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Internship Coverage
1,800+
NGO Partnerships
965+
Companies On Campus
3,538
Students Placed
A Structured Three-Year Internship Journey
At UPES, internships are embedded into the curriculum from Day 1. Each experience builds on the last, taking students from community and social exposure to startups, governance, and industry, shaping broader perspectives and real-world readiness at every stage.

Community-focused internships that expose students to real societal challenges.
1,800+ NGO partnerships
Aligned with 17 UN SDGs
6–8 weeks field immersion

Students work with startups, innovation ecosystems and government institutions.
Startup and PSU tracks
Founder-led exposure
Policy and governance experience

Academic-credit internships integrated directly into the degree structure.
965+ organisations
Credit-bearing internships
Corporate mentorship
In Their Own Words



How The Ecosystem Works
UPES follows a structured, seven-step internship process to move students from preparation through to outcome and assessment.
Strategic Mapping
Sector and company priorities are mapped school-wise to ensure relevance.
Partner Onboarding
NGOs, government bodies, startups, and companies are brought on through structured partnerships.
Pre-Internship Readiness
Students complete readiness sessions, Pragya, Springboard, and Prerana, before stepping out.
Allocation and Match
Roles are mapped based on student profiles, school, and program requirements.
On-Site Execution
Students complete supervised engagements, typically 6 to 8 weeks, in real professional environments.
Assessment and Reporting
Students submit reports, receive mentor feedback, and complete structured evaluations.
Outcome and Feedback
Credits are awarded, feedback is reviewed, and partner relationships are strengthened for future cohorts.
Continuous Improvement
Each year's outcomes inform the next cohort, making the ecosystem stronger, deeper, and more impactful.
Built For The World Beyond Campus
Experience starts from Year 1 at UPES.