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ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY(A State University Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC)
KARAIKUDI - 630 003TAMILNADU, INDIA
PRE-REGISTRATION PH.D PROGRAM ENTRANCE EXAM(FOR CANDIDATES REGISTERING FROM 2009-10)
PRE-REGISTRAnON PH.D PROGRAM ENTRANCE EXAM IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL
CANDIDATES(Except those with JRF/SRF/Project Fellow status working on Funded Projectsin the University or its Approved Research Centres), IRRESPECTIVE OF POSSESSING ORNOTPOSSESSING M.PHIL DEGREE
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Marks252550100
Thequestion paper in MCQ pattern is adopted. The Standard of Question paper should be PG so far asSubjectArea is concerned and Graduate level as for as Language and Quantitative Skills.
.B. INTERVIEWAll candidates have to take an interview in the respective departments or officiating departmentswhichwill assess the following abilities of the candidates.
Candidateswill be ranked at the department level on the basis of total score in the written examinationand interview. The selection is based on the notified vacancies for Ph.D. in each discipline. Efforts aretakento ensure there is inclusive access to education at the research degree level also.
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(For candidates seeking admission to Ph.D in Tamil Literature51.No. Area of Test No. of MCQs Marks
1 Test of Language Skills in Tamil 25 252 Test of Quantitative Aptitude (TamilMedium) 25 253 Test of Subject Knowledge in Tamil 50 50
Total 100 100
SI.No. Type of Ability Assessed Maximum Marks1 Subject Knowledge 70 Marks2 Research Aptitude 20 Marks3 Communication Skills 10 Marks
TOTAL 100 Marks
;.';.':"."'"'~""" ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY
~ (A State University Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC)KARAIKUDI - 630 003
TAMILNADU, INDIA
REGULATIONS FOR DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ph.D.)(FOR CANDIDATES REGISTERING FROM 2009-10)
1 GENERAL
Candidates who fulfill the eligibility requirements of the Alagappa University for seekingadmission to Ph.D programs can pursue Ph.D programs in the University.Place of Research
Research can be pursued in any of the Departments/Constituent Colleges of the Alagappa
University or in Research Departments of an Affiliated College/ Collaborating InstitutionRecognized as Research Centres by the Alagappa University for the purpose.Categories of Ph.D. Scholars1.2.1 Full-Time Research Scholars
1.2.2 Part-Time Research Scholars
1.2.3 Independent Research Scholars
Departmental Research CommitteeThe conduct of pre-registration Ph.D Program entrance examination work, admission andregistration of candidates, guide allocation to candidates, title evaluation and course work
coordination shall vest with Departmental Research Committee comprising all eligible guides ofthe Department under the chair of the Head of the Department, with appropriate support from theoffice of Dean, Research.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Common for Full-Time/Part- Time/Independent ResearchA: Post Graduate Qualifying Degree Marks
50% of Marks for those who got P.G. degree prior to 1-1-1991.
50% of Marks for SC/ST / Physically or Visually challenged Candidates55% of Marks - For all others
1.1
1.2
1.3
22.1
2.1.1
B: Clearing the Pre- Registration Ph.D Program Eligibility Entrance Examination
(Exemption from 2.1 B is available to candidates under category 2.1.2. only)Candidates who possess Masters Degree as mentioned in 2.l(A) in the faculties of Arts, Science,
Management, Education or any faculty that may be approved, and a pass in the Pre- Registration
Ph.D Program Entrance Examination referred to in 2.1(B) are eligible to register for Ph.D. inthis University under the respective faculty in the disciplines in which Ph.D programs are offeredby the University. The PG degrees of the candidates must be as per the regulations of this
University or any other University recognized by the UGC for award of degrees in the disciplines
of study considered equivalent to those of Alagappa University. A candidate is expected to take
Pre-Registration Ph.D Program Entrance Examination in the discipline in which the candidate hasPG Degree or a discipline closely related that.
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2.1.2 Discipline-wiseeligibility, subject to the fulfillment of2.1 for admission to Ph.D. Programs
Notes: ~ Officiating Deptt. is Deptt. of Animal Health & Management of Alagappa University./) Officiating Deptt. is Deptt of Biotechnology of Alagappa University.:/: OfficiatingDeptt.is Depttof Educationof AlagappaUniversity.# Officiating Deptt. is the Alagappa Institute of Management of Alagappa University.'" Officiating Deptt. is Deptt of International Business & Commerce of Alagappa University.
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Faculty Discipline Eligibility
1. Mathematics Post Graduate in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / ComputerApplications.
2. Physics Post Graduate in Physics
3. Computer Science Post Graduate in Computer Science/ ComputerApplicationslEnineerinw MathematicslPhysics!Statistics.
4. Chemistry Post Graduate in Industrial Chemistry/ Chemistry.
S. Marine Biology Post Graduate in Marine Biology/ Oceanography and Coastal AreaStudies /Life SciencelEarth Science/Microbiolo
6. Biotechnology Post Graduate in Biotechnology/Life Science/Agriculture/Fisheries!PharmacyNeterinary Science/ Medicine/Microbiology.
