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CM IT Internship selection has 6 steps: Profile Creation, Aptitude Test, HEC Verification, Interview, Final Selection and International Certification. The official portal does not publish a test syllabus, so prepare programming logic, CS basics, reasoning and English, and keep your degree ready for HEC verification.
Last verified: 31 October 2026 on cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk.
The 6-Step Selection Process
- Profile Creation: register on cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk and complete your profile.
- Aptitude Test: shortlisted candidates take a test. Date, mode and venue are shared through the portal.
- HEC Verification: your degree is verified. The stipend depends on an HEC-verified degree.
- Interview: host IT companies interview candidates.
- Final Selection: selected interns are placed with an IT company.
- International Certification: interns can earn an international certification.
How to Prepare for the Aptitude Test
There is no official syllabus. These are the areas that IT aptitude tests in Pakistan usually cover, so spend about a week on each:
| Area | What to revise |
|---|---|
| Programming logic | Loops, conditions, arrays, functions; reading short code and predicting output |
| Computer science basics | Data structures, OOP, databases and SQL, networking, operating systems |
| Quantitative reasoning | Percentages, ratios, averages, speed and time, simple algebra |
| Analytical reasoning | Series, patterns, puzzles, logical deductions |
| English | Grammar, vocabulary, short reading comprehension |
If your degree is in a non-CS field (for example Business, Marketing or Graphic Designing), also revise the core topics of your own field.
How to Prepare for the Interview
- Know your CV: be ready to explain every project, tool and skill you list.
- Show one project: keep a GitHub, Behance or portfolio link ready and explain what you built and why.
- Revise your field basics: expect questions on the main language or tool you claim (for example JavaScript, Python, Figma or SEO).
- Common questions: "Tell us about yourself", "Why this field?", "Describe a problem you solved", "Where do you see yourself in a year?"
- Research the company: know what the host company builds before the interview.
- Be on time: for online interviews, test your camera, mic and internet in advance.
Documents to Keep Ready
- CNIC and Punjab domicile
- Degree and transcript (for HEC verification)
- Updated CV and portfolio link
- Proof that you graduated within the last 4 years
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process for the CM IT Internship?
The official portal lists 6 steps: Profile Creation, Aptitude Test, HEC Verification, Interview, Final Selection and International Certification.
What comes in the CM IT Internship aptitude test?
The official portal does not publish a test pattern or syllabus. Prepare the areas usually tested in IT aptitude tests: programming logic, computer science basics, quantitative and analytical reasoning, and English.
Is the aptitude test online or on-site?
The official portal does not say. Check your login dashboard on cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk and your email/SMS for the test mode, date and venue.
What documents are needed for HEC verification?
Keep your degree and transcript ready for HEC attestation, along with your CNIC and Punjab domicile. The stipend is paid subject to an HEC-verified degree.
How much is the CM IT Internship stipend?
Rs50,000 per month for the intern. Host IT companies also receive Rs12,500 per month per intern as support.
Who can I contact for test or interview queries?
Call 042-99000000 (Ext 1207, 1908, 1920) or email info@cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk.