Project Synopsis and Project Report Guidelines (DMBA404)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Program

Directorate of Online Education

Manipal University Jaipur
Dehmi Kalan, Rajasthan – 303 007.
 Contents
1. Introduction
2. Project
2.1 Phase I: Project Synopsis and Guide Approval
2.1.1 Project Synopsis Submission for Approval
2.1.2 Content of Project Synopsis
2.1.3 Instructions for Submitting the Project Synopsis
2.1.4 Project Guide
2.1.5 Project Steering Committee
2.1.6 Steps for Project Synopsis Submission and Guide
Registration
2.1.7 Do’s & Don’ts for Preparing Project Synopsis
2.1.8 Templates of the Project Synopsis & Guide
Registration
2.2 Phase 2: Project Work
2.2.1 Components of Project Report
2.2.1.1 Title of the Project
2.2.1.2 Introduction
2.2.1.3 Objectives of the Study
2.2.1.4 Literature Review
2.2.1.5 Research Methodology
2.2.1.6 Data Analysis & Interpretation
2.2.1.7 Results & Discussion
2.2.1.8 Suggestions/Recommendations
2.2.1.9 Limitations and Scope of Future Research
2.2.1.10 Conclusion
2.2.1.11 Bibliography

2.3 Executive Summary

2.4 Project Evaluation
2.5 Project Viva Voce / Presentation
2.6 Title Pages of the Project Report
1. Introduction
The course titled “Project” has 4 credits. The purpose of including project in
MBA Programme is to provide students an opportunity to investigate a
management problem in a scientific manner. It enables students to apply the
conceptual knowledge in a practical situation and to learn the art and science
of conducting a study in a systematic way and presenting its findings in the
form of report. The students are encouraged to involve themselves completely
in the project work starting from project synopsis in the 3rd semester and the
project report in the 4th (Final) semester. The topic selected for the project
should be appropriate to justify MBA project. The project should be genuine
and original work of the student and should not be copied from anywhere else.
2. Project
Project consists of two phases.
Phase 1: Project Synopsis and Guide Registration
Phase 2: Project Work

Project Synopsis
Title of the project
Introduction and Objectives of the Study
Problem Statement (including Literature
Review)
Research Methodology and References
Phase 1

