Thesis Guidelines SS 2007-09

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THESISTHESIS

GUIDELINESGUIDELINESSIXTH TRIMESTERSIXTH TRIMESTER

WEIGHTAGE : 16 CREDITSWEIGHTAGE : 16 CREDITS

SS 2007SS 2007--0909

SUMANTA SHARMASUMANTA SHARMA

VIJAY KUMAR BODDUVIJAY KUMAR BODDU

ALPI JAINALPI JAIN

DIPTI SHARMADIPTI SHARMA


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What is a Thesis ?What is a Thesis ?

AA ThesisThesis isis aa formalformal documentdocument toto proveprove thatthat anan

originaloriginal contributioncontribution toto HumanHuman knowledgeknowledge hashas

beenbeen donedone ..

TwoTwo importantimportant thingsthings::

IdentifyIdentify aa worthwhileworthwhile problemproblem oror questionquestion whichwhich hashas notnot beenbeen

previouslypreviously answeredanswered

SolveSolve thethe problemproblem oror answeranswer thethe questionquestion

Research is simply gathering the information you need to

answer a question and thereby help you solve a problem.


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Difference between A Master andDifference between A Master and

Doctoral ThesisDoctoral Thesis

Master ThesisMaster ThesisThe contribution to knowledgeThe contribution to knowledge

of a Master's thesis can be inof a Master's thesis can be in

the nature of an incrementalthe nature of an incrementalimprovement in an area ofimprovement in an area of

knowledge, or the applicationknowledge, or the application

of known techniques in a newof known techniques in a new

areaarea

Doctoral ThesisDoctoral ThesisThe Ph.D. must be aThe Ph.D. must be a

substantial and innovativesubstantial and innovative

contribution to knowledgecontribution to knowledge..


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Why Thesis ?Why Thesis ?

Fulfills requirement ofFulfills requirement ofgetting Degree /Diplomagetting Degree /Diploma

Provides an opportunity toProvides an opportunity toexplore a topic in depthexplore a topic in depth

Encourages a rigorous,Encourages a rigorous,logical and systematiclogical and systematic

approach to problemapproach to problem--solvingsolving

Career developmentCareer development


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Thesis ProcedureThesis ProcedureSelect a Area /domain and narrow it down to a topicSelect a Area /domain and narrow it down to a topic

Write a topic proposal and Scope of workWrite a topic proposal and Scope of work

Choose an External GuideChoose an External Guide

Talk to Guide (Internal and External ) regarding the proposed topicTalk to Guide (Internal and External ) regarding the proposed topic

Submission of Thesis synopsis in hard copy to Internal GuideSubmission of Thesis synopsis in hard copy to Internal Guide

Approval of thesis synopsis by allotment of Alumni Number sent through emailApproval of thesis synopsis by allotment of Alumni Number sent through email

Submission of Response SheetsSubmission of Response Sheets

Submission of Final Thesis (Submission of Final Thesis (It should be between 10000 to 30000 wordsIt should be between 10000 to 30000 words ))

Appearing for the Viva VoceAppearing for the Viva Voce

Note 1 : The Topic has to be chosen in that field where the student has been specializedNote 1 : The Topic has to be chosen in that field where the student has been specialized

Note 2 :Note 2 : There would be marks deduction or rejection of thesis for Non compliance of thesis rules

Note 3 : Student General Identification Number is different from Thesis Alumni Identification Number

Note 4: Synopsis should be of maximum of 3 papers


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Thesis SynopsisThesis Synopsis

Details of the studentDetails of the student

[[Name (as per IIPM records), Batch ,Section ,specialization ,Phone No andName (as per IIPM records), Batch ,Section ,specialization ,Phone No andEmail Id ]Email Id ]

Desired Area student intends to do ResearchDesired Area student intends to do Research

(Ex :Advertising ,branding , Performance appraisal ,Industrial relations(Ex :Advertising ,branding , Performance appraisal ,Industrial relations

,Recruitment , corporate finance , Capital Markets, Personal finance etc.),Recruitment , corporate finance , Capital Markets, Personal finance etc.)

