Yes, students do apply for internships. It is up to you only when do you wish to apply for it.
Here is an approximate time frame of the whole course which may be helpful for you to understand the internship opportunities offered.
Semester 1 |
Semester 5 - On-Campus Summer Intern Drive |
Winter Break |
Winter Break |
Semester 2 |
Semester 6 |
Summer Break |
Summer Break - Summer Internship (on/off-campus mode) |
Semester 3 |
Semester 7 |
Winter Break |
On-campus 6 month Intern Drive |
Semester 4 |
Winter Break |
Summer Break - Summer Internship (Off-campus mode) |
Semester 8 - 6 Month Internship (On or Off-campus mode) |
There are two long breaks provided by the institute during the year. One big winter break in December and one summer break of 2 to 2.5 months in May, June, and July.
Summer internships are easier to come by as compared to winter ones, depending upon your skill, abilities, the company, and profile you apply for.
You need to keep in mind that the internships at top B schools such as IIMs/ISB/XLRI will be strictly literary and not industrial. If you are interested in such things or your college does not have any strict criteria of doing only industrial internships, then you can definitely apply at these institutes.
Whenever you want to do an internship, start applying at least a month before the start of the internship. During the summers many professors are out of India or are on vacations or are attending some seminars, so apply as early as possible.
The process of application is as follows.
You may even get a stipend which such internships.
During a normal placement season, there are about 4 to 5 days in which major companies hire for summer placements. The top companies will come within the first two days. You can think of applying then right away so you have higher chances of getting converted and landing a job.
If you are looking for an internship, some things will be in your hands while a few might not. During your first three months at the college, you will be trained quite well for group discussion and personal interview. Your overall communication and subject knowledge will also improve especially in the field of supply chain and operations.
Companies usually shortlist students who will be involved in the company process. Your chances of being shortlisted highly depend on your previous academic grades, work experience, your CV, and also the company requirements.
The highest stipend for two months is about INR 3 lakhs with an average of about INR 1.28 lakhs for two months.
Overall, ensure that you have a well-rounded CV to help increase your chances of getting selected.
The internship experience at CIIE IIM Ahmedabad is one of the finest experiences you will get and may even help you to become an entrepreneur yourself.
Opportunities are galore here and you will get the first-hand experience of understanding the technologies and business models being followed by startups all over the world. You will get in-depth knowledge about market research such as segmentation, gapping, opportunities, and drawbacks, etc.
One of my friends did his internship there during his summer break a few years back. Here are some of the things that he got to experience there.
Thus overall it is a very nice and enriching experience to work here which you will cherish forever.
IIT Delhi typically offers internships to students in undergraduate or graduate programs. The application process generally includes the following steps:
It's always a good idea to check the official website of IIT Delhi for the most up-to-date information on internships and the application process.
IIT Delhi usually starts accepting applications around Jan-Feb. You are required to upload your Resume, Cover letter, and an overview of a Research Paper published by any faculty member of the department you are applying at. In case they consider you eligible for the internship they will contact you via your email. A good CGPA might help but is not necessary for an internship.
The flagship PGP course is a one-year course and thus there are no summer internships offered by ISB Hyderabad. And the students pursuing this course have an average work experience of around 5 years and a minimum work experience of around 20 months. So basically there is no need for an internship.
But there is a similar kind of program known as the Experiential Learning Program (ELP). This is a group project and they will select you if you show any interest in the project. These kinds of projects usually comprise around 4-5 people, according to the company's requirements. They make a project according to their interests and if they are selected, then they get the chance to do ELP with that company. You need to work on this project throughout your 8 terms, whenever possible, and also you have to work full time in your term breaks.
The company's manager gives feedback on your project and this remark is also included in your final year mark sheet. This is a very important project and will have a major impact in deciding your final year grade.
You can intern under a professor of IIM Bangalore or at the NS Raghavan Entrepreneurship Cell (NSRCEL). NSRCEL offers great real-time internship opportunities. You can reach out to the faculties of IIMB or the mentors of NSRCEL.
If you are interested in a research internship, go through the ongoing research projects, and if any particular project piques your interest, reach out to the professor. Explain your interests and send over your resume and a cover letter. You will be accepted for the internship if they think you are a good fit for the internship.
I have a friend from Thapar University and he was able to provide some information regarding this. In the B.E. Electrical course, you can secure internship opportunities twice, wherein the first one will be in the 8th semester, and the other one is a 6 week-long training period.
For the 6-week training, you will need to search for internship opportunities, especially on your own in numerous parts of the industry. The firms can range anywhere from a reactor plant, a thermal plant, or a hydroelectric plant. It depends upon your academic exposure and credentials. The work should be related to the branch and the topics you are familiar with. Make sure to create the file with accurate and standard formatting, to avoid mark deduction.
IEM Kolkata is one of the reputed engineering colleges in West Bengal, and it has a good track record of placing its students in top companies through campus placements. The institute has collaborations with various companies and industries, which provide internship opportunities to the students.
Some of the popular companies that offer internships to the students of IEM Kolkata include TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, IBM, Microsoft, Deloitte, and Amazon, among others. The internships can be both paid and unpaid, depending on the company's policies and the student's performance during the internship.
The institute also has a dedicated placement cell that provides assistance to students in finding internships and placements. The placement cell conducts various training programs, workshops, and mock interviews to prepare the students for the placement process.
The placement cell also invites top companies to the campus for conducting placement drives. Some of the companies that visit the campus for placements include Google, Adobe, Samsung, Cisco, Infosys, and Accenture, among others. The placement percentage of IEM Kolkata is usually high, with a majority of the students getting placed in top companies every year.
The key differences between a summer internship in CS at IIT Bombay and Delhi are:
Some common aspects of internships offered at both the institutes are
In reality, the internship programs of both the institutes give an edge to each other so one can choose based on his personal preferences like location, etc.