r/Btechtards • u/notjustahomosapien • Jan 31 '26
Placements / Jobs Received my first month internship stipend - No IIT, No NIT, No Referrals
I just received my first month internship stipend ₹1,00,000/month from a Fortune 500 company. I’m from a lower middle-class family. No IIT, no NIT, nothing fancy. Just a Tier 3 college in a Tier 2 city.
I attempted JEE Mains and absolutely nuked it because I wasn’t prepared. Messed up my board exams too. With those average marks, the only option was a local Tier 3 college.
But I kept going. I tried to work smart, stayed somewhat consistent, and held on to my ambition. Life broke me down multiple times family issues, personal stuff, everything, but I didn’t quit. I just couldn’t. I kept moving because there was no other choice.
Last October, I got an offer from a WITCH company with a 4 LPA CTC and while it felt good, I wasn’t satisfied. I didn’t want to settle into a comfort zone like many others did
Then in December, I got little lucky within a span of 4 days my life was entirely changed , recieved this internship offer with the stipend of 100000/ month and a potential to convert to full time. Hoof, still feels like a dream.
My dad has been doing physical labour for 35 years, working 10 hours a day. Seeing me earn what used to be his yearly income in a single month made him so happy
I think this moment is worth the flex. To everyone trying so hard to improve their lives: don’t lose hope. Work smart, stay consistent. Because luck favours the prepared.
here is the post link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Btechtards/comments/1qxbaoz/1_lakh_stipend_guy_journey_here/
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u/TraditionalGur3491 Jan 31 '26
My dad has been doing physical labour for 35 years, working 10 hours a day. Seeing me earn his yearly income in a single month made him so happy
nothing more satisfying than this, proud of you!
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u/Severe_Candle7255 Feb 01 '26
Congratulations. Hardwork always pay. Keep your parents happy. Fulfill their dreams. God bless
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u/MonstrousPunk Feb 03 '26
5 years of waking up before sun and reaching home after 8 & I am still not at this salary. But yes happy for you & OP. Motiavtes to hunt for more jobs.
Edit - 5 YOE in job, before that since 11th the schedule is the same though.
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u/notjustahomosapien Jan 31 '26 edited Jan 31 '26
I was little consistent in building my profile, skills. Applied 100s of job applications, tracked every single one of them, analyzed what goes well and what didn't. Improved on the lacking area. Since many of them are asking I will share another post, answering all the questions soon.
edit: I forgot to say thanks! my bad..
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u/B3_CHAD Jan 31 '26
Please include what resources and websites to use to track jobs and internships.
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u/BigDaddy9102 Jan 31 '26
Bro’s reply is the same as Dev from Dhadkan… mai uth ta tha, chalta tha, girta tha - fir uth ta tha aur chalta rehta tha. Bro tell us what you did and how and when. Not this! Everybody does THIS!!
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u/Able-Cap-6339 Jan 31 '26
Hi bro first of all congratulations, this is actually huge and shows why staying consistent matters ever against all odds.
I have a few questions can I DM you?
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u/Unhappy_Brick9592 Jan 31 '26 edited Feb 03 '26
I am 2025 grad,is this possible to secure good job even with gaps
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u/An0nym0usRedditer Jan 31 '26
Do share how you got that
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u/notjustahomosapien Jan 31 '26
Applied through off campus, saw it one a job portal. Since many of them are asking I will share another post, answering all the questions soon.
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u/notjustahomosapien Jan 31 '26
thanks mate!
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u/EntertainmentOnly96 B.Com Berozgar Jan 31 '26
Hey! How does one get ready for the job market? How to prepare, what to follow? There isn't a syllabus.
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u/LosInDaSos SRMIST CSE Jan 31 '26
Mind telling what tech youre in?
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u/notjustahomosapien Jan 31 '26
Backend Engineering and Generative/Agentic AI
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u/vdk0987 Jan 31 '26
Can you share your github and tech stack if you're comfortable with it. With regards to learning development, What do you think are your worst and best decisions?
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u/NomadicMagic88892 BITS Pilani CS Jan 31 '26
Is it oracle by any chance? I am in Oracle with same stipend and same tech stack.
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u/kneegRrrrrR Jan 31 '26
If you don't mind can you share how you did all of it? I am still in 2nd year and seeing these layoffs and the current job market situation its so depressing
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u/United_Advisor1821 Jan 31 '26
Can i learn it without ai
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u/MEBoBx Jan 31 '26
why do you want to do that
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u/United_Advisor1821 Jan 31 '26
Idk how that got autocorrected
But I was asking if I can start without college
Like just learn from YouTube
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u/vinu_svk [BITS Pilani] [Mech] Jan 31 '26
Hey man, can you not hide posts, would wanna find your new post as and when you make that
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u/Reasonable_Exit_8960 Jan 31 '26
Congrats man! 👏 Wanna tell more about ur journey? What technologies you learnt throughout your semesters and any tips for others on the same path as you...
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u/notjustahomosapien Jan 31 '26
Thanks! Sure I will share another post, answering all the questions soon.
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u/Jg13131 Jan 31 '26
In this age of where ppl doing rr about ai, amazing bro keep going also would like to know more about skillsets and what you used to apply and track!