7. Nano Science and Post Graduate in Physical/Life Science.I. Science Technology
8. Bioinformatics Post Graduate in Bio-informatics! Biotechnology / Life Science /Veterinary Science / Agriculture / Fishery Science/ Pharmacy.
9. Bioelectronics and Post Graduate in Bioelectronics / Biosensors / Biochemistry /Biosensors Biotechnology / Life Science / Chemistry /Physics/ Electronics/
Electronic Engineering.10. Animal Health and Post Graduate in Animal Health and Management, Life Science orManaement Veterinary Science.
11. Zoology Post Graduate in Zoology/ Animal Health and Management! LifeScienceN eterinary Science.
12. Botanv /) Post Graduate in Botany/ Biotechnology/Life Science13. Library & Information Post Graduate in Library & Information Science or related fieldScience1. Tamil PostGraduatein Tamil, ...,.,,,,. '.""'-""" '0' -2. Women's Studies Post Graduate in any Discipline
II. Arts3. History Post Graduate in History
4. English Post Graduate in English
1. Education Post Graduate in Education.III. Education
2. Physical Education and Post Graduate in Physical Education! Medicine/Alternative Medicine/Health Science Physiotherapy (MPT/MSPT).1. Commerce Common to all disciDlines 1 to S2. Corporate Secretaryship i. Postgraduate in Commerce/ International Business/ Business3. Bank Management Administration! Bank Management! Corporate Secretaryship/ Banking4. Management and Insurance/ Economics/Agriculture Economics/Cooperation!
Studies Foreign Trade / Any related discipline.S. International ii. Any Degree with ACAlFCA.
Business. iii. Any Degree with Grad CWAI AlCWA /FICWA.IV. Management (.Thesis must be strictly iv. Any Degree with ACS/FCS.
related to international v. Any Degree with CAlIB.business)6. Public Administration # Post Graduate in Public Administration! Political Science/
Manaement! Anv related discipline.Post Graduate in Economics! Econometrics// Business Economics/
7. Economics '" Agricultural Economics/ Development Economics/ Any relateddiscipline.
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
Research Fellows of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) / Indian Council for
Agricultural Research (ICAR) / UGC / ICMR / DBT / Bhaba Atomic Research Centre or
Scientists / JRF / SRF / Project Fellow / Project Assistants / Research Assistants working in
research projects funded by external agencies such as CSIR/DBT/DOD/DOE/DST/UGC and
similar National and State level organizations and executed by the Alagappa University or its
Constituent Colleges or the Recognized Research Centres of the Affiliated Colleges the Alagappa
University or Recognized Research Centres of the Collaborati"e Institutions of the Alagappa
University or Regional and National Institutions / Laboratories dedicated to Science and
Technology development with MOU with Alagappa University are also eligible to register for
Ph.D. under Full-time research provided they fulfill the eligibility norms mentioned in 2.1.A.
Admittance of Foreign students for full-time Ph.D. Program shall be in accordance with the
norms laid down by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India from
time to time subject to the fulfillment of the academic requirements provided they meet the
eligibility norms mentioned in 2.1.
NRI candidates can register for full-time Ph.D program provided they meet the eligibility norms
mentioned in 2.1.
Regulations Applicable Specially to Part-Time Research
Any Post Graduate who wishes to pursue Ph.D. Program is eligible to register under part-time
research provided he/she fulfils the eligibility norms mentioned in 2.1 and is having two years of
Teaching / Research / Professional experience.
The candidate should spend a minimum of 3 months in residential program at the Department
/Constituent College / Approved Research Centres with Affiliated College or Approved Research
Centres with Collaborating Institution. The candidate can undergo the residential program in one
phase or in not more than three phases (i.e., one month per year) in consultation with the
Research Supervisor. This is also applicable to part time NRI or Overseas Research scholars.
2.2.3. Any teacher employed in a Government recognized School with a Post Graduate Degree as
specified in 2.1. of this University / any other University / Institution / recognized by the
Syndicate as equivalent thereto and with at least two years of teaching experience is eligible to
register for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in inter-disciplinary areas in the relevant
Disciplines.
2.2.4. NRI candidates can register for part-time Ph.D program provided they meet the eligibility norms
mentioned in 2.1 and have two years of Teaching / Research / Professional experience.
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2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.4
2.4.1
Regulation Applicable Specially to Independent Research
Persons who possess the eligibility norms mentioned in 2.1.
Minimum of 10 years of teaching experience at UG/PG level with at least 5 publications in
professionally recognized journals in the case of teachers in CollegeslUniversity Departments.
(OR)
Minimum 10 years of research experience and at least 5 publications in professionally recognized
journals in the case of Scientists / Researchers working in Regional/National laboratories /
Institutes / Industrial establishments.
