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Deemed to be Unive6ity
REGULATIONS FOR
THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D)
In exercise of the powers conferred by Rules of SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH, Pipariya, the Academic Council of the University hereby makes the following Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the faculty of Medical, Dental Sciences, Faculty of Allied Sciences (Pharmacy, nursing, Physiotherapy, Management).
1. SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT:
1.1 These Regulations may be called “THE REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D) OF SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH, PIPARIYA”. These Regulations
shall come into force with effect from 1st November 2010 and are subject to such
modifications as may be approved by the Academic Council of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth from
time to time.
1.2 All thePh.Dprogram under this university shall be for ‘On Campus’ students only. The Sumandeep Vidyapeeth does not permit Ph.D program through distance
learning mode.
1.3 Sumandeep Vidyapeeth offers Ph.D programs in following faculties:
1.3.1 FACULTY OF DENTAL SCIENCES:
Faculty of Dental Sciences offers Ph.D program in following subjects:
1.3.1.1 Oral Medicine and Oral &Maxillo- facial Radiology
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1.3.1.2 Prosthodontics and crown & bridge
1.3.1.3 Public Health Dentistry
1.3.1.4 Orthodontics &Dento- facial Orthopedics
1.3.1.5 Periodontology
1.3.1.6 Pedodontics& Preventive Dentistry
1.3.1.7 Conservative Dentistry &Endodontics
1.3.1.8 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
1.3.1.9 Oral pathology & microbiology
1.3.1.10 Forensic odontology
1.3.2. FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES:
1.3.2.1 Pharmaceutical Sciences
1.3.2.2 Nursing
1.3.2.3 Physiotherapy
1.3.2.4 Management
1.3.3. FACULTY OF MEDICINE:
Faculty of Medicine offers PhD programs in following Subjects:
1.3.3.1 Anatomy
1.3.3.2 Physiology
1.3.3.3 Biochemistry
1.3.3.4 Pharmacology
1.3.3.5 Microbiology
1.3.3.6 Pathology
1.3.3.7 Community medicine (PSM)
1.3.3.8 All clinical branches of medicine- Medicine, Pediatrics ,Psychiatry,
Respiratory medicine, Skin and VD, Orthopedics, Surgery,
Obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT Ophthalmology, Radiology,
Forensic medicine
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2 DEFINITION
1. A FULL TIME candidate is one who is not employed in any capacity and is fully
devoted to the Ph.D Research work. However, He/She may be assigned teaching
work as and when required.
2. OTHER Part Time candidates are those who are employed ‘on campus’. 3. Regular employees of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University are eligible for “in
service” PhD programs in their respective faculty provided they meet the regulations thereto;
4. A TEACHER means a person engaged in full time teaching work in Sumandeep
Vidyapeeth.
5. RAC means Research Advisory committee.
6. Ph.D GUIDE means a full time Teacher who is employed in Sumandeep Vidyapeeth
and fulfills the requisite criteria for becoming a Ph.D guide as laid down by respective
councils or a competent authority.
2.1 PhD Regulation Committee (PRC)
2.6.1.1 There shall be a Research Board consisting of:
A. Chairman –Member nominated by vice chancellor
B. Deans of the Faculties
C. Senior Most Professor or in case there is no professor, the Senior Most
Associate Professor (Reader) in the teaching departments of the University.
D. CoE shall be the secretary of the committee.
2.6.1.2 The members other than the ex-officio members shall have a term of
three years and shall be eligible for re-nomination.
A. One third of the members shall constitute the quorum.
B. The recommendations of the committee PRC shall be placed before the Academic
Council.
C. The PRC shall meet at least twice in an academic session.
2.6.1.3 PRC shall be responsible for:
A. Promotion and maintenance of the standards of research.
B. To monitor and guide all research programmes including Doctoral research.
C. Identify Research and Development thrust areas within the frame work of the
objectives of the University.
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D. Formulation of regulations and procedures for research development and consultancy
work.
E. Plan, initiate, review and oversee the research activities.
F. Evolve and implement multi-disciplinary programmesutilizing the infrastructure and
resources of the University gainfully.
2.6.1.4 Functions of the PRC
A. To recommend the minimum qualifications for recognition as supervisor for
research work.
B. To consider and recommend applications from teachers for recognition as
research supervisors.
C. To recommend names of distinguished persons from outside the University for
guiding research work.
D. To consider the cases for registration for doctoral degrees where there is
change of faculty.
E. To consider cases of difference of opinion between examiners of doctoral thesis
and other exceptional situations not expressly covered by the Regulations.
F. To consider any other matter referred to it by the authorities of
University or Vice-chancellor.
2.2 PhD Studies Committee:
PhD Studies Committee comprising of following member has been constituted to formulate,
implement, review the PhD studies; academic and research matter during the entire period
between admission and final defense.
