General Formatting of Thesis/(MBS)


General Formatting

  • Length: Approximately 50–60 pages (excluding appendices)
  • Paper size: A4
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Text alignment: Justified
  • Left margin: 1.5 inch
  • Top, Bottom, Right margins: 1 inch
  • Page numbers:
    • Preliminary pages: Roman numerals (i, ii, iii...)
    • Main text: Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3...)

Thesis Structure

Preliminary Pages

  1. Title Page
  2. Certificate of Authorship
  3. Recommendation/Approval
  4. Acknowledgements
  5. Table of Contents
  6. List of Tables
  7. List of Figures (if applicable)
  8. List of Abbreviations
  9. Abstract

Chapter 1: Introduction

  • Background of the Study
  • Problem Statement
  • Research Questions
  • Objectives of the Study
  • Significance of the Study
  • Limitations of the Study
  • Organization (Chapter Plan)
  • Conceptual Framework (if required)
  • Hypotheses (if applicable)

Chapter 2: Literature Review

  • Theoretical Review
  • Empirical Review
  • Research Gap
  • Conceptual Framework (if not included earlier)
  • Hypothesis Development (if applicable)

Chapter 3: Research Methodology

  • Research Design
  • Population and Sample
  • Sources of Data
  • Data Collection Procedure
  • Variables and Measurements
  • Data Processing
  • Data Analysis Tools and Techniques

Chapter 4: Data Presentation and Analysis

  • Data Presentation
  • Data Analysis
  • Major Findings
  • Discussion

Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Implications

  • Summary
  • Conclusions
  • Implications
  • Recommendations (if appropriate)

Supplementary Section

  • References (APA style)
  • Appendices
  • Questionnaire/Interview Schedule
  • Additional Tables or Documents

Proposal Structure (Before Thesis)

A thesis proposal normally includes:

  • Background of the Study
  • Problem Statement
  • Research Questions
  • Objectives
  • Literature Review
  • Research Methodology
  • Work Schedule
  • References

Evaluation

For the MBS dissertation:

  • Written thesis: 75%
  • Viva-voce: 25%

 Viva Presentation Plan र Time Schedule 


Thesis Presentation and Viva-Voce Time Allocation

Each student will have 15 minutes for the thesis presentation and 10 minutes for the viva-voce (question-and-answer session).

Structure of the Thesis Presentation (15 Minutes)

Presentation Component Time Allocation
Title of the Study 1 minute
Background of the Study 2 minutes
Statement of the Problem 1 minute
Objectives of the Study 1 minute
Literature Review 2 minutes
Research Methodology 3 minutes
Major Findings 3 minutes
Conclusions and Recommendations 2 minutes
Total 15 minutes

Viva-Voce (Question-and-Answer Session): 10 minutes

Important Instructions

  •  Proposal Submission: Within one week after the thesis orientation.
  • Final Thesis Submission: Within 54 days from the date of the orientation.
  •  Viva-Voce Examination: To be conducted within one week after the submission of the final thesis.
  • Progress Review: Every student must maintain regular consultation and progress review meetings with their assigned supervisor throughout the thesis period.


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