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Fair Internship Policy & Standards

Our guidelines for employers, skill institutes, and candidates. Ensuring transparent compensation, clear program fee disclosures, and high-quality learning environments.

📅 Last Updated: January 2026 🛡️ Razorpay PA & RBI Compliant 🔒 DPDP Act 2023 & IT Rules Aligned

🛡️ Transparent Programs & Fair Practices

PortalForInterns.com supports three legitimate internship and industrial learning models: Paid Stipend Internships, Free Training Programs, and Paid Industrial Training / Skill Bootcamps. This policy establishes mandatory standards of fee transparency, authentic descriptions, and candidate protection.

1. Authorized Program Models & Fee Classifications

Every opportunity posted on PortalForInterns.com must be accurately classified into one of the following official program categories:

💰 Category A: Paid Stipend Internships

Stipend to Candidate

The hiring company engages the intern for productive project contributions and pays a monetary stipend (e.g. ₹5,000 to ₹40,000/month).

✓ Employer is legally bound to disburse the full promised stipend on time.
✓ Zero Fee Rule: Employers are strictly prohibited from charging any candidate fees for this category.

💼 Category B: Paid Industrial Training & Bootcamps

Training Fee Applicable

EdTech organizations, IT institutes, and specialized tech companies provide structured industry training, expert live mentorship, software lab access, guided projects, and placement assistance for a training fee (e.g. ₹2,999 to ₹15,000).

✓ 100% Upfront Fee Transparency: The full training fee must be openly displayed on the posting.
✓ Clear Curriculum: The provider must deliver genuine technical training, syllabus coverage, and a verifiable Certificate of Completion.

🎓 Category C: Free Training & Non-Stipend Internships

Zero Training Fee

Companies and NGOs provide practical exposure, mentorship, and experience letters to college students with zero fees and no monetary stipend.

✓ Absolutely zero training charges or hidden costs.
✓ Provides verified experience certificates upon successful completion.

2. Mandatory Fee Transparency & Prohibited Deceptions

To ensure complete honesty and protect students from deceptive recruitment practices:

✕ Bait-and-Switch Deception (Strictly Banned) Advertising a listing as "Paid Stipend" or "Free Training" and then demanding a fee from candidates during interview or selection.
✕ Application or Review Fees (Strictly Banned) Charging students money just to receive, review, or shortlist their application profile.
✕ Security or Laptop Deposits (Strictly Banned) Demanding mandatory cash or UPI security deposits for remote access or interview slots.
✕ False 100% Job Guarantees (Strictly Banned) Making unsubstantiated claims of unconditional guaranteed job placement without a binding corporate agreement.

3. Quality & Safety Standards for Providers

  • Verifiable Identity: Organizations posting paid training or internship opportunities must provide valid corporate details, registered domain websites, and active contact channels.
  • Structured Mentorship: Interns and trainees must receive dedicated guidance, practical tasks, and constructive review throughout the program duration.
  • Safe & Respectful Environment: All workplace environments (physical or virtual) must comply with POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) norms and maintain professional decorum.
  • Completion Certification: Every student completing the agreed program tenure is entitled to an official Certificate of Completion or Experience Letter.

4. Violations & Enforcement Actions

Organizations that fail to comply with these transparency rules or engage in misleading advertisements will face immediate disciplinary action:

  • Immediate Listing Removal: Instant takedown of misleading postings.
  • Account Suspension / Permanent Ban: Revocation of recruiter privileges and forfeiture of subscription fees or token balances without refund eligibility.
  • Cybercrime Reporting: Egregious financial fraud or extortion will be referred directly to law enforcement authorities via cybercrime.gov.in.

5. Student Reporting Desk

If you encounter an organization that misrepresents its fees or requests hidden payments contrary to their listing details, report them immediately:

Trust & Safety Desk: safety@portalforinterns.com
Helpline: +91 (80) 4123-5678 (Ext. 9)
Response Time: Within 4 hours