{"id":25644006,"date":"2026-04-20T17:27:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25644006"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:27:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:57:36","slug":"cci-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Competition Commission of India (CCI) Internship 2026 \u2013 A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e63b026ca03\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e63b026ca03\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#What_is_the_CCI_Internship\" >What is the CCI Internship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#CCI_Internship_2026_%E2%80%93_Key_details_at_a_glance\" >CCI Internship 2026 \u2013 Key details at a glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Duration_and_stipend\" >Duration and stipend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Eligibility_criteria\" >Eligibility criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Academic_backgrounds_accepted\" >Academic backgrounds accepted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#How_to_apply_for_the_CCI_Internship_2026\" >How to apply for the CCI Internship 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Step%E2%80%91by%E2%80%91step_application_process\" >Step\u2011by\u2011step application process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Key_points_to_remember\" >Key points to remember<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Roles_and_responsibilities_of_CCI_interns\" >Roles and responsibilities of CCI interns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Why_should_you_consider_the_CCI_Internship\" >Why should you consider the CCI Internship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/cci-internship\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div data-renderer=\"lm\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Competition Commission of India (CCI) Internship 2026 offers students from Economics, Law, Management, and Finance a structured opportunity to gain exposure to competition law and regulatory practice in India. Organised under CCI\u2019s advocacy mandate, the internship aims to build familiarity with the Competition Act, 2002 and its real\u2011world applications in markets, mergers, and antitrust\u2011related matters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.entri.app\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cci_internship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EXPLORE ENTRI JOBS PORTAL NOW!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Selected interns are assigned to different divisions of the Commission and work under the supervision of designated officers, engaging with case\u2011handling support, policy analysis, and competition\u2011law research. The programme is designed as a learning opportunity only and does not guarantee future employment with CCI.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-25644033\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/download-4.png\" alt=\"cci internship\" width=\"314\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/download-4.png 160w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/download-4-150x139.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_CCI_Internship\"><\/span><strong>What is the CCI Internship?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CCI Internship Programme is a short\u2011term, project\u2011based internship conducted by the Competition Commission of India for students pursuing courses in Economics, Law, Management, Finance, and related disciplines. The objective is to familiarise students with competition\u2011law provisions, regulatory frameworks, and enforcement practices in India.<\/p>\n<p>Interns are generally involved in assisting officers with research, data analysis, drafting notes, and preparing competition\u2011related advocacy\u2011style materials under supervision. The internship is not a recruitment track and does not imply any permanent job offer with the Commission.<\/p>\n<p><em>You might also like:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/top-summer-internships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Top Summer Internships in India<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CCI_Internship_2026_%E2%80%93_Key_details_at_a_glance\"><\/span><strong>CCI Internship 2026 \u2013 Key details at a glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Organisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Competition Commission of India (CCI), Government of India regulatory body.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Internship type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Regulatory \/ policy\u2011oriented internship focused on competition law and enforcement under the Competition Act, 2002.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode of work<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>On\u2011site, in\u2011office at CCI offices (Delhi).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Minimum\u00a0<strong>1 month<\/strong>, extendable up to\u00a0<strong>3 months<\/strong>\u00a0at the Commission\u2019s discretion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Work hours &amp; nature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Full\u2011time, project\u2011based under the supervision of designated CCI officers; no independent decision\u2011making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stipend<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b915,000 per month<\/strong>\u00a0as honorarium during the internship period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nationality requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open only to\u00a0<strong>Indian nationals<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eligibility (academic)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Students from: &#8211; Economics (MA\/MSc, integrated 5\u2011year courses) &#8211; Law (LLB 2nd\/3rd or 4th\/final year, LLM) &#8211; Management (MBA, integrated programmes) &#8211; Finance, Regulatory Governance, and professional courses (CA, CS, CMA final\u2011group candidates).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Who is not eligible<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Students who already have a\u00a0<strong>confirmed placement\/job offer<\/strong>\u00a0are not eligible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Online only<\/strong>\u00a0through the official CCI Internship Portal (Careers \u2192 Internship on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cci.