Inter - Disciplinary Program
A. FULL-TIME
A candidate with a Post Graduate in any discipline qualified as mentioned under section 2.1. is
eligible to register for the Ph.D Degree in inter-disciplinary areas, under the guidance of a
Research Supervisor and a Co-Supervisor with related disciplines concerned.
B. PART-TIME
2.4.2. A candidate with a Post Graduate Degree in any discipline mentioned unQersection 2.1 employed
in a University Department / College and who has put in two years of teaching experience at
University / College level is eligible to register for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in inter-
disciplinary areas, under the guidance of a Research Supervisor and a Co-Supervisor in the
disciplines concerned.
2.4.3. Any Candidate employed in National Laboratories, Government or Quasi Government with a
Post Graduate qualification and with two years of experience in the relevant field is eligible for
registration for Ph.D Degree in the Inter-disciplinary areas in the relevant disciplines concerned.
2.4.4. Any teacher employed in a Government recognized school with a Post Graduate degree with
marks as specified in 2.1, of this University/any other University/Institution recognized by the
Syndicate as equivalent thereto and with at least two years of relevant teaching experience is
eligible to register for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Inter-disciplinary areas in the
relevant Disciplines.
2.4.5. For any inter-disciplinary candidate there should be a Research Supervisor from the prime
discipline that the candidate had qualified for or closely related to that discipline he/she had
qualified for and a Co-Supervisor from the other discipline or Co-discipline.
2.4.6. The candidate should spend a minimum of 3 months in residential program at the
Department/College/Centre/lnstitution and the candidate can undergo the residential program in
one phase or in not more than three phases (i.e., one month per year) upon mutual consultation
with the Research Supervisor. This is also appli€able to part time NRI scholars.
2.4.7. The candidates will be awarded the interdisciplinary Doctoral Degree by mentioning the Prime
Discipline as well as the Co-Discipline in the Degree.
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3 CONVERSION OF FULL-TIME REGISTRATION INTO PART-TIME AND VICE-VERSA
The University may permit conversion from Full-time research to Part-time research and vice-
versa in respect of registered candidates for valid reasons subject to satisfying the regulations,
rules and conditions in force, on payment of the prescribed fee.
4. DURATION (FULL- TIME/P ART -TIME/ INDEPENDENT)
4.1 Re-Registration
The Scholars who could not complete the Ph.D. within the prescribed maximum time limit
(including 4 extensions) will be given a chance to re-register for Ph.D. provided they continue on
the same topic under the same Research Supervisor or Doctoral Committee as the case may be.
These re-registered scholars are permitted to submit the thesis not later than 2 years after the re-
registration. The re-registered scholars will be governed by regulations as in force.
Special Extension4.2
The Scholars who have not submitted their theses for Ph.D. degree before the expiry of the re-
registration period i.e., 9 years (that is 5 years +2 years +2 years) from the date of original
registration, can avail one year special extension from the date on which the re-registration
period lapses by remitting all arrears of fee dues, if any, up to the expiry of the 9 year period and
one year tuition fee along with a penalty of Rs.I0,OOO(or whatever prescribed amount in
fOl'ce from time to time). Application for special extension has to be made to the Registrar
through the Research Supervisor and the Head of the Department with complete particulars
concerning fee remittance so far made and with their forwarding remarks specifying justification
for allowing the researcher to continue on the topic chosen nine years before. This request need
not be entertained after the lapse of the deadline for the re-registration period by the Head of the
forwarding Department of the University / Constituent Colleges / Affiliated Colleges or
Institution in the case of approved Research Centres.
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MINIMUM M.Phii. Degree Holders: P.G. Degree Holders:Full Time - 2 years Full Time - 3 yearsPart Time - 3 years Part Time - 4 years
MAXIMUM Upto five years from the date of registration.
EXTENSION Four extensions of six months each are given on valid request. Letter forextension should be sent one month prior to the expiry of the maximum period of5 years or the extension period of earlier extension granted along with fees andSupervisor's recommendation duly forwarded through proper channel. Otherwise,the registration is liable to be cancelled without any prior notice. After 7 years,re-registration is needed which may be granted subject to regulations in voguetime to time.
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5.1
5.2
5.35.4
5.5.
6.
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7.1
ELIGmILITY FOR RESEARCH SUPERVISOR AND PROCEDURE FORRECOGNITION
All Professors / Associate Professors/ Principals! Readers in the University Departments /
Constituent Colleges / Approved Research Centres in Affiliated Colleges or Collaborating
Institutions who are currently engaged in research are eligible to be Research Supervisors.
All Lecturers / Assistant Professors/ Scientists in the University Department / Constituent
Colleges/ Approved Research Centres in Affiliated Colleges or Collaborating Institutions who
have got the Ph.D. degree from this University or from any other University recognized by the
SY11dicateof this University as equivalent thereto with 5 years of CollegiatelUniversity level
Teaching / Research experience after obtaining Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. with two publications in
national/international journals or two monographs after obtaining Ph.D. degree.
