KIET Group of Institutions

Research Project Report

Guidelines

2023-24

Issued by
KIET School of Management
 Research Project Report Schedule
2023-24

Activity Duration / Date Remark

In consultation of Mentees
Topic Finalization By 19/04/2024
and Mentor
Submission of the work
including the following:
 Introduction
 Literature Review
By 11/05/2024 To the Mentor
 Setting of Hypothesis and
Objectives
 Scope of The Study
 Importance Of The Study
Submission of the work
including the following:
 Research design / By 08/06/2024 To the Mentor
methodology
 Data Collection
Submission of the work
including the following:
 Analysis of data
collected By 20/06/2024 To the Mentor
 Testing of hypothesis
 Result discussion /
findings
First Draft (Soft) of Report
By 24/06/2024 To the Mentor
submission
Correction and final Report
By 28/06/2024 To the Mentor
(Soft) submission with PPT
Internal Viva 29/06/2024 Industry Panel
Corrections / Updation
/Modifications in Report / To the Mentor
01/07/2024
Submission of final report (Strictly as per guidelines)
(soft) as suggested by Panel
Submission of Hard Copies
To the Mentor
(One Hard Bound + One 04/07/2024
(Strictly as per guidelines)
Spiral Bound)
External Viva As per AKTU Schedule AKTU
 AKTU GUIDELINES FOR RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT
(IV SEMESTER)
INTERNAL EVALUATION END
PERIODS SCHEME SEMESTER
SNo SUBJECT EVALUATION TOTAL CREDIT
Codes
L T P CT TA PS TOTAL TE PE

8 KMBN408 Research Project 0 2 0 0 50 0 50 0 100 150 4

Report & Viva Voce

RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT (RPR)

1. In fourth semester, the candidates will have to submit a Research Project Report on a
problem/topic (from the specialization areas) to be assigned by the MBA department under the
supervision of a core faculty member of the department.
2. The Research Project Report will carry 150 marks.
3. The evaluation of the project report will be done by two examiners (external & internal). The
evaluation will consist of (1) Evaluation of Project Report (2) Presentation and Viva Voce.
4. The evaluation of Project Report will comprise of 50 marks and would be evaluated by the
internal guide.
5. The evaluation of Viva Voce of Project would comprise of 100 marks and would be evaluated by
two examiners (1 external and 1 internal). The average of the marks awarded by the 2 examiners
will be taken into account for the results. In case the difference in the marks given by the
examiners is 30 or more, the project report will be referred to a third examiner. In such cases the
average of two closer awards (given by three examiners) will be taken into account for the
results.
6. The report will contain the objectives and scope of the study. Research Methodology, use and
importance of the study, analysis of data collected, conclusions and recommendations. It will
contain relevant charts, diagrams and bibliography. A certificate of the supervisor and the Head
of the MBA program certifying the authenticity of the report shall be attached therewith. The
student will submit two copies of the report to the Head of MBA program. The number of pages
in the report will be minimum 75 or more. The report should be typed in A-4 size paper. The
parameter on which both evaluation (1 & 2) would be carried on would be on the basis of:

The scheme of evaluation for Project Report

Criteria & Relevance of Relevance of Research Interpretation & Total (50)
Marks Objectives with Methodology (20) Analysis (20)
topic (10)

The scheme of evaluation of Viva voce

Evaluation Understanding Understandi Interpretation & Presentation& Query Total
Criteria and of Objectives ng of the Analysis (20) Communicati Handling (100)
Marks with topic(20) relevance of on skills (20) (20)
Research
(20)
 KIET Group of Institutions
KIET School of Management
Research Project Report Guidelines
(Detailed)

Following are the detailed guidelines for the preparation of 4th Semester Project
Report.

NUMBER OF COPIES: 2 copy (One Hard Bound with Black cover and Golden Text
and Colored Cover Page + One Spiral Bound with Colored Cover Page), Black Text inside

NO. OF PAGES: 75 to 100

PAPER: Use A4 (210mm X 297mm) Paper.

