IIT-Madras records 19% increase in internship offers; 19 international offers received
- Campus Updates
- 24 Nov, 2023
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The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) reported an increase of 19 per cent in internship offers received on day one of campus internship drive for students of the 2023-24 batch. This year’s internship drive was held in two sessions — August 5 and 12.
On day of the internship drive, a total of 19 international internship offers were received from seven companies. The institute has reported a 17 per cent increase in the number of students who secured an internship, and 51 per cent increase in number of companies that visited IIT Madras for internship.
Some of the top recruiters in internship drive this year were Texas Instruments, J.P Morgan Chase & Co., Adobe, Procter and Gamble, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, among others.
“An internship is now an essential component for the launching of a successful and fulfilling career for students. It enables them to imply their skills and knowledge acquired during their curriculum in a real-life work environment. I’m happy with the efforts made by our team to enable students to get internships despite turbulent conditions,” said Prof. Sathyan Subbiah, advisor (placement and internship), IIT Madras.
The placement season is also about to begin in December.
