CU makes UG internship a must,colleges rush for industry tie-ups

Calcutta University has made summer internships mandatory for students pursuing four-year undergraduate courses. Colleges under the university are forming panels and restructuring their placement cells to coordinate with industries for internship placements. The internships need to be completed before the first batch of students exercise their early exit option in August 2024. Several colleges, such as Asutosh College and New Alipore College, are exploring industry tie-ups and conducting career workshops to prepare students for internships. Other colleges are seeking more clarity from the university regarding the procedure for conducting summer internships.