MARGINS: Margins for pages including the regular text should be as below:

Left : 1.5 Inches

Right : 1.0 Inch
Top : 1.0 Inch
Bottom : 1.0 Inch

NUMBERING

All pages in the report except the cover pages and dedication page must be numbered.
All the page numbers should be located at the BOTTOM CENTER of the page.

The page numbering starting from candidate’s declaration up to the beginning of the
chapters should be numbered in small roman letters, i.e. i, ii, …

The page numbering starting from the beginning of Chapter 1 up to the end of the
report, should be numbered in Arabic numerals, i.e. 1,2, 3,….

REFERENCES . BIBLIOGRAPHY STYLE

1. Ariponnammal, S. and Natarajan, S. (1994) ‘Transport Phonomena of Sm Sel – X

Asx’, Pramana – Journal of Physics Vol.42, No.1, pp.421-425.
2. Barnard, R.W. and Kellogg, C. (1980) ‘Applications of Convolution Operators to
Problems in Univalent Function Theory’, Michigan Mach, J., Vol.27, pp.81–94.
3. Shin, K.G. and Mckay, N.D. (1984) ‘Open Loop Minimum Time Control of
Mechanical Manipulations and its Applications’, Proc.Amer.Contr.Conf., San Diego, CA,
pp. 1231-1236.

• Table and figures - By the word Table, is meant tabulated numerical data in the body
of the project report as well as in the appendices. 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.
PREPARATION OF CHAPTERS
Color:
All the text including Tables should be Black prints. However, Graphs and Figures can
have color prints.

Font :
Chapter Headings : Times New Roman 16pts, bold print all capitals
Section Headings : Times New Roman 14 pts, bold print all capitals
Subsection Headings : Times New Roman 12 pts, bold print leading capitals (only
first letter in each word should be capital

Regular Text : Times New Roman 12 pts, normal prints

Special Text : Times New Roman Italics 12 pts (for foot notes, symbols,
quotes, Mathematical notations….)

SPACING/ALIGNMENT
Use 1.5 spacing between lines of regular text Use double spacing between:
1. Paragraphs
2. Chapter title and section Heading
3. Section heading and paragraphs
4. Table Title and Table
5. Figure Title and Figure

Use single spacing between:

1. text corresponding to bullets, listing and quotes in the main body of text

All paragraphs in the report are to be fully justified from the first line to the last line and
should start from left without any hyphenation/indent. Text corresponding to bullets,
listings and quotes in the main body of text should be indented.

SECTION/SUBSECTION NUMBERING
Section numbering should be left justified using bold print with Arabic numerals and
decimals.
Section numbering: <Chapter. Section number> <3 blanks> Section
heading Example: 1.1, 2.1
Subsection numbering: <Chapter. Subsection
number> Example: 1.2.1

EQUATIONS/FORMULAS
Numbering for equation, if necessary, should be done in the following
format: (Chapter number. Equation serial number)
Example:
Y= mx + b (3.1.1)

FIGURES: Figures should follow immediately after/on immediate next page after they are
referred to for the first time in the text. Figure headings should be given at the bottom of
the figure. All the figures in landscape format must be placed in such a way that their top
portions are to the left side of the page. However, numbering should be at the bottom of
the report for landscape page (similar to the next page). All figures are to be central
aligned on the page.

Format for Figure Heading:

Fig. <blank> Chapter number. Figure Serial number <3 blanks> Figure title (center
aligned, leading caps). Example:

Fig 6.13 Typical Component Event

DIAGRAMS:

Diagrams larger than A4 size are not encouraged. If larger sizes are absolutely necessary,
they should be folded to A4 size. Each drawing is to be numbered and referred to as
Figures only. Diagram title should be similar to figure titles.

TABLES:

Tables should follow immediately after/on immediate next page after they are referred to
for the first time in the text. Table heading should be given at the top of the table. All the
tables in landscape format must be placed in such a way that their top portions are to the
left side of the page. However, numbering should be at the bottom of the report for
landscape page. All tables are to be central aligned on the page.

