SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROJECT REPORT GUIDELINES

MBA II Year
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. 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.

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 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROJECT REPORT GUIDELINES

MBA II Year
Submission of Research Project Report:

1. Each student will make at least two copies of Research Project Report in the recommended
format. It should be typed on one side. The students will keep one copy of the project with
themselves for their reference in future and submit one copy to the concerned guide (internal) of
the Management Department.
2. Title/Project of two or more student cannot be same. It will not be acceptable.
3. Each student is also required to make a soft copy of project and submit along with your project
report.
4. The size of the report would depend on the project undertaken. The project report must have at
least 80-90 (approx) pages typed on A4 size paper. All the students are required to use the
uniform font and format (except in heading and subheadings) throughout the text of the report. For
example, if anybody uses “Times New Roman” of font size 12 in the text, then he/she will be using
the same throughout the report.
5. If any material in the report is picked up from any source and the source name is not referred in
the bibliography section then it will be treated as a case of plagiarism (Cheating).
6. If the student uses any table/graph/ Figure, then it is to be numbered and source of information
from which it is collected, is to be mentioned under each.
7. Please do not include any header or footer in any page of the report. Only page numbers should
be mentioned at the bottom center of each page.

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Typing Instructions:
 Paper A4 Size
 Font (Times New Roman)- 12 Points
 Spacing between two lines 1.5
 Margins Left = 1.5 inch, Right = 1 inch
 Spacing within a sentence
o Between words: 1 space
o After a colon: 2 spaces
o After a semi colon: 2 spaces
o After a comma: 1 space
o After a full stop: 2 spaces

Other Content Related Guidelines

 Do not copy and paste information from other documents. Always write in your own words.
 If you need to include information from other sources, properly quote or paraphrase, and
give citations.
 Be consistent with the use of your abbreviations and state their long form when they are
used for the first time.
 Be correct, consistent, and complete.
 Make sure you cite any ideas that you borrow from other sources.

For clarification on any point, student can feel free to contact to the Department of Business
Administration, RIMT, Bareilly.

Sequence of the Project Report

The following sequence may be followed in the preparation of the Manuscript as well as the
Final report (Manuscript can be spiral bound):
1-Cover Page (on the hard bound cover)
2-Title Page
3- Acknowledgement
4- Executive Summary
5- Content Page

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1- Format of Cover Page

<Project Title> (Size 18)

RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT (Size 18)

2023

Submitted for the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree (Italic size 16)
Of

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(Font-Monotype Corsiva, size 16)

SUBMITTED TO
(Logo of University)
<Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow> (Size 14)

SUBMITTED BY
<Student Name> (size14)
<ROLLNO.>

UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF (Size 16)

Internal: Name of the Supervisor (Size 14)

LOGO OF THE COLLEGE

Department of Business Administration (Size 16)

Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology, Bareilly (size 18)

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2- Sample Format of Title Page of the Project report (No Page no. on this page)

<Project Title> (Size 18)

RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT (Size 18)

2023

Submitted for the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree (Italic size 16)
Of

MASTEROF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(Font-Monotype Corsiva, size 16)

SUBMITTED TO
(Logo of University)
<Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow> (Size 14)

SUBMITTED BY
<Student Name> (size14)
<ROLLNO.>

UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF (Size 16)

Internal: Name of the Supervisor (Size 14)

LOGO OF THE COLLEGE

Department of Business Administration (Size 16)

Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology, Bareilly (size 18)

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Sample Format of Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement

It is my pleasure to be indebted to various people, who directly or indirectly contributed in the

development of this work and who influenced my thinking, behavior, and acts during the course
of study.
I express my sincere gratitude to……………………., Rajshree Institute of Management &
Technology, Bareilly, for his guidance.
I am thankful to Dr.……………….
I am also thankful to Dr.……………….for inspiration and guidance given to me for my project.
I also extend my sincere appreciation to Mr/Ms. ………………………… who provided his
valuable suggestions and precious time in accomplishing my project report.
Last but not least, I would like to thank the almighty and my parents for their moral support and
my friends with whom I shared my day-to-day experience and received lots of suggestions that
improved my quality of work.

(Name of the student)

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Executive Summary

It is a summary of a report prepared to give a brief but complete description of the purpose,
Methods used, results, and conclusions of your investigation for project report.

