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THESIS THESIS GUIDELINESGUIDELINES

PGP/SS /10-12/IIPM/ISBE APGP/SS /10-12/IIPM/ISBE A

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What is a Thesis ?What is a Thesis ?A Thesis is a formal document to prove that an original contribution to A Thesis is a formal document to prove that an original contribution to

Human knowledge has been done .Human knowledge has been done .

Two important things:Two important things:

Identify a worthwhile problem or question which has not been Identify a worthwhile problem or question which has not been previously answeredpreviously answered

Solve the problem or answer the questionSolve the problem or answer the question

Research is simply “gathering the information you need to answer a question and thereby help you solve a problem.”

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Why Thesis ?Why Thesis ?

Fulfills requirement of getting Fulfills requirement of getting Degree /DiplomaDegree /Diploma

Provides an opportunity to Provides an opportunity to

explore a topic in depthexplore a topic in depth

Encourages a rigorous, logical Encourages a rigorous, logical and systematic approach to and systematic approach to problem-solvingproblem-solving

Career developmentCareer development

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Thesis Procedure Thesis Procedure Select a Area /domain and narrow it down to a topicSelect a Area /domain and narrow it down to a topic

Write a topic proposal and Scope of workWrite a topic proposal and Scope of work Choose an External GuideChoose an External Guide

Talk to Guide (Internal and External ) regarding the proposed topicTalk to Guide (Internal and External ) regarding the proposed topic Submission of Thesis synopsis in hard copy to Internal GuideSubmission of Thesis synopsis in hard copy to Internal Guide Approval of thesis synopsis by allotment of Alumni Number sent through emailApproval of thesis synopsis by allotment of Alumni Number sent through email

Submission of Response SheetsSubmission of Response Sheets

Submission of Final Thesis (Submission of Final Thesis (It should be between 10000 to 30000 wordsIt should be between 10000 to 30000 words ) )

Appearing for the Viva Voce Appearing for the Viva Voce ( The candidate needs to carry a handwritten ( The candidate needs to carry a handwritten write-up on the summary of your thesis of at least 5-10 pgs) write-up on the summary of your thesis of at least 5-10 pgs)

Note 1 : The Topic has to be chosen in that field where the student has been specialized Note 1 : The Topic has to be chosen in that field where the student has been specialized Note 2 : Note 2 : There would be marks deduction or rejection of thesis for Non compliance of thesis rules Note 3 : Student General Identification Number is different from Thesis Alumni Identification Number

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Thesis Synopsis Thesis Synopsis Details of the student Details of the student

[Name (as per IIPM records), Batch ,Section ,specialization ,Phone No [Name (as per IIPM records), Batch ,Section ,specialization ,Phone No and Email Id ]and Email Id ]

Desired Area student intends to do Research Desired Area student intends to do Research

(Eg :Advertising ,branding , Performance appraisal ,Industrial (Eg :Advertising ,branding , Performance appraisal ,Industrial relations ,Recruitment , corporate finance , Capital Markets, Personal finance relations ,Recruitment , corporate finance , Capital Markets, Personal finance etc.)etc.)

Title of the thesisTitle of the thesis

Problem definition /hypothesis /Research objectiveProblem definition /hypothesis /Research objective

Introduction to the Area of research Introduction to the Area of research (In brief )(In brief )

Scope of the thesis work Scope of the thesis work Synopsis format

Continues in next file

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Thesis SynopsisThesis Synopsis

Research MethodologyResearch Methodology

Justification for choosing a particular research proposal Justification for choosing a particular research proposal

Summer Training Topic ( Summer Training Topic ( In Brief In Brief ))

Details of the External guide Details of the External guide

(Name of the Guide ,Qualification and Designation )(Name of the Guide ,Qualification and Designation )

Approval letter from External guideApproval letter from External guide

( Signatory note from guide stating that he/she would guide you )( Signatory note from guide stating that he/she would guide you )

Note : The Approval letter should be either in the form of External guide’s signature in the Note : The Approval letter should be either in the form of External guide’s signature in the company’s letter head or email print out from his /her official email Id or External guide’s company’s letter head or email print out from his /her official email Id or External guide’s signature with company’s attestation or External guide’s signature attached with business card.signature with company’s attestation or External guide’s signature attached with business card.

