University of Kashmir, Srinagar M.Tech Dissertation & Project
Guidelines – Made Simple
If you're an M.Tech student at University
of Kashmir, Srinagar, and you're about to start your dissertation or project
work, this guide will help you understand everything in a simple way—from what
to include in your report to how to organise and submit it. Divide it into
steps.
M.Tech Dissertation Structure
Your dissertation is a detailed
research report based on the topic you choose. It must follow a particular
structure, including the following sections:
Title Page
Include the following:
Title of your dissertation
Your name
Roll number or registration
number
Name of the institution and
department
Date of submission
Supervisor’s name and designation
Abstract
It is a short summary 200–300
words of your entire work. It should cover:
Your research goals
The methods you used
Main findings
Conclusions
Don’t include references or
citations in the abstract.
Acknowledgements
Thank everyone who helped you
during your research—your guide, professors, family, or friends.
Table of Contents
List all your chapters, along
with appendices, tables, figures, and page numbers.
List of Tables and Figures
If you’ve used any tables or
figures, make a list with their titles and page numbers.
Dissertation Writing Process
Writing a dissertation involves
several steps. Here’s what you need to do:
Choosing a Topic & Writing a Proposal
Pick a topic that interests you
and is relevant to your M.Tech IT program.
Do some reading (called
literature review) to find out what work has already been done on your
topic.
Frame clear research
questions—what exactly do you want to search?
Make a research proposal. This is
like a plan that includes what you will study, how you’ll do it your methodology, and what you expect to
find.
Doing the Research & Collecting Data
Use suitable methods like
surveys, software tools, experiments, etc. to gather the data you need.
Analyse your data using
appropriate tools or techniques.
Writing the Dissertation
Your dissertation should include:
Introduction – what your topic is
and why it matters
Literature Review – what previous
researchers have said?
Methodology – how you conducted
your research
Results – what you found
Discussion – what your results
mean
Conclusion – summary of your
findings and future work
Write your first draft, then take
feedback from your supervisor and make improvements.
Finalising the Dissertation
Check spelling, grammar, and
formatting
Follow the university’s
formatting guidelines
Ensure everything is
well-organized and neat
Add a proper reference list
Submit both hard copy & soft
copy as required
Don’t forget the plagiarism report
Helpful Tips for Your Dissertation
Plan your time well—don’t leave
things to the last minute
Stay in regular contact with your
guide
Keep notes and records of all
your work
Always proofread before
submitting
M.Tech Project Work Structure
The M.Tech project is a little
different from the dissertation. It's more about applying what you've learned in a practical way—by building something or
solving a real world problem.
Project Report Should Include:
1. Title Page
Just like the
dissertation—contain your project title, name, roll number, department,
supervisor’s name, & submission date.
2. Abstract
A brief 150–300 words summary of:
What your project is about
What methods you used
What you found or built
Final conclusion
3. Acknowledgements
Thank your guide, faculty,
friends, or anyone who helped.
4. Table of Contents
List of all sections and their
page numbers.
5. List of Tables and Figures
If you have used visuals or data
tables, list them here with page numbers.
M.Tech Project Guidelines
Purpose
Your project lets you use your
theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems or create something new.
Focus
The focus is on learning handson
skills by working on real problems. You might:
Build a software application
Design a hardware system
Run experiments and analyse the results
What Kind of Help is Available?
At University of Kashmir,
Srinagar Support is available throughout your project or dissertation process.
Here’s what’s offered:
Services Provided By Us
Guidance – Get support from
faculty or advisors
Topic Selection – Help in picking
the right topic
Research Support – Help with
research and data collection
Writing Assistance – Get help in
drafting or editing
Literature Review – Support in
summarizing past research
Data Analysis – Help using tools
or software
Thesis Writing – Help in
organizing and formatting the final report
Contact for Help
Need help or have questions?
You can reach out:
Mobile Number: 8950467067
Final Checklist before Submission
Here’s a quick checklist to make
sure everything is perfect before you submit:
Abstract written clearly
Acknowledgements added
Chapters properly organized
All tables and figures
listed
Correct formatting and font
size
Spelling and grammar checked
References cited properly
Plagiarism report included
Submitted both soft and hard
copies
Conclusion
By following these simple steps
and keeping yourself organized, you’ll be able to complete your M.Tech
dissertation or project smoothly and successfully.
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