E.L.I.T.E. General Management Program

Graduates from our partner institutions with strong academic performance and leadership exposure are selected exclusively through campus hiring and flagship case competitions.

A comprehensive 2-week onboarding program that builds foundational business, domain, and leadership capabilities while ensuring role readiness through immersive learning experiences.

• Sales & Pre-Sales: Driving growth through large deals, account leadership, and strategic business development.
  
  
• Marketing: Leading brand, product, alliances, and market intelligence initiatives
  
  
• Consulting, Practice & Innovation: Shaping solutions as domain experts, architects, and strategy consultants
  
  
• Delivery: Leading engagements, portfolios, and large-scale client programs
  
  
• Enabling Functions: Driving impact across Operations, Finance, HR, and L&D

E.L.I.T.E. alumni are already making their mark as Account Managers, AI Consultants, Banking & Insurance Specialists, Product Managers, Innovation Leads, Engagement Managers, and Global Program Leaders, across geographies and industries.

Discover how E.L.I.T.E.s are transforming ideas into outcomes and creating value for our clients and the Capgemini Group: Real stories. Real Impact.

Once onboarded, you step into three dynamic 4-month cross-functional rotations across your 12-month journey. This enables you to gain rich, hands-on exposure across key areas such as Sales, Consulting, Marketing, Innovation, and Corporate Functions. The rotations are intentionally designed to broaden perspective and build real business impact.

Upon completing your rotations through year 1, you step into a role that truly reflects your strengths and aspirations. This sets the stage for continuous learning, meaningful leadership connections, and stretch opportunities while driving high-impact work, gaining global exposure, and accelerating your growth trajectory.

Internship opportunities are offered exclusively through campus recruitment and flagship case competitions at our partner B-schools to candidates with 0–3 years of experience.

A 2‑month immersive internship that begins with structured onboarding and quickly moves into hands‑on ownership of live business projects. Along the way, participate in case competitions, CSR initiatives, and interactive challenges, while learning directly from leaders and experts. With strong mentorship, cross-team collaboration, and rich networking opportunities, you gain real-world exposure and the potential for a Pre-Placement Offer based on performance.

Spend your summers making an impact across your areas of interest, with opportunities in strategy and consulting, market research and business insights, AI and data-driven initiatives, and business transformation programs.

Sanjay Chalke, CEO of Capgemini in India, Member of the Group Executive Committee

At Capgemini, our people are our greatest strength and E.L.I.T.E. is a reflection of that belief.
E.L.I.T.E. is more than a program; it is an investment in exceptional talent, untapped potential, and the future of Capgemini.
It is designed to empower individuals to create value, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact beyond conventional realms. We believe potential deserves a real stage and not a waiting period. From day one, you will take ownership, work on real-world client challenges, contribute to business transformation, and bring your entrepreneurial spirit to life. This is where ambition meets opportunity, ideas turn into action, and future leaders are shaped. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your growth, and make a real impact, E.L.I.T.E. is where your journey begins and where your potential becomes extraordinary.

Aarti Srivastava, Chief Human Resources Officer – India, Capgemini

E.L.I.T.E. reflects our belief that talent flourishes when learning meets opportunity. By creating a meaningful bridge between academic focus and real-world business experience, we give young talent the space to learn, contribute, and grow while bringing fresh perspectives and new ideas to our organization. What excites me most is seeing curiosity, creativity, and energy come together to create meaningful impact, shaping future leaders and building the future, one opportunity, one idea at a time.

Harinder Singh Chatrath, Executive Vice President​, Global Enterprise Package Based Solutions India Leader, Capgemini

Having worked closely with E.L.I.T.E. talent over the years, I have watched them grow into professionals defined by resilience and ownership. It has been incredibly rewarding to see these young professionals’ willingness to take on complex challenges, learn continuously and translate ideas into impact. Time and again, they have shown that when given the opportunity and ownership, they can challenge the status quo, accelerate transformation and deliver results that far exceed expectations. It has been a privilege to be a part of these journeys and I look forward to welcoming the next generation of E.L.I.T.E. talent as they unlock new possibilities and create disproportionate value for our clients, our business and the future of Capgemini.