Guide Registration
Educational Qualification
MBA Project Experience Certificate

Phase 2

Project Work
Conducting Project Work
Preparing Project Report
Submitting Project report
Project presentation and viva-voce
2.1 Phase I: Project Synopsis and Guide Registration
Project Synopsis process
2.1.1 Project Synopsis Submission for Approval
The student needs to submit the project synopsis for approval through LMS
portal. The project synopsis should be prepared in consultation with the guide
and the guide should approve the project synopsis.
2.1.2 Content of Project Synopsis
The project synopsis needs to be prepared keeping in mind the following points.
a) Title of the project – Maximum 20 words (Refer Section: 2.2.1.1)
b) Introduction and Objectives of the Study - Maximum 200 words (Refer
Section: 2.2.1.2 & 2.2.1.3)
c) Literature Review and Problem Statement – Maximum 500 words (Refer
Section: 2.2.1.4)
d) Research Methodology and References – Maximum 500 words (Refer
Section: 2.2.1.5)
2.1.3 Instructions for Submitting the Project Synopsis
1. Submission of project synopsis is an online process. Project synopsis details
and the guide details should be filled in the appropriate sections in the LMS
portal.
2. Student can choose a project guide of his/her choice who meets the
University criteria, and get the guide registered with the University by
submitting the necessary documents of the guide (Guide Registration Form
(Annexure II), MBA/equivalent degree's marks sheets, degree certificate and
work experience certificate) along with the project synopsis in the format
(Provided in LMS portal), which should be manually signed by both the guide
and the student.
3. If the project guide is an already approved guide by the University, student
may choose “Existing Guide” option. In that case, student must know the
guides’ registration number (issued by the University) and contact number of
the guide to fill the online form. Student can find the list of approved guides
based on their specialization and location in the LMS portal under ‘Approved
Guide List’.
4. If the project guide chosen by the student is not registered, then ‘New Guide’
option has to be chosen and the details of the guide have to be filled in.
5. While entering the new guide detail, if the guide details provided by the
student matches with the details of an existing guide in the University
database, a message pops up alerting the student. In such case, the student
needs to click ‘Back’ button to select ‘Existing Guide option’ to proceed.
6. Only in the case of new guide registration, the evidence for guide
qualification and experience certificates along with the Guide Registration
Form (Annexure II) are to be uploaded on LMS portal, for verification by the
University.
7. Student needs to take print of the completed ‘Synopsis and Guide Acceptance’
document and both - the student and the guide should sign the form.
8. Scanned copy of this printed form is to be uploaded for approval by the
Project Steering Committee of the University.
9. Incomplete forms without the signatures will not be processed.
10. File formats supported to upload ‘Synopsis and Guide Acceptance form’ is in
.pdf only.
11. File formats supported to upload ‘Guide Registration Form (Annexure II),
Guide Qualification and Experience Certificates’ are .zip and .rar only.
12. The file size to be uploaded should not exceed 3MB.
13. Multiple submission of project synopsis is not allowed.
14. Student needs to ensure that he/she provides a valid e-mail id and mobile
number to receive confirmation message on approval/ re-submission.
15. The submitted project synopsis will be processed by the Project Steering
Committee.
16. Synopsis which does not adhere to the guidelines will be rejected and has
to be re-submitted for approval again.
17. Possible reasons for synopsis rejection could be
i. The guide is not approved.
ii. The project synopsis is not signed by the guide and or the student.
 iii. Change suggested in the title or any other content of the synopsis.
iv. An additional explanation is needed.
v. The scope of work needs to be enhanced.
vi. Guide details not matching with existing records.
18. If the project synopsis is rejected due to Guide being rejected, the student
needs to re-submit both the project synopsis and the guide details.
19. Students can see the status (Not Submitted / Submitted / In-review / Rejected /
Graded) of the project synopsis in the LMS Login.
20. Through E-mail / Mentor calls, they may be informed to the student regarding
the status of the submitted synopsis/project.

2.1.4 Project Guide

The role of a project guide is highly significant in undertaking project work
and producing a quality project report by the students. Project Guide’s
expertise must lie in the subject domain, counselling, guiding, monitoring,
and evaluating the work of the student.
Qualification of a Guide
 The guide should hold at least a post-Graduation degree (MBA) or equivalent
in Management with a specialization in the appropriate area.
 The guide should have a minimum of 3 years of Industry / Teaching
experience.
 The guide should have scored at least 55% aggregate marks during the Post
Graduate Management Program
 MCA and /or M.Tech qualified candidates are eligible to guide students of
MBA IT & FinTech, DS & Analytics specialization students.
Role of a Guide
 The guide is expected to offer suggestions to fine-tune the problem identified for
the project and in synopsis preparation. The problem identified should be sufficient
enough for a study at the MBA level.
 The guide has to monitor and review the project work periodically with a
minimum of two reviews during the project.
 The guide has to go through the draft project report and offer suggestions
wherever necessary and confirm that the project report is submitted as per
the prescribed format. Project Guide Approval from the University
Project Guide Approval from the University
 For Guide Registration, scanned copies of the Guide’s credentials like MBA
mark sheets, degree certificates and work experience certificate(s) and Guide
Registration Form (Annexure II) need to be submitted to the University along
with the project synopsis.
 A guide can provide his/her details and credentials when approached by a
prospective project student who is expected to submit the same to the
University.
 A guide is eligible to guide the student only upon approval by the Project
Steering Committee of the University.

2.1.5 Project Steering Committee (PSC)

To directly monitor and track the projects, Project Steering Committee is set up
at the University.
The functions of this committee include:
1. Verify the submitted documents of the proposed guide and
complete the Guide Approval process.
2. Coordination and tracking of all project-related activities.
3. Evaluating the project synopsis submitted by the student and
conveying the result of the same to the student through E-mail and
the LMS portal.
4. Providing suggestions for improvement.
5. Grading approved synopsis for the award of IA marks.
All correspondence regarding projects should be addressed to
[email protected]
Please mention your Registration Number in all communications.

