The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced compulsory internships for undergraduate students – UGC Guidelines for Research Internships. Students who participate in a research internship will receive hands-on training in research tools, procedures, methodologies, and equipment and learn about other aspects of conducting research.
“The integration of Research, Innovation and Technology Development is the foundation of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India). An institutionalisation of Research Internship at Undergraduate Levels is expected to play a pivotal role in catalysing interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary and translational research culture embedded in NEP 2020,” the guidelines from UGC read.
According to the newly announced rules, these internship programmes are largely aimed at improving students’ employability and helping them build research skills.
Read this article featured in The Indian Express to learn more about UGC’s research internship guidelines.