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.cci.gov.in<\/strong><\/a>); emails or physical applications are not accepted in current cycles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application format<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Must use the\u00a0<strong>prescribed format \/ Annexure<\/strong>\u00a0downloadable from the CCI website; other formats are rejected.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Key documents required<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Filled application form (in prescribed format) &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Statement of Purpose (SoP)<\/strong>\u00a0of about\u00a0<strong>200 words<\/strong>\u00a0(topic, research interest, objectives) &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Recommendation letter<\/strong>\u00a0from a competent authority (HOD\/Dean) of the candidate\u2019s institution.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Typical deadline rule<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Applications usually must be submitted on or before the\u00a0<strong>1st of the month preceding<\/strong>\u00a0the intended internship month (for example, 1st May for a June internship), though exact dates may vary by cycle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Selection process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Based on\u00a0<strong>screening of applications<\/strong>\u00a0(qualifications, academic background, SOP quality) and mandatory recommendation\u2011letter requirement; no separate written test or interview is publicly mentioned in current guidelines.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Work allocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Selected interns are assigned to different divisions (e.g., Enforcement, Advocacy, Economic Analysis) under supervising officers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Key responsibilities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Legal and economic research on competition\u2011law topics &#8211; Assisting in drafting notes, summaries, and advocacy materials &#8211; Supporting case\u2011handling documentation and basic market\u2011analysis work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Certification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Interns receive a\u00a0<strong>certification<\/strong>\u00a0after successful completion of the programme.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Employment link<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The internship is\u00a0<strong>purely for learning<\/strong>; it does\u00a0<strong>not guarantee<\/strong>\u00a0future employment or a direct recruitment pipeline with CCI.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_and_stipend\"><\/span><strong>Duration and stipend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CCI Internship typically has a duration of <strong>1 month<\/strong>, which may be extended up to <strong>3 months<\/strong> depending on the requirements and performance of the intern. The internship is delivered in\u2011office (in Delhi) and requires full\u2011time engagement during the assigned period.<\/p>\n<p>Interns receive a <strong>monthly honorarium of \u20b915,000<\/strong>, which is meant to cover basic living and incidental expenses during the internship. This stipend is fixed and not subject to variation based on role or division within CCI.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/resume-builder-green-eight.vercel.app\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=job_articles&amp;utm_campaign=cci_internship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ENTRI&#8217;S FREE RESUME BUILDER &#8211; click here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_criteria\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CCI specifies that the internship is open to <strong>Indian nationals<\/strong> enrolled in recognised institutions and universities. The internship targets students who already have some exposure to competition law or related fields through coursework or research.<\/p>\n<p>Students who already have a <strong>placement offer in hand<\/strong> are <strong>not eligible<\/strong> to apply for the CCI internship. This restriction ensures that the opportunity is reserved for students who are still pursuing their academic and early\u2011career development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Academic_backgrounds_accepted\"><\/span><strong>Academic backgrounds accepted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CCI invites applications from students pursuing the following disciplines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Economics and Management<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>MA \/ MSc in Economics<\/li>\n<li>Fourth and final year of 5\u2011year integrated Economics programmes<\/li>\n<li>MBA students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Law<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Second and third year of 3\u2011year LLB (after graduation)<\/li>\n<li>Fourth and final year of 5\u2011year integrated law programmes<\/li>\n<li>LLM students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulatory Governance<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>MA \/ MSc in Regulatory Governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional courses<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Students appearing for the final group of Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, or Company Secretary examinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These categories may be updated from cycle to cycle, so applicants should always cross\u2011check the latest guidelines on the official CCI website before applying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/explore\/free-coding-courses\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cci_internship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EXPLORE FREE CODING COURSES NOW!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_the_CCI_Internship_2026\"><\/span><strong>How to apply for the CCI Internship 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Applications for the CCI Internship 2026 must be submitted <strong>strictly through the official process<\/strong> laid out by the Competition Commission of India. CCI does not accept generic CVs or applications sent in formats other than the prescribed one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step%E2%80%91by%E2%80%91step_application_process\"><\/span><strong>Step\u2011by\u2011step application process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Download the prescribed format<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the <strong>official CCI website (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cci.