UGC guidelines for undergraduate internship

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines to promote internships for undergraduate students under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to enhance employability, skill development, and experiential learning. Here are the key points of the UGC Guidelines for Undergraduate Internship:

1. Duration and Credit Allocation

Internships are mandatory and should be a part of the undergraduate curriculum.

Minimum duration: 8–10 weeks (approx. 2–3 months).

Internships carry 2 to 4 credits, depending on the duration and effort.

2. Types of Internships

Research internships with faculty or institutions.

Industry internships in private or public sectors.

Social or community engagement internships (NGOs, Panchayats, local bodies).

Entrepreneurial internships or field-based projects.

3. Implementation Framework

Institutions must have an Internship Cell.

A mentor or faculty guide must supervise the internship.

MOUs with industries or organizations are encouraged.

4. Assessment and Evaluation

Interns must submit a report or project.

Evaluation is based on:

Performance appraisal by the organization.

Viva-voce or presentation.

Internship diary/logbook.

5. Flexibility and Support

Internships can be online or offline.

Institutions must facilitate opportunities and ensure inclusive access for all students.

Evaluation form

Here’s a sample Internship Evaluation Form and Internship Completion Certificate as per UGC guidelines for undergraduate programs:

Sample Internship Evaluation Form

Institution Name: [Your College/University Name]

Department: [Department Name]

Student Name: [Full Name]

Program: [e.g., B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. etc.]

Enrollment Number: [University Roll Number]

Internship Organization: [Name of the Company/NGO/Institute]

Duration: [Start Date] to [End Date]

Internship Guide (Organization): [Name and Designation]

Faculty Mentor: [Name of Internal Faculty Mentor]

Evaluation Parameters (Total Marks: 100)

Criteria Maximum Marks Marks Awarded

Punctuality & Attendance 10 

Work Ethics and Professionalism 15 

Initiative and Learning Attitude 15 

Quality of Work Delivered 20 

Contribution to the Organization 15 

Internship Report/Diary 10 

Viva Voce/Presentation 15 

Total 100 

Overall Performance Grade: [A+/A/B/C]

Comments (if any):

[....................................................]

Faculty Mentor's Signature: ____________________

HOD/Coordinator Signature: ____________________

Sample Internship Completion Certificate

[Institution/Organization Letterhead]

INTERNSHIP COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that [Student Name], a student of [Program Name, e.g., B.A. in Psychology], from [College/University Name], has successfully completed his/her internship at [Name of the Organization] from [Start Date] to [End Date].

During the internship, the student worked on [brief description of the tasks or project] under the supervision of [Name of Supervisor]. The student demonstrated a keen interest in learning, professionalism, and effective communication throughout the internship.

We appreciate their contribution and wish them success in their future endeavors.

Supervisor's Name & Signature

[Designation]

[Organization Name]

[Date]

(Seal of the Organization)

RPRIT format 

Rabindrik Psychotherapy Research Institute Trust (RPRIT)

Regd. Office: [Insert Address]

DARPAN ID: [Insert ID if needed]

Website: [Insert Website]

Email: [Insert Email]

INTERNSHIP COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that [Student Full Name], currently enrolled in [Course Name, e.g., B.A. in Psychology] at [Institution Name], has successfully completed a [Duration, e.g., 2-month] Internship Program on [Title of the Program, e.g., “Educational Data Analysis with R Script”] organized by Rabindrik Psychotherapy Research Institute Trust (RPRIT) from [Start Date] to [End Date].

During the internship, the student actively participated in lectures, practical assignments, and project work under the guidance of expert mentors. The internship was designed in alignment with the UGC Guidelines for Undergraduate Internships and focused on skill enhancement, research orientation, and practical exposure in the domain of [Area, e.g., Applied Psychology, Data Analysis, School Psychology, etc.].

We appreciate the student’s dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment throughout the internship.

We wish them all the best in their future academic and professional endeavors.

Dr. [Name]

Director, RPRIT

(Signature with Seal)

Date: [Insert Date]