2.1.6 Steps for Project Synopsis Submission and Guide Registration

Step 1: Open the LMS portal (URL:) and log in using your user-id and password.
Step 2: Click on ‘Project Synopsis’
Step 3: The following screen will appear
(i) Read the Guidelines carefully before filling the online form.
(ii) Select the checkbox (“I have read the instructions mentioned above”) and
Click on the “Confirm and Continue” button.
Step 4: The following screen will appear:
In the screen below:
1. Student’s details will appear (like name, roll number, name of the
program, etc)
2. Enter the Title of the project
3. Enter Introduction and Objectives of the Study (The tab on the portal shows
the title as ‘Objectives of the project’)
4. Enter Literature Review and Problem Statement (The tab on the portal shows
the title as ‘Problem Statement’)
5. Enter Research Methodology and References (The tab on the portal shows
the title as ‘Research Methodology’). On entering all the details, click on “Next”
Step 5: In the next screen you will have to enter the Guide details:
A) If you are selecting a new guide, then select “New Guide” and fill the
Guide details and Click on ‘Save’.
B) If you are selecting the registered guide, then select “Existing Guide” and
then mention the “Guide Registration Number” and “Mobile Phone
Number” and Click on “Validate Guide Number”. The guide details will
appear on the screen. Click on “Save” button.
The screen will appear as shown below:
Step 6: Once you click on “Save”, a message will be displayed as shown below:
Step 7: Next, Click on “Print” Button. A new screen which displays the
synopsis will appear.
Step 8: Next:
(a) Take print out of the synopsis by clicking “Print” button
(b) Take signature of your guide on the synopsis form in the space provided.
(c) Sign on the space provided (for student)
(d) Scan this printed and signed synopsis form
Step 9: Click on “Upload Synopsis”
Step 10: The following screen will appear:
(a) Upload the synopsis form (which was printed, signed and scanned) by clicking
the first ‘Browse’ button
(b) Next, if the guide is new guide, upload the scanned copy of ‘Guide
Qualification and Experience Certificates’ along with Guide Registration Form
(Annexure II) in .zip folder by clicking the second ‘Browse’ button as shown in
the above screenshot.
(c) Next, Click on the “Submit” button as shown below.
Step 11: Once the submit button is clicked, you will get a message stating that
the synopsis is successfully submitted for approval.
Step 12:
(i) Once submitted, Project Steering Committee will review your Guide’s details.
Synopsis will be reviewed only after guide is approved.
(ii) If your synopsis is accepted by Project Steering Committee, you will get the
approval mail and you can start your project work.
Step 13: If your synopsis is rejected by Project Steering Committee, you will be
requested to re-submit your synopsis again. Click on “re-submit project
synopsis” to re-submit.

2.1.7 Do’s & Don’ts for preparing project synopsis

I) Do’s
 1. Use SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely)
project objectives.
2. Select an appropriate topic and title related to your specialization.
II) Don’ts
a. Don’t use past tense except under literature review.
b. Do not formulate more than 5 objectives.
III) Other points to remember
1. Refer sample list of project topics under 2.7 to get an idea of areas
to work. Ensure that you do not submit plagiarised content for
synopsis approval.
2. Choose a Guide who has at least 3 years of teaching and/or
industrial experience and has a requisite degree in your
specialization and has secured at least 55% aggregate.
3. Get your Guide registered by uploading his/her credentials on link.
4. Get your synopsis approved by your Guide and upload the same
on the portal.
5. Not more than one student is permitted to work on the same
project. If the title is almost identical, the content of the project
must be different.
6. Students should start the project work only after receiving the
approval of Synopsis and Guide from the University. Any enquiries
regarding projects can be sent to connect (please mark subject as
MBA Project Request for……).
IV) Some Reasons for Rejection of Project Synopsis
1. Student declaration and guide acceptance form has not been
signed by the student and the guide respectively.
2. Technical issues preventing the university from downloading the
synopsis document you have attached.
3. Inappropriate project title and/or objectives and/ or problem
statement and/or research methodology.
4. Plagiarised content in project synopsis.
 5. Submitted project synopsis does not pertain to the specialisation
you have chosen.
6. Synopsis is not uploaded in the format prescribed by the
university (Refer Annexure I and II given at the end of this
document).
7. Research methodology does not specify how you will find
solutions to your problem statement and the objectives of the
study.
8. Pasting the images of the guide and student signatures in the
student declaration and guide acceptance form.
9. Guide does not have requisite degree and minimum 3 years of
work experience.