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Thesis Guide Thesis Guide

Internal Guide is the Thesis In charge of IIPM (Dept of Projects)Internal Guide is the Thesis In charge of IIPM (Dept of Projects)

Student should have at least one External GuideStudent should have at least one External Guide A student can choose more than one person as his/her External Guide A student can choose more than one person as his/her External Guide

(External Guide has to be necessarily from the industry .Institute reserves the right to approve or reject the (External Guide has to be necessarily from the industry .Institute reserves the right to approve or reject the

guide as suggested by the student)guide as suggested by the student)

It is It is advisableadvisable to choose one of his/her Guide who is well versed in the area to choose one of his/her Guide who is well versed in the area (technical in nature ) one has chosen. ((technical in nature ) one has chosen. (For Eg :Hr Topics – Sr corporate Hr personnel)

A Guide is expected to counsel the students with respect to his thesis work A Guide is expected to counsel the students with respect to his thesis work but not to solve the problems. but not to solve the problems.

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Selection of Thesis TopicSelection of Thesis Topic

CurrentCurrent

Commercially viableCommercially viable

ChallengingChallenging

AvailableAvailable

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Thesis TitleThesis Title It should be precise. It should be precise.

It should be argumentative. It should be argumentative.

It should be an indication of the structure of the thesis. It should be an indication of the structure of the thesis.

It should not be an announcement. It should not be an announcement.

It should reflect the key idea (s) of your project.It should reflect the key idea (s) of your project.

Try and use only single sentence for the Title.Try and use only single sentence for the Title.

It should be specific. It should be specific.

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Sample Approved HR TopicsSample Approved HR Topics Performance appraisal system at HCL TechnologiesPerformance appraisal system at HCL Technologies Attrition analysis and benchmarking retention strategies at Bharti Tele –Attrition analysis and benchmarking retention strategies at Bharti Tele –

venturesventures Improving manpower utilization through effective manpower planning: A Improving manpower utilization through effective manpower planning: A

study of the Taj Group of Hotels, Chennaistudy of the Taj Group of Hotels, Chennai Employee Engagement - A Study in Relation to TDIEmployee Engagement - A Study in Relation to TDI Recruitment Practices at YKK IndiaRecruitment Practices at YKK India 'An Empirical Study on T&D Practices at Convergys'An Empirical Study on T&D Practices at Convergys 'Assessing Training Needs - A Case of Kaiser Impex (Construction Wing)'Assessing Training Needs - A Case of Kaiser Impex (Construction Wing) 'Motivational Practices at ESS NEE Management Consultants'Motivational Practices at ESS NEE Management Consultants 'Employee Feedback Survey : A Case of SOS Children's Villages of India'Employee Feedback Survey : A Case of SOS Children's Villages of India 'Team Building as an Organization Development Intervention : A Case of 'Team Building as an Organization Development Intervention : A Case of

HavellsHavells 'Employee Moral and Job Satisfaction : A Case of Reliance 'Employee Moral and Job Satisfaction : A Case of Reliance

CommunicationsCommunications

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Sample Approved Finance TopicsSample Approved Finance Topics Credit appraisal process of home finance companies in IndiaCredit appraisal process of home finance companies in India Economic Determinants of Security analysisEconomic Determinants of Security analysis Econometric valuation of CAPM modelEconometric valuation of CAPM model Working capital management at Jubilant Organosys Ltd Working capital management at Jubilant Organosys Ltd Private banking model - ICICI bankPrivate banking model - ICICI bank Study of Arbitrage trends in futures marketStudy of Arbitrage trends in futures market Impact of intangible assets on the market value of InfosysImpact of intangible assets on the market value of Infosys Significance of CSR reporting in Annual reportsSignificance of CSR reporting in Annual reports Value creation by using acquisition growth strategiesValue creation by using acquisition growth strategies Human asset valuation in the IT sectorHuman asset valuation in the IT sector Fundamental study of Zinc in the global scenarioFundamental study of Zinc in the global scenario Credit risk analysis in SME banking (ICICI BANK)Credit risk analysis in SME banking (ICICI BANK) Operational activities and capital enhancement of Oil India Operational activities and capital enhancement of Oil India Warehousing and logistics issues in commodity marketWarehousing and logistics issues in commodity market Direct and indirect benefits of agriculture futures for farmers Direct and indirect benefits of agriculture futures for farmers

