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Winter Sessions Examinatio n 2022-22 Jan-Dec Session

(Semester Pattern)

Jan-Dec Session 2022 - 2022 Fresh Stuclents

Project Examination Timetable - Tabte

PROGRAMME oF THE M.A SEMESTER-IV (CBCS) (Fresh Students)
Only for IDOI. students

Student have to follow the below Instructions & Guidelines: -

1. The students must ensure that they make themselves properly aware about the
syllabus, paper
pattern, time table schedule prescribed by the lDoL and should make requisite
arrangements
(Smartphones, /Laptop/Tab/Desktop/any other gadget, lnternet connectivity)
to appear for the
online examination.

2. Time duration to upload the Project will be 30 minutes. students have to choose
30 minutes.
slot between the scheduled time. lf you will log at 8,45 p.m. in this case you will get
only 15
minutes.

3. Please follow the instructions given in the attached project manual while preparing
the project.

4. The students have to prepare the pDF of handwritten project to upload.

5. The students have to upload the already prepared project within the scheduled
time on the
given link.

6. The Size of the PDF File should be 15MB to 2OMB.

7. Please take care that while logging to upload the project the pDF file of the project
must be
ready with you so that it will be easy to upload the file within the stipulated
time.

Note : Kindlv see the attached proiect Manual for more details
 Project Examination Timetable
M.A SEMESTER-IV (CBCS) Jan-Dec Session 2022 - 2022 Session.

DATE TIME PAPER CODE TITLE

Tuesday, April 18,2023 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p,m. 261,5 Economics - Project

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. 401,9 - J English - Prolect
a

Tuesday, April L8,2023 9.00 a,rn, to 9.00 p,m. PAH IN 116-J Hindi- Project

Tuesday, April L8,2023 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. HAELTV-2.17-r History - Project

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. 99 109 Marathi - Project

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. PA POL P 401.-J Politics - Project

Tuesday, April L8, 2023 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. cc.P.812 - Sociology -Project

Mumbai - 400 098.

Date: L2th April,2023.

(Prof.
 University of Mumbai

Institute of Distance and Open Learning

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
PROGRAMME: M.A

Guidelines for Project Work

Under
Choice Based Credit, Grading and
Semester System

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 Introduction
Inclusion of project work in the learning process for the completion of the course is one of the
ambitious aspects in the programme structure. The key objective of including project work
is to incorporate the element of research work, which will test the learner's eagerness to learn
and capacity to describe specific aspects of the study in his/her own perspective. The previous
semesters helped the learners to explore theoretical aspects, while this paper will help to test
the acquired knowledge and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the real life
situations. This guide will provide you with the guidelines and the framework in which you
are expected to submit your project.

Guidelines for preparation of Project Work

• The project topic may be undertaken from any topic given in the paper.
• Each of the learner has to undertake a Project individually
• The learner must choose a topic and title that are precise, clear, and have a clear objective
• The Project Component will be evaluated for 75 marks and Internal assessment will
be conducted for 25 marks.
• The project report shall be prepared as per the broad guidelines given below:

➢ Project has to be submitted in the Handwritten Format on One Side Ruled A4 Size
sheets already provided in the project manual.
➢ The Project should be of 30-40 pages approximately.
➢ The Project shall be submitted in the PDF format and uploaded on the link that will
be provided by the service provider.
➢ The Size of the PDF File should be 15MB-20MB.

• Projects should be submitted within the time frame announced by the Institute.
• Any delays in the Project submission will not be entertained.
• In case of failing in the project work, the same project can be revised for ATKT
examination.

• NO VIVA VOCE/PRESENTATIONS will be conducted by the Institute

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 University of Mumbai
Institute of Distance and Open Learning
A Project is submitted
For the award
of
M.A. (C.B.C.S) Degree
In the subject of

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Title

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Submitted by

Name of the Learner

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Seat Number
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Signature of the Learner

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-23

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 On separate page

CONTENTS

Sr. No. Title Page No.

List of tables, if any, with page numbers.

List of Graphs, if any, with page numbers.
List of Appendix, if any, with page numbers.
Abbreviations used (if any):

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 Structure of the Project Work

• Chapter No. 1: Introduction

In this chapter, a brief introduction about the theme of your project, relevance of the
problem, it’s historical background, brief profile of the study area, definition/s of related
aspects, characteristics, scope and the importance of the theme and significance of the
study can be mentioned.

• Chapter No. 2: Literature Review

This chapter will provide information about previous studies/research that has been
already conducted in the area. This would specify how the study undertaken is relevant
and contribute for value addition in information/ knowledge/ application of study area
which ultimately helps the learner to undertake further study on same issue. It is
necessary to cite the article and mention the sources.

• Chapter No. 3: Research Methodology

This chapter will include:

a. Objectives – Research Objectives refer to the outcomes that you aim to find out while
conducting the research in a concise manner. Make sure the research objectives are
specific, clearly mentioned and leave no space for any confusions, are measurable,
realistic and relevant. It is advisable to always put your objectives in a bullet form.
b. Methods of Data collection: In this section you will write the sources of the
secondary data from which the data will be gathered. Secondary Data will have two
parts: Journals, reports from official websites, previous research that is conducted and
Books.
• Tabulation of data: Once the data is collected you can present the same using tables,
pie charts, graphs, etc. can help to provide a better representation. It is important to
mention the source from which the diagrams, tables, charts have been taken from.

• Chapter No. 4: Conclusions

In this chapter of final conclusions will be provided along with the Limitations of the
study, as well as scope for further research can be provided.

Note: If required more chapters of data analysis can be added.

• References – This will include the list of the books, journals, articles, magazines, newspapers,
websites, etc. used while undertaking the research. The Bibliography has to be mentioned in the
APA format.
• Appendix- It shall contain a list of supplementary material which may be helpful in providing
further support for the research undertaken.
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 Declaration by the learner
I, the undersigned Miss / Mr. Name of the learner here by,
declare that the work embodied in this project work titled “
Title of the Project ”,
forms my own contribution to the research work and it is a result of my own
research work and has not been previously submitted to any other University for any
Degree/ Diploma.
Wherever reference has been made to previous works of others, it has been clearly
indicated as such and included in the bibliography.
I, here by further declare that all information of this document has been obtained and
presented in accordance with academic rules and ethical conduct. I understand that any
violation of the above can cause a disciplinary action by the Institute.

____________________________
Name and Signature of the learner

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 Evaluation /Gradation/Passing Criteria
• The Project Component will be evaluated for 75 marks and Internal assessment will be conducted
for 25 marks.
• Minimum Marks required for Passing is 40 percent.
• Projects should be submitted within the time frame announced by the Institute
• Any delays in the Project submission will not be entertained
• Incase of failing submission of project, the same title can be submitted at the time of
repeaters examination.

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