India has witnessed a significant 25% growth in internship opportunities in 2024 compared to the previous year, as revealed by the Annual Internship Trends Report 2024 from Internshala, a career platform. Over the past five years, the country has recorded a remarkable 135% growth in internship availability, highlighting a steady rise in opportunities for students since 2020.

Management emerged as the leading field, comprising 42% of all internships in 2024. Key roles in this domain included marketing, sales, finance, digital marketing, operations, and human resource management. Engineering accounted for 20%, with opportunities in software development, web development, product management, and core engineering fields such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. Media-related internships followed with 13%, offering positions in journalism, public relations, creative writing, and videography. Education and design each captured a 4% share, with roles like teaching, subject matter expertise, online tutoring, graphic design, UI/UX design, and animation. The remaining 16% included opportunities in various other fields.

Looking ahead to 2025, these sectors are expected to remain dominant, while emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, green technologies, and blockchain development are likely to gain prominence.

Inclusivity emerged as a key theme in 2024, with 66% of employers open to hiring women returning to work. Additionally, 49% of internships were offered as work-from-home roles, reflecting the increasing adoption of hybrid working models preferred by both students and employers. This adaptability has made internships more accessible, catering to the evolving demands of a dynamic workforce.