CP_MP_Policy
CP_MP_Policy
1. Preamble
Engineering uses the knowledge provided by science with aims for helpful change in
activities/methods/processes for sustenance and future developments. Engineers rely on
subjective knowledge-how and opinions derived from personal and historical
experience with the goal of willful action and use.
With this background, it is necessary that the activities of the allotment, monitoring, and
execution of the major project (MP)/comprehensive project (CP) are carried out in a
systematic way. This is possible by drafting a detailed Policy on B.Tech. Major
Project/Comprehensive Project.
2. Syllabus
The Major/Comprehensive Project will align with the aims of the engineering program
and its areas of specialization. Depending on the nature of the engineering program, it
will be based on the recent trends in technology, computational techniques,
system/process analysis, construction/fabrication/production techniques, design
methodologies, analytical formulation, solution/feasibility, etc. The student(s) shall
carry out a comprehensive project at a relevant academic/R&D/industrial organization
based on one or more of the following aspects:
The student should perform a literature search to review current knowledge and
developments in the chosen technical area. This project will be mainly conducted as an
individual or small group project (maximum two students) under the direct supervision
of a member of the academic staff and Industrial Supervisor. The specific project topic
undertaken will reflect the common interests and expertise of the student(s) and
supervisor/s.
The student should produce proof of progress reports or maintain a professional journal
to establish work completed and schedule assigned/additional work within the time
frame specified for the project.
The student is required to submit a detailed project report prepared professionally based
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on the work carried out and the results obtained so far. In the final review, the students
are expected to deliver an exhaustive seminar presentation on the general area of work
undertaken and specific contributions to that field and present in a forum involving
poster presentations and demonstrations of operational hardware and software.
4. Categories of Projects
The B.Tech. Final year project can be carried out at the concerned Department/School
or in industry/R&D organization/NGO. Accordingly, there are two major categories:
for approaching problems based on their technical faculties. The knowledge and aptitude
gathered during the past semesters must be put to use. To measure and record the
outcome of these efforts, it is necessary to have proper documentation. Therefore, the
students, regardless of the type of their project, must submit the following documents at
the end of the course:
The project report, in a proper format, must be submitted in soft and hard copies. The
hard copy should be submitted again in the prescribed format (hardbound) with the
desired colours and font styles. The soft copy must be submitted to the Department
Course Coordinator. The project report must be electronically submitted to the
Department Course Coordinator at least one week prior to the final viva date. Following
the conclusion of the Viva, students are required to submit both electronic and hard
copies of the thesis within one week. A provision should be included for extending the
submission deadline if the review panel determines that the submitted thesis does not
meet quality standards.
(i) The student is also required to submit the final presentation files (PPT or PPTX or
PDF or any similar format), and similarity report from the prescribed Plagiarism
Checking Software.
(ii) It is desirable that the student should come up with atleast one research paper based
on the work carried out by him/her. Such a paper may be published in an indexed
journal (non-paid journal) or presented (oral or poster presentation) at a reputed
conference. The student must submit copies (hard and soft) of the
published/presented research papers to the concerned internal Supervisor. In the
case of the poster presentation, a flex print of the poster needs to be submitted to
the Department concerned.
(iii) The student(s), with the concerned Supervisor (s) explore the possibility of filing a
Design/Process Patent based on the novelty of the research work.
There may be a situation where the research may not be published directly due to a non-
disclosure agreement with the company in the case of the comprehensive project (CP).
In such situations, the student must take pre-emptive actions and work on a parallel
article/poster/prototype close to or based on the ongoing work that can be presented
without conflicts. The course of action must be pre-planned before the start of the project
by the student and the expert respective thesis supervisor.
6. Guidelines for Allotment of Topics/ Project Supervisor for the Major Projects
The major project should align with the objectives of the concerned engineering
program and be relevant to its specialization. The following procedure is to be adopted
Apart from these, two Interim Presentations are to be arranged at the Department
Level. The Interim Presentations are to be evaluated by Project Evaluation Panels (a
Jury comprised of faculty members). The weightage of the Interim Presentation is
30 %.
In the case of Comprehensive Projects, the Department may invite the Industry
Supervisor by online/offline mode.
The project is to be evaluated based on the following parameters with the assigned
weightage:
The marks obtained by the students in the Interim Presentation should be displayed on
the notice board and also be informed to the student through email within one week from
the respective Interim Presentation. The concerned Project Supervisor(s) should give
detailed feedback to the student based on his/her performance during the Interim
Presentation. Preferably, such feedback should be conveyed to the students through
email.