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cci.gov.in<\/a>)<\/strong> and navigate to the Internship section to download the official internship application form and guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill the application completely<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill in all required personal, academic, and contact details in the prescribed format.<\/li>\n<li>Mention your preferred internship month and division, if such options are indicated in the guidelines.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cci.gov.in\/internship\/form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPLICATION FORM<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Prepare the Statement of Purpose (SOP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CCI requires a <strong>Statement of Purpose of about 200 words<\/strong> explaining your research interest, the topic you wish to focus on, and the objectives of your proposed study.<\/li>\n<li>The SOP should clearly connect your academic background and interests to competition\u2011law or regulatory\u2011policy themes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Attach a recommendation letter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The application must include a <strong>recommendation from a competent authority<\/strong> (such as the head of department or dean) of your academic institution.<\/li>\n<li>Applications submitted without a valid recommendation letter are not entertained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit via the official channel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Completed applications must be submitted <strong>online through the official CCI internship portal\/form<\/strong> as notified on www.cci.gov.in.<\/li>\n<li>In certain cycles, applications may also be accepted by post or email; however, candidates must follow the <strong>exact mode<\/strong> specified in the current guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Meet the deadline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CCI typically requires applications to reach by the <strong>1st of the preceding month<\/strong> to the intended internship month (for example, 1st May for a June internship). Late or incomplete submissions are not considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/python-programming-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get Illinois Tech certified with Entri&#8217;s AI Python Programming course!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_points_to_remember\"><\/span><strong>Key points to remember<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use only the <strong>prescribed application format<\/strong>; any other format will be rejected.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the application is <strong>complete in all respects<\/strong>, including all enclosures such as the SOP, recommendation letter, transcripts (if required), and other documents specified in the guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid last\u2011minute submissions, as document collection and institutional approvals can take time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roles_and_responsibilities_of_CCI_interns\"><\/span><strong>Roles and responsibilities of CCI interns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once selected, interns are assigned to different divisions within CCI, such as the Enforcement, Advocacy, or Economic Analysis wings, depending on their academic background and the Commission\u2019s requirements. Interns generally work under the guidance of designated officers and cannot operate independently.<\/p>\n<p>Typical responsibilities may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying out <strong>legal and economic research<\/strong> on competition\u2011law topics.<\/li>\n<li>Assisting in <strong>drafting of notes, summaries, and advocacy\u2011related content<\/strong> for internal or public awareness use.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting officers in <strong>case\u2011related documentation<\/strong> and basic market analysis tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Participating in <strong>competition\u2011law seminars or workshops<\/strong> organised by CCI, where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interns are expected to maintain confidentiality, follow internal protocols, and adhere to the working hours and code of conduct specified by the Commission.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_consider_the_CCI_Internship\"><\/span><strong>Why should you consider the CCI Internship?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CCI Internship provides <strong>direct exposure to a national regulatory body<\/strong> that shapes competition\u2011law enforcement and policy in India. For students of law, economics, and management, this experience can significantly strengthen profiles for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher\u2011education admissions (LLM, MBA, Economics\u2011related courses).<\/li>\n<li>Research\u2011oriented roles in law firms, consulting firms, and regulatory\u2011policy organisations.<\/li>\n<li>Future careers in public\u2011policy, regulatory bodies, or competition\u2011law practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, the internship offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>structured, formal setting<\/strong> to understand how competition\u2011law provisions are applied in real\u2011world markets.<\/li>\n<li>Networking opportunities with officers, researchers, and other interns interested in regulatory\u2011governance careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cci.gov.in\/internship\/form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCi APPLICATION FORM<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CCI Internship 2026 is a valuable opportunity for students of Economics, Law, Management, and related fields to gain real\u2011world exposure to India\u2019s competition\u2011law framework under the guidance of a national regulatory body. 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