(1)The Director, Internship, Apprenticeship and Placement shall be an officer of the University responsible for managing the internship, apprenticeship and placement of the students of the University including their skill enhancement, capacity building and training.

(2)The Director, Internship, Apprenticeship and Placement shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor, from amongst the competent teachers having at least 12 years of experience.

(3)The Director, Internship, Apprenticeship and Placement shall discharge his functions under the direction and guidance of the Board of Internship, Apprenticeship and Placement and shall be concerned with the implementation of the policies and directives given by the Board of Internship, Apprenticeship and Placement.

(4)He shall be appointed for a term of three years or till the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier and may be reappointed for one more term of three years.

(5)The Director, Internship, Apprenticeship and Placement shall report to the Vice Chancellor and shall exercise the authority commensurate with the following responsibilities: -

(a)to develop and oversee internship, apprenticeship, and placement programs that align with academic curricula and industry needs;

(b)to collaborate with academic departments and integrate these programs into the curriculum effectively;

(c)to build and maintain, strong relationships with businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and other organizations to create and expand internship and placement opportunities;

(d)alumni, to engage with, faculty, Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOPT), and industry professionals and leverage new opportunities;

(e)to identify and engage potential employers for internship, apprenticeship and placement of students;

(f)to ensure that all internship, apprenticeship, and placement programs comply with University policies and industry regulations;

(g)to maintain accurate records of student placements, internships, and apprenticeships;

(h)to plan and execute career fairs, networking events, workshops and to connect students with potential employers for enhanced career readiness;

(i)to analyse program effectiveness and generate reports for University administration;

(j)to invite industry professionals to provide insights into career opportunities and industry trends;

(k)to gather feedback from students and employers to assess the effectiveness of programs and identify areas for improvement;

(l)to continuously evaluate and refine programs based on feedback, industry trends, and changing student needs;

(m)to monitor the establishment of placement cells in all constituent or affiliated colleges and the execution of their mandated activities; and

(n)to provide information and other reports to the Board of Internship, Apprenticeship and Placement as required from time to time.

(6)The Director, Internship, Apprenticeship and Placement shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.