Data, Analytics and AI: Student Programmes
Programmes as Genpact, ZS, Microsoft Research India and Wadhwani AI listed them on 19 October 2026. Microsoft Research India's 2026 applications closed on 15 February 2026. None lists ECE, EE, AEIE or BT as an eligible branch.
Updated 19 October 2026
| Company and programme | Who can apply | When | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genpact: NEXTGEN Campus Graduate Program | The India page says the programme is for graduates from premier universities and post-graduate schools in India. The campus page calls it a learning experience for graduates starting their careers. The pages name no branch. | Not stated on the source pages | Genpact's main campus page has an Apply now button for this programme. It prints no steps. |
| Genpact: NEXTGEN Analytics Program | The India page says the programme is for graduates from various fields. It names no branch. Its entry describes Skydive, a six-week skill-building experience. | Not stated on the source pages | Not stated on the source pages. The India page prints no apply button or steps. |
| Genpact: NEXTGEN Digital Program | The India page describes the programme for graduates. It names no branch. | Not stated on the source pages | Not stated on the source pages. The India page prints no apply button or steps. |
| Genpact: NEXTGEN Internship Program | The India page says the internship is for students across India from disciplines such as business management, technology and liberal arts. The campus page says it is for students looking to integrate business experience into their academic journey. No engineering branch is named. | Not stated on the source pages. The Noida internship posting below (JR10031763) has its own dates; Genpact's pages do not say whether it belongs to this programme. | Genpact's main campus page has an Apply now button for this programme. It prints no steps. |
| ZS: Campus Beats (student programme with a case challenge) | Campus Beats is a student programme of learning sessions and case challenges. It engages students from leading engineering schools across India. The technology case challenge invites young tech enthusiasts from participating campuses to show programming, software development, AI, machine learning and cloud computing skills. The page names no participating campuses, so check whether your college takes part. | Not stated on the source pages | Registration is for the sessions and challenges, not for a job. The Campus Beats page has 'Register now' buttons for them. A role is only 'an opportunity to be considered' for teams shortlisted for the panel interview. |
| Microsoft Research India: Research Fellows Program (Bangalore) | This is the 2026 cycle. The page asks for candidates who have completed BS/BE/BTech or MS/ME/MTech in Computer Science or related areas, graduating by summer 2026. You must be graduated at the time of joining. PhD students or graduates are not eligible. A student who graduates after summer 2026 does not meet the 2026 rule. Asked about people who graduated several years ago, the FAQ says the programme is designed for people graduated within the past 3 years, but anyone is eligible to apply. The FAQ answers Yes to whether someone not from a Computer Science background may apply, and lists design, economics, electronics, linguistics, psychology and social sciences among the backgrounds fellows come from. The page names no list of eligible branches. | These dates are for 2026 and have passed. Applications opened 7 January 2026. The deadline for applications was 15 February 2026. Interviews ran March to May 2026 and offers April to June 2026. Research Fellows start July 2026. Selected candidates spend 1 to 2 years at MSR India in Bangalore, at the Lavelle Road office. The page gives no dates for the next cycle. | The page has an Apply button and a Mandatory MS Form. For this role it does not check referrals. |
Source: Each company's own careers pages, listed under Sources.
| Company and programme | Skills asked |
|---|---|
| ZS: Campus Beats (student programme with a case challenge) | The technology case challenge asks for programming, software development, AI, machine learning and cloud computing skills. |
Source: Each company's own careers pages, listed under Sources.
| Company | What the company says |
|---|---|
| Genpact | Not stated on the source pages |
| ZS | Campus Beats includes interactive webinars, a team-based case challenge and a panel interview for teams that advance to the final stage. Based on performance in the case challenge, teams are shortlisted for a panel interview, which offers an opportunity to be considered for relevant roles at ZS. The top 10 teams are invited to visit a ZS office and present their case to ZS leaders. |
| Microsoft Research India | The page says it evaluates candidates on a combination of factors including academic performance, raw smarts, development skills, and proven ability or aptitude for research and software development. |
| Wadhwani AI | Not stated on the source pages |
Source: Each company's own careers pages, listed under Sources.
