53% students want internships to be 4-6 months long: Report

According to the report, students prioritise flexibility and fair compensation in internships with 68 per cent of students are willing to relocate to any location for the right internship opportunity

Fifty-three per cent of Indian students want internships to stretch for 4-6 months. The idea is also advocated by 40 per cent of colleges, and 57 per cent of corporate houses, claims a report by HirePro titled, The New Reality in College Hiring’. Students see internships as an opportunity to learn the real-world nuances of what they study in classrooms while being mentored by an expert.

However, the report also claimed that 37 per cent of colleges endorse 10-12 months long internships for students to be industry-ready and shorter internships, lasting 2 to 3 months, are popular among 40 per cent of students.

According to the report, students prioritise flexibility and fair compensation in internships with 68 per cent of students willing to relocate to any place for the right internship opportunity. The expected monthly stipend for full-time internships ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 40,000.

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