The Committee shall look into; course work; including the allocation of hours per week for
research work (interaction with Guide). Engaging theory, practicals, tutorials, clinical
sessions etc in respective institutions/ college/department.Pre-PhD, RAC, Log books,
progressive periodic evaluation, semester seminars/exam, periodic monitoring of research
Sr. No. NAME DESIGNATION
1 Dr. A. K. Seth CHAIRPERSON
2 Dr. LataParmar Member
3 Dr. J. D. Lakhani Member
4 Dr. R K Pasle Member
5 Dr.RajeshSethuraman Member
6 Dr. R. Balaraman Member
7 Dr. NirajPandit Member
8 Dr. DipenSureja Member
9 Dr. SubhasishChetterjee Member
10 Mrs. SijoKoshy Member
11 Dr. ManeeshJaiswal Member Secretary
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work etc. submission of thesis, Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (Seminar on draft
thesis), Recommend Candidates for final defense.
The Committee will submit six monthly report of each candidate to PhD Regulation
Committee, for further action.
3 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
3.1. FACULTY OF DENTAL SCIENCES
3.1.1 FULL TIME CANDIDATE
A candidate who present himself/herself for the registration of the Degree of Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Faculty of Dental Sciences, shall possess a Bachelor degree of
Dental sciences (BDS) and shall also possess at least one of the following educational
qualifications awarded by this University or by any other recognized Indian University or
by any other foreign university as equivalent thereto with at least 50% of aggregate
marks obtained in the Post graduate examination:
• Degree of Master of Dental Surgery (M.D.S)
• Diplomat in National Boards (DNB) of India.
• Degree of master of sciences (M.Sc) in Dental Materials, Oral Biology, anatomy,
Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Forensic Science, clinical
Research, Embryology etc.
• Master Degree in Dental science from Foreign University. This degree shall be
approved by Govt of India &/or Dental Council of India.
3.1.2 IN-SERVICECANDIDATE
A faculty /teacher of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed University who fulfills all the
eligibility criteria for pursuing PhD program shall be permitted to register himself / herself
to PhD program as an “in service candidate “in the same specialty where he/she is employed or in inter - disciplinary specialties, subject to the provisions thereto and under
the guide and co-guide as applicable.
Such in service candidates have to submit No Objection Certificate (NOC) from
respective HoD and HoI in prescribed format.
Such in service candidates shall agree to serve the constituent institution /
college/department for a minimum period of Two years after the award of PhD degree.
On discontinuation of service for reasons whatsoever, the PhD registration of such in
service candidates shall stand cancelled. However he/she may re-register for PhD
program as full time candidate.
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The duration of PhD study for ‘in service candidate’ will be one year more than that from
minimum time span of fulltime candidates in respective faculty.
3.1.3 PART TIME CANDIDATE
Part time candidates must be a full time faculty of Dental sponsored by the concerned
institute / organization having the required research facilities. The candidate should
furnish a "No objection certificate" from his/her parent organization. Other terms &
conditions remain the same as in Sumandeep Vidyapeeth PhD Regulations for admission
to PhD Program. The Part time research students must have a minimum attendance of
sixty days in a year in the University.
3.2 FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
[PHARMACY, NURSING, PHYSIOTHERAPY AND MANAGEMENT]
3.2.1 FULL TIME CANDIDATES
A candidate who presents himself/herself for registration for the Degree of Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D) in Pharmacy / Nursing / Physiotherapy / Management shall process
following educational qualifications in respective discipline with minimum 50% marks
awarded by this University or any other recognized University or any other qualification
recognized by this University as equivalent thereto:
• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy / Nursing / Physiotherapy / Management
3.2.1.1 Such candidate shall submit an undertaking (Annexure-10) stating that he/she will
serve the institute during Ph.D program. On discontinuation of service from the
university for any reason. Whosesoever the Ph.D registration of such candidate shall
stand cancelled.
3.2.1.2 Such candidate shall also be required to give an undertaking that he/she shall
continue to work as an employee of the university for at least TWO years after award
of degree of Ph.D
3.2.2 In Service Candidate
Regular employees of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University are eligible for “in service” PhD programs in their respective faculty provided they meet the regulations thereto;
3.2.3 Part time Candidate
Part time candidates must be a full time faculty of
Physiotherapy/Nursing/Pharmacy/Management sponsored by the concerned institute /
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organization having the required research facilities. The candidate should furnish a "No
objection certificate" from his/her parent organization. Other terms & conditions remain
the same as in Sumandeep Vidyapeeth PhD Regulations for admission to PhD
Program. The Part time research students must have a minimum attendance of sixty
days in a year in the University.
3.3 FACULTY OF MEDICINE
3.3.1 FULL TIME CANDIDATE
A candidate, who presents himself / herself for the registration of the Degree of Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D) in Faculty of Medicine, shall possess.