Avik Chatterjee, EVP & Global Operations Head, Financial Services – India, Capgemini

At Capgemini, the E.L.I.T.E. program is far more than an entry pathway for exceptional business school graduates; it is an investment in the next generation of leaders who will shape our future. From day one, E.L.I.T.E.s are entrusted with meaningful responsibilities and encouraged to think beyond conventional boundaries. We believe that true growth happens when talented individuals are empowered to explore, experiment, learn from experience, and contribute with confidence.

Over the years, E.L.I.T.E. participants have consistently demonstrated the curiosity, agility, and leadership required to strengthen client relationships, drive innovation, and create lasting value across our ecosystem. Their success is measured not only by their professional achievements, but by the impact they make on our organization, our clients, and the colleagues they inspire along the way.

What truly distinguishes the E.L.I.T.E. community is its culture of collaboration and support. No one succeeds alone. E.L.I.T.E.s become part of a vibrant network of peers, mentors, leaders, and alumni who challenge one another to think bigger, push boundaries, and achieve what may once have seemed impossible. It is this spirit of shared ambition and continuous learning that makes E.L.I.T.E. a powerful catalyst for leadership and a cornerstone of Capgemini’s future success.

Richa Sharma, Vice President, HR – India,  Capgemini

When we first envisioned E.L.I.T.E., the goal was simple. We wanted to create a community of young professionals who would think beyond their roles and approach every opportunity with an ownership mindset.

Over the years, it has been truly gratifying to watch that vision come to life. I have seen talented individuals join us with strong academic foundations, fresh perspectives, and a genuine desire to make a difference. What has impressed me most is not just how successful they have become, but the many ways they have helped bring Capgemini’s purpose and values to life, whether through client impact, innovation, thought leadership, industry forums or transformation programs.

What truly distinguishes E.L.I.T.E. talent is their mindset. They bring authenticity, curiosity, accountability, and passion to everything they do. They build trust, strengthen relationships, and help shape the culture we are proud of today.

Arpit Shah, Portfolio Manager, Financial Services

Having been part of the E.L.I.T.E. journey since its inception nearly a decade ago, I have witnessed the transformative impact of this program and the meaningful opportunities it creates. One thing has stayed constant throughout: we trust our people early and they rise to meet it. E.L.I.T.E. has always been built on a foundation of shared responsibility, empowering some of the brightest talent to grow, lead, and succeed. What makes this program truly unique is its thriving ecosystem, where members are encouraged to take on challenging roles, excel in them, champion innovation and shape both their career aspirations and the organization’s success. Seeing the program evolve and continue to reach new heights through the achievements of its members has been both inspiring and rewarding.

Kritiika Anand, E.L.I.T.E.’25 Batch

My experience in Capgemini’s E.L.I.T.E. program has given me the opportunity to work across diverse sectors, engagements, and business contexts. Having moved across streams ranging from research – led initiatives to client – facing work, I’ve been able to see how ideas evolve from early exploration to more structured, business -aligned outcomes.

Siddharth Shetty, E.L.I.T.E.’25 Batch

Being part of the E.L.I.T.E. program has been an incredibly rewarding journey so far. The opportunity to work on high-impact projects, engage with diverse teams, and regularly interact with senior leadership has accelerated my learning curve significantly. The program fosters a dynamic environment where ideas are encouraged, and ownership is valued. It has equipped me with the skills, exposure, and mindset needed to thrive and take on future leadership challenges.

Anu Jain, E.L.I.T.E.’23 Batch

Joining Capgemini marked my first stint in the corporate world, and I feel extremely lucky that it happened through the E.L.I.T.E. General Management Program. For the upcoming joiners, consider this program an opportunity to relive your learning journeys in a B-school one last time. It offers an excellent platform to kindle your ability to take on business-oriented challenges while collaborating with seasoned leaders and achieve the unthinkable, perfectly shaping the early years of your career.

Pranav Shivram, E.L.I.T.E.’ 21 Batch

The E.L.I.T.E. ecosystem is one of the most structured and well-organized programs, and I couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who is part of it, be it the E.L.I.T.E. core team, my project managers, my people manager, my E.L.I.T.E. seniors, or my peers, for helping me transition smoothly into the corporate world through a plethora of learning and growth opportunities. It is truly a place where learning meets fun.