Cognizant

Data Analyst Intern

InternshipHybridChennai, Tamil Nadu3 months21K/mo5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Cognizant is inviting applications for the role of Data Analyst Intern in Chennai. This is a hands-on, mentor-led internship designed for students and freshers who want real, practical experience analysing data, building dashboards and turning numbers into clear business insight. As an intern, you…

Skills you'll use

SQLAdvanced ExcelPower BITableauPythonData VisualizationData CleaningStatisticsDashboardingReportingBusiness AcumenCommunication

What you'll do

Extract, clean and analyse data using SQL and Excel
Build interactive dashboards in Power BI / Tableau
Identify trends, patterns and actionable insights
Prepare clear reports and present findings to teams
Automate recurring reporting wherever possible
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Students in their final year and recent graduates (freshers) interested in a Data Analyst Intern role
Freshers looking to build a career in Data Analyst
Candidates based in or willing to commute to Chennai
Career-switchers and self-taught learners who meet the skill requirements
Anyone eager to gain real, mentor-led project experience

Perks & benefits

Internship Certificate on completionLetter of Recommendation for strong performersHands-on mentorship from experienced professionalsReal-world, portfolio-worthy project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity based on performanceFlexible, learning-focused work environment

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application & resume screening — your profile, skills and background are reviewed by Cognizant's team.
2Technical / aptitude round — role-relevant questions for the Data Analyst Intern role, possibly with a short task or case study.
3Hiring manager / HR discussion — your problem-solving approach, communication, availability and fit.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Products &…

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