Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Project Guidelines for

PGDBA AY 2012-2013
Understanding significance of Project Report
Many learners underestimate the significance of the project report and make the mistake of
thinking that good marks can be scored by simply producing a good lay-out. This is
fundamentally not the case as many projects are graded well below their potential because of an
indifferent or poor write-up. In order to acquire the right balance, learner should consider the aim
behind making the good project .It provides the opportunity for learner to demonstrate
independence and originality, to plan and organize the project work, and to put into
practice some of the techniques learners have been taught throughout the course.
Meaning of Project
The word project actually means something that comes before anything else is done .A project
can be defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken to achieve a particular aim or it is a study of
factual information for comprehending and applying the various concepts of the course into
practice. In simple words a Project can be understood as mentioned under

It is a practice of verification or demonstration of concepts or hypotheses or process/es.

In fact, Project is a supplement to learning.

It is a technique of self-learning, of learning by doing. It has a practical value.

The purpose of the project is not to generalize but to study the situation with practical
orientation.
Application of Research Methodology to Project Work
SCDL allows learners to take up any topic of their interest and choice. However learners should
bear in mind that project topic should be relevant in their area of specialization. For example, the
Learners of PGDBA (Marketing) should carry out their project works only in the functional area
of Marketing.
Although an illustrative list of the topics is being given in order to give an idea about project
topics or title of the project, learners are nevertheless advised not to restrict themselves only to
the topics mentioned over here for Project Work, as SCDL gives liberty to choose any topic
relevant to specialization.
Steps in Research Process
Defining the problem and Project objectives
Designing Project Plan
Collecting Data
Analysis of Data
Interpretation and reporting the findings
Project Guide

Projects can be guided by any Post Graduate degree holder with/without a Doctorate Degree
working in an academic institution (preferably teaching MBA /Management Courses) or persons
working in the managerial cadre in any industrial/business organization. Learners must take time
to time advice and suggestions from their guides.
Format of Proposal
Name of the Learner
Registration No.
Address

Proposal must carry the following information

1.

Title of the Project

2.

Objectives

3.

Need for the topic

4.

Methodology And Procedure Of Work

5.

Statistical Techniques to be used(If any)

6.

Chapterisation

7.

Detailed Information of Guide: Name, Address, Qualification, Designation, Special

Field of Work, Experience, Any Other Important Information
Technical specifications of the project report

1.

Paper

: A4 size Bond Paper only(11x 8.5)

2.

Fonts

: Times New Roman , 12 font, 1.5 spacing

3.

Margin

4.

Binding : Rexin Black Bound or Plastic & spiral bound

5.

Front and first page should have the following information:

Top

Center

Bottom
Capitals

: Left 35 mm , Right 20mm , Top 35mm , Bottom 20mm

: The Title in BLOCK CAPITALS

: Full name of the student in Capital letters and, Registration Number
: Name of the Student, Name of the Institute, Academic Year, in Block

Instructions for the preparation of hard copy of the project report:

Learners should note the following important points regarding project work:
1.
2.
3.
4.

The title of the project-report should not be the same as the objectives, as there can be
more than one objective for a particular study.
Each objective will have at least one or more findings and suggestions.
Each objective must have relevant questions in the questionnaires and/or interview
schedule.
Learner must ensure adequate coverage of the topic in general and objectives in particular.

5.

Colored figures/diagrams/graphs/tables will add value to the presentation of the report.

Every table and diagrammatic representation should have a serial number and a caption.

6.

Learners should submit the draft of the project report to the guide before the final
submission and make necessary changes corrections suggested by the guide.

7.

Project Report should be chapter wise. Each chapter to have the requisite number of pages
as specified in Chapterisation.

8.
9.

The sample size should be minimum 30

The questionnaire to contain objective questions with one and two open ended questions
by using relevant scales

10.

The project Report should have minimum 65-75 pages excluding annexures.

11.

