DAMODARAM SANJIVAYYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

~ a cradle of future jurists ~

VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

SCHEME FOR EVALUATION OF THE SEMINAR PAPER

Seminar Paper (100 Marks)

Consultancy & Attendance 10 Marks
Viva Voce (Final) 30 Marks
Dissertation 60 Marks

1. Objective of Seminar Paper:

The Objective of Seminar Paper is to train a student to write a comprehensive research
work in their area of interest. It helps the student to sharpen the writing and research skill
with detailed references and resources consulted. It also provides for the opportunity to
students to undertake a research topic in their area of interest.

2. Structure of the Paper:

 Cover Page
 Title of the Dissertation
 Name of the Student, Roll No. and Name of the Programme
 Title of the Seminar Paper
 Name of the Faculty Member
 Name of the University and Place
 Date of Submission
 Certificate from the Faculty Member
 Table of Contents
 List of Abbreviation, if any
 Table of cases/diagrams/graphs/photographs etc., if any
 The dissertation should be divided into several sections/chapters relating to
Introduction, Scope, and Methodology, systematic treatment of the subject
including judicial pronouncement and suggestions and conclusion.

Important Note:
In Seminar Paper, the candidate is supposed not to write his name, roll number, or any
other identification mark except the cover page as mentioned above. Violation of this rule
may lead to treatment of the dissertation under rule for unfair means.

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 DAMODARAM SANJIVAYYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY
~ a cradle of future jurists ~

VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

3. Formalities of Submission:
The word limit for the body of the dissertation (excluding the title, acknowledgements,
abbreviations, bibliography, etc) shall be 15,000 to 20,000 words (approximately 50-80
pages). Dissertation shall be typed in Times New Roman, Font size 12 and printed in 1.5
lines space on single side of the paper with “1” inch margin on all sides.

A student will not be allowed to submit the dissertation without the certificate of guide.
A soft copy of the dissertation shall be submitted(for plagiarism check) along with hard
copy without which the hard copy will not be accepted by the Examination Department.

4. Mode of Attendance:
2 mark shall be awarded for 1 consultation.
4 marks shall be awarded for 2 consultations.
(In both the cases the student will be required to take certificate from the Guide. The
student will have to submit the certificate before the presentation.)
4 marks shall be awarded for attending the final presentation.

5. Mode of Evaluation:
Viva-Voce shall be conducted by the Committee including External Expert constituted by
the Vice-Chancellor

6. Submission of Dissertation:
Dissertation shall be submitted both in soft and hard copy to the examination department.
Hard Copy shall be submitted after the physical reopening of the University or before
taking No-due Certificate from the University.

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 TITLE OF THE DISSERTATION

By

Name of the Student

Roll No.

5 Year Integrated B.A.,LL.B. (Hons.) Course

Title of the Seminar Paper

Under the supervision of

Name of the Guide

DAMODARAM SANJIVAYYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

NYAYAPRASTHA “, SABBAVARAM, VISAKHAPATNAM-531035
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA

Date of Submission

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the dissertation entitled _________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________for the
Seminar Paper _________________________to Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law
University, Visakhapatnam is a record of original work done by
Mr./Ms.___________________________ under my supervision and guidance to my satisfaction.

SIGNATURE OF THE GUIDE

Visakhapatnam

Date: