Internship at Institute of Urban Transport (IUT), New Delhi

[Siddhesh Kudale]

Share your internship experience. You are requested to include as much information as possible so as to help everyone who is considering doing internship here. Help you juniors, friends & colleagues to make informed decision! We have tried to cover the frequently asked questions, feel free to add/ suggestion any other aspect you would like to be covered.

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Information is divided into 2 parts (how to apply & the review). Instead of sharing your experience in a story full of long text and paragraphs, we encourage and request you to copy these points so as to answer in a systematic and comprehensive manner.

1. How to apply?

Some information on the process and procedure to apply.

1. How to apply for the internship?
2. Were you required to take multiple follow-ups or the concerned department/ person was quick to respond?
3. When should a person start applying, especially if there is a long procedure in place or any filtering criteria/ stages?
4. Do you need any intervention in the form of approval/ request letter etc from your institution before applying to this place?
5. Any other information you would like to add.

2. Information about internship

1. Your College/ Institution
2. Year of Internship
3. Department/ Division/ Zone
4. Work Location/ Office Location
5. Internship Duration
6. Working hours/ days
7. Was it a paid internship?
8. Perks/ benefits apart from completion certificate
9. Your Project/ Work/ Role:
10. Your overall experience?
11. Did it meet your expectations and to what extent?
12. Do you recommend doing an internship at this place?
13. Were you able to grow your professional network?
14. Is there any option for "internship to job" after getting the degree?
15. Any other information you would like to include/ mention

Your review will help make someone's internship experience worthwhile and at same time planning profession better!

 

[Siddhesh Kudale]

1. How to apply?
Some information on the process and procedure to apply.

1. How to apply for the internship?
   Drop an internship request on the mail ID available on the website, or apply through your college.
   
   
2. Were you required to take multiple follow-ups or the concerned department/ person was quick to respond?
   Multiple follow-ups not required.
   
   
3. When should a person start applying, especially if there is a long procedure in place or any filtering criteria/ stages?
   Mid-Feb to March for Summer internships starting in May/June, along with an updated CV. Acceptance depending upon vacancies available with the organization.
   
   
4. Do you need any intervention in the form of approval/ request letter etc from your institution before applying to this place?
   Yes.
   
   
5. Any other information you would like to add.
   If you are looking for a multi-dimensional training experience, this is a good opportunity. Projects are primarily in Transport sector, varying right from taxation projects, to CMP preparation or even Area Based transportation projects. The employees do have an updated knowledge of essential transport-related softwares.

2. Information about internship

1. Your College/ Institution
   School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
   
   
2. Year of Internship
   B Plan 2nd Year
   
   
3. Department/ Division/ Zone
   Planning Department
   
   
4. Work Location/ Office Location
   Anand Vihar Metro Station, East Delhi.
   
   
5. Internship Duration
   6 weeks
   
   
6. Working hours/ days
   8 hours per day between 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
   
   
7. Was it a paid internship?
   Yes
   
   
8. Perks/ benefits apart from completion certificate
   Appreciation certificate, Networking.
   
   
9. Your Project/ Work/ Role:
   Project report preparation
   Literature study, secondary data collection.
   Software and Digitization in GIS, AutoCAD, PTV Vissim.
   
   
10. Your overall experience?
    Simply amazing.
    
    
11. Did it meet your expectations and to what extent?
    Yes, got to learn new skills, interacting with planning professionals, especially in the field of transportation.
    
    
12. Do you recommend doing an internship at this place?
    Yes
    
    
13. Were you able to grow your professional network?
    Yes
    
    
14. Is there any option for an "internship to the job" after getting the degree?
    No. May differ in varying circumstances.