The inclusion of internships serves as one of the important strategies that the B.Com NEP (National Education Policy) program uses to foster a balance between learning and doing. With the NEP 2020, the focus is on further strengthening experiential learning component, which guarantees a student’s exposure to the work environment and practical life skills. Internships serve as an avenue through which students concretize business principles in real-life settings, thus sharpening their skills in analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making. These activities also help the individual in career development, networking, and improving chances of being employed.
Moreover, the flexibility of the NEP allows students to undertake internships in different areas such as finance, marketing, banking, and even entrepreneurship. Some universities may require students to undertake internships as compulsory courses or offer them as part of elective credits. Institutions may have their own regulations regarding short-term (summer internships) and long-term (semester based) internships. In general, the successful completion of the B.Com program incorporating internships in the curriculum is vital in developing competitive and skillful B.Com graduates, who fully comprehend business activities and operations in the actual business environment.