GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

OF SYNOPSIS OF BE DISSERATION WORK

Dr. Manohar Chandwani
Institute of Engineering & Technology
Devi Ahilya University, khandwa Road
Indore MP 452017
Chandwanim1@rediffmail.com
This document provides a set of guidelines and format of the synopsis that must be submitted
after having chosen the subject matter and topic of the dissertation work in MSc. Programmes. The
students are advised to strictly follow the guidelines and format while giving a strong emphasis of the
goals of the dissertation to be achieved. The guidelines follow after the lines below:

<MENTION TITLE HERE IN CAPITAL>

<Name of the Student>
<email-id>
<Name of the Supervisor>
<email-id>
<Name of the Department at IET>
<Name of the External Supervisor, if any>
<Name of the Organization>
Abstract (100 Words Approx.)
The synopsis must begin with an abstract of 100 words. The abstract must clearly indicate the
ideas of the proposed work, suggested solution framework and expected outcome in brief.
Keywords: <Give significant and relevant 4-5 keywords>
1. INTRODUCTION (250 Words Approx.)
This section should provide the concept and overview of the domain of proposed
Work while giving the references of work being done in the field under same context.
2. PROBLEM DOMAIN (150 Words Approx.)
This section should indicate crisply and explain clearly what exactly is the problem. Also enlist the
objectives of the proposed dissertation work.
3. SOLUTION DOMAIN (300 Words Approx.)
This section should provide the description of the proposed solution e. g. requirements, techniques,
algorithms , schema, architecture, design, plan, framework (whatever is applicable ) explained in a
lucid manner.

4. SYSTEM DOMAIN (150 words Approx. )

This section should describe the tools, technology, environment, platform and hardware/ software
specifications needed for implementing the proposed idea. Proper justification for the choice of any of
the system elements must also be given in the section.
5. APPLICATION DOMAIN (100 Words Approx.)
This section must provide scope of the work where it is applicable. It should also depict the variants if
any impact of the work on real life/ end-user.
6. EXPECTED OUTCOME (70 Words Approx.)
A point wise description of expected outcome must be given here. A list shall be preferred.
References :
The reference must be completely mentioned in the list and cite in the text of the synopsis above.
There should be at least 10 latest references. Formats (it is just like IEEE style ) are as under:
[1] Authors name(s), Paper Title, Journals Name, Vol._, No_, Month, Year, pp.
[2] Authors name(s),Paper Title, Proceedings of <Conference Name>, Place, Date, pp.
[3] Authors name(s), Book Title, Edition No. Publisher, Year, pp.
[4] www.websitename.com , the title of the white paper/ any other documents.
Appendix (-A, -B, -C etc.)- if any
This may include the dataset, specifications etc. used, if any on/with, which the dissertation work is
being carried out.
Notes:
1. This student shall write every thing in his own words. Use MSWord, 12 Point Times New Roman
Font, Single Column and Laser Printer. Approximately one-inch margin on each side of the page
be maintained.
2. Give illustration and tables wherever appropriate.
3. The synopsis has to be signed by every student and endorsed by respective supervisor.
4. The external supervisor must be technically qualified having at least BE/ BTech Degree.
5. The student shall periodically (fortnight for internal or monthly external projects) submit a
progress report to the supervisor. The supervisor shall make a record of progress report submitted.
6. There shall be at least three internal presentations by each student before submission of the final
dissertation report. The presentation shall be made before a panel of three faculty members out
which one shall be external to the department.
7. It shall be students responsibility to send the report periodically and arrange for presentation
schedule.
8. No change in the dissertation shall be normally permitted at any stage, once
decided. The panel of faculty (Ref. Note 6) may advice to change, if any.
9. The student shall not send the work for conference/ publication without permission of HOD.
10. The student shall make three copies of the synopsis- one for self, second for supervisor, third for
HOD.