The Punjab government has started a new company registration process to fill a program that aims to place 30,000 young people in paid internships throughout the province’s technology sector, the Chief Minister IT Internship Program (CMITIP). The announcement, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, was confirmed through a press release.
What they know, how companies can register, and what it means for those who are interested in internships.
Complete Details of IT Internship
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Chief Minister IT Internship Program (CMITIP) |
| Administered By | Government of Punjab and Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) |
| Total Internship Opportunities | 30,000 |
| Intern Monthly Stipend | Rs. 50,000 |
| Company Financial Support | Rs. 12,500 per intern, per month |
| Registration Portal | cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk |
| Contact | 042-99000000 (extension listed on official channels) |
Which Companies Can Register?
The official announcement lists the following as the types of organizations that can register as a partner company:
- IT companies
- Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies
- ISPs (Internet Service Providers)
- Telecom companies
- IT Departments of banks
Chairman of PITB Faisal Yousaf said that the move would help a stronger industry with the youth to increase the practical training exposure and support in the development of skilled talent for the burgeoning IT industry in Punjab.
What is In It for Registered Companies?
The pre-screened talent of registered companies benefits from 12,500 in monthly financial support for the intern, allowing them to choose interns based on their organizational needs rather than undertake recruitment on their own.
Smaller IT businesses and startup companies that may not have the resources to conduct a comprehensive graduate recruitment process on their own.
How to Register as a Company
- Access to the pre-screened candidate pool, from which you can select interns matching your needs.
- Visit the official registration portal at cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk.
- Complete your company registration profile, providing relevant business details as prompted by the portal.
- Specify your internship requirements, including the number of interns and relevant skills.
Companies can call the official helpline 042-99000000 or email the program’s official email address for more information, as mentioned in the official press release.
What This Means for Prospective Interns
Although this is a company-side announcement, it is important to know what is on the Intern side of the program. In past cohorts of CMITIP, eligibility for young applicants typically has included:
- Punjab domicile and a valid CNIC
- A relevant IT or Computer Science degree, verified by HEC
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree, with a strong academic record
- An internship duration structured around five months
Each cohort may have different eligibility criteria, age limits, and application windows, so prospective interns should check the current criteria directly via the CMITIP portal rather than relying on the previous cohort.