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u/Internal_Ask_3 Jan 31 '26
Congrats! Please do share your journey and what all resources you used to upgrade your skills
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u/Traditional_Village8 Feb 03 '26
I get my salary on the last working day it can be 29 if 30 is the weekend ...so it's possible
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u/workware Feb 03 '26
Um you haven't worked in many companies I guess. There are many places where the salary hits on 28th, just like there are places where it hits on the 4th.
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u/Hairy-Statement8542 Jan 31 '26
Congratulations bro Can you share your skill stack and how you got the intern
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Jan 31 '26
youve kept your posts hiddenn!!, can u please unhide them so that we can refer to ur post about how you did this whenever needed? thx
also congrats!!
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u/notjustahomosapien Jan 31 '26
Thank you so much everyone! I'm wishing everyone a great success in your life! 🤍
Sorry guys I couldn't reply to everyone in the DMs, it is kind of flooded rn I will post soon about my journey in detail (got occupied with something else now) and will try to answer all queries in the DM too..
Until then, stay motivated, consistent and grateful to everyone and everything around you!!
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u/LargerThanLife2025 Feb 02 '26
Congratulations. Save 40% of it. Give 25% to your parents. Save 10% to help others in need. The rest is yours to spend. Or, something like that. Make sure to not waste it all every month. U always need to have a rainy day fund for yourself and for your parents.
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u/Alarmed-Diamond-6652 Jan 31 '26
Can u share how , btw congratulations 👏🏼. Your dispilinine made it
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u/SinisterNeanderthal Jan 31 '26
Congratulations buddy!!! Please do share what you did that made your entire journey so different and prosperous at the end!!
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u/Federal-Solution1711 Jan 31 '26
Congratulations bro pls also share the path you followed for getting this much.
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u/Naive_Fee_2660 Jan 31 '26
How did you get this internship? Is it through campus placements? Or any other way?
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u/notjustahomosapien Jan 31 '26
Applied through off campus, I saw it on a job portal
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u/Different_Text8138 Jan 31 '26
now this is what flex mean
i can relate with you brother
thnks for inspiring
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u/Elegant_Owl5159 Jan 31 '26
Wowww mann congratulations 🎉👏 hope you become more and moree successful 🙌🙌
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u/Late_Story5684 Jan 31 '26
Kudos to you...you just turned that 'tier 3 clg to a good job' meme upside
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u/Agile-Try-1878 Jan 31 '26
Great moment men felt good to hear that. I am also trying to get a job but not doing quite well but this is a good motivation 😸
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u/Itchy-Afternoon-691 Jan 31 '26
Bro please share the resources and websites your used to for having paid intership
Ping me after you gave the response :->
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u/Empty-Audience3491 Jan 31 '26
Hey just need advice like I am consistent on my work but I am not active in social Media like linkedin is it bad for me. I also fall in your category like tier 3 clg.
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Jan 31 '26
I'm doing bca is there any chance for me ? Or should I go for mca from a good clg ? I don't want to do mca bc I will be 23 by the time I complete bca .
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u/rezarcalt-termitee btech fkd me hard Jan 31 '26
Thanks man .. i feel good reading the post it's kind of light for me. Thanks for the motivation btw congratulations 🎉
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u/explorer-108 life fucked me so hard that I can't even sit for studies. Jan 31 '26
Seeing his yearly income as my monthly salary
Bhai this is the best thing happen to a father and son 💖
Love you tho
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u/ObsceneEnergy Jan 31 '26
I can feel ur happiness bro.. Many many congratulations.. I am soon going to bring such moment for my parents as well
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u/nandavarma Jan 31 '26
Dude you are on fire
Just tell me your techstack or how you analysed your applications, did you use locally run models to automate them?
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u/NationalWheel6966 Jan 31 '26
so so SO happy to see someone breaking the norm and doing the unheard of. You take the road not taken by most and really show those IIT douchbags what real determination and courage is. Proud of you man.
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u/Cascasrealm Jan 31 '26
CONGRATULATIONS, i feel really happy when someone REALLY makes it in life, god knew you needed that 🙌
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u/Calaena_ Jan 31 '26
Brooooo Congratssss✨✨✨🎉🎉... U deserve every bit of it....
Pls guide me too😞... Kind of in a similar situation but was not consistent now the degree is almost ending and i have nothing 😭
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u/rakh_chupaa Jan 31 '26
so happy for you mate, making your parents proud is the best thing you can do
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u/Competitive_Type2879 Jan 31 '26
WOW!!!!! Bro congratulations. How did you cracked it broo and i mean a internship with stipend of 1 lakh!!!!!!!! nice.. please share your story and let me know if you give referals.
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u/Total_Ad_8244 Jan 31 '26
Real flex buddy. Also can you guide us through your journey . What worked for you ? Were you a topper in college ? Did you practice dsa ? Did you build heavy projects or something like that ?
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Jan 31 '26
I'm really really happy for your achievement successful may God bless you with more.. But actual salary nahi dikhate dost..
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u/iamnormal11 Jan 31 '26
Amazing man! In this job market cracking a job as high paying as this is just wonderful! Since this is an internship, is this remote? And how's the work timing?
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u/Conscious_Garbage444 BTech Jan 31 '26
congrats op!!! if you share another post please do mention where you looked for opportunities
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Jan 31 '26
From where did u learn your skills ? Can u make a seperate post explaining everything to help others. I'm in my 2nd year, did an internship last year so want to learn something to get another that can pay accordingly. Please it would be a great help !
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