This document provides guidelines for a research project worth 100 marks for M.Com students. It outlines that each student must complete an individual project under teacher supervision on a topic decided in consultation with the teacher. The project can be based on any area of an elective course or involve a minimum 20 days/100 hours internship with a company/NGO. Sample topics are provided and the evaluation methodology is described. Structure and content guidelines are given for sections of the research report such as introduction, literature review, methodology, findings and conclusion. General rules for references and guidelines for internship-based projects are also included.

1. Guidelines for Research Project
M.Com (Sem III & IV)
Marks : 100

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100 Marks Project
Project work is considered as a special course involving application of
knowledge in solving/ analyzing/ exploring a real life situation/ difficult
problem.
Each of the students has to undertake a Project individually under the
supervision of a teacher-guide.
The student shall decide the topic in consultation with the teacher-guide
concerned.

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100 Marks Project Report
A Research Project work may be undertaken in any area of Elective
Courses
OR
Minimum 20 days/ 100 hours of Internship with any Company/
/NGO/Charitable Organization

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Sample Topics
1. Impact of Mentoring on Student Performance
Mentoring - General counselling and guidance.
Student performance - Academic, behavioural and emotional
2. Consumers Perception of Plastic Money
Plastic money - smart card, debit card, credit card….
Consumers Perception - What consumer feels about safety and security, ease of
transaction, accessibility…

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Sample Topics
3. Study of Work Engagement and Job Satisfaction among Private Sector Employees
Work Engagement- Flexible work practices, work standards, People management systems
Job Satisfaction – Pay, Job security, Financial benefits, Recognition of work done, Challenging
job assignments
4. Impact of Teaching Methodology on Students Performance
Teaching Methodology - lectures, online classes, games, case study, group presentations
Student Performance - academic performance

6. Evaluation Methodology
Project Report (60 marks)
• Introduction and other areas covered – 20
marks
• Presentation, Analysis & Findings -- 30
marks
• Conclusion & Recommendations -- 10
marks
Viva-Voce (40 marks)
• Mode of Enquiry -- 10 marks
• Ability to explain the analysis, findings,
concluding observations, recommendation,
limitations of the Study -- 20 marks
• Overall Impression (including
Communication Skill) -- 10 marks

7. Structure of Research Report
1.Preliminary Section
2.Main Body of the Report
3.Reference Section

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Preliminary Section
A) Title Page
B) Table of Contents
C) List of Tables
D) List of Graphs /Abbreviations
E) Acknowledgements
F) Executive Summary / Research Abstract

9. A) Title Page-
FORMAT

10. B) Table of Contents
CHAPTER
NO.
TITLE PAGE
NO.
C) / D) List of Tables / Graphs/Abb
Table /
Graph
No
Table Title/ Graph Title Page
No

11. E) Acknowledgement
Express appreciation and gratitude to all those who
have significantly contributed to the research –
Principal, Coordinator, Project Guide, Library Staff,
Respondents, Friends…..

12. Research Abstract
• Comprehensive summary of entire
research report
• Should include the goal of research, type
of participants (sample), details of
research instrument, brief outline of the
research methodology and major results
and conclusion.
• Word Limit – normally up to 250 words
F) Executive Summary / Research Abstract

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Main Body of the Report
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Definition (Technical and Operational) of Variables used
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Hypotheses of the study
1.6 Need/ Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study

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Main Body of the Report
Chapter 2 : Review of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction (WHAT, WHY and HOW of review)
2.2 Review Studies with respect to Variables
2.3 Gap Analysis (Rationale for Study)

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Main Body of the Report
Chapter 3 : Research Methodology
3.1 Description of Research Design
3.2 Details of Sampling Technique
3.3 Details of Sample Size (Min. 100 respondents)
3.4. Details of the Research Instrument/ Tool (Questionnaire, Interview Schedule… )
3.5 Methods of Data Collection
3.6 Statistical Treatment

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Main Body of the Report
Chapter 4 : Data Analysis and Interpretation
4.1 Descriptive Analysis of Demographic Profile of respondents
4.2 Respective Analysis of Questions
4.3 Testing of Hypothesis

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Main Body of the Report
Chapter 5 : Findings and Conclusions
5.1 Findings of the Study
5.2 Suggestions of the Study
5.3 Conclusions of the Study
5.4 Future Road Map of the Study

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Reference Section
• Bibliography ( Books, Journals, Websites)
• Appendix I- Research Tool
• Appendix II- Permission Letters from Banks and FI’s
• Appendix III- Geographical Map

20. General Rule for References-
Alphabetical Order
• Last Name (if available), First Name.
• Year (if available).
• “Article or web page title.”
• Journal or Report Name Volume (if
available).
• http://address. Date accessed.

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Guidelines for Internship-based Project
I. Name of the Organization
i) Why it was selected?
ii) Work Culture
iii) Type of Organization
iv) Organizational Structure
v) Type of Products/ Services offered

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Guidelines for Internship Based Project
2) Learning Objectives
3) Work done by the Student- Department, product/ portfolio handled,
timing
4) Department visited and the observations about those department
5) Learners experience and whether he feels those objectives have been
achieved.

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General Guidelines
• Report Submission of minimum of 25,000 words and a maximum of 40,000 words
• Font: New Times Roman, 12. Headings in bold
• Top, Bottom , Right Margin- 1
• Left Margin 1.5
• Line Spacing – 1.5 for content, 1- for the content in the Table
• Experience Certificate wherever applicable
• Project Report needs to be hard bound with golden embossing

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