Internshala Internship Trends Report 2024: 25% rise in internship opportunities observed in 2024

NEW DELHI: According to Internashala’s Annual Internship Trends report for 2024, there’s a remarkable increase of 25% growth in internship opportunities as compared to the previous year. The report also highlights 135% growth in internships over the past five years, showcasing the evolving internship culture in India,

The Internshala report showcases an increase in focus on practical education and skill-based hiring. As organisations continue to value experiential learning, the trends observed in 2024 indicate a trajectory of increment in 2025, potentially exceeding this year’s growth.

According to the report, the average stipend stood at Rs 8,000 per month, with top offers reaching Rs 1 lakh monthly. Additionally, 22% of internships included pre-placement offers (PPOs),

Such competitive compensation highlights employers’ efforts to attract high-caliber talent. Moreover, 22% of internships came with pre-placement offers (PPOs), emphasising internships’ role as a gateway to full-time employment.

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Annual Internship Trends Report for 2024

According to the Internshala report, the field of management dominated the internship space for 42% of all positions. These internships offered roles in marketing, sales, finance, digital marketing, operations, and human resource management. The engineering domain followed with 20% of opportunities, offering roles in software development, web development, product management, and other engineering domains.

The media-related internships represent 13% of the total covering journalism, creative writing, videography, public relations, etc. The design and education each held at 4% share, with roles in teaching, subject matter expertise, online tutoring, graphic design, UI, UX design, and animation.

According to the report, the internships were located in major cities with Delhi-NCR leading at 31%, followed by Mumbai at 17% and Bangalore at 11%. However, the increasing prevalence of remote internships has begun decentralizing opportunities, enabling students from tier-2 and tier-3 cities to access better roles.

Sarvesh Agrawal the founder and CEO of Internshala commented on the findings and said: “Internships are no longer a stepping stone but a foundational pillar in shaping the career trajectory of Indian students. The trends observed in 2024 reveal how organisations and students alike are embracing this evolution. As we move into 2025, we foresee internships becoming even more inclusive, skill-focused, and aligned with the aspirations of the Indian youth, ensuring every student has the opportunity to build a successful future.”