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Student and new graduate programs

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At Cognizant, our associates are building solutions that move the world forward. If you’re ready to make a real impact at the forefront of technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Explore our student and new grad programs

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Generation Cognizant (GenC) Program

GenC is our hiring and development program designed to help emerging talent from a range of disciplines build the skills and experience needed to thrive in tech.

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Finance Excellence Program

Are you a recently qualified Chartered Accountant based in Chennai or Bengaluru? Our two-year rotational program gives you the experience, learning and confidence to build a rewarding career in finance.

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B-School Talent Accelerator

Bringing together nearly 500 B-school graduates, this immersive bootcamp equips our future leaders with the mentorship and business acumen to fast-track the journey from graduate to professional. 

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Real stories from our freshers

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Usharani, Frontend Developer

“I started as a support member, then I worked as a manual tester, and now I’ve grown into a front-end developer. All I needed was someone to believe in me. I had that in my manager, and it changed everything.”

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Lakshmanan, Salesforce Developer

“My identical brother and I both coincidentally chose to work at Cognizant, in the same business unit, after graduation. Working here has given us the skills and confidence needed to move our careers forward.”

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Priyanka, GenAI Developer

“I always wanted to pursue a degree in data science, but I never thought I’d be able to do it without stepping away from work. Cognizant’s Integrated Higher Education Program made that possible.”

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