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UGC allows extension of up to 6 months for submission of MPhil or PhD thesis

The university grants commission has allowed extension of up to 6 months beyond june 30 for submission of mphil or phd thesis after taking into consideration the study time lost due to covid-19..

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EXTENSION ON A CASE-TO-CASE BASIS

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In view of lost time during COVID period, UGC approves that HEIs may give an extension of up to six months beyond 30 June 2022 for M.Phil./PhD. thesis submission on case-to-case basis after a review of student's work. pic.twitter.com/w1Ch20wmvb — Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar (@mamidala90) May 9, 2022

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"The UGC has approved that an extension of up to six months beyond June 30 may be given to MPhil and Ph D students for thesis submission by their respective higher education institutions on a case-to-case basis based on the review of the students' work by the Research Advisory Committee and on the recommendation of the supervisor and head of a department," the UGC official said to PTI.

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UGC extends MPhil, PhD thesis submission deadline for another 6 months

This is the fourth extension granted to research scholars to help them make up for time lost owing to covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns.

University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked higher education institutions to extend the deadline for the research scholars to submit their MPhil and PhD thesis.

The varsities and colleges have been asked by the higher education regulator of the country to extend the deadline for up to six months beyond June 30, 2022. This has been done post considering the research and study time lost due to Covid-19, inform officials.

UGC Secretary PK Thakur in a missive sent to all varsities and also put up by UGC on its official website — https://www.ugc.ac.in/— has informed that extension of date for submission of thesis for terminal MPhil/PhD students in continuation of UGC Public Notice dated December 1, 2021, on this very subject, and keeping in view the larger interest of the research scholars, it has been decided by the UGC that an extension of up to six months, beyond June 30, 2022, maybe given to the students by their respective higher educational institutions, on case-to-case basis based on the review of student’s work by the research advisory committee and the recommendation of the supervisor and the head of the department of each case. Such extension may also be granted for submitting evidence of publication and presentation in two conferences. However, tenure of fellowship will remain up to five years only, the missive says.

“In principle, Allahabad University will be implementing the UGC directions regarding the extension of date of submission of PhD thesis. Since the approval of extension is to be on a case-to-case basis we are evolving the criteria and after permission of the competent authority, the notification regarding this will be issued soon,” said AU PRO Prof Jaya Kapoor.

The decision for this latest extension in this regard was taken by the UGC at a meeting held on May 6, 2022, while the notification was issued on May 17, 2022.

This extension however is the fourth one granted to research scholars to help them make up for the time lost owing to the pandemic and resulting lockdowns.

Earlier, UGC through its notification dated December 1, 2021, had granted an extension of six months beyond December 31, 2021, ie till June 30, 2022, and before that through a notification dated March 16, 2021, also it had granted a six months extension beyond June 30, 2021, ie till December 31, 2021. Through a notification dated December 3, 2020, UGC had granted its first extension to MPhil and PhD students, who were to submit their thesis by December 31, 2020, giving them time till June 30, 2021, for submission of their thesis owing to the pandemic and the lockdown.

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The ugc has announced new norms for phd degrees that include significant modifications to the qualifications for admission, the application process, and the evaluation procedures.

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UGC allows another extension for submission of M.Phil or Ph.D thesis

The extension has been granted in view of the study time lost due to COVID-19.

• Updated May 09, 2022, 9:22 PM IST

Universities and higher educational institutions can give another extension of up to six months beyond 30 June for M.Phil or Ph.D thesis submission on case-to-case basis after reviewing a student's work, an official of the University Grants Commission (UGC) said on Monday.

The first extension was granted in June, 2020 and extended further every six months due to prevailing the COVID-19 situation.

''The UGC has approved that an extension of up to six months beyond June 30 may be given to M.Phil and Ph.D students for thesis submission by their respective higher educational institutions on case-to-case basis based on the review of the students' work by the Research Advisory Committee and on recommendation of the supervisor and head of department,'' the UGC official said.

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UGC grants 6 months extension again to MPhil, PhD students for thesis submission

The fresh extension will now allow thousands of mphil and phd candidates to submit their thesis by end of december 2021, ugc said however, the tenure of fellowship will remain up to five years only.

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UGC: Ph.D., MPhil Thesis Submission Date Extended till June 2022: Check Official Notice Here

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December 02, 2021:  University Grants Commission, UGC has extended the last date for project and thesis submission for MPhil and Ph.D. students till June 2022. The extension is applicable for students whose due date for thesis submission was December 31, 2021. 

