This document outlines the guidelines for research students in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Bombay for preparing and presenting their research proposal, progress reports, presynopsis report, and synopsis. It details the schedule and required contents for each document, including length limits, section headings, and referencing styles. Research students are expected to present a progress report every 6 months and submit a written report to their research progress committee. They must also present a formal research proposal after one semester of work and a presynopsis seminar before submitting their thesis for examination.