All other cases will be considered by the Research Advisory Committee on merit.
No immediate or close relative of a candidate shall act as Research Supervisor or Co-Supervisor
for such candidate.
All those eligible to become Research Supervisors must get official sanction from the University to
serve as Research Supervisors by making an application prescribed therefor.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CANDIDATES UNDER A RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
Number of candidates who can be su ervised b a research su ervisor shall be as iven below.
Desi nation Full-timeL.l!!us Part-timeProfessor/Associate Professor/Princi al 8Reader 8Lecturer/Assistant Professors 8In the case of Research Supervisors of Approved Research Centres in the AffiliatedColleges / Collaborating Institutions the number of candidates is 4. I
The candidates under Co-Supervisorship need not to be included in the number of candidates under
guidance of any Research Supervisor. In the case of supervisors of other categories, the number
shall be fixed according to their cadre. However to increase the number of Ph.D. scholars assigned
to Eminent Academicians/Scientists, the decision is left to the discretion of the Vice-Chancellor,
based on individual merit of the case assessed by the Research Advisory Committee. In reckoning
the number of candidates under the guidance of a Research Supervisor at any time, those candidates
who have put in the minimum number of years for submission of thesis, but might not have yet
submitted the thesis, will be excluded.
REGISTRATION FOR Ph.D. DEGREE (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/ INDEPENDENT)
Those who are eligible as per the norms given above shall apply to the Registrar for registration
in the prescribed application form through the Research Supervisor in the case of Full-time / Part-
time candidates. Independent candidates should apply through the Head of the Department /
Officiating Department of the University. The application must be forwarded through proper
channel as stated below. (i) the Principal of the Affiliated College or Head of the Collaborative7
7.2
7.3
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8.1
8.2
Institution of approved Research Centres of the University in the case of candidates registering
through approved Research Centres or (ii) the Head of the Department! the Officiating
Department of the University or Principal of the Constituent College in the case of all other
candidates including (i) Independent Candidates and (ii) Candidates who are registering under
Research Supervisors who are not part of Approved Research Centres of the University in thedisciplines concerned.
Candidates registering under Research Supervisors who are not part of Approved Research
Centres of the University in the disciplines concerned must take a Co-supervisor from the
University Departments /Officiating Departments/ Approved Research Centres with Affiliated
colleges/Collaborating institution.
The prescribed fee will have to be pai~ by the candidate through DEMAND DRAFT drawn on
any nationalized/scheduled Commercial Bank payable at KARAIKUDI in favour of THE
REGISTRAR, ALA GAPPA UNIVERSITY.
The candidate shall furnish the following information and certificates with the prescribedapplication.a) The Design of the proposed Research work with the signed approval of the Research
Supervisor and Co-supervisor, if any and with the signature of the candidate.b) Original Post Graduate Degree and Mark/Grade statements.
c) Attested Photo copies ofM.Phil degree and marks statements, ifany.
d) Original Service-cum-No Objection Certificate, if employed.
e) Attested Photo copy of TC for Age proof and Community Certificate for record.
f) Certificate of Eligibility for those who have taken Pre-Registration Ph.D Program Entrance
Exam of Alagappa University/ Copy of Appointment order for candidates working as project
fellows, etc under funded projects exempted under clause 2.1.2/ Proof of Foreign Nationality
for candidates exempted under clause 2.1.3/ Proof of NRI status for candidates exemptedunder clause 2.1.4 or 2.2.4.
ELIGIBILITY OF INSTITUTIONS
All the Departments / Centres / Constituent Colleges functioning directly under the administrative
control of the Alagappa University are recognized as Research Centres. They can admit scholars
falling under Categories 1.2.
Affiliated Colleges of this University and Collaborative Institutions of this University that are
discipline-wise approved by Alagappa University as Research Centres.
a) The P.G. Departments of affiliated colleges and Institutions of Alagappa University offering
post-graduate courses are eligible to admit candidates for Ph.D. Program under categories 1.2
provided they possess official discipline-wise recognition as Research Centres from the
University.
b) The UG Departments of various affiliated colleges of Alagappa University offering any
branch of study (offering that discipline as the main program) are eligible to admit candidates
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8.3
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9.1
9.2
9.3
or Ph.D. under categories 1.2 provided (i) adequate facilities in the concerned disciplines exist for
carrying out research, (ii) there is at least one qualified Research Supervisor in the discipline and
(iii) they have been recognized as Research Centres by the University for the discipline
concerned.
Regional and National laboratories / Organizations / Institutions / Industrial Establishments with
in-house R&D departments of commendable standard are also eligible to admit candidates for
Ph.D. under the categories 1.2 provided they possess official discipline-wise recognition from the
University as approved Research Centres.
Institutions (items 8.2 and 8.3) desirous of getting recognition must request and apply to the
University for securing discipline-wise recognition as Research Centres by the University.
Based on specific request and application, the University will get these institutions assessed
through a Committee before awarding such recognition and shall grant the recognition if found
suitable and subject such condition as may be felt necessary by the University.