As per the latest notice released on December 01, 2021, the University Grants Commission stated that extension is offered to students in view of the larger interest of research scholars. With this decision, students have been given an extension of six months. 

The UGC official notice further states that the extension is also applicable for students, whose last date for MPhil and Ph.D. thesis submission is June 2022 in various UGC affiliated colleges and universities. 

Additionally, an extension of six months is also granted for submitting evidence of publication and presentation in two conferences to Ph.D. and M.Phil students. Students will now have to submit their publication materials and presentation on or before June 30, 2021. 

"In continuation to UGC Public Notice dated March 16, 2021, and keeping in view the larger interest of the research scholars, a further extension of six months beyond December 31, 2021; i.e. until June 30, 2022, for submission of the thesis by MPhil/Ph.D. students may be granted by the Universities".

"It is also notified that the extension for submission of M.Phil./Ph.D. thesis till June 2022 shall be applicable to all such students whose due date of submission of MPhil/Ph.D. thesis is on or before, June 30, 2022," the official notice reads. 

University Grants Commission has extended the last date for submission of thesis for affiliated university and college students twice before. The extension was offered to students due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic in the country. 

In addition to the extension notice, the UGC has also released a recent notice for Common Entrance Test (CET) 2022. As per the notice, the CET entrance examination for both UG and PG students for academic session 2022-2023 will be conducted by the National Testing Agency. 

Students who are now preparing to appear for CET 2022 examination are advised to keep a tab on the official website of the Union Grants Commission for latest examination updates at https://www.ugc.ac.in. 

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UGC PhD Regulations 2024 - New Guidelines for PhD Scholars

Kopal Srivastava Aug 6, 2024 5.3K Reads

A doctorate in India is for those who are passionate about deep research. These studies often lead to new discoveries or significant scientific advances. Some findings improve our understanding of the world.

Others spark scientific revolutions acknowledged for decades. In this blog, we explain UGC regulations for pursuing a PhD in India. The guidelines are called UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022.

They apply to :

• Universities established by Central, Provincial, or State Acts
• Institutions deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956

These guidelines are effective from the date as soon as they are published.To know more, you can even check the link given “REGULATIONS”

What are the Guidelines for Pursuing a PhD Program

The University Grant Commission (UGC) has decided starting in the 2024-25 academic year, that NET scores will be used for PhD admissions. This will replace the entrance exams that universities and higher education institutions used to hold. This change was announced on March 27, 2024 :

Three criteria are used to group NET scores :

• Award for JRF & Assistant Professor Appointment is the first category : If you meet the requirements, you can be considered for a PhD program, you are eligible for a Junior Research Fellowship, and an Assistant Professor appointment.
• Promotion to Assistant Professor and PhD Admission is the second category : The Junior Research Fellowship is not available to candidates in this category. You are still able to get a PhD and be assigned as an assistant professor, though.
• PhD Admission Only is the third category : Only PhD admission is eligible for this category. It is not possible for you to be appointed as an Assistant Professor or get a Junior Research Fellowship.
• Moreover, 30% of the weight for PhD admission comes from the interview and 70% comes from your NET score.
• For categories 1 and 2, the NET score is valid for a year, therefore you must submit a PhD admissions application within a year of passing the UGC NET.

Who is eligible for a PhD Program?

• 1-Year Master’s Degree : Candidates with a 1-year divided into 2-semester Master’s degree, must have completed an undergraduate of 4 years with at least 55% marks or a 'B' grade on the UGC 10-point scale can apply to a PhD Program.Or you must have an Equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university are also accepted.
• 2-Year Master’s Degree : Candidates with a 2-year divided into 4-semester Master’s degree must meet the same eligibility as above.
• Bachelor’s Degree : Candidates with a 4-year divided into 8-semester Bachelor’s degree are only allowed not with a 3-year bachelor’s degree for Research need a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10. Or a 75 percent mark in the graduation.

M.Phil. Candidates :

• Candidates who completed the M.Phil. coursework with at least 55% marks or a 'B' grade on the UGC 10-point scale are eligible. Equivalent degrees from accredited foreign institutions are also accepted.
• If the M.Phil. dissertation is evaluated and recommended for the award, candidates can be admitted to the Ph.D. program provisionally before the viva voce.

Relaxations :

• Marks Relaxation : A 5% relaxation in marks (from 55% to 50%) or equivalent grade relaxation is allowed for SC/ST/OBC category, Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories as per the Commission’s decision.
• CGPA Relaxation : A relaxation of 0.5 in the CGPA score (to 7/10) or an equivalent grade is allowed for the same categories mentioned above.

