(1) Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.

(2) A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be granted through a process of re-registration; provided, however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and Persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two (2) years; however, the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.

(3) Female Ph.D. Scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the Ph.D. programme.

(1) The admission shall be based on the criteria notified by the university, keeping in view the guidelines/norms in this regard issued by the UGC and other statutory/regulatory bodies concerned, and taking into account the reservation policy of the Central/State Government from time to time.

(2) University shall notify a prospectus well in advance on the university website specifying the number of seats for admission, subject/discipline-wise distribution of available seats, criteria for admission, the procedure for admission, and all other relevant information for the candidates. University shall adhere to the National/State-level reservation policy, as applicable.

(3) University may admit students who qualify for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC- CSIR NET/GATE/CEED and similar National level tests based on an interview. And/or University may admit students through an Entrance Test conducted at the University level. The Entrance Test syllabus shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject- specific.

(4) Students who have secured 50 % marks in the entrance test are eligible to be called for the interview.

(5) A relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ differently-abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

(6) University may decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview based on the number of Ph.D. seats available.

(7) Provided that for the selection of candidates based on the entrance test conducted by the University, a weightage of 70 % for the entrance test and 30 % for the performance in the interview/viva- voce shall be given.

(8) University shall maintain a list of Ph.D. supervisors (specifying the name of the supervisor, his or her designation, and the department/school/centre), along with the details of Ph.D. scholars (specifying the name of the registered Ph.D. scholar, the topic of his/her research and the date of admission) admitted under them on the website of the institution and update this list every academic year.

(1) Each student shall have to appear in an interview. The interview board shall consist of the following members:

• Vice Chancellor or his Nominee as Chairman
• Dean of School.
• One of the Chairman of relevant (BOS) to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
• Head of University Teaching Departments/ Professor / Associate Professors, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
• One of the recognized supervisors in the University Teaching Department in the subject to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
• One subject expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.

(2) The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research.

(3) The research work can be suitably undertaken at the University.

(4) The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.

(5) The University shall maintain the list of all the Ph.D. registered students on its website on year- wise basis. The list shall include the name of the registered candidate, topic of his/her research, name of his/her supervisor/co-supervisor, date of enrolment/registration.

(1) Each supervisor can guide up to two international research scholars on a supernumerary basis over and above the permitted number of Ph.D. scholars as specified in clause 5.4 in our ordnance.

(2) The University may decide their own selection procedure for Ph.D. admission of international students keeping in view the guidelines/norms in this regard issued by statutory/regulatory bodies concerned from time to time.

(3 ) At any point, the total number of Ph.D. scholars under a faculty member, either as a supervisor or a co-supervisor, shall not exceed the number prescribed in clause 5.4 and clause 6.1 in our ordnance.

(1) The Credit requirement for the Ph.D. coursework is a minimum of 12 credits, including a “Research and Publication Ethics” course as notified by UGC vide D.O. No. F.1-1/2018(Journal/CARE) in 2019 and a research methodology course. The Research Advisory Committee can also recommend UGC recognized online courses as part of the credit requirements for the Ph.D. programme.

(2) All Ph.D. scholars, irrespective of discipline, shall be required to train in teaching /education/pedagogy/writing related to their chosen Ph.D. subject during their doctoral period. Ph.D. scholars may also be assigned 4-6 hours per week of teaching/research assistantship for conducting tutorials or laboratory work and evaluations.

(1) Research Advisory Committee (RAC) consisting of the following members:

• Vice-Chancellor or his nominee - Chairman.
• Dean of the School concerned.
• Chairman BoS of the subject in the school.
• Head or One Professor of University Teaching Department or in the case of non-availability of Professor, one Associate Professor of the University Teaching Department of the subject.
• Research Supervisor of the scholar (convener) This committee shall have the following responsibilities:

(2) To review the research proposal and finalize the topic of research.
To guide the Ph.D. scholar in developing the study design and methodology of research and identify the course(s) that he/she may have to take.

(3) To periodically review and assist in the progress of the research work of the Ph.D. Scholar.

The thesis shall be published only with the permission of the University and such publication shall state on the title page itself that this was thesis approved for award of the Ph.D. degree of the University.

After the successful viva-voce, the Vice Chancellor shall have powers to issue Notifications for the award of Ph.D. degree to the candidate and the matter shall be reported to the Board of Management for their approval in its forthcoming meeting. One copy of the thesis will be kept in the University Library and another copy will be kept in the Departmental Library of the Institution where the research work was carried out; the third will be returned to the supervisor. Following the successful completion of the evolution process and announcement of the award of Ph.D. the university shall submit a soft copy after the Ph.D. thesis to UGC for hosting the same in INFILLNET, accessible to all university / Institution.

On detection of any irregularity or any plagiarism the University shall take suitable steps to withdraw the degree. Those candidates who have applied for registration but have not been registered before this Ordinance comes into force, shall be governed by the provision of this ordinance i.e. they will have to fulfil all the requirements, as laid down in this ordinance.