The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has recently featured a new virtual internship opportunity on its National Internship Portal, offered by Edunet Foundation in collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild.
This six‑week program, starting June 3, 2025, spans the length of the summer and is open to students across India seeking hands-on experience in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud computing.
Internship Overview
Titled “Edunet Foundation – IBM SkillsBuild 4‑Weeks Internship on AI & IBM Cloud Technologies – June 2025,” the program promotes full‑time virtual engagement, beginning immediately upon enrollment and running through early July.
The initiative is credit‑worthy (2 credits), although it offers no monetary stipend (₹0/month). Despite this, it holds significant value in skill enrichment and employability readiness.
Learning Outcomes and Structure
The internship aims to strengthen participants’ understanding of AI, ML, and IBM Cloud platforms.
Through practical tasks and real‑world applications, students build competencies expected from industry roles in cutting‑edge tech domains.
Participants gain access to IBM’s proprietary courseware and cloud services, guided by professional mentors whose timely direction supports successful project completion.
Beyond technical learning, the program emphasizes teamwork. Interns collaborate in groups to design and develop cloud-based applications.
Upon program completion, participants earn globally recognized digital badges and certificates from IBM and Edunet, elevating their resumes.
Eligibility and Enrollment Details
Applications are open to students in pre-final or final year of degree programs — including BE/BTech, BCA, MCA, vocational ITI, and diplomas in mechanical, civil, computer science, information technology, electronics, and allied fields.
Interested candidates must have:
- Valid college-domain email IDs
- A laptop or PC capable of cloud-based programming
- Basic programming knowledge (Python, AI, or ML)
Each applicant’s skill set and interest in AI, ML, or cloud technologies are considered during selection. The portal reports nearly 4,000 available openings, providing a wide chance for motivated students.
Application Timeline and Process
The Edunet–IBM internship opened for applications on June 3, 2025, and remains available until July 3, 2025.
Registration is carried out via AICTE’s National Internship Portal, where eligible students can apply instantly. The portal emphasizes preventing misuse – no fees are charged, and selection is based on merit and skill alignment, as AICTE warns students against paid “mentorship” schemes.
Broader Context and Impact
This program adds to AICTE’s expanding digital internship initiatives, which now include partnerships with major tech companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Shell, and Salesforce.
AICTE aims to deliver large-scale, quality summer internships to bolster student skills and address industry demand.
The new Edunet–IBM offering aligns with national goals under the National Education Policy 2020, advancing employability through digital and technical education.
Student Perspective
While reactions are mixed in online forums—some students welcome the experience, others caution against possible scams—AICTE’s portal-only approach adds credibility.
A Reddit user highlighted concerns over unverified “internships” requiring payments or telegram group access. However, the Edunet–IBM internship is hosted solely through AICTE’s official channels, with no fees required.
Conclusion
The Edunet Foundation–IBM SkillsBuild internship offers a structured, credentialed pathway into high‑demand technologies.
Even unpaid, participation brings exposure to industry frameworks, mentorship, and a certificate that holds weight in academic and professional circles.
With thousands of slots open, this program marks another positive step in AICTE’s mission to prepare Indian students for future-ready careers.
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