2.1.8 Templates of the Project Synopsis & Guide Registration

1. Submission of Project Synopsis and Guide Acceptance Form (Refer
Annexure I).
2. Project Guide Registration Form (Refer Annexure II).
2.2 Phase 2: Project Work
Project Report and Viva-Voce process
As project work is an important part of MBA course curriculum, it has been
marked four credits. The following guidelines need to be followed for MBA
projects.
1. The project must be a live project either done at the place of work
or some other organisation.
2. The project must be related to the specialisation pursued.
3. The title selected should be coherent with the stream of study or
specialisation.
4. A list of suggested topics is provided at the page no. However, the
student and the guide have the freedom to identify an
appropriate topic.
5. The project title should be specific and focussed towards the
objectives of the project.
6. Project work should be undertaken on the same topic that has
been approved by PSC.

2.2.1 Components of Project Report

These guidelines will provide the information for developing a project report.
The components of Project Report are:
 Title of the Project
 Introduction of the Study
 Objective(s) of the Study
 Literature Review
 Research Methodology
 Research Hypotheses
 Research Model
 Research Plan
 Sampling Plan
 Research Procedure
 Data analysis & Interpretation
 Results & Discussions
 Suggestions/Recommendations
 Limitations and Scope of Future Research
  Conclusion
 Bibliography
2.2.1.1 Title of the Project
The primary function of a title is to provide a clear heading for the project. Title
of synopsis should focus on the research area and the place or the company
name. A good title for research is typically around 10 to 12 words long. To
decide on the title, you should first choose a topic. To choose the project topic:
Write down the specialisation you have chosen in your MBA programme. For
example, Marketing Management.
1) Next, list some of your favourite topics under this specialisation. You can
choose any topic under the eight subject/courses under this specialisation. For
example, let us say you have listed Inventory Management Quality
Management Supply Chain Management
NOTE: You are required to carry out project in the area of your specialization.
For example, if your specialization is Financial Services, you are required to
carry out your project either in Banking or Financial companies. You have
freedom to choose topic from HR, Operations, Quality, Finance or any other
subject that you have studied in previous semesters. However, irrespective of
the areas in which you are interested, project should be relevant to Finance
domain and should be carried out in banking/NBFC or Finance companies. If
your project is outside your specialization, your project is liable to be rejected.
Hence, we urge you to choose topic from your area of MBA specialization to
avoid rejection.
2) Among the above, choose one topic that you think you can conduct research
on. Let us say you finalise “Inventory Management”.
3) The topic “Inventory Management” is broad in scope because it leaves
certain questions unanswered like-what exactly will you research in this topic
and where you will conduct/undertake the research? For example, are you
interested in finding whether a certain manufacturing organisation has an
efficient inventory management system in place?
4) Next, read a few research papers and books to find the kind of research that
has been conducted in your area of interest and note down the gaps in the
research conducted or future research suggested in this area. For example, you
may read on “Inventory Management techniques followed by e-tailing
Companies” in other parts of the world and find that such a study has not been
conducted in India. So you may decide to conduct a study on “Inventory
Management techniques followed by e -tailing companies in India”. Other
topics that you may shortlist could be “Inventory Control System at Toyota
Ltd., Sriperumbudur”, or “Effective inventory control techniques for
manufacturing automobiles”. These project topics tell us exactly what type of
project you wish to undertake. Please ensure that the topic you have chosen
has not already been worked on. You will be able to know this through
Literature Review.
5) Finalise the project topic by finding which of the projects is the most doable.
Ask yourself these questions: Can you complete the project within the time
stipulated by us? Where will you conduct the research? What sort of data will
you need for the project? Can you find the data to complete the project? Do
you have the necessary tools for analysing the data?
For example, you might feel that topic “Effective inventory control techniques
for manufacturing automobiles” is the most doable as you have some contacts
in some automobile manufacturing companies. You may feel that you can
gather the information on the inventory practices the companies follow. You
may think of collecting data on the inventory controls that the manufacturers
of automobiles use-how they categorise it, how much do they spend on storing
them, etc.
To analyse the data, you may use software tools like Microsoft excel or SPSS.
Once all of these questions are answered, you may finalize on a project title.
Tips to write a good project title
Tip 1: Avoid using subject names: The title for a project in marketing cannot be
simply ‘Marketing Management’. Such titles are considered as broad and
vague. It should be a study in the field of marketing in a specific company or
place or product.
Examples of vague titles:
 Customer Relationship Management
 Marketing Management
 Rural Marketing
Examples of acceptable titles:
 A study on the functioning of the customer relations department
in XYZ Company
 A study on the influence of social media marketing on the
perception of consumers of jams/soaps/apparel/tea.
Tip 2: Don’t choose an interrogative title: The title should not be in a question
form. It should be a simple statement.
Example of incorrect title:
 What is the cash flow analysis of XYZ Company with respect to ABC
Company?
Example of a correct title
 Comparative study of cash flow analysis between XYZ Company and ABC
Company
Tip 3: Don’t use negative in titles: The title should not contain a negative
statement about any product, brand, company or entity.
Examples of incorrect title:
 Why don’t consumers like products of XYZ Company?
 Reasons for consumers not liking products of XYZ
Company. Example of a correct title:
 Consumer preferences towards the XYZ Company/product
2.2.1.2 Introduction
Introduction in the synopsis can include the following:
A. A brief overview of the topic, mentioning, why you wish to undertake this
project. You
may also include a brief literature review. You can explain the current situation
in which the
issues/gaps/practices/alternatives exist i.e. the problem statement.
B. Problem in one or two sentences by stating the main focus area of your study.
C. Need/purpose of the study i.e. why are you conducting this study?
D. Importance/perceived benefits of researching the problem and the scope of
your study.