Note :  The 55% eligibility marks (or equivalent grade) and the 5% relaxation for specific categories are based only on qualifying marks without including grace marks.

Program Duration

• The duration of a PhD Program is a minimum of 2 years excluding a course work and it can extend up to 6 years.
• Extensions beyond six years are allowed as per the institution's rules, but not for more than two extra years.
• Women and Persons with Disabilities over 40% disability can get an extra two years for their Ph.D. Women can also take up to 240 days of Maternity/Child Care Leave during their Ph.D.
• For student exchanges that help complete the thesis, leave may be granted from the second year onwards
• Short research trips (less than one month) need supervisor and department head approval.
• Longer research missions that last more than one month need department proposals and approval from the Research Advisory Committee for work in National/International Research Labs or Centres of Excellence.

Admission Procedure of a PhD Program 

Ph.D. candidates may apply to any university using the National Eligibility Test (NET), a National Admission Test, or one of their own admission exams. Universities are required to comply with notifications on common entrance exams issued by the Ministry of Education or the UGC.

Colleges and universities that provide Ph.D. programs need to :

• Determine the annual number of Ph.D. candidates to accept based on the facilities and supervisors that are available.
• Publicize on their website and in two national publications (one in the local language) the availability of seats, the entrance requirements, and other pertinent information.

Observe any state or federal reserve laws :

The admissions requirements must take into account state and federal reservation rules, as well as UGC and other legal requirements. A two-stage admissions process utilizing National Level Entrance Exams or comparable exams will be used.

• Those who meet the requirements for the NET and JRF will occupy 60% of the seats, while those who pass the university or common admission exam will occupy 40%. Candidates from the other category may fill open seats in accordance with reservation policies and merit.
• Research, analytical, understanding, and mathematical skills will all be evaluated through an entrance exam. With a 50% qualifying mark (45% for SC/ST/OBC and Differently-abled candidates, it will be held in centers that have been notified. Within a month, a Special Admission Drive will take place if the reserved seats are not filled.
• Candidates will describe their research interests via interview. For applicants who pass the entrance exam, selection will be made in a 70:30 ratio; for JRF/NET candidates, selection will depend only on the interview. There will be distinct merit lists released.

The interview will evaluate :

• The applicant's research proficiency of the candidate.
• The capacity of the organization to fund the study.
•   The study topic's applicable.
• Academic institutions are required to publish a list of all Ph.D. candidates, together with their name, research subject, supervisor's name, and registration date, on their website each year.

Course Work

The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 16 credits.

Coursework is a prerequisite for Ph.D. preparation. Four credits must be assigned to one or more courses on Research Methodology, covering quantitative methods, qualitative methods, 3) computer applications, research ethics, review of published research in the relevant field, and fieldwork.

All Ph.D. students must take courses in teaching, education, pedagogy, or writing related to their subject.

Other courses will be advanced-level to prepare students for their Ph.D.

  Experienced researchers with original contributions can choose courses that help monetize their intellectual property.

  Credits earned from coursework can be transferred between institutions through the Academic Bank of Credits.

Ph.D. students should gain 3-4 hours of teaching experience per week through assistantships or other knowledge dissemination activities.

Dissemination activities, including presentations, articles, and research, must be approved by the Research Committee.

All Ph.D. courses must meet credit hour requirements and be approved by academic bodies.

The Department, based on the Research Advisory Committee's recommendations, will prescribe courses for the scholar.

Ph.D. students must complete coursework within the first one or two semesters, with blended learning options in case of pandemics.

Candidates with an M.Phil. may be exempt from Ph.D. coursework.

Government-sponsored candidates may also be exempt if they have completed equivalent coursework.

Course grades will be assessed by the Research Advisory Committee and the Department.

