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Student has to undergo a practical training of minimum fifty days. MBA being professional
course it is essential for each student to practically apply or understand theoretical concepts what
he/she learn during the course. During the training programme student is expected to collect vital
information through internal and external source so as to reach concrete conclusions on the given
subject. Student has to prepare the project report under the guidance of a research guide either
allotted from the approved list of guides by university or students can selected the eligible guide
from their vicinity. The last date of submission of final copy of project will be declared time to
time by the director of distance education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Student should submit
two typed copies to the University. One copy for the university and another copy for his/her
personal record. Students may prepare additional copies for the organization guide etc.
A viva-voce examination will be conducted online before the Semester IV examination. A viva
voce committee will be appointed by the university. A committee will consist of three members.
Number of committees to conduct the viva voce has to be decided by Chairman BOS in
Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur in the
consultation with the Director of Distance Education Center, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
A viva-voce committee will be appointed by the university. A committee will consist of 3
members.
Constituent of the committee for viva voce
1. Chairman of the committee Doctorate in the concern faculty
2. Member of the committee - Doctorate in the concern faculty
3. Member of the committee - Doctorate in the concern faculty
Guidelines for the project report
Declaration from the student that the research work is not copied from any other existing reports.
Certificate of the guide - Guide should certify that the research work is original and completed
satisfactorily under his guidance.
The Chapter scheme for the project report will be as follows
Chapter No. I: Introduction to the study.
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Objectives and importance of the study
1.3 Scope and limitations of study
1.4 Research Methodology
Chapter No. II: Introduction to the organization
2.1 Introduction to the industry
2.2 Brief History of organization
2.3 Subsidiaries, Associates of the company
2.4 Departments/Manufacturing process

2.5 Important statistical information
2.6 Future prospect
2.7 Organization Structure
Chapter-III: Theoretical Background
Basic concepts Necessary theoretical inputs may be added to support the research work.
Chapter-IV: Data Analysis and Interpretation
Data should be analyzed with help of various tools studied in the Subject "Application of
Research Methods in Management".
CHAPTER-V: FINDINGS/OBSERVATIONS
CHAPTER-VI: SUGGESTIONS/CONCLUSION
Appendix
The document charts, questionnaires, tables, schedules etc. which are actually referred to in the
body of the project report (this consists of chapters I to V) are to be included under appendix or
appendices.
So, the appendices may include.
Questionnaires used for collecting information. Schedules used for collecting information.
Tables formed for presenting the data.
Documents/forms etc., referred to in the body of the project report. Diagram, graphs etc. referred
to in the body of the project report.
Guide student meeting record form.
Joining letter of industry Progress reports duly signed
Performance appraisal report duly signed by industry authority
Bibliography
Bibliography means list of books, journals, published work actually referred to or used in the
writing of the project report. This is not a separate chapter. The bibliography has to be written in
a specific manner
The above guidelines are not the prescription on writing the project report but can be used as a
milestone while writing the Project Report. The guide has every discretion to change the chapter
scheme as per the requirement
Note: 1) There should be proper linkage between objectives, data analysis and interpretation,
findings and suggestions.
2) Student should not use logos and name of company on the project report pages. Header and
Footer shall consist of university name and institute name respectively. No other information
should be included in the Header and Footer.
3) Use of colours in text matter should be avoided.
4) Student has to check the plagiarism percentage of project report before submission of the hard
copy of the project report. The accepted plagiarism level is less than Five percent. Plagiarism check
should be done at Shivaji University's library. Plagiarisms check done at any other institutes or at
any other softwares will not be accepted. Plagiarism check report should be attached in the hard
copy of the project report.