SBES College of Arts and Commerce

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Guidelines for preparing the Project Report
For PG

1. ARRANGEMENT OF CONTENTS
The sequence in which the Project Report Material should be arranged and bound
should be as follows:

1. Cover Page

2. Inside cover page

3. Certificate from external guide(if any)

4. Certificate from the college

5. Acknowledgement

6. Declaration

7. Abstract(if any)

8. Table of contents/ Index

9. List of tables(if any)

10. List of figures (if any)

11. Abbreviations (if any)

12. Nomenclature (if any)

13. Chapters

14. Appendices

15. References

16. List of papers published, based on the report (if any)

2. PAGE DIMENSION AND BINDING SPECIFICATIONS:
The project report should be prepared in A4 size. The Project Report shall be
properly bound; using preferably Black color. The bound front cover should indicate in
Golden embossed letters.

3. PREPARATION FORMAT:
Cover Page– A specimen copy of the Cover page of the project report is given in
Annexure A. The fonts and locations of various items on this page
should be exactly as shown in Annexure A

Inside cover page Same as cover page shown in Annexure B

Acknowledgement- This should not exceed more than one page. Annexure C
Certificate of external guide (if applicable) Annexure E
Abstract (if applicable)– Abstract should be one page synopsis of the project work,
typed in1.5 line spacing (about 300 words with key words). Font Style Times New
Roman and Font Size 12. See Annexure F

Table of Contents / Index – The table of contents should list all headings, sub
headings after the table of contents page, as well as any titles preceding it. The title
page and Bonafide Certificate will not find a place among the items listed in the
Table of Contents. One and a half spacing should be adopted for typing the matter
under this head. A specimen copy of the Table of Contents of the project report is
given in Annexure G
List of Tables (if applicable) – The list should use exactly the same captions as they
appear above the tables in the body of the report. One and a half spacing should be
adopted for typing the matter under this head. See Annexure H.
List of Figures (if applicable) – The list should use exactly the same captions as
they appear below the figures in the body of the text. One and a half spacing should be
adopted for typing the matter under this head. All charts, graphs, maps, photographs and
diagrams should be designated as figures. X and Y axes titles are mandatory for all the
graphs. See Annexure I.
List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature (if applicable) –
One and a half spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head. Standard
symbols, abbreviations etc. should be used. See Annexure J and K.
Chapters – The chapters may be broadly divided into 3 or 4 parts, (i) Introductory
chapter, (ii) Literature Review (if any) (iii) Theoretical analysis, (iv) Experimental
Investigations,(v)Experimental results, (vi) Discussion of results, (vii)
Summary, conclusions and recommendations, (viii) References, (ix) Appendices.

The main text will be divided into several chapters and each chapter may
be further divided into several divisions and sub-divisions.

• Each chapter should be given an appropriate title.

• Tables and figures in a chapter should be placed in the immediate

vicinity of the reference where they are cited.

• Footnotes should be used sparingly. They should be typed single space

and placed directly underneath in the very same page, which refers to the material
they annotate. See Annexure L.

List of References –The listing of references should be typed 4 spaces

below the heading “REFERENCES” in alphabetical order, in single spacing and left –
justified. The reference material should be listed in the alphabetical order of the surname
of the first author. The name of the author/authors should be immediately followed by
the year and other details. See Annexure M.

3.13 List of papers published based on the report (if applicable)-See Annexure N.

4. TYPING INSTRUCTIONS:
The impression on the typed copies should be black in color.

One and a half spacing should be used for typing the general text. The general
text shall be typed in the Font style ‘Times New Roman’ and Font size 12. Use A4 (210
mm X 297 mm) bond un-ruled paper (80gsm) for all copies submitted. Use one only side
of the paper for all printed/typed matter.

4.1.NUMBERING

Every page in the project report, except the project report title page, must be
accounted for and numbered.

The page numbering, starting from acknowledgements and till the beginning of
the introductory chapter, should be printed in small Roman numbers, i.e, i, ii, iii, iv......

The page number of the first pageof each chapter should not be printed (but must
be accounted for). All page numbers from the second page of each chapter should be
printed using Arabic numerals, i.e. 2,3,4,5...

All printed page numbers should be located at the right corner at the bottom of
the page.
 CHAPTERS
Use only Arabic numerals. Chapter numbering should be centered on the
top of the page using large bold print. (size 14) (Times new Roman)

SECTIONS

Use only Arabic numerals with decimals. Section numbering should be left
justified using bold print. Example: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.

SUB-SECTIONS

Use only Arabic numerals with two decimals. Subsection numbering should be
left Justified using bold print. Example: 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, etc.

