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The purpose of this SOP is to establish the procedures to be followed for the admission, conduct, and completion of the PhD program in accordance with UGC guidelines. It ensures a systematic and transparent process for research scholars, supervisors, and administrators throughout the PhD journey from application to the award of the degree.
This SOP applies to all candidates applying for and enrolled in the PhD program within the Department of Research. It outlines the key stages of the program, including admission, coursework, research activities, thesis submission, and degree award.
| STEP | TIMELINE |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | June / December |
| Application Submission | June-July / December-January |
| Entrance Test + Interview | August / January |
| Enrolment and Coursework Fee Submission | August-September / January-February |
| Coursework Completion | February / June |
| Literature Review & Seminar | February-March / June-July |
| Synopsis Submission and Viva-Voce | August / January |
| Semester Progress Report | January / August |
| Pre-Thesis Submission & Open Defense | July-August / December-January |
| Thesis Submission | October / March |
| Examiner Approval and Evaluation Thesis | November-December / July-August |
| Final Viva-Voce and Award of Degree | December-January / July-August |
The progress of each PhD candidate will be regularly monitored by their Supervisor/Co Supervisor and the DRC. Any deviations from the above procedures must be reported to the Director (Research) office immediately, and corrective measures must be taken as required.
The progress of each PhD candidate will be regularly monitored by their Supervisor/Co Supervisor and the DRC. Any deviations from the above procedures must be reported to the Director (Research) office immediately, and corrective measures must be taken as required.
This structured SOP ensures a clear pathway for PhD candidates, faculty, and administrators to follow, promoting a transparent and effective PhD journey from admission to degree award.