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Internship Offer Letter for IT Company

An IT internship offer letter is given by a software or IT services company to a student selected for a project internship. It sets the duration, stipend, mentor and project area, and makes clear that code written by the intern belongs to the company, that client and source code confidentiality applies, and whether a pre-placement offer is possible.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

INTERNSHIP OFFER LETTER

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

To,
[Candidate Name]
[Course], [College Name]
[Candidate Address]

Subject: Offer of Internship – [Internship Title]

Dear [Candidate Name],

We are pleased to offer you an internship as [Internship Title] with the [Department / Team] at [Company Name], [Work Location / Remote]. The internship will run from [Start Date] to [End Date]. Your mentor will be [Mentor Name], [Mentor Designation].

Terms of Internship

  1. Project: You will work on [Project / Tech Area] using [Tech Stack], under the guidance of your mentor, with weekly reviews.
  2. Hours: [Number] hours a day, [Number] days a week, from [Timing]. Attendance will be recorded.
  3. Stipend: You will receive a monthly stipend of ₹[Amount], paid by the [Date] of the following month to your bank account. No other benefits apply.
  4. Intellectual property: All code, documentation, designs and other work you create during the internship will be the property of [Company Name]. You may describe your work generally in your resume or college report, but may not publish code or confidential details without written approval.
  5. Confidentiality: You shall keep company and client information, source code, credentials and data confidential, during and after the internship.
  6. Systems: You will be given access only to approved repositories and tools. You shall not copy code to personal accounts, share credentials, or use client data outside approved environments.
  7. Conduct: You shall follow the company's code of conduct, information security and POSH policies.
  8. Certificate: On successful completion, you will receive an internship certificate. A pre-placement offer may be considered based on performance and business needs but is not guaranteed.
  9. Termination: Either party may end the internship with [Number] days' written notice. The company may end it immediately for misconduct or breach of confidentiality.

This internship does not create an employment relationship. Please submit a copy of your college ID, a no-objection or internship letter from your college (if required), PAN or bank details for stipend, and Aadhaar (last 4 digits / masked copy).

Kindly sign and return this letter by [Date] to confirm acceptance.

Best wishes,

For [Company Name]
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Accepted by
[Candidate Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Internship period and working hours
  • Stipend amount and payment schedule
  • Mentor and project or tech area
  • IP: code and work product owned by the company
  • Confidentiality and repository access rules
  • Certificate and PPO conditions

When to use it

  • Summer or winter internships for engineering, BCA or MCA students
  • Final semester project internships required by the university
  • Internships that may convert into a pre-placement offer
  • Remote internships with access to repositories

How to customise this template

  1. 1Enter college name and internship dates matching the academic calendar
  2. 2Set the stipend or mark it unpaid if your policy allows
  3. 3Name the mentor and tech stack
  4. 4Decide on company laptop or BYOD with security controls
  5. 5Add PPO criteria if offered

HR tips

  • Give interns real but non-critical tasks with code review
  • Restrict production and client data access
  • Do not promise PPO unless budget is approved
  • Issue the completion certificate promptly so students can submit it to college

This letter is a starting point. An internship is a training engagement, not regular employment; review stipend, IP and confidentiality terms against applicable law, college requirements and with a legal adviser where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who owns code written by an intern?+

If the internship letter assigns IP to the company, code and work product created during the internship belong to the company. Make sure the intern signs it.

Is a stipend mandatory for IT interns?+

It depends on company policy and any applicable rules; most IT companies pay a stipend. State the amount and payment date clearly.

What is a PPO in an internship letter?+

A pre-placement offer is a full-time job offer made to an intern based on performance. The letter can mention that a PPO may be considered but is not guaranteed.

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