EQUATION(S) / FORMULE (if applicable)

Use only Arabic numerals with single decimal. Equation numbers should be right
justified using normal print.

Format: (Chapter number) (Equation serial number).

Example Chapter1

REFERENCES IN THE TEXT - In a project report there is a need to make

references in the text, and relate them to notes, or to a list of bibliographical
references, at the end of the description of the work.

one author: Williams, G. State and Society in. Onco State, Nigeria, Afrographika,
1980.

two authors: Phizacklea, A & Miles, R. Labour and Racism.

London, Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1980.

3 + authors: O'Donovan, P., etal. The United States. Amsterdam, Time-Life

International, 1966.
 REFERENCES
Use only Arabic numerals. Serial numbering should be carried out based on
Alphabetical order of surname or last name of first author. The format is written like,
author name followed by year followed by title of the work followed by details of the
journal. Ref. Annexure 10.

5 TEXT
COLOR - Black

FONT

REGULAR TEXT-Times Roman12 pts. And normal print.

CHAPTER HEADING-Times Roman 14pts.Bold and capital.

SECTION HEADINGS- Times Roman 12pts.Bold and capital.

SUB-SECTION HEADINGS- Times Roman 12pts. Bold print and

leading capitals i.e, only first letter in each word should be in capital.

SPECIAL TEXT- Italics/Superscript/Subscript/Special symbols, etc.,

As per necessity. Special text may include foot notes, end notes, physical or
chemical symbols, mathematical notations, etc.

REFERENCES – same font as regular text, serial number and all

authors names to be in bold print. Title and Journal names should be in
italic

6. PARAGRAPH SPACING
Use 6pts before &6pts after paragraphs.
All paragraphs in the seminar/project report should be left justified
completely, from the first line to the last line.
Use 1.5 spacing between the regular text and quotations.
Provide double spaces between:
(a) From top of page to chapter title,
(a) Chapter title and first sentence of a chapter,
Use single spacing
(a) In foot notes and end notes for text.

(b) In explanatory notes for tables and figures.

(c) in text corresponding to bullets, listings, and quotations in the main body of
seminar/project report .

Use single space in references and double space between references.

7 JUSTIFICATION

The text should be fully justified

8 MARGINGS

The margins for the regular text are as follows

LEFT - 1.5”

RIGHT - 1”

TOP - 1”

BOTTOM - 1”

9 TABLES

All tables should have sharp lines, drawn in black ink, to separate rows/columns
as and when necessary.

Tables should follow immediately after they are referred to for the first time in
the text. Splitting of paragraphs, for including tables on a page, should be avoided.
Provide double spaces on the top and the bottom of all tables to separate them from the
regular text, wherever applicable.

The title of the table etc. should be placed on the top of the table

The title should be centered with respect to the table. The titles must be in the
same font as the regular text and should be single spaced. The title format is given
below: Table<blank><chapter number>.<serial number><left indent><table title>.

10 FIGURES

All figures, drawings, and graphs should be drawn in black ink with sharp
lines and adequate contrast between different plots if more than one plot is present
in the same graph.

The title of the figure etc. should be placed on the bottom of the figure.
Figures should follow immediately after they are referred to for the first time in
the text. Splitting of paragraphs, for including figures on a page, should be avoided.
Provide double spaces on the top and the bottom of all figures to separate them from the
regular text, wherever applicable. Figures should be centered with respect to the figure.
The titles must be in the same font as the regular text and should be single spaced. The
title format is given below:

Fig. <blank><chapter number>.<serial number><left indent><figure

 Annexure A
Sample Format of Bound front Cover:

SBES College of Arts and Commerce

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Affiliated to
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Chh. Sambhajinagar

A Project Report entitled

(Title of the Project Report)

(Centered, Font Size16, Bold- 1.5 line spacing)

Submitted
In partial fulfillment for the award of the Degree

Master in Commerce (M.Com.)

Under the faculty of Commerce

by

(Name of the Student)

(PRN)
(Exam Seat No.)
(Roll No., Div.)

Under the Guidance of

(Name of the Project Guide)

(His Designation)

(Year)
 Annexure B
Sample format of Third page

SBES College of Arts and Commerce

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Affiliated to
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Chh. Sambhajinagar

A Project Report entitled

(Title of the Project Report)

(Centered, Font Size16, Bold- 1.5 line spacing)

Submitted
In partial fulfillment for the award of the Degree

Master in Commerce (M.Com.)

Under the faculty of Commerce

by

(Name of the Student)

(PRN)
(Exam Seat No.)
(Roll No., Div.)

