Avloryn LabsMTech thesis format, in short
An MTech thesis follows the UGC/AICTE master's-level format: a 7-chapter body (adding a Theoretical Framework over the bachelor's structure), a ~250-word abstract, a 1.5-inch binding margin, and engineering citations — usually IEEE. It builds on the general Indian thesis format with master's-specific depth.
This guide covers the exact structure, front matter, margins and citation rules, and shows how LivoDraft applies them automatically.
MTech format at a glance
The 7-chapter MTech structure
- IntroductionCh 1
- Literature ReviewCh 2
- Theoretical FrameworkCh 3
- MethodologyCh 4
- ResultsCh 5
- DiscussionCh 6
- Conclusion & Future WorkCh 7
The Theoretical Framework chapter is what distinguishes a master's thesis from a BTech project. A PhD thesis goes further, adding a dedicated "Original Contribution to Knowledge" chapter.
Preliminary pages
MTech theses use the standard UGC preliminary order, numbered in lowercase Roman numerals: title page → supervisor's certificate → declaration → acknowledgements → abstract → table of contents → list of tables → list of figures → list of abbreviations, then Chapter 1. See the full ordering in the thesis format guide.
The 250-word abstract
An MTech abstract is a single paragraph of roughly 250 words summarising the problem, methodology, key results and conclusion — no citations, no figures. It appears before the table of contents and is the most-read page of your thesis.
Citations for an MTech thesis
Engineering departments usually require IEEE numbered citations, though APA and Harvard are accepted. Whatever the style, every in-text citation must map to a real, complete reference — fabricated sources are a common cause of viva trouble.
See the full citation styles guide for examples of each.
Generate a formatted MTech thesis automatically
Tell LivoDraft your topic and university. It drafts all 7 chapters, applies the UGC/AICTE format above, builds a real IEEE/APA bibliography, and hands you a print-ready Word file.