4. How will the viva voce be conducted? 

✅ Complaint: How will the viva voce be conducted?

✅ Answer:

The viva voce (oral examination) for IGNOU projects, internships, and practicals is conducted to assess your understanding of the project, methodology, and application. The mode and schedule depend on your programme and Regional Centre (RC).

📌 Modes of Viva Voce

1. Offline (In-Person)
   • Conducted at your Study Centre / Regional Centre.
   • Usually lasts 10–30 minutes per student.
   • Examiners may ask about:
     • Project objectives
     • Methodology / Research process
     • Findings / Conclusion
     • Practical applications of your work

2. Online / Virtual Viva (for some programmes / RCs)
   • Conducted via Zoom / Google Meet / Microsoft Teams.
   • Students are notified of date, time, and link by RC.
   • Keep soft copy of report and presentation slides ready if required.
3. Combined / Written + Viva
   • Some programmes require you to submit the report first, then attend viva for clarification or evaluation.

📌 Steps to Prepare / Attend

1. Confirm viva schedule and mode with your RC / Project Guide.
2. Review your project report thoroughly; know all chapters and data.
3. Prepare a short presentation (if online) summarizing:
   • Aim, Methodology, Results, Conclusion
4. Keep supporting documents ready: charts, tables, photographs, or experimental data.
5. Be ready to answer questions on practical applications or challenges faced.

📌 Important Notes

• Attendance is mandatory – marks cannot be awarded without appearing.
• Viva is usually graded along with the project report.
• RC may announce specific instructions regarding presentation, format, or viva duration.

👉 Tip: Practice explaining your project in 5–7 minutes clearly; this covers most questions in viva.