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Sample Approved Marketing TopicsSample Approved Marketing Topics An empirical study to enhance the market share of Airtel in Delhi & NCRAn empirical study to enhance the market share of Airtel in Delhi & NCR An empirical study of consumer behavior in the Hair color industryAn empirical study of consumer behavior in the Hair color industry An Empirical Study of Marketing Strategies of VodafoneAn Empirical Study of Marketing Strategies of Vodafone A Study on the Sales and Distribution Strategies of AVIVA Life InsuranceA Study on the Sales and Distribution Strategies of AVIVA Life Insurance A Study on Market Perception of ICICI Prudential and Market Penetration in A Study on Market Perception of ICICI Prudential and Market Penetration in

Delhi and NCRDelhi and NCR Effectiveness of Advertising Strategies - A Case of Indian Soft DrinkEffectiveness of Advertising Strategies - A Case of Indian Soft Drink Role of Advertisement in the Purchase Behavior of WomenRole of Advertisement in the Purchase Behavior of Women Customer Satisfaction - A Study of Select Private Hospitals in DelhiCustomer Satisfaction - A Study of Select Private Hospitals in Delhi Strategies to increase the Market Share of Mother Dairy Ice CreamStrategies to increase the Market Share of Mother Dairy Ice Cream Market Mapping of Havell’s Fan Division Market Mapping of Havell’s Fan Division An Empirical study to determine strategies for Coca Cola to increase market An Empirical study to determine strategies for Coca Cola to increase market

share in Muzaffarpurshare in Muzaffarpur An empirical study of the distribution network of Coca Cola in South DelhiAn empirical study of the distribution network of Coca Cola in South Delhi Dealer evaluation for Anchor IndustriesDealer evaluation for Anchor Industries Sales Promotion Schemes - A Study in Relation to Consumer ElectronicsSales Promotion Schemes - A Study in Relation to Consumer Electronics

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FORMAT OF A THESIS FORMAT OF A THESIS

The Manuscript consists of three main partsThe Manuscript consists of three main parts

The PreliminariesThe Preliminaries

The Content or the textThe Content or the text

The ReferencesThe References

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The PreliminariesThe Preliminaries Title Page Title Page

Abstract Abstract

Certificate of Originality Certificate of Originality

Thesis Topic approval letter sent over email Thesis Topic approval letter sent over email

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

List of Figures & TablesList of Figures & Tables

SynopsisSynopsis

Note : Preliminary pagesNote : Preliminary pages Numbering should be in lower case Roman numerals; Centered at the bottom of the page; Numbers at Numbering should be in lower case Roman numerals; Centered at the bottom of the page; Numbers at

least ½ inch from bottom edgeleast ½ inch from bottom edge

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The PreliminariesThe Preliminaries Title Page Title Page - - Institute logo ,Name and place; Institute logo ,Name and place; - Name of the Title ,Student and Guide ; Batch and Alumni No- Name of the Title ,Student and Guide ; Batch and Alumni No - It should contain all capital letters ; Counted, but not numbered ;- It should contain all capital letters ; Counted, but not numbered ;

Abstract Abstract

- - This should include the problem under investigation; the research methodology and This should include the problem under investigation; the research methodology and theoretical orientation; and the expected out comes and implications of the researchtheoretical orientation; and the expected out comes and implications of the research

- Not to exceed 350 words- Not to exceed 350 words

Certificate of OriginalityCertificate of Originality

- - It should include original signature of the Guide . It indicates that the guide has It should include original signature of the Guide . It indicates that the guide has approved the thesis as a complete and final work requiring no further alterations. This approved the thesis as a complete and final work requiring no further alterations. This signatory format is completely different from the format when submitted at the time signatory format is completely different from the format when submitted at the time of synopsis.of synopsis.

Note : The Certificate of Originality should be either in the form of External guide’s signature in the Note : The Certificate of Originality should be either in the form of External guide’s signature in the

company’s letter head or email print out from his /her official email Id or External guide’s signature company’s letter head or email print out from his /her official email Id or External guide’s signature with company’s attestation or External guide’s signature attached with business card.with company’s attestation or External guide’s signature attached with business card.

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The PreliminariesThe Preliminaries Acknowledgments:Acknowledgments:

- - It should generally include acknowledgment of assistance received It should generally include acknowledgment of assistance received from various from various persons .persons .