Abstract
Introduction
Objective
Research Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Future Scope of Work
References
Similarity Report
Publication/Patent based on the Research Work
The student should avoid any kind of Plagiarism in the report. Once the report is ready,
the student should generate a Similarity Report (quantified value of Plagiarism) using a
standard Plagiarism Report. As per the UGC regulations of 2018 on the Promotion of
Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational, similarities up
to 10% (minor and unintentional similarities) may be tolerated. However, it is highly
desirable that the Project Supervisors should take due care and guide the students to
avoid any kind of similarities.
(ii) Certificate from the Project Supervisor/Industry Supervisor: The student has
to obtain a Certificate from the Project Supervisor(s), Industry Supervisor
(wherever applicable), concerned HoD, and Director for satisfactory completion of
the project. The format for the same is attached as Annexure VI.
In the case of multiple Project Supervisors, the signatures of both Supervisors are
essential.
The project report should include a declaration page specifying whether large language
models (LLM) like ChatGPT or Bard have been used. If such tools are employed, their
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usage should be limited to text polishing and grammar correction. Guidelines on this
topic should be incorporated into the updated policy document.
Activity Schedule
Appointment of a Course Coordinator at the Department November 2nd Week
Level
Meeting with the Students and Faculty Members November 3rd Week
Inviting the Project Definitions from the Faculty Members November 4th Week
Sharing the Project Definitions with the Students December 1st Week
Allotment of Project Supervisor(s) December 3rd Week
Start of the Project Latest by January 1st
Week
Interim Presentation-I February 2nd Week
Interim Presentation-II April 1st Week
Visit the Industry by the Project Supervisor(s) March
Submission of the Draft Copy of the Report to the Project April 4th Week
Supervisor(s)
Submission of the Final Report, PPT, Copies of Papers, May 2nd Week
etc. to the Course Coordinator
Final Presentation May 3rd Week
17. Feedback from the Industry Supervisor for the Comprehensive Project
For the Comprehensive Project, the students’ feedback is to be obtained from the
concerned Industry. The feedback is to be taken into account while assigning the marks
during the final presentations. The feedback is to be obtained by the concerned
Departmental Project Supervisor of the student. Proper confidentiality is to be
maintained while receiving feedback. The format for such feedback is attached as
Annexure VII.
18. General Guidelines for the Students
During the project span, the students need to maintain attendance as per the
University norms.
The initial Interim Assessment (IA) and the final project presentations will be conducted
in presentation format, whereas the second assessment will be carried out in poster format.
During all presentations (Interim and final presentations), the student needs to come
in formal attire (Males - Light Shaded Shirt and Dark Trousers, Females - Light
Shaded Shirt and Dark Trousers or Salwar Kameez).
Students must submit Weekly Progress Reports as per the prescribed format.
Failing to do so will result in a penalty of the mark(s).
Students must ensure that there should not be plagiarism of any type in the Project
Report/Presentation or any Project Outcome (Paper, Patent, Book, etc.). Any
attempt at Plagiarism or use of unfair means/practices will result in severe
disciplinary action as per the University norms.
In case of any conflict in the selection of the exact Project Definition by two
different students, the allotment will be made on merit by the respective Course
Coordinator.
If a student wishes to change the Project Definition/Project Supervisor/Industry, the
permission of the concerned Head of the Department must be obtained. Such
changes are permitted only up to thirty days from the date of commencement of
semester VIII. The student will not be allowed to change between CP and MP after
the last week of December before the start of the new semester. Only the title change
will be allowed.
Roll Number
Sr. Name of the Student Roll No. Understanding of the Project Question Total
No. Problem Definition Progress Answer Marks
and Literature Survey
Marks
10 10 10 30
Sr. Name of the Student Roll No. Quality and Research Question Report Total
No. Quantity of Outcomes Answer Marks
Work Done
Marks
20 20 10 20 70
I hereby declare that the B.Tech. Project entitled “XXXX” submitted by me for the partial
fulfillment of the degree of Bachelor of Technology to the Dept. of XXXX Engineering at the
School of XXXX, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, is the original record of
the project work carried out by me under the supervision of Prof. XXXX.
I also declare that this written submission adheres to University guidelines for its originality,
and proper citations and references have been included wherever required.
I also declare that I have maintained high academic honesty and integrity and have not falsified
any data in my submission.
I also understand that violation of any guidelines in this regard will attract disciplinary action
by the institute.
Place:
Date:
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the Major/Comprehensive Project Report
entitled“ ”
submitted by Mr./Ms. , Roll No.
towards the partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree
in Bachelor of Technology in the field of Engineering from the School of
, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar is the record of work
carried out by him/her under my/our supervision and guidance. The work submitted by
the student has in my/our opinion reached a level required for being accepted for
examination. The results embodied in this major project work to the best of our knowledge
have not been submitted to any other University or Institution for the award of any degree
or diploma.
Name and Sign of the Supervisor Name and Sign of the Industry Supervisor
Name and Sign of the HoD Name and Sign of the Director
Place
Date
Place
Date