The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued new internship standards that correspond with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which is a significant milestone for undergraduate students in higher education institutions (HEIs) across the country. Internships have been mandatory under these standards in order to improve students' employability.
"Internships include working with government or private organizations, higher education institutions, universities, research and development labs/research organizations/non-government organizations, enterprises, centers involved in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, business organizations, local industries, artists, craftspeople, and similar entities, providing opportunities for students to actively engage in on-site experiential learning," the guidelines state.
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Main Objectives
Integration of workshop with workplace: Align classroom learning with real-world results by combining academic knowledge with actual workplace skills.
Understanding the world of work: Assist students in gaining an understanding of the challenges, expectations, and culture of the professional world.
Phygital and hybrid learning: Provide a mixed learning experience by integrating physical and digital modalities, supervised by mentors or experts.
Developing research aptitude: To answer real-world problems, foster research skills, analytical thinking, and ethical research behavior.
Exposure to new technologies: Introduce students to emerging technologies and their diverse applications.
Improve entrepreneurial skills: Encourage entrepreneurship and employment creation by learning about the dynamics of companies and start-ups.
Decision-making and teamwork abilities: Improve problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork abilities for professional advancement.
Cultivate social images and civic responsibility: Instill in students a sense of social responsibility and citizenship.
Encourage cooperative influence: Encourage collaboration among HEIs, industries, and academia in order to provide joint internships and research opportunities.
Improving professional competency: To thrive in the job market, develop not only employability and research abilities, but also professional values, ethics, and integrity.
The UGC has requested input and suggestions on these draft internship guidelines from all stakeholders through November 12, 2023. Feedback and comments can be addressed to feedback.ugcguidelines@pmail.com
These principles are projected to have a substantial impact on undergraduate education by bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical experience and, as a result, improving students' employability in a competitive labor market.
During internship registration, higher education institutions (HEIs) might provide students with a variety of vertical options. These options cover a wide range of industries and interests, allowing students to match their internship choices to their career goals.The following list is indicative:
Trade and agriculture
Economy & banking financial services and insurance
Logistics, automotive & capital Goods
Fast-moving consumer goods & retail
Information technology/information technology-enabled services & electronics
Handcraft, art, design & music
Healthcare & life science
Sports, wellness, and physical education
Tourism & hospitality
Digitisation & emerging technologies (Artificial intelligence/machine learning)
Humanitarian, public policy, and legal service
Communication
Education
Sustainable development
Environment
Commerce, medium, and small-scale industries
These alternatives enable students to adapt their internship experiences to their interests and professional goals.
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