Under the Guidance of

(Name of the Project Guide)

(His Designation)

(Year)
 Annexure C

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (font12)

It gives me great pleasure to thank .............. (name, designation of the guide),

Department of Commerce & Management Science, for the constant support and
guidance given to me throughout the course of this project. He/she has been a
constant source of inspiration for us.

I also take the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of The Principal

as well as the Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Science, for
their support and assistance during the development of the project.

I also take this the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of the all
faculty members of the department for their assistance and cooperation during the
development of this project. I also thank all the Non-Teaching Staff of the
Department who helped me in the course of the project. Last but not the least, I
acknowledge my friends for their encouragement in the completion of the project.

(Signature)

(Name of the student)

 Annexure D

DECLARATION

I here by declare that the project entitled “PROJECT TITLE” is a bonfide

work duly completed by me. It does not contain any part of the projector
thesis submitted by any other candidate to this or any other institute or
university for the award of any other degree, diploma or certificate
course.

All such materials that have been obtained from other sources have been
duly acknowledged.

(Signature)

(Name of the Student)

(PRN)
 Annexure E

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project report entitled “TITLE OF PROJECT REPORT”

submitted by “NAME OF STUDENT” in partial fulfillment for the award of the Degree

of Master in Commerce under the faculty of Commerce of SBES College of Arts and

Commerce, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Marathwada University, Chh. Sambhajinagar, is a bonafide work carried out under my

guidance and supervision. The contents presented in this project report have not been

submitted to any other university or Institute for the award of any degree.

Signature Signature

Head of the Department Project Guide

Signature

Principal
 Annexure F

ABSTRACT
(If Required)

(Brief description of the Project Report containing theme and output of

the Project Work)

KeyWords: Landfill, Leachate, Soil profile, Sampling wells

 Annexure G

CONTENTS

Title Page

CERTIFICATE ............................................................................................................. i
DECLARATION .......................................................................................................... ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

LIST OF TABLES ...................................................................................................... iii

LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................... iv
ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................................
NOMENCLATURE................................................................................................

ABSTRACT .............................................................................................................

CHAPTER1: INTRODUCTION

1
5

CHAPTER 2:LITERATURESURVEY

Introduction ....................................................................................................... 8
9
9
25
CHAPTER 3 : MAIN THEME OR COMPANY PROFILE
CHAPTER 4 : DATA ANALYSIS OR SURVEY REPORT
CHAPTER5:FINDINGS,CONCLUSIONSANDSUGGESSIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHYORREFERENCE........................................................................ 50
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS ....................................................................................... 55
 Annexure H

List of Tables

Page
Table Title

.................................................................................................................. 55

.................................................................................................................. 57

.................................................................................................................. 90

.................................................................................................................. 90

.................................................................................................................. 94

.................................................................................................................. 99
 Annexure I

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No. Title Page No.

70

95

95
 Annexure J

NOMENCLATURE

Cu Uniformity Coefficient

Cc Curvature Coefficient
 Annexure K

ABBREVIATIONS

OMC Optimum Moisture Content

MDD Maximum Dry Density

LL Liquid Limit

PI Plasticity Index

SI Shrinkage Index
 Annexure L

CHAPTER -1

INTRODUCTION

(It must include the detailed description about the main theme of the Project report

along with need and utility of undertaking this project work. It should also mention

the Objectives, Scope, Limitations, Hypothetical Statements and the Research

Methodology highlighting sample selection, application of data analytical tools

applied while completing this project work.)

 Annexure M

REFERENCES

As an Example-
Abraham, J., F.V. Bracco, and R.D. Reitz (1985) Comparison of Omputed and
Measured Premixed Charge Engine Combustion. Combustion and Flame, Vol. 60, 309
–322.

Affes, H., N. Trigui., D. Smith, and V. Griaznov (1998) Shape Optimization of

ICEngine Ports and Chambers. SAE Paper No.980127.

Arcoumanis, C., A.F. Bicen, and J.H. Whitelaw (1993) Measurments in a Motored
FourStroke Reciprocating Model Engine. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol.104.

Arcoumanis, C., J.H. Whitelaw, W. Hentschel, K.P. Schindler (1994) Flow

andCombustion in a Transparent 1.9 Litre Direct Injection Diesel Engine. Proc. Instn.
Mech.Engrs., Vol. 208.

Arcoumanis, C., Z. Hu, and J.H. Whitelaw (1993) Steady Flow Characterization
ofTumble-Generating Four – Valve Cylinder Heads. Proc. Instn. Mech. Engrs. Vol207.