Title of the thesisTitle of the thesis

Problem definition /hypothesis /Research objectiveProblem definition /hypothesis /Research objective

Introduction to the Area of researchIntroduction to the Area of research (In brief )(In brief )

Scope of the thesis workScope of the thesis work

Synopsis format

Continues innext page


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Thesis SynopsisThesis Synopsis

Research MethodologyResearch Methodology

Justification for choosing a particular research proposalJustification for choosing a particular research proposal

Summer Training Topic (Summer Training Topic ( In BriefIn Brief))

Details of the External guideDetails of the External guide

(Name of the Guide ,Qualification and Designation )(Name of the Guide ,Qualification and Designation )

Approval letter from External guideApproval letter from External guide

( Signatory note from guide stating that he/she would guide you )( Signatory note from guide stating that he/she would guide you )

Note : The Approval letter should be either in the form of External guides signature in theNote : The Approval letter should be either in the form of External guides signature in the

companys letter head or email print out from his /her official email Id or External guidescompanys letter head or email print out from his /her official email Id or External guidessignature with companys attestation or External guides signature attached with business card.signature with companys attestation or External guides signature attached with business card.


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Thesis GuideThesis Guide

Internal Guide is the Thesis In charge of IIPM (Dept of Projects)Internal Guide is the Thesis In charge of IIPM (Dept of Projects)

Student should have at least one External GuideStudent should have at least one External Guide

A student can choose more than one person as his/her External GuideA student can choose more than one person as his/her External Guide

((External Guide has to be necessarily from the industry .Institute reserves the right toExternal Guide has to be necessarily from the industry .Institute reserves the right to

approve or reject the guide as suggested by the student)approve or reject the guide as suggested by the student)

It isIt is advisableadvisable to choose one of his/her Guide who is well versed in the areato choose one of his/her Guide who is well versed in the area(technical in nature ) one has chosen.(technical in nature ) one has chosen.

((ForEx :HrTopics Sr corporate Hr personnel)

A Guide is expected to counsel the students with respect to his thesis work but notA Guide is expected to counsel the students with respect to his thesis work but notto solve the problems.to solve the problems.


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Selectionof Thesis TopicSelectionof Thesis Topic

CurrentCurrent

Commercially viableCommercially viableChallengingChallenging

AvailableAvailable


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Thesis TitleThesis Title

It should be precise.It should be precise.It should be argumentative.It should be argumentative.

It should be an indication of the structure of theIt should be an indication of the structure of the

thesis.thesis.

It should not be an announcement.It should not be an announcement.

It should reflect the key idea (s) of your project.It should reflect the key idea (s) of your project.

Try and use only single sentence for the Title.Try and use only single sentence for the Title.

It should be specific.It should be specific.


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Sample Approved HR TopicsSample Approved HR Topics

Resolving Team Conflicts with respect to LG CompanyResolving Team Conflicts with respect to LG Company

Employee attitude & ProductivityEmployee attitude & Productivity A study of LeA study of Le--MeridianMeridian

Employee productivity & Training and DevelopmentEmployee productivity & Training and Development

Competency mapping in AutoCompetency mapping in Auto--component industriescomponent industries

Performance appraisal system at HCL TechnologiesPerformance appraisal system at HCL Technologies

Work life balance of the front line field forceWork life balance of the front line field force

Employees morale and productivityEmployees morale and productivity

Attrition analysis and benchmarking retention strategies atAttrition analysis and benchmarking retention strategies at

Bharti TeleBharti Tele venturesventures

Improving manpower utilization through effective manpowerImproving manpower utilization through effective manpower

planning: A study of the Taj Group of Hotels, Chennaiplanning: A study of the Taj Group of Hotels, Chennai

A study on the impact of incentive programs on employeeA study on the impact of incentive programs on employee

motivationmotivation


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Sample Approved Finance TopicsSample Approved Finance TopicsCredit appraisal process of home finance companies in IndiaCredit appraisal process of home finance companies in India

Economic Determinants of Security analysisEconomic Determinants of Security analysisEconometric valuation of CAPM modelEconometric valuation of CAPM model

Working capital management at Jubilant Organosys LtdWorking capital management at Jubilant Organosys Ltd