Ph.D. students need at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade to continue and submit their thesis.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Ph.D. candidates must begin research and prepare a draft dissertation or thesis within a response time frame specified by the university after finishing courses with the necessary grades.
•   Scholars are required to present their work to the Research Advisory Committee and obtain feedback from faculty members and other researchers before submitting their thesis.
• It is encouraged to present research at conferences and publish it in peer-reviewed publications. Universities have the authority to establish standards and should guarantee the caliber of Ph.D. degrees.
•  An originality report generated by anti-plagiarism software must accompany the thesis submission. Managers need to look over this report.
• Institutions need a way to identify plagiarism. A statement of originality from the student and a supervisory certificate must be submitted with the thesis.
• The supervisor and two outside examiners, who are professionals not affiliated with the university, will assess the thesis. Examiners may come from outside India, but at least one must be from outside the state.
•  The supervisor and one or more external examiners will conduct the Interview test. The Research Advisory Committee, academic staff, research researchers, and other specialists are welcome to attend.
• The applicant and supervisor are required to notify the institution if the study findings result in the possibility of intellectual property rights. It is possible to handle the thesis in private and to postpone the public defense for up to a year.
• Only if the examiners approve the thesis only then will the Interview take place. An additional examiner will be consulted if one examiner rejects it. The thesis will be dismissed if the secondary examiner concurs.
• After submission, the Ph.D. thesis assessment procedure should be finished in full within three months.
• It is recommended for Ph.D. scholars to spend a minimum of three consecutive weeks, one to six months, working at different research institutes, including foreign ones.

PhD through Distance or Online Mode

Ph.D. programs cannot be conducted through distance education or online mode. However, candidates in service can pursue a Ph.D. as long as they meet all eligibility conditions specified in the Ph.D. regulations.

Moreover, if you want to pursue an Online PhD, you can opt for its alternative which is an Online DBA. DBA stands for Doctor of Business Administration and it is also a doctorate program and adds up a “Dr” title before your name.

There are various universities offering you an Online DBA. Some of them are mentioned below :

Provisional Certificate

Before the degree is officially awarded, the university will issue a provisional certificate confirming that the degree has been granted in line with UGC Regulations.

Colleges Offering a PhD In India

There are various government and private colleges offering a PhD program, Some of them are mentioned below :

Before directly applying to a PhD program, it is a must for you to go through all the rules and regulations by the UGC for pursuing a PhD Program. It will help you to fill in all the necessary information regarding the PhD program such as eligibility, duration, and many more.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

⭐ what are the new ugc phd regulations.

Now, candidates can pursue a PhD straight after completing a four-year undergraduate degree. Regardless of their undergraduate major, individuals can take the NET in the PhD topic of their choice; all they need is a minimum of 75% of marks in their graduation 

⭐ Is a UGC NET required for a PhD?

Indeed, NET scores will be used to determine PhD admissions beginning with the 2024–2025 academic year. For a PhD, university entry tests are no longer necessary.

⭐ What is better JRF or NET?

You can work as an assistant professor at colleges and universities if you have NET. Top NET scores are given Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs), which come with stipends for research.

⭐ Can one pursue a PhD part-time and is it valid?

Part-time PhDs are recognized by UGC, yes you can obtain a part-time PhD. Your employer must provide you with a "No Objection Certificate". You have to enroll in full-time classes for a minimum of six months.

⭐ Can my PhD be published as a book?

It is possible to publish your doctoral study as a book.

⭐ Do PhD candidates receive a stipend?

Indeed, a monthly stipend is provided to PhD students to cover living expenses, research costs, and housing.

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UGC latest Regulations for PhD

UGC has drafted the latest minimum standards and procedures ( UGC PhD regulations 2022 ) to award a PhD degree. These latest UGC regulations replace Regulation, 2016 and its two amendments: (1st amendment ) Regulations, 2018 dated the 27th of August 2018, and (2nd amendment) Regulations, 2018 dated 16th of October 2018.

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University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022

Eligibility criteria for admission to the phd programme.

A 1-year/2-semester Master’s degree programme (after a 4-year undergraduate degree) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ on the UGC 10-point scale.

A 2-year/4-semester Master’s degree programme.

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree in Research should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10.

A relaxation of 5 % marks can be granted to those belonging to SC/ST/OBC.

Duration of the PhD Programme

PhD programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years including coursework, and a maximum of six years. For more details regarding the extension, please read the complete PDF notification provided at the last of this blog post.

Procedure for admission

All Universities shall admit Ph.D. Scholars through a National Eligibility Test (NET) or National Entrance Test or an Entrance test conducted at the level of individual universities.

UGC guidelines for Ph.D. thesis submission

The Ph.D. thesis submitted by a research scholar shall be evaluated by his/her Research Supervisor and at least two external examiners, who are experts in the field.

Out of the two external examiners, one must be from out of the state in which the institution is located.

The viva voce of the research scholar to defend the thesis shall be conducted only if the evaluation report(s) of the examiner(s) on the thesis recommends acceptance. If one of the evaluation reports of the examiner in case of a Ph.D. thesis, recommends rejection, the Institution shall send the thesis to an alternate examiner out of the approved panel of examiners and the viva-voce examination shall be held only if the report of the alternate examiner is satisfactory.

