A Bengaluru internship reportedly offering ₹3 lakh per month to an IIT student has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread reactions ranging from admiration and disbelief to debate over salaries in India’s technology sector.
The discussion began after investor and entrepreneur Kush Agarwal shared details of the internship offer on X.
According to Agarwal, his 22-year-old cousin, a student from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), secured a three-month internship in Bengaluru with a stipend of ₹3 lakh per month along with free hotel accommodation.
Cybersecurity firm reportedly offered package
In his viral post, Agarwal said the internship was offered by an American company owned by Indians and operating in the cybersecurity sector.
Although he did not reveal the company’s name, the package quickly drew attention online due to the unusually high stipend being offered to an intern.
Social media divided over salaries
The post sparked intense discussions online, with many users expressing shock that an intern could earn such a high monthly amount.
Some users described the opportunity as a “dream start” and highlighted how graduates from elite institutions often receive significant advantages in placements and internships.
Others compared the stipend to the salaries of experienced professionals, especially at a time when layoffs and job uncertainty continue to affect parts of the tech industry.
Several users also pointed out the widening gap between salaries in technology and compensation in other sectors.
Bengaluru remains major tech talent hub
The viral discussion once again highlighted Bengaluru’s reputation as India’s leading technology and startup hub, especially for high-paying opportunities in fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software engineering.
Industry experts say specialised domains like cybersecurity continue to witness strong demand globally, leading companies to offer attractive compensation packages to top talent from premier institutions.
The post has also reignited conversations about rising salary disparities, campus recruitment trends, and changing expectations among young professionals entering the workforce.