Format for Table heading:

Table <blank> Chapter number. Table Serial number <3 blanks> Table Title (center
aligned, leading caps)
Example:
Table 6.13 Comparison of methods
FORMATS
 A
Research Project Report
On
“TITLE OF RPR”
Submitted for the award of MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(MBA)
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow

Submitted by:
Name Of Student
University Roll No
MBA IV Semester

Under the guidance of

Name of the Mentor
Designation

Year 2022-2024

2023-24
KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad
KIET School of Management
13th KM stone, Ghaziabad- Meerut Road, Ghaziabad-201206(U.P.)
 CERTIFICATE OF THE GUIDE

Mentor / Guide Name:

Designation:

This is to certify that the project report titled “-----------------------” been

prepared by –student name--------------- under my supervision and guidance,
for the fulfillment of master’s in business administration. His / Her field work is
satisfactory.

Date:
Signature of Guide:

Seal and Signature of HoD

 DECLARATION

I do hereby declare that this project work titled “-------------------------”

submitted by me for the fulfilment of the requirement for the award of Master in
Business Administration (MBA) is a record of my own research work. The
report embodies the finding based on my study and observation and has not
been submitted earlier for the award of any degree or diploma to any Institute or
University.

Date:
Name and signature of Student:
University Roll No:
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is really a great pleasure to have this opportunity to describe the feeling of

gratitude imprisoned in the core of my heart.
I convey my sincere gratitude to KIET School of Management for giving me the
opportunity to prepare my project work on Title of Project------------”. I am
thankful to GUIDE NAME for her guidance during my project work and
sparing her valuable time for the same. I express my sincere obligation and
thanks to all the Faculties of KIET School of Management for their valuable
advice in guiding me at every stage in bringing out this report.

I am also thankful to my family for their kind co-operation which made my task
easy.

Name and signature of Student:

Roll no.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page NOs.
ABSTRACT 6-7
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 8-9
CHAPTER 1
 INTRODUCTION 10-15
 LITERATURE REVIEW 16-30
 SETTING OF HYPOTHESIS AND OBJECTIVES 31
 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 32-33
 IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY 34-35

CHAPTER II
 RESEARCH DESIGN / METHODOLOGY 36-39

CHAPTER III
 ANALYSIS OF DATA COLLECTED 40-60
 TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS 61- 65
 RESULT DISCUSION/FINDINGS 66-69

CHAPTER IV
 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 70-72
 LIMITATION OF STUDY 73

APPENDIX
 REFERENCES 74-77
 QUESTIONNAIRE 78-82
 List of Figures

Fig 1.1 Use case / Procedure Diagram...........................................................................2

Fig 1.2 Activity / Process Diagram................................................................................5
Fig 2.1 Use case / Procedure Diagram.........................................................................12
Fig 2.2 Activity / Process Diagram..............................................................................15
Fig 2.3 Use case / Procedure Diagram.........................................................................22
Fig 2.4 Activity / Process Diagram..............................................................................25
Fig 3.1 Use case / Procedure Diagram.........................................................................32
Fig 4.1 Activity / Process Diagram..............................................................................35
Fig 4.2 Use case / Procedure Diagram.........................................................................42
Fig 4.3 Activity / Process Diagram..............................................................................43
 List of Tables

Table 1.1 Popular Methods / Techniques.......................................................................2

Table 1.2 User / Reading / Observation Table...............................................................5
Table 2.1 Popular Methods / Techniques.....................................................................12
Table 2.2 User / Reading / Observation Table.............................................................15
Table 2.3 Popular Methods / Techniques.....................................................................22
Table 2.4 User / Reading / Observation Table.............................................................25
Table 3.1 Popular Methods / Techniques.....................................................................32
Table 4.1 User / Reading / Observation Table.............................................................35
Table 4.2 Popular Methods / Techniques.....................................................................42
Table 4.3 User / Reading / Observation Table.............................................................43
Abbreviations