Internshala is one of India's largest internship platforms, with listings across cities, remote work, and part-time roles. To get shortlisted there, complete your profile, filter by your target role, apply within the first few days, and write a specific answer to every screening question. Because many students apply to the same listings, a tailored answer is what separates you.
Key takeaways
- Complete your profile, with your resume, projects, and skills, before applying.
- Filter by your target role, location or work from home, and duration.
- Apply early; popular listings receive many applications quickly.
- Never paste the same answer into every screening question.
- Research the company before accepting any offer.
Build a Strong Profile
- Upload a one-page resume tailored to your target role. See Internship Resume for Freshers.
- Add projects with GitHub or live links.
- List only skills you can answer questions about.
Answer Screening Questions Properly
Most listings ask questions such as "Why should you be hired for this role?". Use three parts: fit (the role and why it suits you), evidence (one project or skill), and intent (what you want to learn there, specific to the company).
Example
"I'm preparing for a frontend developer role with React. I recently built a weather dashboard that fetches live data from a public API (link). Your team builds dashboards for retail clients, and I'd like to learn how production frontends are structured and tested."
Check the Listing Before You Apply
- Is the role description specific about tasks and technologies?
- Are the stipend, duration, and work model clear?
Related Guides
- Best Internship Websites for CS Students
- How to Find Internships on Unstop
- How to Apply for an IT Internship
- IT Internship Stipend in India: What to Expect
Back to the stage guide: Where to Find IT Internships in India, or the full IT Internship Guide for Students in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Internshala good for IT internships?
Yes, it lists many IT internships across cities and remote roles.
How do I get shortlisted on Internshala?
Complete your profile, apply early, and write a specific answer to every screening question that connects your project or skills to the company's work.
Are Internshala internships paid?
Many are paid, some are unpaid, and the listing usually shows the stipend.
How many internships should I apply to on Internshala?
Focus on quality: apply to listings that match your target role, with a tailored answer each time, rather than applying to everything.
Your next step
Explore competitions that lead to interviews in How to Find Internships on Unstop.
How to Find Internships on UnstopMore Free Resources for IT Students
- Free test: IT Internship Readiness Test. Check your technical foundation, projects, communication, and interview readiness in about five minutes.
- Free assessment: Which IT Role Suits You Best? Explore which of ten IT roles match your interests, strengths, and working style.
- Free reference: IT Internship Glossary. The terms you will hear before and during your internship, explained simply.
- Book: The Lost Intern: The Complete IT Internship Guide. Practical answers on choosing a role and company, and preparing for your first internship.
- Free mentoring: feeling stuck as a fresher? Apply to the Fresh Start cohort.
About the author
Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.