Private banking modelPrivate banking model -- ICICI bankICICI bank

Study of Arbitrage trends in futures marketStudy of Arbitrage trends in futures market

Impact of intangible assets on the market value of InfosysImpact of intangible assets on the market value of Infosys

Significance of CSR reporting in Annual reportsSignificance of CSR reporting in Annual reports

Value creation by using acquisition growth strategiesValue creation by using acquisition growth strategies

Human asset valuation in the IT sectorHuman asset valuation in the IT sector

Fundamental study of Zinc in the global scenarioFundamental study of Zinc in the global scenarioCredit risk analysis in SME banking (ICICI BANK)Credit risk analysis in SME banking (ICICI BANK)

Operational activities and capital enhancement of Oil IndiaOperational activities and capital enhancement of Oil India

Warehousing and logistics issues in commodity marketWarehousing and logistics issues in commodity market

Direct and indirect benefits of agriculture futures for farmersDirect and indirect benefits of agriculture futures for farmers


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Sample Approved Marketing TopicsSample Approved Marketing Topics

Marketing of generic pharma products to Latin AmericaMarketing of generic pharma products to Latin America

Distribution network at eSys Information TechnologiesDistribution network at eSys Information TechnologiesGlobal positioning strategies of the Bollywood industryGlobal positioning strategies of the Bollywood industry

CRM at ABN Amro bankCRM at ABN Amro bank

An empirical study to enhance the market share of Airtel in DelhiAn empirical study to enhance the market share of Airtel in Delhi& NCR& NCR

Enhancing logistics efficiency in the dry cell marketEnhancing logistics efficiency in the dry cell marketWTO and its impact on Indian businessWTO and its impact on Indian business A study of polyesterA study of polyesterfilmsfilms

An empirical study of consumer behavior in the Hair color industryAn empirical study of consumer behavior in the Hair color industry

An approach to enhance Garment sales at Sachitra OverseasAn approach to enhance Garment sales at Sachitra Overseas

Sales Parameters of Various Insurance CompaniesSales Parameters of Various Insurance Companies

Study of brand loyalty in the Rum segmentStudy of brand loyalty in the Rum segment

Pricing Strategies of Indian Based IT VendorsPricing Strategies of Indian Based IT Vendors-- AnAnInternational Marketing PerspectiveInternational Marketing Perspective


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Sample Approved Marketing TopicsSample Approved Marketing Topics

Impact of Value added services on the profitability of telecom serviceImpact of Value added services on the profitability of telecom service

providersproviders -- A study on AltruistT

echnologiesA study on AltruistT

echnologiesStrategies to increase the Market Share of Mother Dairy Ice CreamStrategies to increase the Market Share of Mother Dairy Ice Cream

Market Mapping of Havells Fan DivisionMarket Mapping of Havells Fan Division

An Empirical study to determine strategies for Coca Cola to increaseAn Empirical study to determine strategies for Coca Cola to increasemarket share in Muzaffarpurmarket share in Muzaffarpur

An Analytical Study of Channel Sales in Imaging Services Division ofAn Analytical Study of Channel Sales in Imaging Services Division ofHCL InfinetHCL Infinet

An empirical study of the distribution network of Coca Cola in SouthAn empirical study of the distribution network of Coca Cola in SouthDelhiDelhi

Strategic factors for coStrategic factors for co--branding in the service sectorbranding in the service sector

Dealer evaluation for Anchor IndustriesDealer evaluation for Anchor IndustriesSales Promotion SchemesSales Promotion Schemes -- A Study in Relation to ConsumerA Study in Relation to ConsumerElectronicsElectronics


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FORMAT OF A THESISFORMAT OF A THESIS

The Manuscript consists of three main partsThe Manuscript consists of three main parts

The PreliminariesThe Preliminaries

The Content or the textThe Content or the text

The ReferencesThe References


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The PreliminariesThe PreliminariesTitle PageTitle Page

AbstractAbstract

Certificate of OriginalityCertificate of Originality

Thesis Topic approval letter sent over emailThesis Topic approval letter sent over email

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

List of Figures & TablesList of Figures & Tables

SynopsisSynopsis

Note : Preliminary pagesNote : Preliminary pagesNumbering should be in lower caseRoman numerals; Centered at the bottom of the page;Numbering should be in lower caseRoman numerals; Centered at the bottom of the page;Numbers at least inch from bottom edgeNumbers at least inch from bottom edge


