Patliputra University, Patna, issued an office order on August 20, 2026, regarding mandatory internship guidelines under NEP-2020 and CBCS for undergraduate (UG) Semester-V students (Session 2024–28). The internship will span 120 hours (4–6 weeks), comprising a minimum of 90 hours of on-site work and 30 hours dedicated to reporting. It carries 4 credits and is mandatory for BA, B.Sc., and B.Com. students. Institutions are required to provide proper guidance, and evaluation will be based on the report and a viva-voce (oral examination).
