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by the Learner Support Centre/Regional Centre, as
authorised by the University.

3. The dissertation topic shall be selected after
discussion with the supervising faculty.
4. The learner must submit a short synopsis for
approval to the supervising faculty.

5. They must keep the supervising faculty updated
on the progress of the research work.
6. The dissertation must fulfil all the requirements
specified in the dissertation guidelines.

7. The dissertation must be submitted on or before
the last date notified for submission.
8. The learner must attend a viva voce of the
dissertation for the completion of the course.

9. The dissertation will be evaluated on the basis of
the following criteria:
a. Relevance of topic under discussion

b. Novelty in presentation
c. Ability to present and defend dissertation (Viva)

d. Use of relevant research methodology (including
literature review,hypotheses, research questions,
and findings)

Format

The University recommends the following general
format for B.A dissertations in Malayalam
Language and Literature:

Recommended Structure:
1. Title Page (Refer Sample Page)

a. Name of the University
b. Dissertation Title

c. Full name of the learner
d. Learner Registration Number

e. Subject
f. Years of Study

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