2.2.1.3 Objectives of the Study

The next step is to list down the objectives of your study, which you wish to
fulfil. SLM on Research Methodology, DMBA301 mentions that, the problem
statement has to be broken down into tasks or objectives that need to be met
in order to answer the research question. It also mentions, “This section makes
active use of verbs such as ‘to find out’, ‘to determine’, ‘to establish’, and ‘to
measure’ so as to spell out the objectives of the study. In certain cases, the
main objectives of the study might need to be broken down into sub-objectives
which clearly state the tasks to be accomplished.”
Tips to write good project objectives
Tip 1: Project objectives should be SMART-Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Realistic and Timely. It should focus on what you intend to do in the project.
Objectives are usually headed by infinitive verbs such as:
1. To identify
2. To establish
3. To describe
4. To determine
5. To estimate
6. To develop
7. To compare
8. To analyse
9. To collect
Let’s say the project title is, “A study on the influence of social media
marketing on perception of consumers”.
Example of incorrect objectives:
1. Management - It enables the enterprise to provide correct strategy on
social marketing
 2. Is more interested in total turnover because of social marketing
3. Consumers are willing to incorporate more of social marketing
Example of correct objectives:
To analyse the influence of social media on buying behaviour of consumers
To identify brands that have effectively used social media to attract consumer
Perceptions
To study the social media usage pattern among various age groups
To measure the effect of social media on the consumer perceptions and
attitudes towards brand.
Tip 2: It is ideal to list between 3-5 objectives.
2.2.1.4 Literature Review
A literature review is an account of what has been published on a topic by
accredited scholars and researchers. a literature review surveys scholarly
articles, books and other sources (e.g. dissertations, conference proceedings)
relevant to a particular issue, area of research, or theory, providing a
description, summary, and critical evaluation of each work. The purpose is to
offer an overview of significant literature published on a topic.
Literature reviews should comprise the following elements:
 An overview of the subject, issue or theory under consideration, along
with the objectives of the literature review
 Division of works under review into categories (e.g. those in support of a
particular position, those against, and those offering alternative theses
entirely)
 Explanation of how each work is similar to and how it varies from the
others
 Conclusions as to which pieces are best considered in their argument,
are most convincing of their opinions, and make the greatest
contribution to the understanding and development of their area of
research
2.2.1.5 Research Methodology
It refers to the procedures used in making systematic observations or
otherwise obtaining data, evidence, or information as part of a research
project or study. In the research methodology section of project, you need to
describe how you will proceed to research the problem stated and achieve the
objectives formulated. It includes research hypothesis, research model,
research design, sampling design and research procedure.
1) Research Hypothesis: It is the assumption for your project work. A research
hypothesis is the statement created by researchers when they speculate upon
the outcome of a research or experiment.
2) Research Model: When selecting the research method it is usually advisable
to consider whether you can base your work on an earlier theoretical model.
Sometimes a model, even a preliminary one, can help your work decisively,
and in such a case it will also affect the logical process of analysis. It is a
diagrammatic representation of the variables selected in the research to study.
3) Research Plan: It includes research design and data collection methods.
Consider the objectives of the study and decide which type of research design
you will use i.e. Exploratory, Descriptive or Causal. Next, decide what type of
data you will need to realise every objective of your study. Mention if you will
collect primary and/or secondary data, and if it is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Mention how you will collect the data (the sources of data). For
example, primary data for a study may be collected through observations and
questionnaire. If you are using secondary data, mention if the sources are
