Memorial Research Awards
Prof. Manubhai M. Shah Memorial Awards (MMSMA) – Commerce & Business Management
Prof. Manubhai M. Shah
In honour of Late Prof. Manubhai M. Shah, a great visionary and committed to the felt and potential needs of students and society in the field of education, ICA has instituted the Prof. Manubhai M. Shah Memorial Awards. The award aims to promote young researchers to take up quality research and contribute to the body of research in the country.
Prof. Manubhai M. Shah was an eminent academician and a dedicated teacher who made significant contributions to the field of commerce and business management education. His vision and commitment to academic excellence continue to inspire generations of students and researchers.
Prize Money
First Prize
₹15,000
Second Prize
₹10,000
Third Prize
₹5,000
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a bonafide student of any recognized University/College/Institution in India.
The applicant must have completed his/her Post Graduation in Commerce, Management, CA, ICWA or related subjects.
The applicant must not be more than 35 years of age as on the last date of application.
The applicant should be a Life Member of ICA or should become a Life Member before submission of application.
Submission Procedure
Submit the research paper in the prescribed format along with the application form.
The research paper should be original and should not have been published elsewhere.
The paper should be typed in double space on A4 size paper with 1 inch margin on all sides.
The paper should not exceed 5000 words including references and appendices.
Five copies of the research paper along with soft copy (CD) should be submitted.
The last date for submission is 31st May of the respective year.
Selection Process
A Jury will be appointed by the Executive Committee of ICA for evaluation of research papers.
The decision of the Jury will be final and binding.
The Jury may decide not to award any prize if the quality of papers is not up to the mark.
The awards will be presented during the Annual Conference of ICA.
Important Rules
The research paper should be original work of the applicant.
The paper should not have been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
The paper should be relevant to Commerce and Business Management.
The applicant should follow the prescribed format for submission.
Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
The decision of the Jury will be final and no correspondence will be entertained.
ICA reserves the right to modify/cancel the award without any prior notice.