Internships and competition-Every Student should know about.

You join college full of excitement. New friends. New freedom. Big dreams.

Then… reality hits.
Lectures feel boring. Assignments pile up. And the subjects? Half of them don’t even feel connected to the real world.

Here’s the good news your college life doesn’t have to be a slow grind.

Right now, you’re at your creative peak. This is the time when your desire to build, create, and experiment is stronger than it will ever be. But if you don’t fuel that fire now, it fades.

That’s why you need to jump into internships and competitions the right ones.
The kind that are official, fun, and career-boosting.

We’re talking about opportunities you’ll remember years later, the kind you’ll tell stories about. The kind that will make your résumé pop and your confidence skyrocket.

1.Eyantra Robotics Competiton

Competitions are one of the best ways to gain valuable experience and exposure for your career and e-Yantra is among the best options for beginners to kickstart their journey.

The e-Yantra Robotics Competition (eYRC), hosted by IIT Bombay, is a truly inclusive platform that welcomes participants of all skill levels from complete beginners to advanced robotics enthusiasts.

So, what is this competition about?
In short: robotics. The challenge is to design and build an autonomous robot and present it at the competition.

But hold on it’s not as simple as jumping straight into hardware.
First, you’ll need to complete a software-based task assigned by the organizers. Only after qualifying through this stage will your team receive a hardware kit. From there, you’ll build one of the given automatons which could be anything from line-following robots to drones to mechanical arms.

Worried about having no prior knowledge? Don’t be! The competition is designed with different difficulty levels and gives you ample time to learn, experiment, and grow, ensuring everyone gets a fair chance.

If you’re starting to think, “Let’s do something real,” this might just be the perfect start.

Key Details:

• Start: Usually begins in July and runs for almost a full year.

• Fees: Up to ₹3000 per team.

• Team Size: 3–4 members preferred.

• Prizes: Various awards and recognition for top-ranking teams and interships with amazing projects.

For more details: Search Robotics e-Yantra online.

2.Robocon Competition

Robocon India is one of the most prestigious robotics competitions in Asia, organized by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). It is widely regarded as a platform where some of the brightest minds come together to innovate, compete, and showcase their engineering skills.

Being one of the largest competitions held every year, Robocon is not just about creativity and technical skillsit also brings some serious challenges, the biggest one being funding. Building robots for Robocon can cost anywhere from tens of thousands to several lakhs, making it difficult for small teams. If you are a beginner with a team of only 3–4 members, participation might feel overwhelming due to the high costs and steep learning curve.

However, for those with experience and technical expertise, Robocon offers a golden opportunity. It provides not only immense hands-on experience but also global recognition, networking, and a chance to win prestigious awards.

Key Details

• Recommended Team Size: 7–10 members

• Cost Involved: Ranges from thousands to several lakhs (depending on design and complexity)

• Competition Date: Held every year between June–July

• More Information: Visit Robocon ABU

3.Internshala-Internship program

Whether you are in 2nd or 3rd year, or even a 1st-year student with no prior knowledge or experience, you can still land an internship and make it count.

Most internships in technical fields demand extensive knowledge and skills, which can be challenging for beginners. However, there are plenty of opportunities in other areas such as marketing, NGO promotion, and content writing. These roles are beginner-friendly and a great way to get started.

One of the best options is the Internshala Internship Program. It doesn’t demand heavy technical skills but instead focuses on communication, marketing, promotion, seminar organization, and student influence. This means you’ll need to develop strong communication abilities, networking skills, and the confidence to engage with people.

The rewards are valuable not just in terms of incentives but also in building essential skills like leadership, persuasion, and influence. These skills stay with you for life and will strengthen your professional journey.

Why start here?

• Beginner-friendly opportunities

• Helps build a strong network and communication skills

• Adds leadership and influence to your skill set

• Opens doors to more advanced internships later

For more details, visit Internshala – Internship Program

4.Formula Kart Design Challenge

Not everyone is good at coding… or even interested in it. Some people just love the sound of the engine. And if you’re one of those people, then this might just be your thing.

FKDC (Formula Kart Design Challenge) is one of the biggest go-kart building competitions held in India. If you’re from an engineering background especially mechanical then this could be your drive, a journey like no other.

FKDC is organised every year by the Fraternity of Mechanical and Automotive Engineers (FMAE).

Now, being a big competition, this is not some 4-member team thing. You literally need a 20-man team who know what they’re doing — not just sitting ducks. The next big challenge? Budget. You’ll need your college to fund your kart, because the cost of building one easily goes into thousands.

But as they say: big risk, big reward. The prize pool is in lakhs, and the career boost you get from this experience… well, that doesn’t even need explaining.

So if you can make a team and convince your college, you might just be up for something really fun.

For more info, check the official website: FKDC

5.DMAC(Digital Marketing Academic Challenge)

Marketing is one of the most booming industries today, and wherever there’s opportunity, competition follows. The same goes for digital marketing.

Many students take up digital marketing as a side hustle, some push it further to make it equal to their other skills, and some are completely devoted to it. With so many people competing, it’s no joke. So how do you stand out? Simple prove yourself.

That’s where DMAC (Digital Marketing Aptitude Challenge) comes in. It’s a challenge for marketers to test their creativity, knowledge, market understanding, and much more. It helps you stand out and gives you experience like no other.

The best part? This challenge requires no team— you can compete solo. The event is organised by IIDE (Indian Institute of Digital Education).

For more information, visit the official website.

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