A selection of postings for students and recent graduates, as the companies listed them on 19 October 2026
| Posting | Who can apply | Skills asked | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genpact: Interns (JR10031763), Noida | The posting's degree list names no engineering degree: Bachelors - Commerce, Bachelors - Economics, Bachelors - Finance, Masters - Business Administration, Masters - Business Analytics. The posting also says: currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, computer science, engineering, or a related field. It does not say which line decides. Role: a fixed-term internship in Noida, hybrid, on a night shift. | Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). The posting lists certifications, among them Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate and Tableau Desktop Specialist. It does not mark them required or preferred. | Posted on 16 October 2026. Apply by 27 November 2026. The job end date is printed as 30 June 2027. |
| Wadhwani AI (organisation): Trainee Roles (146520000003734311), New Delhi | The posting gives the minimum work experience as Fresher. Its introduction names Engineering Trainees, ML Trainees and Public Policy Trainees. The duties and the Rs.30,000 per month are given only for the Public Policy, MEL and Programs trainee tracks. The page prints no degree line. | Strong quantitative aptitude; good verbal ability, including clear written and spoken communication; solid logical reasoning skills. These are listed on the Trainee Roles page, which gives duties only for Public Policy, MEL and Programs trainees. | Posted on 26 February 2026. No closing date is printed, and the page does not say whether the role is still open. The posting page has an 'I'm interested' button and prints no other application steps. Check the posting page before applying. |
| Wadhwani AI (organisation): Engineering Trainee (146520000006160157), Delhi (fix-term) | The posting gives the minimum work experience as Fresher. It says: Candidates should have a Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science, Physics, and Engineering Discipline or equivalent industry experience. | Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms and computer systems and a good understanding of the software development and deployment lifecycle, including code versioning. Experience with different IDEs and development tools along with git is a must. | Posted on 9 September 2026. No closing date is printed, and the page does not say whether the role is still open. The posting page has an 'I'm interested' button and prints no other application steps. Check the posting page before applying. |
| Wadhwani AI (organisation): Software Development Engineer - I (146520000005021055), New Delhi (permanent) | The posting gives the minimum work experience as Fresher. It says: Candidates should have a Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science, Physics, and Engineering Discipline or equivalent industry experience. | Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms and computer systems and a good understanding of the software development and deployment lifecycle, including code versioning, build and test automation frameworks. | Posted on 1 June 2026. No closing date is printed, and the page does not say whether the role is still open. The posting page has an 'I'm interested' button and prints no other application steps. Check the posting page before applying. |
Source: Each posting's own page, linked from its name.
| Skill | Postings that list it | Study subjects |
|---|---|---|
| data structures |
| Data Structures and Algorithms |
| algorithms |
| Data Structures and Algorithms |
| computer systems |
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Source: The skills are the postings' own words. IAE matched each skill to its study subjects itself.
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| Our Campus Community in India | Genpact Careers | genpact.com |
| Join our campus community today | Genpact Careers | genpact.com |
| Campus beats recruitment program for students | ZS | zs.com |
| Research Fellows Program at Microsoft Research India - Microsoft Research | microsoft.com |
| Interns (JR10031763), Noida, Genpact Workday careers | genpact.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com |
| Wadhwani AI LEHS - Trainee Roles in New Delhi | wadhwaniai.zohorecruit.in |
| Wadhwani AI LEHS - Engineering Trainee in Delhi | wadhwaniai.zohorecruit.in |
| Wadhwani AI LEHS - Software Development Engineer - I in New Delhi | wadhwaniai.zohorecruit.in |
Source: Accessed 19 October 2026.
About this resource
Genpact lists NEXTGEN programmes for graduates and an internship posting in Noida. ZS runs Campus Beats, a student programme with a case challenge and a panel interview for teams that advance. Microsoft Research India lists a Research Fellows Program in Bangalore; its dates are for 2026 and have passed. Wadhwani AI is a programme of the AI Unit of Lords Education and Health Society, and lists trainee and engineer postings for freshers. Its postings show posting dates but no closing dates. We matched the skills to study subjects ourselves; the postings do not name subjects. The skill map covers Wadhwani AI's postings only.
How to use this resource
Check each company's own page before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Which branches do these companies name?+
Genpact's campus pages name no branch. Its internship posting lists business, finance, computer science, engineering or a related field, beside its own degree list of Commerce, Economics, Finance, Business Administration and Business Analytics, which names no engineering degree. Microsoft Research India names Computer Science or related areas. Its FAQ answers Yes to whether someone not from a Computer Science background may apply, and lists electronics among the backgrounds its fellows come from. Wadhwani AI's Engineering Trainee and Software Development Engineer - I postings carry the line Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science, Physics, and Engineering Discipline or equivalent industry experience, which is not limited to one branch. Its Trainee Roles page prints no degree line. ZS names students of leading engineering schools. None lists ECE, EE, AEIE or BT as an eligible branch.
Is ZS Campus Beats a job?+
No. It is a student programme of webinars, a team case challenge and a panel interview. Teams shortlisted for the panel interview have an opportunity to be considered for relevant roles at ZS. The technology challenge is for young tech enthusiasts from participating campuses. The page names no participating campuses, so check whether your college takes part.
What dates does Microsoft Research India give?+
These are the 2026 dates, and they have passed. Applications opened on 7 January 2026 with a deadline of 15 February 2026, interviews ran from March to May and offers from April to June, with a July start. The page asks for candidates graduating by summer 2026, who must be graduated at the time of joining. It also says the programme is designed for people graduated within the past 3 years. It gives no dates for the next cycle.
How do these organisations say they select?+
ZS describes webinars, a case challenge and a panel interview. Microsoft Research India says it evaluates academic performance, raw smarts, development skills and aptitude for research and software development. Genpact and Wadhwani AI print no selection steps.
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