PROJECT

For B. Com. (Hons) Sem VI students

Project is for 100 marks divided into 2 parts: 50 marks for project/ report
writing and 50 marks viva-voce.

Select a particular topic on which you want to write the project. For eg. working
capital management, ratio analysis, NPA of banks, online banking, CSR,
sustainability reporting etc. But instead of selecting the topic in general select
the topic and relate it to a particular company’s annual report for 5 years or
select 3 companies and one particular year, for eg. 2019. Only then a better
comparative analysis can be made.

Project Report Format:

• Cover Page
• Acknowledgement
• Abstract
• Contents
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Text
• Bibliography/ References

Acknowledgement- For carrying out the project, you might have received help
from teachers, friends, parents, library etc. So mention their names in the
acknowledgement.

Abstract- Gives an overview or mentions in brief about the project. It is

summary of the project report.

Contents- It is a catalogue of the project report.

List of Tables & List of Figures- The tables and figures in the project must be
numbered for eg. Table 1…..Figure 1…..

Text- It is the most vital part of the project.

Bibliography- It is the list of books, journals etc. used in the project.

Text of the Project comprises of the following: The text of the report should
be divided into different chapters depending on the type of research. In case of
survey based research, the different chapters are as follows-

• Introduction-
1. Background
2. Need of the Study
3. Literature Review
4. Objectives of the Study
5. Research Methodology
6. Limitations of the Study
7. Chapter Planning
• Conceptual Framework
• Presentation of Data, Analysis & Findings
• Conclusion & Recommendations
• Bibliography/ References

Introduction- The chapter on introduction should begin with the background of

the project topic.

Literature Review- It is necessary to study the works done on the same topic in
the past and their results.

Objectives of the Study- Can mention 2 or 3 objectives of the study.

Research Methodology- State the research/ project design and data collection
procedure. It might include-

1. Design of Questionnaire (in case of primary data)

2. Determination of sample size

Primary Data- is the data which is collected for the first time by direct
observation method, face to face communication, mail survey, personal
interview etc.

Secondary Data- is the data which is obtained from existing records,

publications, books, journals, annual reports etc.

Conceptual Framework- is like a recipe or blueprint. It provides an outline of

how to conduct the research.
Data Analysis- The collected data should be analysed by various statistical
tools and techniques such as mean, median, standard deviation, correlation and
regression analysis etc.

Conclusion- It includes interpreting the results. The project would be

considered fruitful if it creates an impact on the society.

Bibliography/ References- The project work is based on a set of literatures

from books, journals, annual reports, websites etc. Bibliography is an
alphabetical catalogue of different books, journals etc. used in the project.

If you are working with primary data, you might prepare a questionnaire as the
sample questionnaire given below. The questionnaire has to be circulated
among friends, relatives etc. for data collection.

SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

REGARDING ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY SYSTEM AT KOLKATA:

1. NAME:
2. AGE:
a. Upto 20 years
b. 20-30 years
c. 30-40 years
d. more than 40 years
3. GENDER:
a. Male
b. Female
c. Others
4. Monthly Household Income:
a. Less than Rs. 5,000
b. Rs. 5,000-10,000
c. Rs. 10,000-15,000
d. More than Rs. 15,000
5. Occupation:
a. Student
b. Public sector
c. Private sector
 d. Others
6. Qualification:
a. Undergraduate
b. Graduate
c. Postgraduate & Others

Data Profile:

1. How often do you order food online?

a. Daily
b. Weekly
c. Monthly
d. Very rare
2. What type of food is mainly ordered by you?
a. Bengali
b. Chinese
c. No such specification
3. Why do you order food online?
a. Quicker
b. Easy & Convenient
c. Delicious food is delivered at the door step
d. Discounts are offered frequently
4. Are you satisfied with this food delivery system?
a. Very satisfied
b. Moderately satisfied
c. Not at all satisfied
d. Can’t say
5. Do you get assistance from the customer care if any problem is faced by
you?
a. Yes, instantly
b. Customer care service is very poor
c. They try to solve the problem but take a lot of time
d. None of these
6. Do you prefer to pay for the food online?
a. Yes, it is hassle free
b. Prefer cash on delivery
c. Have tried to pay online but faced problems many times
d. No such preference
 7. At what time do you prefer ordering the food online?
a. Morning
b. Afternoon
c. Evening
d. Night
8. What is your average weekly spending on?
a. Less than Rs. 500
b. Rs. 500-1,000
c. Rs. 1,000-2,500
d. More than Rs. 2,500
9. Are you satisfied with the billing system?
a. Yes
b. No
10. ‘Some feel that the packaging of the food used for delivery is not eco-
friendly’.
a. Strongly agree
b. Moderately agree
c. Strongly disagree
d. Neither agree nor disagree

Signature:

Date:

After executing the survey, it is necessary to analyse the answers of the

respondents and must be presented in meaningful forms like charts, diagrams,
tables etc.

See the guidelines for the cover page as recommended by the University of
Calcutta (below):
 GUIDELINES

(Recommended by the University of Calcutta)

Cover Page

Project Report
(Submitted for the Degree of B. Com. Honours in Accounting & Finance/
Marketing/……under the University of Calcutta)

Title of the Project

…………………………………………………………

Submitted by
Name of the Candidate:……………………………………………

Registration No…………………………………………………….

Name of the College………………………………………………..

College Roll No…………………………………………………….

Supervised by
Name of the Supervisor…………………………………………….

Name of the College………………………………………………..

Month & Year of Submission

(Follow guidelines…….)

Annexure- 1A

Supervisor’s Certificate

Annexure-1B

Student’s Declaration