- - Center the heading “ACKNOWLEDGMENTS”Center the heading “ACKNOWLEDGMENTS”

Table of Contents:Table of Contents:

- - Lists all sections with page numbers ;Double space between entries; Single space within Lists all sections with page numbers ;Double space between entries; Single space within entriesentries

List of Figures:List of Figures:

- - Required if figures appear in thesisRequired if figures appear in thesis - Non-text items; Numbered consecutively throughout- Non-text items; Numbered consecutively throughout

List of Tables:List of Tables:

- - Required if tables appear in the thesisRequired if tables appear in the thesis - Tables should be numbered consecutively throughout- Tables should be numbered consecutively throughout

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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content

IntroductionIntroduction

Research objectives & MethodologyResearch objectives & Methodology

Literature ReviewLiterature Review

Primary Findings & AnalysisPrimary Findings & Analysis

RecommendationsRecommendations

Conclusions & ImplicationsConclusions & Implications

NOTENOTE: : Page Numbering should be in Arabic numerals ;Upper, right-hand corner; At least ½ inch Page Numbering should be in Arabic numerals ;Upper, right-hand corner; At least ½ inch

from edge from edge

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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content Introduction:Introduction:

Introduction of topic.Introduction of topic.

Literature Review :Literature Review :

Relevant literature to establish a sound base for the proposed researchRelevant literature to establish a sound base for the proposed research

Research objectives & MethodologyResearch objectives & Methodology : :

Explanation of what is the research objectives and the methods used to Explanation of what is the research objectives and the methods used to achieve the specified objectives.achieve the specified objectives.

Primary findings & analysis:Primary findings & analysis:

Report on the primary data collected using the research methods and Report on the primary data collected using the research methods and techniques . techniques .

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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content Recommendations:Recommendations:

It should be based on resolving the Research problem. A thesis is written It should be based on resolving the Research problem. A thesis is written from a consultant’s perspective.from a consultant’s perspective.

Conclusions & Implications:Conclusions & Implications:

It should include how the data collected and the literature reviewed, It should include how the data collected and the literature reviewed, together contribute to answering the research questions and resolving the together contribute to answering the research questions and resolving the research problem. research problem.

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Research Methodology Research Methodology It Should cover the following details:It Should cover the following details: Method usedMethod used Tool usedTool used Target AudienceTarget Audience Sample sizeSample size Sampling method usedSampling method used Research AreaResearch Area

Considerations :Considerations : It must be appropriate to the objective of your studyIt must be appropriate to the objective of your study Combined methodology is appreciated Combined methodology is appreciated Justifications regarding specific methods chosen or used Justifications regarding specific methods chosen or used

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Data collection methodsData collection methods Qualitative marketing research

Generally used for exploratory purposes - small number of respondents -

not generalizable to the whole population - statistical significance and

confidence not calculated - examples include focus groups, depth

interviews, and projective techniques

Quantitative marketing research

Generally used to draw conclusions - tests a specific hypothesis - uses

random sampling techniques so as to infer from the sample to the

population - involves a large number of respondents - examples include

surveys and questionnaires.

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ReferencesReferences

Bibliography Bibliography

- - It should include all works which are referred to in the thesis . It should include all works which are referred to in the thesis .

- May be placed at the end of the main text .- May be placed at the end of the main text .

- Use any standard manual .If one is not using a style manual, single - Use any standard manual .If one is not using a style manual, single space within each entry and double space between the entries.space within each entry and double space between the entries.

Appendices Appendices

- - Inclusions : Inclusions : Articles , Questionnaire format ,Old forms or reports, Articles , Questionnaire format ,Old forms or reports, Sample filled questionnaires with Business cards attachedSample filled questionnaires with Business cards attached

- Exclusions :- Exclusions : Case study, Power point slides Case study, Power point slides

Response SheetsResponse Sheets

- - All thesis should contain 6 Response Sheets in the prescribed format All thesis should contain 6 Response Sheets in the prescribed format

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Layout Requirements Layout Requirements

SpacingSpacing

FontFont

Header and FooterHeader and Footer

MarginsMargins

PaperPaper

Overall appearanceOverall appearance

Printing the final copyPrinting the final copy

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Layout RequirementsLayout Requirements SpacingSpacing 1.5 Inch space or Double space throughout1.5 Inch space or Double space throughout ExceptionsExceptions: Title page and approval page, Table of contents, Captions, : Title page and approval page, Table of contents, Captions,

table or figure headings, Extensive quotations, Footnotes or endnotes, table or figure headings, Extensive quotations, Footnotes or endnotes, Entries in reference section, Appendices.Entries in reference section, Appendices.

