Evaluation Criteria for B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) / B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.

) 5th year Dissertation

The students’ performance will be monitored by the Faculty Guide at regular intervals.

Evaluation will be done at various stages by examiners as recommended by Kirit P. Mehta

School of Law as per the following table containing the phases, schedule and weightage:

Criteria for Evaluation Weightage (in Marks)

(in phases)

Synopsis 10 Marks

Dissertation 50 Marks

Presentation and Viva-Voce 40 Marks

Total 100 Marks

1) Synopsis will be evaluated by the guide (internal) as appointed by Kirit P. Mehta School
of Law.

2) Dissertation will be evaluated by the guide (internal). However, a copy of dissertation

will be given to External Expert who will refer to it during viva.

3) Viva Voce / Presentation will be conducted by one external examiner as appointed by

Kirit P. Mehta School of Law. Internal guide may be present during such viva.

4) The Criteria for evaluating the Synopsis will be as follows:

Criteria for Evaluation of Synopsis Weightage

(in Marks)
Appropriate Title 01 Mark

Comprehension of the Topic and ability to summarize 03 Marks

Objectives of Research 02 Marks

 Criteria for Evaluation of Synopsis Weightage
(in Marks)
Research Questions 02 Marks

Framing of Hypothesis 01 Mark

Tentative Chapterization 01 Mark

Total 10 Marks

5) The Criteria for evaluating the Dissertation will be as follows:

Criteria for Evaluation of Dissertation Weightage

(in Marks)
1) Depth of Research
A) Statement of Problem – Introduce the
significance of the topic being studied and
the scope of research and key issues about the
problem to be highlighted. (05 Marks) 10 Marks
B) Review of Literature and appropriate use of
secondary source material showing
independence of thought.
(05 Marks)
2) Quality of Argument and Analysis-High 15 Marks
level of critical and Innovative thought
3) Organization and Presentation of Chapters 10 Marks

4) Findings and Conclusion- Well argued, 10 Marks

clearly focused, well structured
5) Footnoting and Referencing
(Bluebook Citation) 05 Marks
Total 50 Marks

6) The Criteria for evaluating the Presentation and Viva Voce will be as follows:

Criteria for Evaluation of Presentation Weightage

(in Marks)
Contents - Presentation of a sustained, coherent and 10 Marks
logical argument that shows in-depth knowledge of
the issue
Clear and Concise Language / Dress Code 05 Marks
Body Language and Confidence 05 Marks

Viva-Voce (Ability to defend) 20 Marks

Total 40 Marks