external or internal and their type. Ex: Industry reports or annual report of the
company.
4) Sample Plan: It includes sampling design, sample location, sampling frame,
sampling unit and sample size. When you collect any sort of data, especially
quantitative data, whether observational, through surveys or from secondary
data, you need to decide which data to collect and from whom. This is called
the sample. A sample is a subset of the population being studied. It represents
the larger population and is used to draw inferences about that population.
A. Population: Population is a complete set of elements (persons or objects)
that possess some common characteristics defined by the sampling criteria
established by the researcher. For example, if a study is about “Quality of
education among professionals in XYZ Company”, the population of this study
will be those employees of XYZ Company having professional qualification.
B. Sampling Frame: “Sampling frame comprises all the elements of a
population with proper identification that is available to us for selection at any
stage of sampling”. For example,
in the above case, sampling frame will be all the employees having professional
qualification in XYZ Company.
C. Sampling Unit: Every single unit or object inside the sampling frame is
regarded as sampling unit. For example, each employee of sampling frame will
be a sampling unit.
D. Sample Size: A sample size is a component of population which is cautiously
selected to signify the population. The most commonly used approach for
determining the size of sample is the confidence interval approach covered
under inferential statistics.
E. Sampling Design: It is a method of selecting a suitable sample for the
purpose of determining the characteristics of the whole population. There are
two types of sampling design Non-probability Sampling Techniques and
Probability Sampling Techniques. There are various sub techniques under each.
You may choose the method that best suits your project. For example, in the
above case, convenience sampling can be used to select the sample.
5) Research Procedure: It includes the detailed procedure of your research
work conducted along with the time frame of the research. It also includes the
statistical techniques which are expected to be used for the purpose of data
analysis. For example, chi-square test, t-test, z-test, Factor Analysis, Multiple
Regression Analysis etc.
2.2.1.6 Data Analysis & Interpretation: Use various charts /diagrams
/Statistical tools for analysis of data collected through Primary/Secondary
sources of Information.
2.2.1.7 Results & Discussion: Student should discuss the results obtained after
interpreting
the data analysis, comparing with the existing literature.
2.2.1.8 Suggestions/Recommendations: On the basis of findings and results of
the research work, suggestions/recommendations can be drawn.
2.2.1.9 Limitations and Scope of Future Research: Student must mention the
problems faced by them during conducting the research work. There is always
a room for improvement, hence, student must also mention the scope of
research, which can be conducted in future with respect to the current
research.
2.2.1.10 Conclusion. This is the overall summary of the report.
2.2.1.11 Bibliography: You may follow APA style to cite references. It includes
the list of all those sources you looked at i.e., all those books, articles, website,
and so on, you cited in your text and also those ones you consulted but didn't
actually cite in your text.
2.3 Executive Summary
The executive summary should be of 500 words and besides being a part of the
project report, a copy of the executive summary should also be submitted
separately. It should be typed in 1.5 line spacing, font style-Times New Roman
and font size-12. The following are the components of the summary.
 Title
 Objectives of the Study
 Research Methodology
 Major findings / outcome of the study
 Suggestions
2.4 Project Evaluation
Evaluation Pattern for the project is based on the following categories:
 Synopsis (30% - IA-Internal Assessment),
 Executive Summary / Abstract, Project report, presentation and viva
voce (70% - TEE-Term-End-Examination).
2.5 Project Viva Voce / Presentation
The Soft copy of the final project report, executive summary and PowerPoint
presentation should be uploaded on LMS within the timeline stipulated by the
University.
The student should make a PowerPoint presentation of the project and submit
it along the project report as Annexure.
VIVA-VOCE
The viva-voce will be recorded in audio-video format. The details of the
same will be shared by the university separately.

