ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

[MCA / M.Sc., Computer Science /Information Technology/
Visual Communication / Software Engineering]
GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT WORK
A student has to undergo a project work individually, which is part of the
curriculum of the study.
I. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT WORK
1. A student should choose a topic from:
a. the subjects studied in the programme.
b. the recent technology adopted in industries.
c. their current area of working.
2. To give exposure to the students to implement the theoretical concepts
studied throughout the programme in real time applications.
3. To gain practical knowledge and solving the difficulties arise at the
development and implementation stages.
II. PASSING REGULATIONS
The project work will be valued for a maximum of 100 marks, of which
75 marks for the project work and 25 marks for the viva–voce. A candidate has to
secure a minimum of 50 marks for a pass out of which he/she should secure a
minimum of 30 marks in the Project work alone. In case a candidate fails to secure
50 marks, he/she has to resubmit the project work after carried out the required
modification.
III. ELIGIBILITY OF PROJECT GUIDE
1. The Faculties from Computer Science / Information Technology / Software
Engineering and their related fields, and having a minimum of 5 years of
teaching experience in any recognized college or university.
2. The Professionals working in the related fields holding a Master’s Degree in the
discipline mentioned above, and having a minimum of 5 years experience in
the relevant area after acquiring the Master’s Degree.
IV. FORMAT OF THE PROJECT REPORT
1. The Project should be in English version, and the number of pages should be
60 to 80.
2. A4 size bond paper should be used.
3. Computerized typing in double-line space on one side only.
4. The text should be Bookman Old Style -Font with 12 Pt.
5. The Project report should be card-board bound with laminated wrapper sheet.
Spiral or any other form of binding will not be accepted.
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V. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. The enclosed proforma (Original & Duplicate) are to be submitted to the
Directorate on or before 31-03-2016, and the original form will be returned to
the student after the approval.
2. A student has to submit a copy of the project work to the Directorate and bring
one copy of the same at the time of the Viva-voce examination.
3. It is the responsibility of the student to identify a suitable guide in the
respective field and selected topic.
4. In case the proposed guide is not acceptable to the Directorate, the student
may be advised to change the guide before the proposal is considered for
approval.
5. The approved guide can have a maximum of 5 students at a time.
6. A student should remit the Prescribed Examination fee before submitting the
project report.
7. The project report should contain a certificate duly signed by the guide, stating
that the project report is original work and not submitted earlier to any college
/ university.
8. The photocopy of the proforma should be attached to the project report at the
time of submission.
The last date for the submission of Project Report is (31-05-2016).
9. The Late submission of the project report will be accepted up to
(30-06-2016) with a Late Fee of `500/-, and after that Submission of project
report will not be considered.
10. All enquiries regarding the project report should be sent to
The Director
Directorate of Distance Education
Annamalai University
Annamalai Nagar – 608002.
The project report should be in the following order:
i. Title Page of the Project (Wrapper cover page and Front page)
ii. Bonafide Certificate
iii. Declaration of the Student
iv. Acknowledgement
v. Table of Content
vi. Abstract
vii. Body of the Project report
viii. References / Bibliography

Dr.S.PUGAZHENDHI
DIRECTOR
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FORMAT OF THE WRAPPER PAGE / FRONT PAGE

TITLE OF PROJECT WORK

[Font – Avant-garde Bk BT – Bold – all caps – size – 20Pt]
PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED TO ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY,
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF
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[MCA / M.Sc., COMPUTER SCIENCE /INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/

VISUAL COMMUNICATION / SOFTWARE ENGINEERING]
[Font – Book Antique – Title Case – size – 10Pt]

Submitted

By

STUDENT NAME
Enrolment No:
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Under the Guidance of

(Name of the Guide)

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ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING WING
ANNAMALAINAGAR – 608 002
(Year of Submission)
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ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING WING

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

This is to Certify that the project work, entitled “PROJECT TITLE” for the

award of (MCA / M.Sc. Computer Science/Information Technology /

Visual Communication / Software Engineering) STUDENT NAME (Enroll

No: ) during the period of his/ her study under my guidance

and that the project has not previously formed the basis for the award of any

Degree, Diploma, Associateship, Fellowship or similar other title.

Signature of the Guide

Name:

Internal Examiner External Examiner

Place:
Date:
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DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the Project, entitled “PROJECT TITLE”, submitted for

the Award of (MCA / M.Sc. Computer Science/ Information Technology/Visual

Communication / Software Engineering) is my original work and the Project has

not formed the basis for the award of any Degree, Diploma, Associateship,

Fellowship or similar other titles. It has not been submitted to any University or

Institution for the award of any degree or diploma.

Signature of the Student

Name:
En.No:

Place:

Date:
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It gives me immense pleasure to express my deep sense of gratitude to

Dr. RM. Chandrasekaran, Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai

University who has given me the opportunity to pursue my (MCA/

M.Sc. Computer Science/ Information Technology/Visual Communication)

Programme.

I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. D. Venkatasekhar, Wing Head,

Computer Science & Engineering Wing, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University for his consistent co-operation and encouragement

throughout the programme.

I express my heartfelt thanks forever to [Guide Name] Project guide for

suggesting this work, invaluable and untiring guidance, encouragement, Unfailing

support and valuable criticism throughout my project work.

I wish to record my sincere thanks to all my colleagues, friends and my family

members whose blessings made this task possible for me.

[Student Name]
 ORIGINAL

Enroll. No:

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Master Degree in (MCA / M.Sc. Computer Science /
Information Technology / Visual Communication / Software Engineering)
(Tick whichever is Applicable )
PROFORMA FOR APPROVAL OF PROJECT PROPOSAL
1. Name and Address of the Student :
(with mobile number)

2. Title of the Project :

(in Block Letters)
3. Name of the Guide :

4. Designation :

5. Name of the Institution and Address :

6. Academic Qualifications :

7. Experience :

8. Address for Communication :

(with mobile No)

I,…………………………………………………………………..do hereby accept to

guide Mr./Ms……………………………………………………………………Master Degree in
………………….……….………………………….……….……… student of the Directorate
of Distance Education, Annamalai University.

Signature of the Student Signature of the Guide with Seal

Encl: Abstract and Bio-Data of the Guide

(For office use only)

Scrutinized by May be Approved / To Resubmit

Signature of the Head

Computer Science & Engg. Wing
 DUPLICATE

Enroll. No:

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Master Degree in (MCA / M.Sc. Computer Science /
Information Technology / Visual Communication / Software Engineering)
(Tick whichever is Applicable )
PROFORMA FOR APPROVAL OF PROJECT PROPOSAL
1. Name and Address of the Student :
(with mobile number)

2. Title of the Project :

(in Block Letters)
3. Name of the Guide :

4. Designation :

5. Name of the Institution and Address :

6. Academic Qualifications :

7. Experience :

8. Address for Communication :

(with mobile No)

I,………………………………………………………………….do hereby accept to guide

Mr./Ms………………………………………………………………………… Master Degree in
………………….……….………………………….……….……… student of the Directorate
of Distance Education, Annamalai University.

Signature of the Student Signature of the Guide with Seal

Encl: Abstract and Bio-Data of the Guide

(For office use only)

Scrutinized by May be Approved / To Resubmit

Signature of the Head

Computer Science & Engg. Wing
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