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What is STEP?

STEP is a twenty-month long intensive entry-level programme which follows a unique “work while you study” methodology that offers you the chance to learn theory and apply it while you work. As a STEP intern, you’ll do this work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry and learn from accomplished faculty from academia.



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Note: The application deadline for the year of 2019 has passed. Applications for the year 2020 will become available during October 2019

About the Programme


Study! Explore over 20 subjects in software engineering, as well as courses in communication, language and personality development.


Internship! Be based out of any of the ThoughtWorks offices in India for your internship. Work alongside global Thought Leaders and gain a strong practical exposure to software development.


Get a degree! You’ll be enrolled, at ThoughtWorks’ cost, in a 3-year Bachelor’s Programme in Computer Applications at a Government-recognised University through the distance education mode. You’ll get a recognised academic qualification alongside your ThoughtWorks training and project experience.


Get Hired! Upon completion, be absorbed by ThoughtWorks as a consultant with a minimum salary (CTC) of at least Rs. 6 Lakhs per annum.


Money! Be paid a stipend of Rs. 12,000/- per month in the first 12 months and Rs. 15,000/- per month in the next 8 months.


Get Started! Module One starts on Monday, July 1, 2019, at the ThoughtWorks Chennai Office!


Selection process

  • All applicants will take an online aptitude test between the last week of January and second week of February 2019. The online aptitude test will be conducted at select cities across the country. The online aptitude test will comprise questions that will test your verbal ability, quantitative ability and logical reasoning ability.
  • If you clear this, you’ll need to attend a group discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) in a ThoughtWorks’ office in Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Gurgaon, Hyderabad or Pune. You may be asked to take a telephonic interview to assess your communication skills before being invited for the GD & PI.
  • Candidates will have to meet their own travel expenses to appear for the Aptitude Test, GD & PI.
  • Selection will be based on your performance in the Diploma examination, aptitude test, telephonic interview and GD & PI process.
  • Successful interns will be informed by e-mail by the second week of April 2019. All selected candidates must confirm their registration by submitting attested photocopies of their academic and work experience certificates (if any).




For any other details

STEP Helpline: 089391-82320 

Email: STEP@ThoughtWorks.com