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The PreliminariesThe PreliminariesTitle PageTitle Page

---- Institute logo ,Name and place;Institute logo ,Name and place;---- Name of the Title ,Student and Guide ; Batch and Alumni NoName of the Title ,Student and Guide ; Batch and Alumni No

---- It should contain all capital letters ; Counted, but not numbered ;It should contain all capital letters ; Counted, but not numbered ;

AbstractAbstract

---- This should include the problem under investigation; the research methodologyThis should include the problem under investigation; the research methodologyand theoretical orientation; and the expected out comes and implications of theand theoretical orientation; and the expected out comes and implications of the

researchresearch

---- Not to exceed 350 wordsNot to exceed 350 words

Certificate of OriginalityCertificate of Originality

---- ItIt shouldshould includeinclude originaloriginal signaturesignature ofof thethe GuideGuide ..ItIt indicatesindicates thatthat thethe guideguide

hashas approvedapproved thethe thesisthesis asas aa completecomplete andand finalfinal workwork requiringrequiring nono furtherfurther

alterationsalterations.. ThisThis signatorysignatory formatformat isis completelycompletely differentdifferent fromfrom thethe formatformat whenwhensubmittedsubmitted atat thethe timetime ofof synopsissynopsis..NoteNote :: TheThe CertificateCertificate ofof OriginalityOriginality shouldshould bebe eithereither inin thethe formform ofof ExternalExternal guidesguides signaturesignature ininthethe companyscompanys letterletter headhead oror emailemail printprint outout fromfrom hishis /her/her officialofficial emailemail IdId oror ExternalExternal guidesguidessignaturesignature withwith companyscompanys attestationattestation oror ExternalExternal guidesguides signaturesignature attachedattached withwith businessbusiness cardcard..


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The PreliminariesThe PreliminariesAcknowledgments:Acknowledgments:

---- It should generally include acknowledgment of assistanceIt should generally include acknowledgment of assistancereceived from various persons .received from various persons .

---- Center the heading ACKNOWLEDGMENTSCenter the heading ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Table of Contents:Table of Contents:

---- Lists all sections with page numbers ;Double space between entries; SingleLists all sections with page numbers ;Double space between entries; Singlespace within entriesspace within entries

List of Figures:List of Figures:

Required if figures appear in thesisRequired if figures appear in thesis

NonNon--text items; Numbered consecutively throughouttext items; Numbered consecutively throughout

List of Tables:List of Tables:

Required if tables appear in the thesisRequired if tables appear in the thesis

Tables should be numbered consecutively throughoutTables should be numbered consecutively throughout


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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content

IntroductionIntroductionLiterature ReviewLiterature Review

MethodologyMethodology

Report of Data CollectionReport of Data Collection Findings &Findings &AnalysisAnalysis

RecommendationsRecommendations

Conclusions & ImplicationsConclusions & Implications

NOTENOTE:: Page Numbering should be in Arabic numerals ;Upper, rightPage Numbering should be in Arabic numerals ;Upper, right--

hand corner; At least inch from edgehand corner; At least inch from edge


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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content Introduction:Introduction:

Introduction of research problem introduction of objectivesIntroduction of research problem introduction of objectives

introduction of how objectives will be achieved (methodology).introduction of how objectives will be achieved (methodology).

Literature ReviewLiterature Review ::

Relevant literature to establish a sound base for the proposedRelevant literature to establish a sound base for the proposedresearchresearch

MethodologyMethodology (how the results were achieved):(how the results were achieved):

Explanation of how data was collected/generated and analyzedExplanation of how data was collected/generated and analyzedAn explanation of methodological problems and their solutionsAn explanation of methodological problems and their solutionsor effectsor effects


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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content

ResultsResults -- report of data collection:report of data collection:

Report on the data collected using the research methods andReport on the data collected using the research methods and

techniques . Analyze data, and patterns, in terms of datatechniques . Analyze data, and patterns, in terms of datacollection methodologycollection methodology

Recommendations:Recommendations:

It should be based on resolving the Research problem. AIt should be based on resolving the Research problem. A

thesis is written from a consultants perspective.thesis is written from a consultants perspective.