Disclaimer: In case a learner fails to submit viva-voce then he will be

considered as “Absent” in project.

2.6 Title Pages of the Project Report

1. Cover page and Title page (Refer Annexure III)
2. Acknowledgement
3. Bonafide certificate (Refer Annexure IV)
4. Declaration by the student (Refer Annexure V)
5. Executive Summary
6. List of Tables
7. List of Figures
8. List of Symbols and Abbreviations
9. Table of Contents (Refer to section 2.2.1)
Annexure, if any
 Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment is the regards given to the people and organisation who have
helped the student completing the project undertaken.
List of Tables
 By the word ‘Table’, mean tabulated numerical data in the body of the
project report as well as in the appendices (if any). All other non-verbal
materials used in the body of the project work and appendices such as
charts, graphs, maps, photographs and diagrams may be designated as
figures.
 The same name should be given for the tables as they exactly appear in
the text.

List of Tables
Table no. Title Page
List of Figures
The same name should be given for the figures as they exactly appear in the
text. List of Figures
Figure no. Title Page

 List of Symbols and Abbreviations 1.5 line spacing should be adopted for
typing the matter under this head. Standard symbols, abbreviations etc. should
be used.
List of Symbols

Table No. Symbol Nomenclature &

Meaning

List of Abbreviations
Sl. No. Abbreviated Full Page no.
Name

 Table of contents:
It is the list of all the contents of the report. A specimen is shown below.
 Chapter no. Title Page no.
1 Introduction
1.1 Detail 1
1.2 Detail 5
1.3 Detail 10
2 Literature Review
2.1 Detail 14
2.2 Detail 21

 Chapters The main text will be divided into several chapters and each chapter
can be further divided into several divisions and sub-divisions.  Each chapter
should be given a relevant title.  Tables and figures in a chapter should be
placed in the position with respect to the reference where they are cited.  The
same name should be given for the table as they exactly appear in the text
above the table. The caption of the table must be present above the table. 1.5
line spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head.
Table 1
Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 Field 6

The same name should be given for the figure as they exactly appear in the
text below the figure. The caption of the figure must be present below the
figure. 1.5 line spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this
head.
Headers and Footers should be used sparingly. The title of the project must be
on the left side of the header and chapter name must be on the right side of
the headers. Page numbers are to be placed on the right side of the footer.
They should be typed single space and placed directly underneath in the very
same page, which refers to the material they annotate. 
Questionnaire/Balance sheets/Reports used in the study may be included as
Annexure.  Instructions
The text in the printed copies must be in black colour. 1.5 line spacing should
be used for typing the general text. The general text shall be typed in the font
style
- Times New Roman and font size - 12. Font 14 may be used for titles.
 ANNEXURE I
SUBMISSION OF PROJECT SYNOPSIS AND GUIDE ACCEPTANCE FORM
(To be submitted to the Project Steering Committee)
PART A: Synopsis Registration
I. Student Details:
1. Name of the Program:
2. Name of the Student:
3. Roll Number:
4. Session & Year:
5. Elective:
II. Project Details
6. Title of the Project:
7. Introduction and Review of Literature: (Not more than 500 words)
8. Objectives of the Study: (Not more than 200 words)
9. Research Methodology and References: (Not more than 500 words)
III. Guide Details:
10. Name of Proposed Guide:
11. Guide Registration No. (If available):
12. Designation:
13. Affiliation:
14. Qualification:
15. Total Experience:
16. Communication Address:
17. Contact No.:
18. E-mail ID:
 PART – B: Guide Acceptance

