A Guide to

"Internship Report"
Dr. KUNDAN BASAVARAJ M.Com, M.S and Ph.D

Professor
Department of P.G Studies and Research in Commerce and
Management
Sahyadri Commerce and Management College,
SHIMOGA – 577203 Karnataka state
Phone :- 9480150719 Email ID: [email protected]
 It is prepared based on

KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY’S
Guidelines for Internship for UG Programs
&
B.Com/BBA University Approved Syllabi
 Objectives of Internship
1) Integration of Workshop with workplace,
2) Understanding the world of work,
3) Physical and hybrid model learning,
4) Developing Research Aptitude,
5) Exposure to Emerging technologies,
6) Enhance entrepreneurial capabilities,
7) Development of decision-making and teamwork skills,
8) Cultivate a sense of Social imagery and citizenship responsibility,
9) Stimulate collaborative influence,
10)Enhancing professional competency.
 Internship Categories
The undergraduate internships would be classified into two types:

I. Internship for enhancing the employability, and

II. Internship for developing the Research Aptitude.

 I. Enhancing Employability
The internship programs should be well conceptualized and interactive for
building research capabilities/ aptitude/ skills of our Under-graduates/ Researchers/ Faculties for:
 1) Development of project and its execution,
 2) Decision-making,
 3) Confidence development,
 4) Working/coordinating in a team,
 5) Creative and critical thinking and problem-solving,
 6) Ethical values,
 7) Professional development,
 8) Understand government/ local bodies world of work,
 9) Reference of resource persons in the field,
 10) Development of online/ simulation-based module for a virtual research internship,
 11) Understanding the nuances of building a deep-technology start-up, 12) Study certain entrepreneurs,
 13) Study of the enterprises' farmers' artisans' etc.
 II. Developing Research Aptitude
Apart from gaining relevant research experience, the interns would
learn the following through Research professionals/Mentors:

 1) Ideation and conceptualization of a research question/ problems,

 2) Learning about new tools and handling of equipment,
 3) Experimentation and collection of data,
 4) Simulations and development of models,
 5) Preparation and presentation of reports.
 Internship Structure
Students may register in Internship Portal of the University / HEI's for undergoing the Internship
in any one of the following areas:
1)Trade and Agriculture Arca,
2) Economy & Banking Financial Services and Insurance Area,
3) Logistics, Automotive & Capital Goods Area,
4) Fast Moving Consumer Goods & Retail Area,
5) Information Technology/information Technology enabled Services & Electronics Arca,
6) Handcraft, Art, Design & Music Area,
7) Healthcare & Life Science Arca,
8) Sports, Wellness and Physical Education Area,
9) Tourism & Hospitality Area,
10) Digitization & Emerging Technologies (Internet of Things/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/
Deep learning/ Agented Illegality/ Virtual Reality, etc.) Area,
11) Humanitarian, Public Policy and Legal Service Area, Communication Area,
12) Education Area,
13) Sustainable development Area OR Environment Area,
 Internship Hours & workload
A. Students: Total Internship Hours for Interns (Students) - 90Hours
For example,
01 hour a day x 90 days = 90 hours
02 hours a day x 45 days = 90 hours
03 hours a day x 30 days = 90 hours

B. Internship Mentors: Two Hours per week up-to Maximum 50 Interns (students)

C. Credit Points: 02 Credits for Internship

 Evaluation Process of Internship Report
1) Internship Report is for 100/50 Marks.
a) 60/30 Marks for Internship Report.
b) 40/20 Marks for Seminar/Viva-voce.
2) Viva-voce Examination shall include both Internal and External Examiners.
3) The evaluation of the internship will be carried out at the following stages:
a) The interns will be evaluated by Internship Supervisor based on their efforts and research
output.
b) At HEI, the intern will be evaluated through a seminar/viva-voce on his/her work, by a duly
constituted expert committee [One Internal and One external), on the following suggestive aspects.
i. Activity logbook and evaluation report of Internship Supervisor,
ii. Format of presentation and the quality of the intern's report,
iii. Acquisition of skill sets by the intern, and
iv. Originality and any innovative contribution
V. Significance of research outcomes
vi. Attendance.
 An Organizational Study Report Evaluation
Format For 60/30 Marks By The Concerned Guide

60/30 Marks

Name of Industry
Registrati Summary of Total
Sl. the Introductio Profile & Organisatio Departme SWOT
on No. Findings, Marks
Students n Company n structure nt Study Analysis
Suggestions and Secured
(10/5 profile (6/3 (10/5 (14/7
Conclusion (For
Marks) (6/3 Marks) Marks) Marks)
(14/7 Marks) 60/30)
Marks)
 An Organizational Study Viva Voce Format For 40/20
Marks By Panel of examiners appointed by The hod.

40/20 Marks

Name of
Registrati Questions
Sl. the Self-
on No. Communication and Answer Learning Total Marks
Students Introductio Confidence
Skills on Report Experience Secured
n (8/4 Marks)
(6/3 Marks) (12/6 (10/5 Marks) (For 40/20)
(4/2 Marks)
Marks)
Guidelines for internship Report

Guidelines:

1. Report should be in Computer Printed,

2. Binding with transparent sheet,

3. Report may contain Statistical Date, Table, Graphs, Charts etc.

4. Report should be submitted before the 6th Sem Examination, and

5. Evaluation is done at the College level.

 Formats of ...........

Certificates,
Declaration,
acknowledgement,
content, etc…..
1. Cover Page
2. principal’s certificate
3. Guide’s certificate
4. Company certificate
5. Declaration
6. acknowledgment
Chapter' Suggested Report Structure

s scheme
CONTENTS
Chapter Page
No. INDEX No.