Conclusions & Implications:Conclusions & Implications:

It should include how the data collected and the literatureIt should include how the data collected and the literaturereviewed, together contribute to answering the researchreviewed, together contribute to answering the researchquestions, and resolving the research problem.questions, and resolving the research problem.


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Research MethodologyResearch Methodology

It constitutes two partsIt constitutes two parts

Mode of data collection or generationMode of data collection or generation

Type of analysis of dataType of analysis of data

Considerations :Considerations :

It must be appropriate to the objective of your studyIt must be appropriate to the objective of your study

Combined methodology is appreciatedCombined methodology is appreciated

Justifications regarding specific methods chosen or usedJustifications regarding specific methods chosen or used


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Data collection methodsData collection methodsPrimary DataPrimary Data

Original data collected for a specific research goalOriginal data collected for a specific research goal

Ex: Questionnaire surveys; Interviews: informal or structuredEx: Questionnaire surveys; Interviews: informal or structured

Observation:Observation: Participant (overt) or covert (masked identity) etcParticipant (overt) or covert (masked identity) etc

Secondary DataSecondary Data

Data originally collected for a different study, used again for a newData originally collected for a different study, used again for a new

research question.research question.

Ex: Published statistics , Published texts , documents, forms ,reports etc

Qualitative data

Data involving understandings of the complexity, detail and context of theresearch subject, often consisting of texts such as interview transcripts and

field notes, but also audiovisual material.

Quantitative data

Data that can be described in terms of objects, variables and their values.


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ReferencesReferences

BibliographyBibliography---- It should include all works which are referred to in the thesis .It should include all works which are referred to in the thesis .

---- May be placed at the end of the main text .May be placed at the end of the main text .

---- Use any standard manual .If one is not using a style manual, singleUse any standard manual .If one is not using a style manual, singlespace within each entry and double space between the entries.space within each entry and double space between the entries.

AppendicesAppendices

Inclusions :Inclusions : Articles , Questionnaire format ,Old forms or reports, SampleArticles , Questionnaire format ,Old forms or reports, Samplefilled questionnaires with Business cards attachedfilled questionnaires with Business cards attached

Exclusions :Exclusions : Case study, Power point slidesCase study, Power point slides

Response SheetsResponse Sheets

All thesis should contain at least 6 Response Sheets in theAll thesis should contain at least 6 Response Sheets in the

prescribed formatprescribed format


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Layout RequirementsLayout Requirements

SpacingSpacing

FontFont

Header and FooterHeader and Footer

MarginsMargins

PaperPaper

Overall appearanceOverall appearance

Printing the final copyPrinting the final copy


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SpacingSpacing

1.5 Inch space or Double space throughout1.5 Inch space or Double space throughout

ExceptionsExceptions: Title page and approval page, Table of contents, Captions, table or figure: Title page and approval page, Table of contents, Captions, table or figureheadings, Extensive quotations, Footnotes or endnotes, Entries in reference section,headings, Extensive quotations, Footnotes or endnotes, Entries in reference section,Appendices.Appendices.

FontFont

Any standard font is acceptable ; Use the same font throughout; Use font size 12Any standard font is acceptable ; Use the same font throughout; Use font size 12

Exceptions:Exceptions: Captions (not smaller than 9 point), Headings (not larger than 20 point)Captions (not smaller than 9 point), Headings (not larger than 20 point)

Header and Footer

The Header should include the Institutes Logo with Name (extreme left)The footer should include the Students Batch ( Extreme left) and Thesis Alumni IdNumber ( Extreme Right )


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MarginsMargins

Pages must have at least:1.5 inch left margin ; 1 inch top, bottom, and right marginsPages must have at least:1.5 inch left margin ; 1 inch top, bottom, and right margins

Exceptions:Exceptions:page numbers must have at least inch clearance from each edgepage numbers must have at least inch clearance from each edge

PaperPaper8.5 X 11 inches (A8.5 X 11 inches (A--4 Size) , White bond,25% (or higher) cotton content4 Size) , White bond,25% (or higher) cotton content..

