M.

COM Project Guidelines

The project report shall be prepared as per the broad guidelines given below:

 Font type: Times New Roman

 Font size: 12-For content, 14-for Title
 Line Space : 1.5-for content and 1-for in table work
 Paper Size: A4
 Margin : in Left-1.5, Up-Down-Right-1
 The Project Report shall be bounded.
 The project report should be 80 to 100 pages

Evaluation: The Project Report evaluation is for 60 Marks and the Viva –Voce examination is
for 40 Marks (without presentation). No marks will be allotted on the Project Report unless a
candidate appears at the Viva-Voce Examination. Similarly, no marks will be allotted on Viva-
Voce Examination unless a candidate submits his/her Project Report.

Project Report (60 marks):

 Introduction and other areas covered – 20 marks

 Presentation, Analysis & Findings -- 30 marks
 Conclusion & Recommendations -- 10 marks
 Viva-Voce (40 marks): In course of Viva-Voce Examination, the question may be asked
in the following areas: Importance / relevance of the Study, Objective of the Study,
Methodology of the Study/ Mode of
 Enquiry -- 10 marks
 Ability to explain the analysis, findings, concluding observations, recommendation,
limitations of the Study -- 20 marks
 Overall Impression (including Communication Skill) -- 10 marks

Passing:

 Minimum of Grade E in the project component

 In case of failing in the project work, the same project can be revised for ATKT
examination.
 Absence of student for viva voce: If any student fails to appear for the viva voce on the
date and time fixed by the department such student shall appear for the viva voce on the
date and time fixed by the Department, such student shall appear for the viva voce only
along with students of the next batch.
 Title of the problem of the Project

A Project Submitted to University of Mumbai for partial completion of the

degree of
Master in Commerce
Under the Faculty of Commerce

By
Name of the Learner

Under the Guidance of

Name of the Guiding Teacher

Name and address of the College

Month and Year

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2 Page
 This page to be repeated on 2 page (i.e. inside after main page)
nd

;
 Index
Chapter No. 1 Title of the Chapter Page No.
(sub point 1.1, 1.1.1, .... And
so on)

Chapter No. 2 Title of the Chapter

Chapter No. 3 Title of the Chapter

Chapter No. 4 Title of the Chapter

Chapter No. 5 Title of the Chapter

List of tables, if any, with page numbers.

List of Graphs, if any, with page numbers.
List of Appendix, if any, with page numbers.
Abbreviations used:
Structure to be followed to maintain the uniformity in
formulation and presentation of Project Work
(Model Structure of the Project Work)
• Chapter No. 1: Introduction
In this chapter Selection and relevance of the problem, historical background of the problem, brief
profile of the study area, definition/s of related aspects, characteristics, different concepts pertaining
to the problem etc can be incorporated by the learner.
• Chapter No. 2: Research Methodology
This chapter will include Objectives, Hypothesis, Scope of the study, limitations of the study,
significance of the study, Selection of the problem, Sample size, Data collection, Tabulation of data,
Techniques and tools to be used, etc can be incorporated by the learner.
• Chapter No. 3: Literature Review
This chapter will provide information about studies done on the respective issue. This would specify
how the study undertaken is relevant and contribute for value addition in information/ knowledge/
application of study area which ultimately helps the learner to undertake further study on same issue.
• Chapter No. 4: Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation
This chapter is the core part of the study. The analysis pertaining to collected data will be done by the
learner. The application of selected tools or techniques will be used to arrive at findings. In this, table
of information’s, presentation of graphs etc. can be provided with interpretation by the learner.
• Chapter No. 5: Conclusions and Suggestions
In this chapter of project work, findings of work will be covered and suggestion will be enlisted to
validate the objectives and hypotheses.

Note: If required more chapters of data analysis can be added.

• Bibliography
• Appendix
 Name and address of the college
Certificate Of Project Work

This is to certify that

Ms/Mr.________________________________________ of M.com (Accountancy or
Business Studies) has worked and duly completed the Project Work titled
“______________________________”during the academic year ____________under the
guidance of _____________________________ submitted on ___________ to this
college in fulfillment of the curriculum of MASTER OF COMMERCE (Accountancy
or Business Studies) UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

This is a bonafide Project Work and the information present is True and original to to the
best of our knowledge and belief

___________ _____________ ___________ _____________

PROJECT COURSE EXTERNAL SEAL OF THE

GUIDE CO-ORDINATOR EXAMINER COLLEGE
 Declaration
I the undersigned Miss / Mr. ______________________________________here by,
declare that the work embodied in this project work titled “________
____________________________________________________________________”,
forms my own contribution to the research work carried out under the guidance of
________________________________ is a result of my own research work and has not
been previously submitted to any other University for any other Degree/ Diploma to this
or any other University.
Wherever reference has been made to previous works of others, it has been clearly
indicated as such and included in the bibliography.

I, here by further declare that all information of this document has been obtained and
presented in accordance with academic rules and ethical conduct.

Name and Signature of the learner

 Acknowledgment
(Model structure of the acknowledgement)
To list who all have helped me is difficult because they are so numerous and the depth is
so enormous.
I would like to acknowledge the following as being idealistic channels and fresh
dimensions in the completion of this project.
I take this opportunity to thank the University of Mumbai for giving me chance to do
this project.
I would like to thank my Principal, __________for providing the necessary facilities
required for completion of this project.
I take this opportunity to thank our Coordinator_______________, for her moral
support and guidance.
I would also like to express my sincere gratitude towards my project guide
_____________ whose guidance and care made the project successful.
I would like to thank my College Library, for having provided various reference books
and magazines related to my project.
Lastly, I would like to thank each and every person who directly or indirectly helped me
in the completion of the project especially my Parents and Peers who supported me
throughout my project.