FontFont Any standard font is acceptable ; Use the same font throughout; Use font Any standard font is acceptable ; Use the same font throughout; Use font

size 12size 12 Exceptions: Exceptions: Captions (not smaller than 9 point), Headings (not larger than Captions (not smaller than 9 point), Headings (not larger than

20 point)20 point)

Header and Footer The Header should include the Institute’s Logo with Name (extreme

left) The footer should include the Student’s Batch ( Extreme left) and

Thesis Alumni Id Number ( Extreme Right )

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Layout RequirementsLayout Requirements MarginsMargins Pages must have at least:1.5 inch left margin ; 1 inch top, bottom, and right Pages must have at least:1.5 inch left margin ; 1 inch top, bottom, and right

marginsmargins Exceptions: Exceptions: pg no’s must have at least ½ inch clearance from each edgepg no’s must have at least ½ inch clearance from each edge

PaperPaper 8.5 X 11 inches (A-4 Size) , White bond,25% (or higher) cotton content.8.5 X 11 inches (A-4 Size) , White bond,25% (or higher) cotton content.

Overall AppearanceOverall Appearance All corrections should be made before final copy is printedAll corrections should be made before final copy is printed Unacceptable: Unacceptable: Overstrikes or cross-outs ,Handwritten additions or corrections, Overstrikes or cross-outs ,Handwritten additions or corrections,

Lines, dots or shading from paste-ups .Lines, dots or shading from paste-ups .

Printing the Final CopyPrinting the Final Copy Print must be sharp and of uniform darkness ; One side only .Print must be sharp and of uniform darkness ; One side only . Every content of the thesis should be in New PageEvery content of the thesis should be in New Page

Cover should include following – Bounded form (Black color) stating Institute Cover should include following – Bounded form (Black color) stating Institute Logo ,Name and Place; Thesis Title ;Student Name ,Alumni No, Batch ; Thesis Logo ,Name and Place; Thesis Title ;Student Name ,Alumni No, Batch ; Thesis Guide ; Title and Alumni No ( cover Side ); Capital letters in Golden color; Guide ; Title and Alumni No ( cover Side ); Capital letters in Golden color; Portrait format Portrait format

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Thesis DeadlinesThesis Deadlines

Submitted to Internal GuideSubmitted to Internal Guide

Submission of Thesis synopsisSubmission of Thesis synopsis in in Soft copy ( Due date: Soft copy ( Due date: On or before On or before 3030thth Oct 2012 Oct 2012))

Marketing, HR and Finance – To - Marketing, HR and Finance – To - [email protected]

CC – CC – [email protected]@iipm.edu

Submission of at least six response Submission of at least six response sheets before submission of final sheets before submission of final thesis (Every time the guide is thesis (Every time the guide is consulted )consulted )

Note :Delay in synopsis submission Note :Delay in synopsis submission

will attract penalty of 5 marks per will attract penalty of 5 marks per week from the last due date)week from the last due date)

Submitted to Internal GuideSubmitted to Internal Guide

Submission of Final Thesis Submission of Final Thesis ( Due Date: 31( Due Date: 31stst July 2012 July 2012 )) Two Hard copy + One soft copy Two Hard copy + One soft copy

(CD))(CD))(Thesis Viva : 1(Thesis Viva : 1stst Week of August Week of August

20122012))Submission of Redo Final ThesisSubmission of Redo Final Thesis ((Due Date: 31Due Date: 31stst December December ))Note : Delay in submission of final Note : Delay in submission of final

thesis or redo thesis will thesis or redo thesis will disqualify the student for disqualify the student for convocation.convocation.

