Internship in India
Intern in Jaipur, the Pink City, with hospitals, NGOs and software teams, and three meals a day included with your housing.
At a glance
The short answers
Updated October 2026 by the Asia Internship Program admissions team
How much does it cost?
From $2,300 (Traveler, 6 weeks) to $7,400 (Pioneer, 24 weeks). Housing is included in every program here.
How long can I stay?
From 6 to 24 weeks, starting any time of year.
Do I need another language?
No. English is widely used at work in India.
Which fields are strongest?
Healthcare, non-profit & NGO, software engineering and engineering.
Where will I live?
Furnished housing within about an hour of your office: Standard on Traveler (a bedroom shared with another intern of the same gender, in an apartment shared with other interns; a same-gender apartment on request), Premium on Pioneer (a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom and a shared kitchen). Rent is paid by AIP up front, so you do not deal with landlords or deposits.
Overview
What it's like to intern here
Interns in India work in Jaipur, in the neighborhoods around C-Scheme, Malviya Nagar and Vaishali Nagar. Hosts include NGOs, clinics, software companies, engineering firms and hotels. Healthcare interns observe and assist; they never do licensed clinical work. NGO interns help with fundraising, outreach and reports, software interns support web and app projects, and hospitality interns work with guests at heritage hotels.
Housing and three meals a day are included in every program here. Dress is modest and smart, and chai breaks are part of the day. Jaipur is known for its forts, bazaars and block-printed textiles, and Delhi and Agra are a train ride away for weekends.
Why go
Amber Fort, the City Palace and Hawa Mahal are in Jaipur itself, and the bazaars sell block-printed textiles, jewelry and spices.
Agra and Delhi are a train ride away, and Pushkar and Udaipur make good long weekends in Rajasthan.
With three meals a day included, you eat dal, sabzi and fresh roti daily, and street snacks like pyaaz kachori cost almost nothing.
Your internship
What the job teaches you
Gain practical experience with organizations in medical care, engineering and social enterprise. You work on real challenges, not case studies.
Plans change and decisions often happen in conversation rather than by email. You learn patience, flexibility and how to keep work moving.
Help run outreach programs that teach and involve communities, for example around environmental conservation. You learn to plan and deliver projects on the ground.
Cities
Where you could work
Each city has its own guide. Housing, visa and prices are on this page.
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Prices
How much it costs
An internship in India with AIP costs $2,300–$4,400 on Traveler and $3,500–$7,400 on Pioneer, depending on length. Flights aren't included.
6 weeks
India
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$2,300
$3,500
8 weeks
India
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$2,600
$3,900
12 weeks
India
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$3,000
$4,700
16 weeks
India
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$3,500
$5,800
20 weeks
India
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$3,900
$6,600
24 weeks
India
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$4,400
$7,400
Prices in USD. See what each program includes
Compare with other destinations
The same length, side by side, for every destination.
Housing
Where you'll live
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Do I need to speak Hindi to intern in India?
No. English is widely used in business in India, and we place you with organizations that work in English.
What visa do I need for an internship in India?
Visa assistance is included in every program. We confirm your visa route before you pay the deposit and prepare the documents your embassy asks for.
Which fields can I intern in?
Popular fields include healthcare, non-profit and NGO work, software engineering and engineering.
Where will I live?
Traveler interns get Standard housing: furnished shared accommodation where you share a bedroom with another intern of the same gender. You share the apartment with other interns, and a same-gender apartment can be arranged on request. Pioneer interns get Premium housing: a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom and a shared kitchen. We vet every place, and it's within about an hour of your office by public transport.
What support do I get?
Every program has 24/7 emergency support. Traveler includes airport pickup and a pre-arrival orientation. Pioneer includes airport pickup, a preloaded transport card and SIM card, a first-day drop-off and tours.
Who can apply?
You need to be 18 or over with good English. Any nationality can apply, with or without a degree, and no experience is needed.
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