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Internship Appointment Letter

An internship appointment letter confirms that a student or recent graduate will intern with the company for a set period on a defined project under a mentor. It covers duration, stipend, working hours, college requirements and the internship certificate on completion.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

INTERNSHIP APPOINTMENT LETTER

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

To,
[Intern Name]
[College / University Name]
[Intern Address]

Subject: Internship at [Company Name]

Dear [Intern Name],

We are pleased to offer you an internship with [Company Name] in the [Department] team at [Work Location].

  1. Duration: From [Start Date] to [End Date].
  2. Project: You will work on [Project Title] under the guidance of your mentor, [Mentor Name], [Mentor Designation].
  3. Timings: [Internship Hours], [Working Days].
  4. Stipend: [Stipend Amount per month / This is an unpaid internship].
  5. College requirement: Please submit a no-objection or internship request letter from your college before joining.
  6. Certificate: On successful completion and submission of your project report, you will receive an internship certificate.
  7. Status: This internship is for learning and does not amount to employment or a promise of a job.
  8. Confidentiality: You will keep all company and client information confidential and will not use it in your college report without approval.
  9. Conduct: You will follow company rules, attendance requirements and the POSH policy. Concerns may be raised with HR or the Internal Committee.
  10. Ending the internship: Either side may end the internship early with [Notice Days] days' notice.

Please bring your college ID, the college letter and a passport photograph on your first day.

We look forward to a productive internship.

Yours sincerely,

For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
Accepted
[Intern Name]
Signature: ____________
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Internship start and end dates
  • Mentor and project title
  • Stipend amount or unpaid status
  • College NOC or internship request letter
  • Certificate on successful completion
  • Clear statement that internship is not employment

When to use it

  • Summer or winter internships for college students
  • Mandatory internships required by a university curriculum
  • Campus programmes that may lead to pre-placement offers
  • Short project internships for recent graduates

How to customise this template

  1. 1Enter the project title and mentor name
  2. 2Fill stipend or select unpaid wording
  3. 3Attach the college NOC requirement
  4. 4Add any pre-placement offer criteria if your programme has them

HR tips

  • Give interns real learning projects, not just routine errands
  • Fix weekly check-ins with the mentor
  • Collect a parent consent if the intern is under 18
  • Issue the certificate promptly after completion

This template is a starting point only for internship arrangements. Review it against applicable labour laws (including the Labour Codes in force from 21 November 2025 and the state rules being notified), your Shops & Establishments registration, standing orders and company policies, and take advice from a legal adviser where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an intern an employee?+

An internship is a training arrangement, not regular employment, but interns must still be treated fairly and kept safe. State the status clearly in the letter.

Does an internship letter need a stipend?+

Not necessarily, but paying a stipend is good practice and attracts better candidates. Use the paid or unpaid internship letter as appropriate.

Do interns get a certificate?+

Yes, usually an internship completion certificate after successful completion and submission of the project report.