DOCTORAL COMMITTEE
For every candidate (full-time, part-time and independent) registered for the Ph.D. degree, a
Doctoral Committee of not less than three members of the faculty/discipline who are recognized
supervisors shall be constituted by the University as follows:
In respect of candidates registered for the degree under a Research Supervisor, the Doctoral
committee shall consist of (i) the Research Supervisor (ii) the Head of the Department concerned
or Principal of the Constituent college, or Head of the institution having the approved Research
Centre provided he/she is a recognized Research Supervisor or his/her nominee who is a
recognized Research Supervisor in the discipline concerned and (iii) one other member who is an
expert in the discipline concerned nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel of three
members suggested by the Research Supervisor from discipline experts from within and/or
outside the University. The services of the same person can be utilized for more than one
candidate. Co-supervisor, if any, will be the fourth member of the Committee.
In the case of Independent Research Scholars, the University will constitute a Doctoral
Committee consisting of three subject experts out of whom one will be designated as Convener.
In respect of inter-disciplinary research, the Co-supervisor shall also be included as a member, in
addition to those mentioned above. The supervisor shall send the bio-data of the Co-supervisor
suggested for the candidate and approved by the University for inclusion in the Doctoral
Committee. The Co-supervisor so opted, in very special cases, may also be, if approved by the
Vice - chancellor, from other Reputed Universities / Reputed Research institutions in case
qualified member to serve as Co-Supervisor is not available in this University in .the concerned
discipline.
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9.4
9.5
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Half yearly progress reports should be prepared by the candidate and the same shall be kept under
the custody of the Research Supervisor.
The Research Supervisor shall be the Convener of the Doctoral Committee, unless otherwise
stated.
CHANGE OF TITLE
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Candidates are permitted to seek change of title prior to the submission of the Synopsis of the
Dissertation. In such cases, they shall give a requisition along with the recommendation of the
Research Supervisor or by the Doctoral Committee in the case of the independent research
scholars. Such recommendations shall be given in detail by the Research Supervisor/ Convener
of the Doctoral Committee in the case of independent research scholars with the rationale for
change of the title along with the prescribed fees. Under no circumstances, a request for change
in title is entertained once the synopsis of the thesis is submitted.
CHANGE OF RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
On request from a candidate, the University may permit the change of Research Supervisor only
in deserving cases, subject to the approval of the original Research Supervisor and consent from
the proposed Research Supervisor. In case, the Research Supervisor is on long leave (6 months
or more) or has ceased to be a faculty in Department! Constituent CollegelResearch Centre in the
Affiliated College or Collaborating Institution, change of Research Supervisor will be considered
on the written request from the candidate based on the recommendation of the concerned Head of
the Department of the University/ Principal of the Constituent Colleges/ Principal of the
Affiliated Colleges or Head of the Collaborating Institution.
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PART - I METHODOLOGY EXAMIANTION
Candidates, who join Ph.D. Program directly with P.G. degree only have to do course work
taking the following two courses at the end of the first year of research Paper I -Research
Methodology (including quantitative methods & computer applications) and Paper n -Area of
Specialization (incl. theoretical perspectives and review of related works, etc).
The Doctoral Committee shall conduct the above examination for the candidate by written
(double valuation) and oral examinations (by doctoral committee) and shall report on the fitness
of the candidate to proceed with his/her Research Program. The ratio of marks for written and
oral examinations shall be 75:25 for each course. The passing minimum is 50% marks in each
course. A Candidate who does not qualify in the Part - I Methodology Examination may be asked
to appear again after a period of six months. A candidate who is again not successful shall not be
permitted to continue his/her research program and his/her registration shall stand cancelled.
12.1
12.2
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12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
12.8
However, the following candidates are exempted from appearing for Part-I- Paper I
Methodology Examination only. M.Phil Degree holders in the same or Allied disciplines In the
case of Inter-disciplinary program, the M.Phil Degree holders from anyone of the two disciplines
or in allied disciplines are exempted from appearing for Part 1- Paper I Research Methodology
Examination only. All candidates have to the examination in Paper II -Area of Specialization
Candidates can submit their theses only after the lapse of prescribed period, as given below, after
taking the Part I examinations and without superseding the provision in Clause 4 above.
PART-II SYNOPSIS AND THESIS SUBMISSIONThe research scholar who has completed his/her research work and is sure of compiling the
results into the thesis within six months prior to the completion of the minimum required duration
of research, may submit FIFTEEN copies of the synopsis of the thesis to the University through
the Research Supervisor or the Doctoral Committee (in the case of independent research scholars)
and forwarded by Head of the Department / Head ,of Officiating Department! Principal of
Constituent College of the University. In the case of candidates registering through approved
Research Centres the copies of the synopsis of the thesis shall be forwarded by the Head of the
Collaborating Institution or Principal of the Affiliated College. Synopsis should be accompanied
by a panel of examiners as mentioned in 13.1.
