6th sem AKTU student confused about internships an

Title: 6th sem AKTU student confused about internships and career direction (Backend)

Hi everyone,

I’m currently a 6th semester B.Tech student from AKTU, and I’ll be entering my 7th semester in a few months. Honestly, I’m feeling quite confused about what I should focus on next and wanted some guidance from seniors here.

My CGPA will probably be around 6.5–7 or maybe slightly below, so I know it’s not very strong. I’m also carrying a few backlogs that I will be clearing in the 7th semester, so that’s another concern for me.

Skill-wise, I have tried to learn some things on my own. I’m mostly interested in backend development. Right now I know:

• Basic JavaScript
• Node.js (basic level)
• Creating simple backend servers
• Basic understanding of APIs and serving APIs using Node.js

But I wouldn’t say I’m very advanced yet. I can make simple backend apps and APIs, but I still feel like my understanding is limited.

Things I don’t really know much about yet:

• DSA (Data Structures & Algorithms) — I haven’t completed any proper course
• Frontend frameworks like React
• Data analytics or ML

Since I’ll be entering 7th semester soon, I have roughly 4 months right now to improve my skills.

My main questions for seniors:

1. Is it possible to get an internship in the 7th semester with these skills?
2. What should I focus on in the next 4 months if I want a backend internship?
3. Should I start learning DSA seriously, or should I focus more on backend projects?
4. Is it okay to aim for backend roles instead of full stack, since I don't know React yet?
5. What kind of first job or internship roles should someone in my situation target?

I’m trying to be realistic about where I stand and I’m willing to work hard over the next few months. I just want to make sure I focus on the right things before entering 7th semester.

Any advice from AKTU seniors or people who were in a similar situation would really help.

Thanks a lot.