UGC regulations for the award of PhD

Award of degrees to candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme on or after July 11, 2009, till the date shall be governed by the provisions of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 and 2016 and their amendments .

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Reference :

https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/4405511_Draft-UGC-PhD-regulations-2022.pdf

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Explained | New regulations for awarding PhDs 

Will the university grants commission’s move to remove the mandatory requirement to publish a research paper reduce pressure on doctoral scholars what led to the need to introduce new rules how have the latest regulations been received.

November 13, 2022 10:52 pm | Updated November 14, 2022 07:05 pm IST

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The story so far: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made sweeping changes in its latest regulations governing the award of PhDs. Important changes such as abolishing of MPhils, relaxing course work for obtaining PhDs and allowing candidates to register for a PhD after finishing four years of a graduation programme, have been seen as steps that could lead to diminishing academic rigour as well as impediments to inclusivity in higher education.

What are the key changes?

The UGC on November 7, 2022 notified the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022. One of the notable changes it made was to the evaluation and assessment criteria for the award of the degree, where it has waived the need to mandatorily publish a research paper in a peer-reviewed journal. This is accompanied by completely abolishing MPhil, which has been a gateway for PhD programmes, in line with the recommendation in the National Education Policy 2020. The eligibility criteria for admissions too have been revised, and a candidate can register after completing a one-year (or two semester) master’s degree programme after a four-year (or 8-semester) bachelor’s degree programme or a two-year (or four-semester) master’s degree programme after a three-year bachelor’s degree programme with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade.

There are also important changes to course work. Earlier, the description of course work candidates needed to finish was more detailed, with at least four credits assigned to courses on research methodology. Candidates were also required to finish this either in the first semester, or by the second semester. Only candidates who were awarded MPhil or had completed their MPhil were exempted. But the new regulations leave it more open ended and says that all PhD scholars “shall be required to train in teaching/ education/ pedagogy/ writing related to their chosen PhD subject.” They can also now be assigned 4-6 hours per week of teaching/research assistantship for conducting tutorial, or laboratory work and evaluations.

The UGC now also allows part-time PhDs, a practice that was disallowed under the 2009 and 2016 regulations.

How will research scholars be evaluated under the new regulations?

PhD scholars will be required to undertake research work after completing their course work, make a presentation and produce a draft dissertation or thesis. If the evaluation of the submission is satisfactory, the candidate will have to defend the thesis in a public viva voce. They will not have to publish a research paper in refereed journal and make two paper presentations in conferences or seminars before submitting the thesis. The Chairman of UGC M. Jagadesh Kumar says that while publishing a paper in a peer-reviewed journal is not mandatory anymore in order to curb unethical practices such as pay-to-publish or plagiarism, students should be motivated and trained to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences. He says that a one-size-fits-all approach is not desirable as doctorals in computer science prefer presenting their papers at conferences rather than publishing them in journals. Former UGC Chairman and Ambedkarite, Sukhdaeo Thorat, welcomed the move to discontinue publishing papers in journals as it would often lead poor candidates to pay to get published like their peers, as well as put them at a disadvantage as they wouldn’t have contacts to get published. However, Jamia Milia Islamia Professor Furqan Qamar says that while these concerns are valid, there is a need to provide enhanced and cost-effective opportunities to the researcher to publish as there is a limited availability of quality journals but far more researchers. He cites from the Scopus database of scientific publications for 2020 to point out that India accounted for only 4.52% of total research papers in the world though it accounts for 12% of the global faculty pool.

Are there other concerns?

Experts like Professor Thorat say that discontinuing MPhils, along with the introduction of four-year BA course and 2-year MA course with multiple exits will hurt socially disadvantaged groups who may not be able to pay for longer-duration courses and may have to exit earlier, which will put them at a disadvantage in the job market. He adds that while a four-year Bachelors course will allow some students to pursue Masters abroad without studying for one more year, others will be discriminated against. Though UGC says the move is intended to attract younger students for research.

There are also concerns over diminishing scholarships and fellowships to support PhD scholars as well as severe shortage of teachers, impacting the number of research supervisors available.

“Until the 2009 regulations were notified, the award of PhDs, their evaluation, course-work was not regulated. Part-time PhDs were also widely prevalent. In 2016, these were strengthened and publishing a paper in peer-reviewed journals was made mandatory. However, the changes being brought in the latest regulations take us back to the pre-2009 era,” says Professor Qamar.

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