Babu, S.S., P.I. Haneef, P.A. Lakshminarayanan, P. Deshpande, N. Bhalla,P. Sagar,

and J. Sekar (2005) Two Methods for Improving Torque of a Diesel Engine in the
LowSpeed Range. SAE Paper No. 2005-26-001.
 Annexure N
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS (If Applicable)
As an Example-
I REFEREED JOURNALS
1. Paul,B and V. Ganesan(2008) Effect of spiral manifold configuration on in-
cylinder air motion and turbulence in DI Diesel engine. Journal of Engineering
Application of Computational Fluid Mechanics. (Communicated).
II PRESENTATIONS ININTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
1. Paul, B and V. Ganesan(2005) Study of air motion inside the cylinder of a DI
th
diesel engine with spiral intake port.14 International Conference of
Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers in the Knowledge Age, New Delhi,
December2005.
2. Paul, B and V. Ganesan(2006) Effect of manifold configuration in turbulence
inside the cylinder of a direct injection diesel Engine by CFD Simulation. Third
BSME-ASME International Conferenceon Thermal Engineering,
Dhaka,Bangladesh,December2006.
4 Paul, B and V. Ganesan(2007) Effect of spiral manifold configuration on
swirland emissions in a DI diesel engine - A CFD study. Third International
Conference on Thermal Engineering. Jordan, May 2007.
5 Paul, B and V. Ganesan(2007) Effect of helical-spiral combined manifold
configuration on swirland emissions in a DI diesel engine A CFD study.
International Conference on Computer Aided Engineering, IIT Madras, India,
December 2007.
II PRESENTATIONS IN NATIONAL CONFERENCES
Paul, Band V. Ganesan (2005) CFD Analysis of the effect of port Configurations on
th
air motion inside the cylinder of a DI diesel engine. 19 National Conferenceon IC
Engine Combustion, The Combustion Institute, Chidambaram, India,December2005
Illustrative List of Sample Topics / Sample Broad areas:
1. Study / Design and Development of a Financial Accounting System.

2. Assessing Market Opportunity for Introducing (Any Innovative Product) to

the Indian Market.

3. A Study of Dividend Practices in Selected Companies of Birla Group

4. Management of Change in an Institution.

5. Management Information System in Banking Industry: A Case Study of….

6. Management control system-a case study of…….

7. Financing Through IFCI and ICICI- A Comparative Study.

8. Consumer Behavior and Consumption Patterns in…….

9. Performance Evaluation & Practices in a Professionally Managed

Enterprise & a Family Run Enterprise - A Comparative Study.

10. A Study of Training Effectiveness in Maharashtra Zone of UCO Bank.

11. A Study of Credit Cards In Indian Scenario.

12. Voluntary Disclosure Practices in India (with Spl. reference to ….
industry).
13. Capital shut-down planning with PERT/CPM for a Refinery plant.

14. Management Control of Projects in Construction Industry.

15. Consumer Survey for Cadbury's Drinking Chocolate (CDS).

16. Labour welfare and social security measures with special reference to…..

17. Design of Personnel Information System for Indian Air Force.

18. Market Analysis of Wrist Watches.

19. Effectiveness of Financial and Non-financial Incentives as Motivators

20. Consumer Behavior and Life Style Marketing with Purchase Process and
Post-Purchase Behaviour.
21. Entrepreneurial Competence as determinant of Entrepreneurial Success -
Indian Context.

22. Dividend Policies and Practices - A Case Study of Selected Companies in

Textile Industry.

23. Functional Analysis and Comparative Study of IDBI with other DFLs.

24. Turnaround Mgt. in Public Sector- A Case Study.

25. Study of Administered Pricing in An Oil Refinery.

26. Study of Working capital management at “ABC company ltd.”

27. Comparative study of identified schemes of ABC & XYZ mutual funds.
28. Critical study of non-performing assets of ABC co-op. Bank ltd.

29. Comparative study of selected schemes of ABC Mutual fund and XYZ
mutual fund ltd.

30. Comparative study of capital structure of ABC co. ltd. & XYZco.ltd.

31. Study of consumer behavior for petroleum products in ABC city.

32. Study of promotional schemes for 'A' product launched by ABC company
ltd.

33. Study of product positioning strategy adopted by ABC Company in XYZ

city.

34. Critical study of expectation of Cell phone holders from the instrument
manufacturers.
35. Study of labor welfare initiative at ABC company ltd.

36. Critical study of Absenteeism at ABC Company Ltd.

37. Critical study of employee's satisfaction at ABC company ltd.

38. Critical study of voluntary retirement scheme launched by ABC company

ltd.

39. Critical study of employee training and performance appraisal system at

ABC Co.ltd.

40. Critical study of recruitment process followed by ABC company ltd.

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