Guideline For Project Work1
Guideline For Project Work1
Guideline For Project Work1
SEMESTER IV STUDENTS
As part of the curriculum during the last Semester, students are required to take up project work for the successful
completion of the PGDM (DLP) Course.
This project will be assessed on the submission of the soft copy of project report, as well as
presentation and the Viva.
1. The project report has to be prepared in Ms Word (as .doc) and uploaded on the website.
2. The presentation has to be uploaded on the web site and
3. Viva will be held online through Virtual Classroom (Video Conference).
1.1
It is an intensive study on a topic. It explores the subject in depth and elucidates information about the problem investigated, the methods used to solve the problem, the results of the investigation and the conclusions inferred and a
set of recommendations that can be implemented. Project research can be descriptive or explanatory. In a descriptive
study we study the existing systems/ prevailing conditions of the topic under Research. In exploratory study we explore
the area of study, by introducing new augments to the existing system and draw inferences and projections.
1.2
The project taken for study can be related to a particular organization. It can be comparison study of many organizations. A
project should preferably be conducted in the organization where the student is employed.
1.3
SUGGESTED AREAS OF STUDY:
The list is attached for the same. The student should select one topic from the list of topics relating to his
specialization.
1.4
Before embarking on the Project study, the student should identify the problem he intends to study and know the
subject under study. He can facilitate this by reading material on the intended study.
1.5
Do you have access to the materials, data, and references for the study? A review of the Literature i.e., the
studies done so far, the topics studied, will give a comprehensive view to the student as to which area of study is
found wanting or there is a lacuna. This enables a student to select the area of study that is most recent, and has
most application value. This information can be acquired by reading periodicals and recent publications.
1.6
Is a guide available to you? Is the guide adept and well versed with the area of research you want to
undertake? The student has to take the necessary permission from the current employer if he intends to conduct
the study in the organization he is working.
1.7
As a case study, the student can select his own organization in which he is employed or choose some other
organization or could take up an industry vertical. If the topic selected happens to be a general one, then the student
can do research from the internet or go through books/periodicals and obtain relevant information for his project.
2.0
How valuable is the study to be done by you? Does it have application value? Can it be used for improvement by the
organization? The study should highlight its application in day to day functioning or in a specific area of your
specialization field.
2.1
The data collected could be primary i.e., gathered by your own observation, or it may be secondary i.e. taken
from the records of the organization where the research is being undertaken like balance sheets, control figures,
performance reports, sales reports etc.
2.2
Students must ensure that the project undertaken must be an original study.
3.0
SELECTION OF GUIDE
A project report can be conducted with the guidance of the Project Guide. A guide has to be competent person possessing
vast experience and knowledge in the field of research the student intends to study. The guide can even suggest to
a student any relevant area for research. He / She should preferably be a senior member of the organization where the
student is employed or could be from some other organization.
3.1
This set of guidelines for the project work is also given to the guide to ensure that the student abides by the
format or project structure laid down by the institution.
3.2
A scanned copy of Certificate from the guide should be included in the Project Report. (See Appendix I)
3.3
It is advisable to prepare the project report under the supervision of a guide as it adds value to the project
and also has a weightage in evaluation. However, if it is not possible to have a guide, a student can still submit
the project report in which case certificate from the guide as stated in point 3.2 above need not be included in the
Project Report.
4.0
A) INTRODUCTION - to the topic under study, e.g. if it is a study on Marketing Research practices, an
introduction as to what is Marketing Research and its practices, and other information should be given.
B) BACKGROUND - A brief background about the company/organization under study, like Name, Location
etc. and also relevant details like organization structure, existing systems related to the particular subject
under study and a brief write up of the problem you want to study in that organization.
C) METHODOLOGY It forms the crux of the report. It should clearly identify the Problem, the main
objectives of the study, the scope which indicates the usefulness of the project, how applicable it is, and
how it can be used by the organization for improved performance.
1)
Review of Literature can be done included, which indicates the research done so far with regard
to the particular subject.
2)
The relevant data gathered should be presented in the form of tables, graphs, flow charts etc.
3)
Detailed discussion about the present practices related to the subject. If new practices/augments
have been introduced, a discussion of the same may be done.
4)
Analysis of the data collected or the effect of the new practices on the existing one.
D) CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS : Based on the study done, what conclusions/inferences can be
drawn? Recommendations are based on the conclusions of the study. It is important lo indicate that a set of
recommendations should follow from the conclusions inferred. The recommendations should have value to the
organization. If possible quantify the benefits that can be gained from following the recommendations.
Indications as to what other techniques can be applied to improve the systems viz. Cost saving techniques,
precautions.
E) LIMITATIONS of the study if any should be highlighted.
5.
Avoid ambiguity.
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9.
REJECTION OF PROJECT
In case of a student's project being not approved, he is not eligible to get final certificate. The student then has to
rewrite the project based on the remarks of the evaluator.
The project can be disapproved on the basis of it not being a original study i.e. if it is copied or rewritten from an earlier
project, incorrect data, insufficient discussion & analysis, typographical errors, improper presentation of the project matter,
mismatch between the problem studied at hand and the methodology i.e. design, insufficient subject matter etc. If report of
two students is found to be identical, both students will be treated as failed.
10.
The project work will carry 200 marks. The minimum for passing will be 50% for the project work.
Sr. No.
CRITERIA
MARKS
Part - I
1
20
30
30
Presentation
40
Online Viva
80
TOTAL
200
Part - II
Part - III
12.
Last Date for project submission is four months from the date of commencement of last semester.
BEGINS ON
PROJECT DATES
LAST DATE
rd
VIVA DATES
13.
th
month
th
th
14.
Students who could not submit their project report even after the above period:
a) They will be required to pay re-exam fee.
b) Their project will be evaluated only in the next semester.
c)
Their marks as well as certificates will be issued in next semester i.e. the entire process will be late by six
months.
ANNEXURE 1
5
CONSULT YOUR GUIDE TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM YOU WANT TO STUDY IS RELEVANT.
PROCEED WITH THE NEXT STEP ELSE
IF SO
ANNEXURE 2
6
SIGNATURE OF GUIDE :
NAME
DESIGNATION :
ADDRESS
DATE:
PLACE:
ANNEXURE 3
7
UNDERTAKING BY CANDIDATE
I am also aware that, I may face legal action, if I follow such malpractice.
__________________________
Signature of Candidate
ANNEXURE 4
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the viva scheduled on a particular date, then you can opt for rescheduling of your viva.
below steps and reschedule your viva from the confirmation slip itself.
1. Click on Reschedule Viva on the online Confirmation slip.
2. A calendar will open which will show the availability of the dates & slots.
3. If there is availability & you wish to reschedule on that date then you can go for payment.
4. To make the payment, click on the Pay Now button.
5. This will direct you to the online payment which can be done through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net
Banking facility.
6. On completing the transaction successfully, the calendar will open where you can book the chosen
viva date & slot.
Viva slot booking is on First come First Serve basis, thus availability of slots is totally an online
procedure.
In case you face any difficulty completing the transaction, you can contact the institute on 022-65272976 /
65272978, 40510025 or mobile no. 9220686681.
pgdmdllp@welingkarmail.org.