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Thesis work follow up – Response SheetsThesis work follow up – Response Sheets Response sheet - format & submission: Response sheet - format & submission:

Details of the student [ Name (as per IIPM records) ,Batch, Section, Alumni Details of the student [ Name (as per IIPM records) ,Batch, Section, Alumni Id ,Phone No and Email Id )Id ,Phone No and Email Id )

Thesis synopsis ( Attached with the response sheet every time )Thesis synopsis ( Attached with the response sheet every time ) Progress of the work (should be sent as separate attachment ): Students are Progress of the work (should be sent as separate attachment ): Students are

supposed to send actual work content ( like preparation of the questionnaire , data supposed to send actual work content ( like preparation of the questionnaire , data collection , analysis done etc. which is generally considered as the main area of collection , analysis done etc. which is generally considered as the main area of the thesis ) the thesis )

NoteNote: - Whenever a student sends his/her response sheet, he/she has to send all: - Whenever a student sends his/her response sheet, he/she has to send all the previous response sheets along with the thesis synopsis .the previous response sheets along with the thesis synopsis .

- Response sheets can be sent through Email or can be given in person .- Response sheets can be sent through Email or can be given in person .

- - All response sheets need to be appended to the reportAll response sheets need to be appended to the report - The Institute reserves the right to reject any thesis for which response sheets have not been received- The Institute reserves the right to reject any thesis for which response sheets have not been received

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Purpose of the Viva Voce examinationPurpose of the Viva Voce examination

  •To examine whether value addition to the existing knowledge was generated To examine whether value addition to the existing knowledge was generated

•To establish that the research has been carried out independently and genuinely To establish that the research has been carried out independently and genuinely by the candidateby the candidate

•To determine the candidate’s understanding of the literature used in the thesisTo determine the candidate’s understanding of the literature used in the thesis

•To examine the conceptual and logical approach and research techniques used in To examine the conceptual and logical approach and research techniques used in the thesis.the thesis.

•To allow the candidate to defend the originality of the thesisTo allow the candidate to defend the originality of the thesis

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Check list -1Check list -1 Ensure that the set research objective /problem has been achieved/solved.Ensure that the set research objective /problem has been achieved/solved.

Ensure that your thesis extends the understanding of a subject and makes an additional Ensure that your thesis extends the understanding of a subject and makes an additional contribution to Human knowledge.contribution to Human knowledge.

Ensure that the data collected has been properly analyzed .Ensure that the data collected has been properly analyzed .

Ideally a thesis is a combination of secondary as well as primary data. However the Ideally a thesis is a combination of secondary as well as primary data. However the requirements may vary depending on the topic chosenrequirements may vary depending on the topic chosen

Ensure that the Ensure that the writing stylewriting style should remain same should remain same throughoutthroughout the thesis report. Plagiarism the thesis report. Plagiarism would lead to rejection of thesis.would lead to rejection of thesis.

Ensure that preliminary requirements (Thesis topic approval mail, Guide signatory page and Ensure that preliminary requirements (Thesis topic approval mail, Guide signatory page and synopsis) have been met.synopsis) have been met.

Students Students mustmust always use the thesis title as approved and sent to them by email always use the thesis title as approved and sent to them by email

Ensure that the structural requirements have been met.Ensure that the structural requirements have been met.

Ensure that grammar, punctuation marks etc have been met. Ensure that grammar, punctuation marks etc have been met.

The student should use Thesis Alumni Identification Number but not the Student General Identification Number

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Check list -2Check list -2

The Final Thesis report should be between 10000 to 30000 words

The format for the Approval letter is different from the certificate of originality which has to The format for the Approval letter is different from the certificate of originality which has to be arranged from the external guide.be arranged from the external guide.

The approval letter / Certificate of Originality should be either in the form of External guide’s The approval letter / Certificate of Originality should be either in the form of External guide’s signature in the company’s letter head or email print out from his /her official email Id or signature in the company’s letter head or email print out from his /her official email Id or External guide’s signature with company’s attestation or External guide’s signature attached External guide’s signature with company’s attestation or External guide’s signature attached with business cardwith business card

Ensure that Appendices include Ensure that Appendices include Articles ,News papers cuttings , Questionnaire format ,Old forms Articles ,News papers cuttings , Questionnaire format ,Old forms or reports, Sample filled questionnaires with Business cards attached.or reports, Sample filled questionnaires with Business cards attached.

Ensure that Paper used in the thesis should of 8.5 X 11 inches (A-4 Size) , White bond,25% (or higher) cotton content

Ensure all data , tables and graphs should be in the color format

Final Thesis should be submitted in the form of a single Hard copy along with a soft copyFinal Thesis should be submitted in the form of a single Hard copy along with a soft copy

There would be marks deduction or rejection of thesis for Non compliance of thesis rules

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Best of Luck !Best of Luck !