3.3.1.1 The degree of master of science (M.Sc) in the subject of Anatomy / Physiology /
Biochemistry / Pharmacology / Microbiology, Obtained from a Medical College
Recognized by Medical Council of India or
3.3.1.2 Master degree / DNB / in dental science awarded by this university or by any
other recognized Indian University or of any other foreign university equivalent
thereto shall be eligible to register for the Ph.D Degree program in Faculty of
Medicine under a recognized Guide of this university as a ‘Full time Research Candidate’
3.3.1.3 Vide MCI regulation on PhD (Doctor of Philosophy); it is resolved as under;
PhD degree shall be instituted in all subjects wherever recognized post graduate
degree in Medical subjects are awarded by this Deemed University subject to
fulfillment of the following guideline.
(a). PhD shall be awarded only aftercompletionof MD or MS or PG Diploma or MSc
in Medical subjects.
(b). The minimum period of training for PhD shall be Two yearsfor candidates who
possess MD or MS and Three years for PG Diploma and candidates with M.Sc
(Medical subjects).- for in-service candidates there will be an additional year of
research.
3.3.3 IN-SERVICE CANDIDATE:
3.3.3.1 A faculty /teacher of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed University who fulfills all
the eligibility criteria for pursuing PhD program shall be permitted to register
himself / herself to PhD program as an “in service candidate “in the same specialty where he/she is employed or in inter - disciplinary specialties, subject to
the provisions thereto and under the guide and co-guide as applicable.
3.3.3.2 Such in service candidates have to submit No Objection Certificate (NOC) from
respective HoD and HoI in prescribed format.
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3.3.3.3 Such in service candidates shall agree to serve the constituent institution /
college/department for a minimum period of Two years after the award of PhD
degree.
3.3.3.4 On discontinuation of service for reasons whatsoever, the PhD registration of
such in service candidates shall stand cancelled. However he/she may re-
registrar for PhD program as full time candidate.
3.3.3.5 The duration of PhD study for ‘in service candidate’ will be one year more than that for fulltime candidates in respective faculty.
3.3.4 PART TIME CANDIDATE
Part time candidates must be a full time faculty of Medicine sponsored by the concerned
institute / organization having the required research facilities. The candidate should
furnish a "No objection certificate" from his/her parent organization. Other terms &
conditions remain the same as in Sumandeep Vidyapeeth PhD Regulations for admission
to PhD Programme. The Part time research students must have a minimum attendance
of sixty days in a year in the University.
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4. DURATION OF RESEARCH WORK
4.1 Duration of PhD program:
I. Medical Faculty:
• Full Time candidates holding MD/MS qualifications- Two years(Max-4 years)
• Full Time candidates holding Diploma/ M.Sc (Medical) qualifications- Three years
(Max-6 years)
• In-Service candidates with MD/MS qualifications- Three years (Max-6 years)
• In-Service candidates holding Diploma/ M.Sc (Medical) qualifications- Four years
(Max-8 years)
II. Dental Faculty:
• Full Time candidates- Three years (Max-6 years)
• In-Service candidates-Four years (Max-8 years)
iii) Allied Health Sciences Faculty: Physiotherapy, Nursing, management and
Pharmacy faculties;
• Full Time candidates- Minimum Three years (Max-6 years)
• In-Service candidates-Minimum Four years (Max-8 years)
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4. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
5.1 Eligibility Criteria
a) Candidates with MD / MS, DM / MCh /PG Diploma/ MSc (Medical) degree from MCI
recognized college /Institution are eligible for PhD Programs in Medical faculty.
b) Candidates with MDS or equivalent Master's degree from DCI recognized college /
Institution are eligible forPhD Programs in Dental faculty.
c) Candidate with PG degree in Physiotherapy (MPT), PG degree in Nursing (MSc) and
PG degree inPharmacy (M Pharm) from a college / Institution Recognized by INC /
IAP/ PCI / MBA as the case may be areeligible for PhD Programs in Allied Health
Sciences faculty.
d) Regular employees of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed University are eligible for "in
service" PhD programsin their respective faculty provided they meet the regulations
thereto;
e) Candidate must have scored minimum of 50% of marks at the qualifying
examinations mentioned above.
5.2 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION OF SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
6.2.1 The Sumandeep Vidyapeeth shall be conducting an all-India based Entrance
examination for the admission to Ph.D program after due advertisement /
Notification.
6.2.2 The Patten of the Entrance examination shall be as under:
6.2.3 Minimum 50% marks from the sections taken together, shall be require to be eligible
for provisional admission.
6.2.4 Examination will be held in Examination hall of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed
University, Pipariya, Vadodara
5.2.3 Entrance Test Details:
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• The entrance test shall be conducted by the Sumandeep Vidyapeeth PhD Entrance
Test Secretariat as per the notification issued by the University.
