Internship Criteria & Guidelines

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Introduction

Purpose & Importance

Internships bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice, providing students with real-world experience and practical skills essential for career development. They serve as a crucial component in preparing students for professional careers.

Benefits to Students

  • Hands-on industry experience
  • Professional network building
  • Skill development and enhancement
  • Career guidance and mentorship
  • Better job placement opportunities

Benefits to Industry

  • Access to fresh talent and ideas
  • Potential recruitment pipeline
  • Academic-industry collaboration
  • Knowledge transfer opportunities
  • Innovation through fresh perspectives

Eligibility Criteria

Program Requirements

Undergraduate (UG):

Students enrolled in B.Tech, B.E., or equivalent programs

Postgraduate (PG):

Students enrolled in M.Tech, M.E., MBA, or equivalent programs

Academic Performance

  • Minimum 60% aggregate marks in previous semester
  • No pending backlogs in current semester
  • Regular attendance (minimum 75%)

Disciplinary Requirements

  • No major disciplinary issues
  • Good conduct certificate from department
  • Adherence to institutional policies

Duration of Internship

Program Level Minimum Duration Maximum Duration AICTE Guidelines
Undergraduate (UG) 4 weeks 8 weeks Summer/Winter break
Postgraduate (PG) 6 weeks 12 weeks Semester break/Final semester
Final Year Project 16 weeks 24 weeks Industry-sponsored projects

Internship Categories

Industry Internship

Private companies, MNCs, and corporate organizations

R&D / Labs

Research institutions, DRDO, ISRO, and technical labs

Startups

Innovative startups and emerging technology companies

Government Bodies

Public sector organizations and government departments

Virtual Internship

Remote internships with established organizations

Allowed

Internship Process Flow

Apply

Submit application with required documents

Approval & NOC

Get approval and No Objection Certificate

Company Offer

Receive and accept internship offer

Training

Undergo orientation and skill training

Logbook

Maintain daily work logbook

Completion

Complete internship duration

Evaluation

Submit report and attend viva

Responsibilities

Student

  • Maintain professional behavior
  • Follow company rules and regulations
  • Complete assigned tasks on time
  • Maintain daily logbook
  • Submit progress reports
  • Prepare final presentation

Company Supervisor

  • Provide proper guidance and mentorship
  • Assign meaningful projects
  • Monitor student progress
  • Provide regular feedback
  • Issue completion certificate
  • Evaluate student performance

Faculty Mentor

  • Guide student selection process
  • Monitor internship progress
  • Review logbook entries
  • Coordinate with company supervisor
  • Evaluate final report
  • Conduct viva examination

Documents Required

Resume

Updated curriculum vitae with academic details

NOC (No Objection Certificate)

Permission letter from the institution

Offer Letter

Official internship offer from company

Daily Logbook

Daily work activities and learning record

Attendance Sheet

Daily attendance record verified by supervisor

Completion Certificate

Official certificate from company

Final Report

Comprehensive internship report

Viva Examination

Oral examination based on internship work

Evaluation System

Component Weight Max Marks Evaluator
Daily Logbook 20% 20 Faculty Mentor
Company Feedback 30% 30 Company Supervisor
Final Report 25% 25 Faculty Mentor
Viva Examination 25% 25 Evaluation Committee

Grading Scale

A+ 90-100 Excellent
A 80-89 Very Good
B+ 70-79 Good
B 60-69 Satisfactory
F Below 60 Fail

Code of Conduct

Professional Behavior

  • Maintain punctuality and regular attendance
  • Dress according to company dress code
  • Communicate respectfully with all stakeholders
  • Follow workplace etiquette and protocols

Confidentiality

  • Maintain confidentiality of company information
  • Do not share proprietary information
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Sign NDA if required by company

Academic Integrity

  • No plagiarism in reports or presentations
  • Proper citation for AI tool usage
  • Original work and honest reporting
  • Acknowledge all sources and references