Internships of Jadavpur University #wbjee #ju #jadavpur_university_placement #jadavpur_university

Summary

In this video, Vivo Shan addresses common misconceptions about internships at Jadavpur University. He explains the two types of internships: on-campus and off-campus, focusing primarily on the on-campus internships, which often lead to pre-placement offers (PPOs). Shan discusses the timing, processes, and potential drawbacks of internships, highlighting how they can impact class schedules and future placements. He emphasizes that while internships offer valuable industry experience, students can still secure jobs without them if they have relevant skills, projects, and certifications. Shan also touches on the limited availability of on-campus internships and the criteria for obtaining them.

Takeaways

• 😀 Internships at Jadavpur University are mostly on-campus and are primarily for pre-placement offers (PPOs).
• 🏢 If an internship is performed well during the third year, it can be converted into a full-time engineer offer.
• 🔍 There is a variety of internship types available, including core and non-core internships, with non-core often including software internships.
• 📅 The internship season typically starts around the first week of August and ends around June 30th, aligning with the fourth-year placement season.
• 🤔 The number of internships available is significantly lower compared to the number of students, making competition quite intense.
• 🚫 Jadavpur University does not allow internships during the sixth semester, unlike many IITs and NITs where students often do internships during this time.
• 💡 Performance in internships is crucial as it can lead to a PPO, but if not performed well, it may not be offered.
• 📚 Even without an internship, placement opportunities are still available if a student has relevant skills, projects, vocational training, certifications, and good soft skills.
• 📉 There is a potential downside to internships as the time spent could have been used for preparing for placements if the PPO does not materialize.
• 🛠️ The process for securing an internship is similar to placements, involving online assessments, personal interviews, and sometimes group discussions.
• 🔑 Internships are a chance for hands-on industry experience, which can increase job prospects but are not the only path to a successful career.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is about internships at IIT Jodhpur, including types of internships, the process of securing them, and how they can convert into pre-placement offers (PPOs).

What are the two types of internships mentioned in the script?

The two types of internships mentioned are On-Campus Internships and Off-Campus Internships.

What does the acronym 'PPO' stand for in the context of the script?

In the context of the script, 'PPO' stands for Pre-Placement Offer, which is a full-time job offer that may be given to a student based on their performance during an internship.

How does an On-Campus Internship typically convert into a PPO?

An On-Campus Internship converts into a PPO if the student performs well during the internship, and the company decides to offer them a full-time position.

What is the difference between Core and Non-Core internships?

Core internships are related to a student's major or field of study, whereas Non-Core internships can be in any field, including software internships which may not be directly related to the student's core field.

Which companies are mentioned in the script as examples of software companies that offer internships?

The script mentions companies like Wells Fargo, D.H.B, and NvMilan as examples of software companies that offer internships.

What is the typical time frame for internships at IIT Jodhpur?

The typical time frame for internships at IIT Jodhpur is from the middle of May to the end of July, which is after the sixth semester exams and before the start of the next academic semester.

Why might a student miss out on internship opportunities if they receive a PPO?

If a student receives a PPO, they are usually not allowed to intern at any other company for the first seven to eight months, which could limit their exposure to other job opportunities.

What is the general trend regarding the number of companies visiting IIT Jodhpur for placements compared to internships?

The script mentions that while almost 90% of students get placed through campus placements, the number of companies visiting for internships is significantly lower.

What is the script's perspective on the importance of internships for a student's career?

The script suggests that while internships provide valuable hands-on industry experience and can increase job prospects, not having an internship is not a career-ending situation if a student has relevant skills, projects, vocational training, certifications, and good soft skills.

How does the selection process for internships generally work, according to the script?

The selection process for internships, as described in the script, is similar to placements, involving online assessments, personal interviews, and sometimes group discussions, depending on the company.