Prior to submission of the thesis, the student shall make a pre-view presentation in the
Department that may be open to all faculty members and research students, for getting feedback
and comments, which may be suitably incorporated into the draft thesis under the advice of the
Research Supervisor.
Ph.D candidates shall publish one research paper in a refereed journal before the submission of
the thesis/monograph for adjudication, and produce evidence for the same in the form of
acceptance letter or the reprint
Not later than six months after submission of the synopsis but after the expiry of the minimum
period of research, the candidate shall submit FIVE copies of the thesis embodying the results of
the research carried out by the candidate through the Research Supervisor. The thesis must be
forwarded by the Head of the Department of this University/ Head of the Officiating Department!
by the Principal of the Constituent Colleges in the case of candidates registering through the
University Departments/University Constituent Colleges, including Independent researchers in
the prescribed form together with prescribed fee. In the case of candidates registering through
approved Research Centres the copies of the thesis shall be forwarded by the Head of the
Collaborating Institution or Principal of the Affiliated College in the prescribed form together
with prescribed fee. The research scholar must also submit his/ her thesis and synopsis inseparate virus-free CDs.
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MINIMUM M.Phii. Degree Holders: P.G. Degree Holders:Full Time - 1year Full Time - 2 yearsPart Time - 2 years Part Time - 3 years
12.9 The overall objective of the research work as embodied in the thesis should be a thorough training
in the research methodology and effective exposure to the current trends and developments in the
respective field of research. The thesis must be an original piece of research work carried out by
the candidate characterized by the investigation towards development of new facts, fresh
interpretation of facts or modification of existing concepts supported by ample evidence. The
thesis should also be satisfactory as far as the overall presentation is concerned.
12.10 The synopsis (wrapper) / thesis (wrapper) may contain the details as shown in the format
prescribed by the University (Appendix I).
12.11 In Inter-disciplinary Program, the synopsis (wrapper) & thesis (wrapper) may contain the details
as shown in the format prescribed by the University (Appendix II)
12.12 The wrapper of synopsis & thesis may contain the details as shown in the format prescribed by
the University for the candidates who registered through approved Research Centres of Affiliated
Colleges/Collaborating Institutions (Appendix III).
12.13 The thesis shall not exceed 250 pages excluding appendices, tables & figures. Thesis shall be in
computer type-written form, double spaced, with 12 font size of New Times Roman Letter Style.
Appropriate mechanics of thesis writing must be followed.
12.12 Further, the candidate will have to bear the postal and incidental expenses, if any connected with
the sending of the thesis to the foreign examiner, for evaluation.
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13.1
EVALUATION NORMS AND PANEL OF EXAMINERS
Evaluation Norms
The examiner of a Ph.D. thesis shall be requested to keep in view a few parameters for evaluation
such as (i) Appropriateness and Relevance of the title; (ii) Up-to-date Review; (iii) Scientific
Methodology in data collection (iv) Adoption of appropriate technique of analysis; (v) Critical
discussion of research Findings and Conclusions with policy / practical relevance; (vi) Significant
contribution to the inventory of knowledge in the discipline concerned; and (vii) Adherence to
standard rules with regard to the mechanics of thesis writing and format of the thesis.
Panel of Examiners13.2
The Chairmen of Boards of Studies or alternate equivalent academic bodies, as the case may be
shall submit a list of Indian and Foreign experts in different areas of specialization of the
disciplines concerned. The list shall be updated every semester or as early as needed. The
examiners shall be specialists, in the subject in which the candidates have submitted their theses
for constituting Board of Examiners. The Board of Examiners shall consist of three examiners,
including one Convener, namely the Research Supervisor, who shall consolidate the evaluation
reports of all examiners for further action.
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14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
14.7
14.8
14.9
ADJUDICATION OF THE THESIS
The thesis shall be refeITed to a Board of Examiners consisting of 3 examiners (two Indian
examiners, including the Research Supervisor, and one Foreign examiner.)
Research Supervisor shall be the Convener of the Board of Examiners. For independent Research
Scholars, one of the three examiners shall be designated by the Vice-Chancellor as the Convener
of the Board of Examiners.
As soon as the Synopsis and the panel of Examiners are received, the University shall take steps
to fix the Board of Examiners without waiting for the receipt of the thesis.
Each examiner appointed by the University to adjudicate the thesis shall be requested to send
his/her report within 2 months from the date of receipt of thesis.
The report of the examiner shall be in the prescribed format as given in Appendix IV.
If all the three examiners have recommended for the award of Ph.D. degree, the candidate shall
be permitted to appear for the Viva-Voce examination.
If one of the examiners gives a definite recommendation against the award of the degree, the
thesis will be refeITed to an additional examiner (fourth examiner of the same type Foreign or
Indian, as the case may be) for adjudication.
In total, if 2 examiners give definite recommendation against the award of the degree, the thesis
will be rejected.
A candidate whose thesis has not been recommended for the award of the degree may be
permitted to re-submit it on a second occasion within a period of one year from the date of
declaration of the results.