OR 1 Introduction

Content 2
3
Industry Profile & Company Profile
Organisation Structure

4 Department Study

5 SWOT Analysis

Summary of Findings, Suggestions and

6 Conclusion

Learning Experience

Bibliography

Annexure
 Table Table Page
Appendix VII Number Name Number
List of table 1.1.......
1.2.......
1.3.......

Figure Figure
Number Name Page Number
Appendix 1.1…....
VIII 1.2.......
List of Figures 1.3…....
1.4.......
 Appendix IX

Bibliography (Style of Referencing is APA format): Examples are given below for your students
References.
 Books
Abraham, K. (2001), The Dynamics of Economic Reforms (Economic Liberalization and Political Transformation), New Delhi: McGraw
Publishers.
 Edited Volume
Aharoni, Y. (2009) "On Measuring the Success of Privatisation", in Ramamurthi, R. and Vernon, R. (eds) Privatisation and Control of State
Owned Enterprises. Washington, D.C.: World Bank.
 Journals
Boardman, D. and Vining, S. (1989) "Ownership in Competitive Environments: A Comparison of the Performance of
Mixed, Private and SOES", Journal of Law and Economics, April, Vol. 1, No, 32, pp.16-9.
 Reports and Gazettes
Asian Development Bank (2008) India: Statistical Abstract 2008, April, 2008, Manila, ADB.
 Newspapers and Magazines
Ahluwalia, M. (2003) 'Some of the criticism directed at the IMF is not valid', an exclusive interview, D+C [Development &
Cooperation], September, vol.30.
 Websites
Ministry of Finance (2008) "Privatization", Viewed on 06/11/2003 in the MOF Website,
Explanation for each
Chapter
 How should be a title?

Internship Report

On
“…………………………………..”
Chapter-1: Introduction & Research Desig
 1.1 Introduction
 1.2 Objectives of the study
 1.3 Scope of the study
 1.4 Research Methodology
1.4.1 Type of Research
1.4.2 Data Collection
• Primary Data
• Secondary Data
 •1.5 Chapter's Scheme
 1.6 Limitation of the Study
Chapter-2: Industry Profile & Company Profile
 A. Industry Profile
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Nature of the Industry
2.3: History and Development of the Industry
2.4: Challenges of the Industry
2.5: Present Status of the Industry
2.6: Contribution of the Industry to GDP
 B. Company Profile
2.7: Introduction
2.8: Heritage of the Company
2.9: Voyage of its development
2.10: Vision, Mission and Quality Policy
2.11: Nature of Business carried-out
2.12: Areas of Business Operation
2.13: Recent Developments
 C. Conclusion
Chapter-3: Organization Structure
 3.1: Introduction
 3.2: Nature of the Organization
 3.3: Structure of the Organization
 3.4: Span of Control
 3.5: Delegation of Authority
 3.6: Conclusion
Chapter-4: Departmental Profile
 4.1: Introduction
 4.2: Human Resource Department
 4.3: Production Department
 4.4: Purchase Department
 4.5: Finance Department
 4.6: Marketing Department
 4.7: Operations Department
 4.8: Quality Control Department
 4.9: Logistics Department
 4.10: Conclusion
Chapter-5: SWOT Analysis
 5.1 Introduction
 5.2 Strengths of the Organization
 5.3 Weakness of the Organization
 5.4 Opportunities of the Organization
 5.5 Challenges of the Organization
 5.6 Conclusion
Chapter-5: SWOT Analysis
Chapter - 6: Summary of Findings,
Suggestions
 6.1 Introduction

& Conclusion
6.2 Major Findings of the study
6.2.1 Findings based on Industry
6.2.2 Findings based on Company (Production, Finance, HR,
Research, Purchase, Sales, Operations, etc.)
6.2.3 Findings based on Product
6.2.4 Findings based on SWOT
 6.3 Suggestions
6.3.1 General Suggestions
6.3.2 Suggestions for
manufacturers/marketers/customers/investors
6.3.3 Suggestions for policy makers
 Bibliography
 Books referred:
1........................
2........................
 Journals referred:
1........................
2........................
 Newspapers referred:
1........................
2........................
 Websites:
1........................
2........................
 Bibliography (APA Format)
 Anuradha Reddy M. (November 2011). RETAIL investor in
Indian capital market. Research Journal of Commerce and
Behavioral Science. Vol.1 Issue 1.
 Durga Rao P V, Chalam G V & Murty T N. (January 2014).
INVESTMENT pattern of equity investors in Indian capital
market. Journal of Research in Commerce and Management.
Vol. 3. Issue 2.
 Khan M Y. (2012). INDIAN Financial System, Tata Mc Graw
Hill Education Private Limited, New Delhi, 7th ed.
 Tagaraj R. (September 1996). INDIA's capital market
growth. Economic and Political Weekly. Vol. 31. Issue 31.
CONTENT
 FACING PAGE OF THE REPORT
 CERTIFICATE OF PRINCIPAL
 CERTIFICATE OF THE GUIDE
 COMPANY CERTIFICATE
 DECLARATION
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 TABLE OF CONTENT
 LIST OF TABLES AND GRAPHS
 CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION & RESEARCH DESIGN
 CHAPTER-II: INDUSTRY PROFILE & COMPANY PROFILE
 CHAPTER-III: ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
 CHAPTER-IV: DEPARTMENTAL STUDY
 CHAPTER-V: SWOT ANALYSIS
 CHAPTER-VI: FINDINGS, SUGGESTIONS & CONCLUSIONS
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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 SUB-HEADINGS – LEFT - 12 FONT SIZE – BOLD

 BODY OF THE REPORT - JUSTIFIED - 12 FONT SIZE

WITHOUT BOLD

 FONTS THEME - TIMES NEW ROMAN

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