Overall AppearanceOverall AppearanceAll corrections should be made before final copy is printedAll corrections should be made before final copy is printed

Unacceptable:Unacceptable: Overstrikes or crossOverstrikes or cross--outs ,Handwritten additions or corrections, Lines, dots orouts ,Handwritten additions or corrections, Lines, dots orshading from pasteshading from paste--ups .ups .

Printing the Final CopyPrinting the Final Copy------ Print must be sharp and of uniform darkness ; One side only .Print must be sharp and of uniform darkness ; One side only .

Every content of the thesis should be in New PageEvery content of the thesis should be in New Page

----Cover should include followingCover should include following Bounded form (Black color) stating Institute Logo ,NameBounded form (Black color) stating Institute Logo ,Nameand Place; Thesis Title ;Student Name ,Alumni No, Batch ; Thesis Guide ; Title and Alumniand Place; Thesis Title ;Student Name ,Alumni No, Batch ; Thesis Guide ; Title and AlumniNo ( cover Side ); Capital letters in Golden color; Portrait formatNo ( cover Side ); Capital letters in Golden color; Portrait format


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Thesis DeadlinesThesis Deadlines

Submitted to Internal GuideSubmitted to Internal Guide

Submission of Thesis synopsisSubmission of Thesis synopsis ininHard copyHard copy

(Due date: On or before 15(Due date: On or before 15thth

October 2008)October 2008)

Submission of at least six responseSubmission of at least six responsesheets before submission of finalsheets before submission of finalthesis (Every time the guide isthesis (Every time the guide isconsulted )consulted )

Note :Delay in synopsis submissionNote :Delay in synopsis submissionwill attract penalty of 5 marks perwill attract penalty of 5 marks perweek from the last due date)week from the last due date)

Submitted to Internal GuideSubmitted to Internal Guide

Submission of Final ThesisSubmission of Final Thesis

(Due Date: 30(Due Date: 30thth April 2009,)April 2009,)

One Hard copy + One soft copy)One Hard copy + One soft copy)

Submission of Redo Final ThesisSubmission of Redo Final Thesis

(Due Date: Within 30 days from(Due Date: Within 30 days fromthe date of rejection )the date of rejection )

Note : Delay in submission of finalNote : Delay in submission of finalthesis or redo thesis will disqualifythesis or redo thesis will disqualifythe student for convocationthe student for convocation..


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Thesis work follow upThesis work follow up Response SheetsResponse Sheets

Response sheetResponse sheet -- format & submission:format & submission:

Details of the student [ Name (as per IIPM records) ,Batch, Section, Alumni Id ,Phone No and Email Id )Details of the student [ Name (as per IIPM records) ,Batch, Section, Alumni Id ,Phone No and Email Id )

Thesis synopsis ( Attached with the response sheet every time )Thesis synopsis ( Attached with the response sheet every time )

Progress of the work(should be sent as separate attachment ): Students are supposed to send actual work contentProgress of the work(should be sent as separate attachment ): Students are supposed to send actual work content( like preparation of the questionnaire , data collection , analysis done etc. which is generally considered as the( like preparation of the questionnaire , data collection , analysis done etc. which is generally considered as themain area of the thesis )main area of the thesis )

NoteNote:: ---- Whenever a student sends his/her response sheet, he/she has to send allWhenever a student sends his/her response sheet, he/she has to send all

the previous response sheets along with the thesis synopsis .the previous response sheets along with the thesis synopsis .

---- Response sheets can be sent through Email or can be given in person .Response sheets can be sent through Email or can be given in person .

---- All response sheets need to be appended to the reportAll response sheets need to be appended to the report

-- -- The Institute reserves the right to reject any thesis for which response sheets have not been receivedThe Institute reserves the right to reject any thesis for which response sheets have not been received


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Purpose of the Viva Voce examinationPurpose of the Viva Voce examination

To examine whether value addition to the existing knowledge was generatedTo examine whether value addition to the existing knowledge was generated

To establish that the research has been carried out independently and genuinely by theTo establish that the research has been carried out independently and genuinely by the

candidatecandidate

To determine the candidates understanding of the literature used in the thesisTo determine the candidates understanding of the literature used in the thesis

To examine the conceptual and logical approach and research techniques used in theTo examine the conceptual and logical approach and research techniques used in the

thesis.thesis.