I, Dr./Mr./Mrs. with working as hereby confirm my

willingness to guide Mr./ Ms. Reg No. for the topic (title of the
project) during the period (month/year) to (month/year).
Place:
Date: (Signature of the Guide)
(Note: A Guide needs to get registered with the University if he/ she is guiding
a MUJDOE project for the first time. Guide Registration form can be
downloaded from the LMS portal)

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this project synopsis is an original work carried by me and
has not been/will not be submitted to any other University for fulfilment of any
course of study.

Place:
Date:

(*Filled in application forms to be signed by both student and the Guide. Forms
must be scanned in either .pdf/.doc format and submitted through the LMS
student’s Login. For uploading, please refer section 2.1.5 of this document)

(Signature of the Student)

 ANNEXURE II
PROJECT GUIDE REGISTRATION FORM
(To be submitted to the Project Steering Committee)

1. Name:
2. Date of Birth:
3. Present Employer: Affix Your Latest Photo
4. Designation:
5. Contact Details:
i) Residential Address:
ii) Office Address:
iii) All communications to be sent to: Residential/ Official address (tick anyone)
iv) Contact No.:
v) E-mail id:
10. Education Qualification (start with highest qualification): (Please attach
photocopies of degree certificates)
S. No. Name of Specialization Year of Institution/University Class
the Passing Obtained
Degree

11. Area of Specialization/Interest:

12. Total yrs. of Experience: (Please attach photocopies of Experience letters)
S.No. Name of the Designation From To
organization
I hereby declare that the information provided by me is true. I agree with the
rules and regulations given by the University.

Signature (Proposed Guide)

(FOR OFFICE USE)

Following details have been verified

Yes No
Sl. No
1 Qualification
2 Experience
3 PAN Card (in case of Domestic Guide)
4 Passport (in case of Foreign Guide)
5 Approved for Department / Specialization

Signature Signature
(Faculty in-charge) (Project Steering Committee)
(Note: Filled in Registration forms must be scanned in either .pdf / .doc format
and submitted along with credentials (Scanned copy of Degree Certificates,
PAN Card (for Domestic Guide), Passport (for Foreign Guide) and Experience
Certificates of the proposed guide) on LMS portal- link).
 ANNEXURE- III

<TITLE OF PROJECT REPORT>

Project Report Submitted in Partial
fulfilment of the requirement for the
award of Degree of
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Submitted by
<Student’s Name>
Reg No:
Under the guidance of
<Guide’s Name>
Guide Reg No:

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY JAIPUR (MUJ)

DIRECTORATE OF ONLINE EDUCATION

<MONTH> & <YEAR>

ANNEXURE – IV
 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report titled ……………………………………………..” is the

bonafide work of “………..……..<NAME OF THE CANDIDATE>...........” who
carried
out the project work under my supervision in the partial fulfilment of the
requirements for the award of the MBA degree.

SIGNATURE
Name of the Guide
Guide Registration Number

ANNEXURE – V
 DECLARATION BY THE STUDENT

I ………………………………………………….. bearing Reg. No…...........................hereby

declare that this project report entitled (Title) has been prepared by me
towards the partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the Master
of Business Administration (MBA) Degree under the guidance of……………………

I also declare that this project report is my original work and has not been
previously submitted for the award of any Degree, Diploma, Fellowship, or
other similar titles.

Place: (Name (in capitals) and signature of candidate)

Date: Reg. No. …….………..