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14.10.The Pro-forma Adjudication Report (Appendix IV) be adopted as directed.
PUBLIC VIV A-VOCE
15.1
15.2
15.3
Public Viva-Voce is an essential part of the adjudication process and every candidate shall take the
same. The convener of the Board of Examiners shall consolidate the three evaluation reports of the
Board of Examiners and the consolidated report shall be submitted to the University for taking
further action including conduct of Public Viva Voce. The Public Viva-Voce for a candidate will
be decided based on the consolidated statement of the evaluation reports of the three examiners.
The candidate shall furnish satisfactory clarification to the queries raised by the examiners and the
audience during the Public Viva-Voce.
The Research Supervisor shall act as Convener of Public Viva-Voce Board.
The Public Viva-Voce shall be conducted in the place mentioned 1.1 where the research scholar
has caITied out his/her research, that is the University Department! approved Research Centre
with the Constituent College/Collaborating Institution, as the case may be.
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15.4
15.5
15.6
15.6
15.7
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ThePublicViva-VoceBoardshallcompriseanyone IndianExaminerwho adjudicatedthe thesis
and the Research Supervisor (Convener). The Head of the Department/Principa1of the
ConstituentCollege/Principalof the AffiliatedCollegeof the approvedResearchCentreor Head
of the CollaboratingInstitutionof the approvedResearchCentre, as the case may be, shall co-ordinatethe conductof the PublicViva-Voce.
In the case of researchscholarsundercategory2.3 the Vice-Chancellorshallchoosetwo persons
as examinersfromthe panelof examinersfromIndia submittedby the Chairpersonof the Board
of Studiesor competentexpert body, as the case may be, for conductingthe PublicViva-Voce
and shall designateone of the two examinersso chosenas the Convenerthe Public Viva-VoceBoard.
Video-conferencingfacility for conduct of Public Viva Voce may be considered on specific
request from the research scholar,duly forwardedby the Research Supervisorand Head in the
case of deserving scholars who are abroad and could not undertake a trip to India for valid
reasons.The Venue of such Public Viva Voce, if approved,shall be a place in the University
only. Virtual presentationand interactionshall be the prime mode of proceedings.The scholar
will haveto payprescribedfee for the purpose.
The PublicViva-Voce shall be designedto test the understandingof the researchscholaron the
subject matter of the thesis and hislher competencein general in the field of research. The
scholarshall be asked to make a brief presentationbefore the audienceon the thesis and shall
answerall the questionsraisedby the examinersandthe audience.
If a Research Scholar is not successfulin the Public Viva-Voce, he/she shall be allowed to
reappearbefore a Public Viva-VoceBoard constitutedfor this purposeby the Vice-Chancellor
onceagainafter3 monthsfromthe dateof firstPublicViva-Voceand its decisionwill be final.
CONSOLIDATED RECOMMENDATION
If the candidate is successful in the Public Viva-Voce, the Board of
Public Viva-Voce Examiners shall recommendthe candidatefor the award of the Degree basedon:
(i) The Reports of the examiners who adjudicated the thesis and
(ii) The Evaluation of the candidate's performance in the Public Viva-Voce.
FORM OF RESEARCH DEGREE
The Research Degree will be awarded in the Discipline and Faculty in which the candidate has
registered for the Ph.D. degree. For interdisciplinary research, the Prime and co-disciplines
should be distinctly indicated.
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18 AWARD OF RESEARCH DEGREE
The date of successful Public Viva-Voce will be the date of award of the Ph.D. degree to the
Research Scholar subject to the approval of the Syndicate of the University. Along with the
Degree, the University shall issue a provisional certificate certifying to the effect that the Degree
has been awarded in accordance with the provisions to the Regulations of the UOC.
19 PUBLICATION OF THESIS
The Vice-Chancellor may grant permission for publication of Ph.D. thesis on a request from the
candidate along with a certificate obtained from the Research Supervisor/Doctoral Committee
stating that all the corrections and suggestions pointed out by the examiners have been
incorporated in the thesis. However, this condition will not apply for publication of any portion of
the thesis in professional journals.
Following the successful completion of the evaluation process and announcements of the award
of Ph.D the University shall submit a soft copy of the Ph.D thesis to the UOC within a period of
30 days, for hosting the same in INFLIBNET accessible to all Institutions/Universities.
20. RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY PROVISION WITHOUT ANY PRIOR NOTIFICATION
The University has right to change any provision governing any aspect of the Ph.D Program
Regulations without any prior notice as it may deem necessary as exigencies emerge which
may be made applicable to all candidates on roll.
