Point
Answer the question in one sentence first.
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Project viva questions and free practice tool
Typical viva questions for final year, M.Tech, MBA and PhD projects, grouped by domain, with what examiners listen for. Practise out loud with the timer.
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The basics
What is a project viva?
A viva (short for viva voce, “by live voice”) is an oral examination of your project. Examiners check that you understand the work, made sensible choices, and can be honest about its limits. It is less about memorising the report and more about explaining your reasoning.
Most questions fall into five groups: why (motivation and gap), what (your own contribution), how (design, method and tools), so what (results and their meaning) and what next (limitations and future work).
Read the full viva preparation guide for a demonstration plan and final checklist.
Answer structure
Point, evidence, limit, link.
A simple shape that keeps answers short and defensible.
Evidence
Back it with your data, test result or design reason.
Limit
Say where the answer stops being true.
Link
Connect to your objective or what you learned.
What is a project viva?
A viva (viva voce) is an oral examination where examiners ask you to explain and defend your project: why you chose it, how you built or studied it, what the results mean and what the limitations are.
How long does a project viva last?
It varies by university and programme. Undergraduate project vivas are often short, while master's and PhD vivas can be much longer. Check your department's guidelines.
What questions are asked in a project viva?
Expect questions on your motivation, your own contribution, design or method choices, testing and results, limitations and future work. The practice tool on this page groups typical questions by domain.
Can I do a mock viva with Rig Consultancy?
Yes. A mock viva session asks examiner-style questions about your own project and gives feedback on each answer, so you can improve before the real one.
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