VTU Splits Internship Period to Ease Student Pressure
Visvesvaraya Technological University divides mandatory internships across two semesters to reduce competition and address payment demands from companies.
Visvesvaraya Technological University divides mandatory internships across two semesters to reduce competition and address payment demands from companies.
Nearly half of VTU engineering students pay companies for mandatory internships, with fees reaching Rs 1.2 lakh. Experts debate why firms charge and how to fix the system.
Visvesvaraya Technological University's new internship portal for engineering students faces criticism over rejecting self-secured internships and imposing financial burdens through paid options.
Nearly half of VTU engineering students pay companies for mandatory internships. The university retains 25% of these fees, claiming it covers portal costs. Students struggle to find free options.
A college student's decision to work part-time for Zepto instead of pursuing a corporate internship has sparked widespread discussion about unpaid internships and gig economy realities in India.
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