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FEE DETAILS- Ph.D SCHOLARS
Notes:
The Annual fee should be paid every year as per the instructions in the registration letter.Registration is liable to be cancelled without prior notice in case of failure to remit fees on time. (Pleaseread regulations for more details)
COST OF Ph.D GUIDE-SHIP APPLICATION
Cost of Application for Guide-ship Requisition Rs. 1000
HONORARIUM DETAILS
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SI. Indian NRI / ForeignNo. Description Candidates Candidates
Rupees $1 Cost of Application 500 20
2 Registration Fee 2000 80
Annual Fee Payable up to a maximum of Seven (S + 2 )years
a) i. For Full-time Scholars in the Faculty of Science 4000 1500
3 ii. For Full-time Scholars in others Faculties 3000 1000
b) i. For Part-time Scholars in the Faculty Science 6000 1500
ii. For Part-time Scholars in others Faculties 5000 1000
4 Research Methodology Exam Fee 500 20
5 Extension Fee (For each extension) 500 20
6 Change of Title Fee 1000 40
7 Change of Guide Fee 1000 40
8 Conversion Fee (Part -Time to Full-Time or vice-versa) 1000 40
9 Submission Fee 10000 400
10 Postage 3000 120
11 Video Conferencing for Public Viva Voce 5000 200
12 Special Extension Penalty Fee 10000 400
Item AmountHonorarium to each of the Indian Examiners, including the Research Supervisor, for Rs. 1000thesis evaluationHonorarium to Foreign Examiner for thesis evaluation $. 100Honorarium to each of Indian Examiners, including the Research Supervisor and Co- Rs. 500Supervisor, for conducting the Public Viva VoceHonorarium to Head/Principal coordinating the conduct of the Public Viva Voce Rs. 500Honorarium to Evaluator of Guide-ship credentials of new guides Rs. 500
ADDendix I
(Model for wraDDer and inside title Daile of SvnoDsis / Thesis of the Ph.D. work)
Title of the Synopsis / Thesis
SYNOPSIS / THESIS SUBMITTED TO ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYIN
(Name of the Discipline)
By
(Name of the candidate)
(Register Number of the Candidate: )
(Name and Designation of the Research Supervisor)
(Name of the Department / Constituent College)
ALAGAPP A UNIVERISTY
(Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC)
KARAIKUDI - 630 003INDIA
Month and Year
[Note: The items in Italics as such are not to be scripted, but only the appropriate details pertaining to
them need to be in the space provided)
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ADDendix II
(Model for wraDDer and inside title Daile of SvnoDsis / Thesis of Inter -disciDlinarv Ph.D. work)
Title of the Synopsis / ThesisSYNOPSIS / THESIS SUBMITTED TO ALA GAPPA UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYIN
(Interdisciplinary)Example: Education-Interdisciplinary (Education and Mathematics)
By
(Name of the candidate)
(Register No. of the Candidate: )
(Name of the Research Supervisor) (Name of the Co-Research Supervisor)
.a(Name of the Department / Constituent College)
ALAGAPP A UNIVERISTY
(Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC)
KARAIKUDI - 630003INDIA
Month and Year
[Note: The items in Italics as such are not to be scripted, but only the appropriate details pertaining to
them need to be in the space provided]
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ADDendix III
(Model for wraDDer and inside title Daee of SvnoDsis / Thesis of Ph.D. work submitted throueh
ADDroved Research Centres)
Title of the Synopsis / Thesis
SYNOPSIS / THESIS SUBMITTED TO ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYIN
(Discipline)
By
(Name of the candidate)
(Register No. of the Candidate: )
(Name of the Research Supervisor)
(Name of the Research Centre)
(Name & Place of the Affiliated College / Collaborating Institution)
.-ALAGAPP A UNIVERISTY
(Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC)
KARAIKUDI- 630003INDIA
Month and Year
[Note: The items in Italics as such are not to be scripted, but only the appropriate details pertaining to
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Appendix - IV
PROFORMA FOR ADJUDICATION OF THE PH.D. THESIS
1. Name of the candidate
2. Title of the thesis
3. Discipline
4. Name (and address) of Examiner
Address of the Examiner ------------------------------------------------------------
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S. Recommendation of the Examiner
(please strike out those which are not applicable)
Recommendation Please Say 'Yes' in theAppropriate box below
I a) Thesis is "Highly Commended"
I b) Thesis is "Commended"
(OR)
(OR)
OR
c) Thesis is "Commended" and Degree may be awarded subject tothe condition that the suggested corrections / modifications arecarried out in the thesis and duly certified by the ResearchSUDervisor- Convener
OR
d) Thesis is "Not Commended" for the award of the Degree.
(IF THE THESIS IS NOT COMMENDED FOR THE AWARD, ENOUGH JUSTIFICATION INSEPARATE SHEETS, IS TO BE APPENDED TO THE EVALUATION REPORT.)
Note: Please enclose your detailed Evaluation Report on the thesis. A list of questions to be asked atthe Public Viva Voce, may also be appended to the evaluation report.
Please make sure that you have put " Yes" to anyone of the optionsiven in item 5. (a), (b), (c) & (d) before affixinl!:vour sil!:nature below.
6. Any other Remarks.
Place:
Date:
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(Signature of the Examiner with Designation & Seal)
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