Role of capstone projects and case competitions in placements

Dr. Hitesh Punjabi, Assistant Professor - Finance and Law, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, was featured in Careers360, where he shared his views on how capstone projects and case competitions are emerging as important pathways for students in the evolving placement landscape.

In the article, he highlights how capstone projects provide real-world industry exposure, strengthen students’ analytical and problem-solving skills and often translate into internship or full-time opportunities. He also emphasises that such experiential learning initiatives help students enter the workforce with greater confidence and practical readiness.