The programme is closed and MoU between IGNOU and AERO is terminated.

The Programme is jointly designed by IGNOU and AERO. It is meant for those who wish to join aviation industry. In Engineering and Technology areas, the university has planned to develop employment-related continuing education programmes aimed at increasing job potential and economic advantage for the learner. The programmes are to be at tertiary level.

The objectives of the programme are:   

• Upgrading educational qualification of learners;
• Creating opportunities for in-house training in industries for continuing education;
• Promoting the educational well-being of the community; and
• Offering need-based academic programmes.

Programme Coordinator: Sh. Shashank Srivastava and Co-coordinator : Ms. Shveta Tripati

Enquiries

Correspondence regarding the approval and submission of the synopsis, project reports should be addressed to : The Coordinator (Projects, BASP-001, BASP-002), School of Engineering and Technology, Visvesvaraya Bhawan, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110 068 and regarding the results and marks of Project Course, it should be addressed to The Registrar (SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110 068.

List of Topics

An illustrative list of topics and project area is enclosed to give you an idea as to what kind of topics could be selected for project work. This list is only indicative and project topics need not be selected from this list only.

Some Important Notes While Preparing The Project Proposal

Send only one copy of the Project Proposal, and retain a copy with you.

“ET-500” should be written prominently on the envelope and should be addressed to : The Coordinator (Project BASP-001, BASP-002), School of Engineering and Technology, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068. In all correspondence with the University, quote the Project Proposal Number/Project Report Number, as the case may be, which is given by the University. Ensure the inclusion of the following items while submitting the Proposal :

• Proforma for approval of Project Proposal, duly filled in and signed by both the student and local supervisor.
• Detailed Bio-data of the local supervisor duly signed by him/her.

Synopsis of the Project

The synopsis of your Project should include the following :

• Rationale for the study
• Objectives of the study
• Methodology to be used for carrying out the study (detailed)
• The expected contribution from the study
• Limitations, if any, and the direction for future study.

Some Important Notes While Preparing the Project Report

The Project Work should be submitted in A-4 Size (29 cm ? 20 cm), typed in double space, in a bound volume.

Before binding the Project report the student should ensure that it contains the following

• Approved Project Proposal Proforma
• Synopsis, and
• The certificate of originality of work by the local Supervisor:Candidate should submit a statement, certifying that the work is an original one and has not been submitted earlier either to this University or to any other institution for fulfillment of the requirement of a course of study. The above certificate should be countersigned by the local Project Supervisor. If any Project Proposal is received in the absence of the above, the same will be returned to the student for compliance.
• The student should prepare three typed copies of the final project report. Two typed copies of the project report are to be submitted to the Director (SED)of the University by Registered insured post. Student should keep a copy of the project report with them. The project report submitted will not be returned to the student.
• Kindly mention on the top of the envelop Project Report – BASP-001, BASP-002.

Format of Synopsis

Title of the Project

• Objective of the study
• Rationale of the study
• Detailed Methodology to be used for carrying out the study

The expected contribution from the study

• List of activities to be carried out to complete the Project (with the help of a bar chart showing the time schedule)
• Places/Labs/Equipment and Tools required and planning of arrangements

• Problems envisaged in carrying out the project, if any.

Format of Interim Report

• Title of the project
• Objective of the study
• Methodology of the study
• Statement of the problem
• Input/data/structure/questionnaire
• Analysis/solution/description
• Final results/conclusion/expected outcome
• Remaining activities in the completion of the project
• Comments of the local supervisor on the performance of the student in Project-work.

Format of Final Project Report

•  Title of the project
• Objective of the study

• Methodology of the study
• Statement of the problem
• Input/data/structure/questionnaire
• Analysis/solution/description
• Final results
• Conclusion
• Scope of future study
• Bio-data of the student (one page)

List of Broad Project Areas

• Topics in Thermodynamics like exergy, renewable energy, solar energy, pollution control etc
• Modern Communication & Navigation system in aviation
• TQM
• Liquid Rocket Propulsion System
• Airworthiness & Safety.
• Modern Fighter Aircraft required for India
• Mechatronics
• Nanotechnology
• Software in Aviation
• Manufacturing Methods used In Aerospace Industry.
• Moon Mission
• Any other research oriented problem related to any engineering field preferably related to aviation.