDC, SAP. Project in Application Development space requires good programming
skills. Some of them would require Digital skills as well. These projects are a combination of
business aligned business case that we deliver to our clients or internal projects to address
Cognizant’s business needs.
No, as per Cognizant’s corporate security policy we will not provide final semester project.
Cognizant does not allow the project material to be used beyond the said guidelines, hence the
student needs to be aware and appropriately create the project report without violating any
compliance.
40. My college requires source code for final project submission, is it possible?
No, as per our compliance policy, you will not be provided any source code from Cognizant.
We provide IT specific projects only, please discuss with your TPO on the same.
No, Interns will have to manage with their own infra to pursue internship program.
Based on performance during Internship and the business demand, your onboarding as full-time
employee will be prioritized.
44. Can I take a break for a month or two after the internship is over and before I join cognizant
as a full-time employee?
No. Since the cognizant offer is done based on business demand you will need to join on the date
requested.
Your onboarding with Cognizant would be prioritized based on the successful completion of same.
In event of non-completion of the Internship, Cognizant may at its sole discretion revoke this offer
of employment.
46. What is the consequence of plagiarism and misconduct during the internship?
There would be zero tolerance to plagiarisms and misconduct during the internship.
You have 2 attempts for completing assessment and flexibility in choosing assessment dates is
allowed.
48. Do I have flexibility in modification of milestone dates for assignment and project work?
No. You would be required to ensure timely completion and submission of assignments, project
work and preparation required prior to the sessions.
49. In case of virtual internship, will I need to be present at the office for Assessments?
No, you will be taking the assessments online again through virtual mode. All your actions will be
monitored and recorded during assessments and all assessments are proctored online.
50. Will I be requested to change Internship delivery from virtual to in person during the
internship? If so, will my relocation charges be covered?
No, you will not be change from virtual internship to in-person mode.
51. What if I do not have the appropriate software in my laptop / Computer to continue the
internship?
You can raise the software issue to your coach who will get back with alternative options for
resolving the issue.
52. What if am un-available / unable to connect due to planned electricity shut down and
network issues?
You can catch up once your network connectivity is resolved and ownership on the catch up is on
the intern to get in track with the schedule
53. What will be the mode of communication and where I can get the updates regarding the
Internship?
Email will be the mode of communication for updates on internship. Once you are onboard to
internship program you will be provided a cognizant email id for communication.
54. What are the infra requirements for joining the internship?
You will need a Webcam, Microphone, Laptop/ PC, good internet connection with more than 5
Mbps, 4 GB RAM, Hard disk 250 GB, Processor Dual core to avoid any disruption in learning.
2.0 Glossary of terms
Term Definition
Coach Own the cohort and candidate’s Point of contact for any queries
GenC Generation Cognizant
CSD Continuous Skill Development
SME Subject Matter Expert
TPO Talent Placement Office (College)
VILT Virtual Instructor Led Training
SL Service Line