VTU Internship Fees: 46% of Students Pay for Placements
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.
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 viral social media post about a college student working as a Zepto delivery agent instead of an unpaid internship has sparked widespread discussion on education, financial needs, and career choices.
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.
Karnataka technical institutes allege VTU's internship portal approval process is opaque and centralized, causing delays and governance concerns over preferential treatment and financial models.
HEMRL in Pune announces 40 paid internship positions for engineering and science students starting February 2026. Applications open with Rs 5,000 monthly stipend.
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With just 10 days left, VTU's new portal delays approvals for free internships, while fee-charging firms get quick nods. Thousands of students face uncertainty. Read the full story.
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Visvesvaraya Technological University forms probe team after students allege companies demand payment for internships, violating stipend mandates. Read the full investigation details.
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NMC clarifies foreign medical graduates must complete a one-year internship in India for registration. Key details on eligibility, dates, and compliance for affected students.
IIT Madras introduces a new academic structure enabling BTech, BS, and dual degree students to undertake full-semester internships for deeper industry exposure from the 2024 batch. Learn about the revised credits and opportunities.
Delhi's DoE mandates School-Level Fee Regulation Committees by Jan 10. Parents get a direct say in fee proposals. Learn the new process and key dates for 2025-26.
Over 400 vocational students in Jakarta completed the 2025 VFS Global Career Advancement Programme. The initiative, led by YMMI and FUEL India, enhances employability with internships offered. Read more.
Delhi govt orders all schools to set up fee regulation committees by Jan 10, 2026. New law aims for transparency, with panels to review fee proposals by Jan 25. Read the full story.
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Mizoram Governor Gen Vijay Kumar Singh interacted with 32 IIT Madras & NIT Mizoram interns. Discussed tech solutions for rural challenges in agriculture, water & health. Read more.
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Madras High Court criticizes capricious payments to favoured law officers, demands audit. Judge cites Madurai Kamaraj University paying ₹4 lakh per appearance while pleading poverty for staff dues.
Telangana health department announces major reforms to curb hidden fees in private medical colleges, introduces English training and mental health support for students. Read the full story.
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
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