Learners have to strictly follow the deadline for submission of the project report.
Note- For two year programs Project report must be submitted within three months of
completion of the fourth semester.
No Objection Certificate
If the project is carried out in an organization, a certificate of the CEO of the
organization or equivalent is necessary, mentioning that the organization has no
objection in publishing the findings of the project study.
The name of the authority with signature and company stamp should be given at the
end of the certificate. Alternatively, the certificate be given on the company's letterhead
and signed by the company's authorized person.
(For Learners EMPLOYED)
Specimen
NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that ..(learners name) is an employee of our organization for past

We have no objection for him/her to carry out a project work titled in our
organization and submitting the project work and submitting it to the Director SCDL as a partial
fulfillment of the ..Programme
We wish him/her all the success.
Seal of the company
Signature of the competent authority
of the institute / organisation
Place:
Date:
(For LEARNERS NOT EMPLOYED)
Specimen
NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that ..(learners name) is permitted to use relevant data/information of
this organisation for his/her project as a partial fulfilment of the ..Programme
We wish him/her all the success.
Seal of the company
Signature of the competent authority
of the institute / organisation
Place:
Date:
CERTIFICATES OF ORIGINALITY/DECLARATION
This is to be given by the learner and the guide indicating that this project work is original and
submitted for the first time.
SPECIMEN
DECLARATION OF LEARNER
This is to declare that I have carried out this project work myself in partial fulfillment of the
..Program of SCDL.
The work is original, has not been copied from anywhere else and not been submitted to any
other University/Institute for an award of any degree/diploma.
Date
Signature
Place
Name:
SPECIMEN
DECLARATION OF GUIDE
certified that the work incorporated in this Project Report..(Title) submitted by
..(Learners name)is his original work and completed under my guidance. Material
obtained from other sources has been duly acknowledged in the Project Report
Date
Signature Of
Guide
Place
Chapterisation
Chapters
Recomemded no. of Pages
1. Introduction5 pages.
2. Organisation Profile 10 page
3. Objective1 page
4. Hypothesis 1 page
5. Theoretical Perspective 5 to 10 pages
6. Methodology and Procedure of Work . 5 to 10 pages

7. Analysis / Interpretation of Data 15 to 30 pages.

8. Findings and Recommendations5 pages.
9. Conclusion 2 pages
ANNEXURES
1.

Reference

2.

Bibliography

3.

Questionnaire

4.

List of Figures, Charts, Diagrams

5.

Sample formats
Scheme of Assessment and Evaluation of Project Report
Sr. Item of Assessment
No.
1

Area and topic selected for the project work

Need of the project topic and statement of objectives of

the project work

Methodology and procedure of the project work

Tools of data collection

Presentation of collected data tabulation, diagrams,

graphs

Analysis of data

Use of statistical techniques for analyzing of data

Findings, inferences and their educational implications

Preliminary pages of the project report , typing, binding

and get-up of the report

10

Overall impression about the project work and its

presentation in the report form

Important Notes:
Any queries pertaining to Evaluation of Project Report :The students are requested to contact SCDL within 25 -30 working days after the project report marks are
reflected in performance sheet. The queries on project report evaluation received after above said timeline
will not take into consideration.
The hard copy of Project Report once submitted at SCDL will not be returned to student.
Students must retain one copy of the Project Report for future reference.
Students are required to submit the hard copy of project report and applicable Submission Fee
(The D/D should be in favor of The Director SCDL, Pune payable at Pune and attached the
Demand Draft with duly filled Service Request Form) on following address.
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Symbiosis Bhavan,
1065 B, Gokhale Cross Road,
Model Colony,
Pune 411 016
While submission of Project Report, kindly enclosed the attached covering letter on 1 st page.

SYMBIOSIS CENTRE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING

(SCDL)
Symbiosis Bhavan, 1065-B Gokhale Cross Road,
Model Colony, Pune-411016
Website: www.scdl.net
Specialisation: ___________________________________________________
Name of the Student: _____________________________________________
Registration Number: ___________________________________
Active Email ID: ________________________________________

Mobile Number: ________________________________________

Name of Topic: _________________________________________________
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