(Max- 2-3 Pages)

CONTENTS PAGE (as per following format)

Contents
Page No.
Chapter 1-Introduction

Have an introductory section that will make a smooth beginning to the document. Chapter- I
should contain introduction of the topic and company, the main focus area of the company, and
your motivation for choosing this company, Need of the study, Scope the study, etc.

Chapter II - Research Methodology

This chapter would contain the Research Methodology of the project report. It include Objective
of the study, Sources of data, Sample size, if any, Methods of data collection, Instrument used,
Research design, Tools and techniques of analysis, etc.

Chapter III: Industry information

It should contain the details about industry, its current position in an economy, its growth
trends, major companies/firm in particular industry.

Chapter- IV- Organization/Company Information

It should contain introduction about the organization, Vision and mission of company,
organization structure of the company, its Product line, Features of the Product Marketing
strategies, competitors, Govt. Policies, Taxation aspects, Major problems, Achievements,
Share Market position, National and International Image, Future Prospects, etc. It also cover
the latest innovation done by that particular company or latest innovative product developed by
that particular company.

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 Chapter-V- Descriptive work of subtopics of the study (It should not to be mentioned as
a chapter title)
This is the most important part of your report. It should contain detail about the various
subtopics of the projects. The number of sections in this part, their titles, and their contents
depend on the work that you have done and the information you would like to provide. This part
should include at least the following:
 Information about the main topic, if the work you have done is part of such a topic.
Detailed description of the work done, clearly state your own contribution and clearly identify
the distinctions from others’ work. It also covers the latest innovation done by that particular
company or latest innovative product developed by that particular company.

Chapter VI – Findings
Chapter –V should contain the findings of your report.

Chapter VII- Conclusions, Suggestions and Limitations of the Study

A conclusion is the final section of a report in which you have to tie together what was presented in
the report, summing up the main point, explaining how the report was proven, and successfully
closing the discussion. Here you summarize the work you have done. Clearly re-state your
contribution, what you have learned, experienced and acquired. Relate these to what you have
learned in the organization. You can also give your suggestions and do not forget to quote the
limitations of your study.

-Bibliography
-Annexure (if any)
-Checklist for the items in the report

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Bibliography (Please refer to the sample format given below)

Format for giving Bibliography or References

Bibliography or References can be included in the report according to the format given in the
following examples. References should be cited properly inside the text of the report.

Author, (Year). Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher.

One Author Example: Brinkley, (1993). Alan. The Unfinished Nation. New York: Knopf,.
Two or More Authors Example: Rowe, Richard, and Larry Jeffus. (2000). The EssentialWelder:
Gas Metal Arc Welding Classroom Manual. Albany: Delmar.
SCHOLARLY JOURNAL ARTICLES
Author. "Title of Article." Title of Journal Volume number (Year): Page(s).
Example: Davis, William D., Thomas Cleary, Michelle Donnelly, and Samuel Hellerman.
(2003) "Using Sensor Signals to Analyze Fires." Fire Technology 39: 295-308.

WHAT GOES INTO AN ANNEXURE

 Supplementary & Secondary Reference
 Original data collected from company
 Long Tables
 Questionnaires & Letters (if any)
 Schedules or forms used in collecting data
 Internet Printout
 Industry Printout

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 Sample format of Content page

Contents
Page No.
Chapter I-Introduction

1.1 Overview of the topic

1.2 Review of Literature
1.3 Need of the study
1.4 Scope the study etc.

Chapter II- Research Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the study

2.2 Research Methodology
2.2.1 Research Design
2.2.2 Sources of Data Collection (Primary, Secondary)
2.2.3 Methods of data collection
2.2.4 Sample Size
2.2.5 Tools and Techniques used in Data Analysis

Chapter III- Industry Information

3.1 Brief about Industry
3.2 Growth of the industry
3.3 Major companies in that industry

Chapter IV- Organization Information

4.1 Introduction about the company
4.2 Mission and Vision of the Company
4.3 Organizational structure of the company
4.4 Products and Pricing strategies of the company
4.5 Pricing and Distribution Strategies of Company
4.6 Future growth expansion and diversification plans of the company

Chapter-V- Descriptive Work

5.1 Marketing Mix
4.1.1 Product
4.1.2 Price
4.1.3 Promotion
4.1.4 Place
5.2 Role and Importance of Marketing Mix
5.3 About Innovative Product of the company

Chapter VI – Findings

6.1 Findings of your study

Chapter VII- Conclusions, Suggestions and Limitations of the Study

7.1 Conclusion
7.2 Suggestions
7.3 Limitations

Bibliography
Annexure
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