To allow the candidate to defend the originality of the thesisTo allow the candidate to defend the originality of the thesis


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The Indian Institute of Planning & ManagementNEW DELHI, ESTD. 1973

N E W D E L H I M U M B A I B A N G A L O R E C H E N N A I P U N E A H M E D A B A D H Y D E R A B A D

THE I EVALUATION FORM

Name of the

tudent: _______________________________________________________________________

tudent I

No : ________________________________________________________________________

Title of the Thesis: _________________________________________________________________________

1. Research objective /problem definition : eightage: 10 Marks _______

_______________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Research methodology /

escription: eightage: 5 Marks _______

_____________ _______________ _______________ _____________________ _______________ _______

______________________________________________________________________________________

3. Research results / analysis : eightage: 20 Marks _______

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

4. Achievement of aims / research objectives : eightage: 10 Marks _______

_______________ _______________ ________________ _____________ ________________ ___________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

5. Originality /Value addition : eightage: 10 Marks _______

_______________ _______________ ________________ _____________ ________________ _____________

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6. Quality of recommendations: eightage: 15 Marks _______

_____________ _____________ _______________ ____________________________ _____________ ___

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7. Quality of conclusion : eightage: 5 Marks _______

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Check listCheck list --11 Ensure that the set research objective /problem has been achieved/solved.Ensure that the set research objective /problem has been achieved/solved.

Ensure that your thesis extends the understanding of a subject and makes an additionalEnsure that your thesis extends the understanding of a subject and makes an additionalcontribution to Human knowledge.contribution to Human knowledge.

Ensure that the data collected has been properly analyzed .Ensure that the data collected has been properly analyzed .

Ideally a thesis is a combination of secondary as well as primary data. However theIdeally a thesis is a combination of secondary as well as primary data. However therequirements may vary depending on the topic chosenrequirements may vary depending on the topic chosen

Ensure that theEnsure that the writing stylewriting style should remain sameshould remain same throughoutthroughoutthe thesis report. Plagiarismthe thesis report. Plagiarismwould lead to rejection of thesiswould lead to rejection of thesis..

Ensure that preliminary requirements (Thesis topic approval mail, Guide signatory page andEnsure that preliminary requirements (Thesis topic approval mail, Guide signatory page andsynopsis) have been met.synopsis) have been met.

StudentsStudents mustmust always use the thesis title as approved and sent to them by emailalways use the thesis title as approved and sent to them by email

Ensure that the structural requirements have been met.Ensure that the structural requirements have been met.

Ensure that grammar, punctuation marks etc have been met.Ensure that grammar, punctuation marks etc have been met.

The student should use Thesis Alumni Identification Number but not the Student General

Identification Number


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Check listCheck list --22

The Final Thesis report should be between 10000 to 30000 words

The format for the Approval letter is different from the certificate of originality which hasThe format for the Approval letter is different from the certificate of originality which hasto be arranged from the external guide.to be arranged from the external guide.

The approval letter / Certificate of Originality should be either in the form of ExternalThe approval letter / Certificate of Originality should be either in the form of Externalguides signature in the companys letter head or email print out from his /her official emailguides signature in the companys letter head or email print out from his /her official emailId or External guides signature with companys attestation or External guides signatureId or External guides signature with companys attestation or External guides signature

attached with business cardattached with business card

Ensure that Appendices includeEnsure that Appendices include Articles ,News papers cuttings , Questionnaire format ,OldArticles ,News papers cuttings , Questionnaire format ,Oldforms or reports, Sample filled questionnaires with Business cards attached.forms or reports, Sample filled questionnaires with Business cards attached.

Ensure that Paper used in the thesis should of 8.5 X 11 inches (A-4 Size) , White bond,25% (orhigher) cotton content

Ensure all data , tables and graphs should be in the color format

Final Thesis should be submitted in the form of a single Hard copy along with a soft copyFinal Thesis should be submitted in the form of a single Hard copy along with a soft copy

There would be marks deduction or rejection of thesis for Non compliance of thesis rules


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