• Duration of test will be three hours.
• The entrance test shall have Three sections with a total of 150 marks;
• For each correct answer candidate will earn 1 mark. There will be no negative
marking. If a question has not been attempted no credit will be given. The questions
will be of Post Graduate level
i) Section-I: General Aptitude -50 marks
The General Aptitude Test shall comprise of 50 questions of objective type with multiple
choices For each correct answer candidate will earn 1 mark. There will be no negative
marking. If a question has not been attempted no credit will be given. The questions will
be distributed into various areas as follows
A. Quantitative Aptitude -20 marks
B. Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning -10 marks
C. Test of English -10 marks
D. General Awareness -10 marks
ii) Section-II: Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics – 50 marks
This section on Research Methodology and Bio-statistics shall be descriptive type
and will comprise of questions of varied marks.
iii) Section-III: Subject/Specialty specific – 50 marks
Subject/Specialty specific section shall comprise of 50 questions of objective type
with multiple Choices.
5.3 ADMISSION:
5.3.1 The eligible candidate shall be interviewed and his/her documents shall be
scrutinized by the admission committee. The allocation of the Ph.D topic/subject
of the faculty shall be finalized by the admission committee. In addition each
doctoral candidate shall discuss his/her research interest.
5.3.2 A merit list of successful candidate shall be presared by considering 60% marks
obtained in the qualifying examination and 40% marks from the interview.
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5.3.3 A list of admitted students shall be prepared depending on the availability of
number of seats. The candidate shall be offered admission in the order of merit.
The list of admitted candidates shall be sent to the respective department of the
faculty. Remaining candidates shall be kept on waiting list which shall be valid till
next entrance examination.
5.4 Research Guide (PhD-Guide)
5.4.1 Medical faculty
A guide for the PhD degree shall not have less than fifteen years of teaching and
research experience after obtaining his/her post graduate qualification and shall
also have not less than ten years of post graduate teaching experience as faculty.
He/she should also have five research article publications in indexed national or
international journals either as first or second author.
5.4.2 Dental Faculty.
Any senior teacher intending to become a guide for PhD program should;
(i) Have not less than ten years of teaching and research experience after obtaining
his/her post graduate qualification out of which at least five years shall be post
graduate teaching experience.
(ii) Have research publications of minimum Five papers in National or International
indexed journals as first or second author or in any journal as specified by the Dental
council of India including the specialty journal as first author or three publication and
one systematic review article in indexed journal (short communication, abstracts,
paper presentations will not be considered as research publications)
5.4.3 Allied Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Nursing,
Management)
A teacher with PhD qualifications in the concerned specialty with a teaching/research
experience of ten years and publication of minimum five research articles in peer
reviewed journal either as first or second author are eligible to be PhD guides for
candidates pursuing research leading to award of PhD degree in Physiotherapy,
Pharmacy, management and Nursing faculty.
(i) However in case of Physiotherapy a professor with ten years of teaching
experience after MD/MS qualification in concerned subject of Medical faculty
related to Physiotherapy such as Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine, Surgery,
Orthopedic, Neurology, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, etc. shall be
considered as PhD guides provided he/she fulfills all the other criteria to become
PhD guide. Faculty member with seven years of experience after DM
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(Neurology, Cardiology) and MCh (Cardiovascular surgery, Neurosurgery)
qualifications can also be the guide for PhD in Physiotherapy faculty.
(ii) A senior teacher with M Sc (Nursing) with 15 years of teaching and research
experience after obtaining his/her post graduate qualification out of which
minimum 10 years as post graduate teacher and with five research article
publications in indexed national or international journals either as first or second
author shall be eligible to be PhD guide in Nursing faculty. This provision will be
in force for a period of five years (till Academic Year 2016-17).Further in case of
Nursing faculty; a professor with ten years of teaching experience after MD/MS
qualifications from clinical specialties of Medical faculty can be considered as
PhD guide for Nursing faculty provided he/she fulfills all the other criteria to
become PhD guide in his/her parent faculty.
5.4.5 Guide Approval
Internal and External Guide is subject to approval by the Academic Council of
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed University.
5.4.6 Applications
The Internal and External Guides should submit an application in a prescribed
format to “The Secretary, PhD Regulations Committee Sumandeep Vidyapeeth
Deemed University”, who then will process the applications as per laid down norms.
5.4.7 Age of the Guide
PhD guide having less than four years of service shall not be accepted as PhD
Guide.
5.4.8 Restriction on number of candidates
A guide shall not undertake to offer guidance for PhD work for more than EIGHT
candidates at any given time.
5.4.9 Allocation of research guide / supervisor:
5.4.9.1 The admitted candidates shall be allocated to the university recognized Ph.D
guide formally in the PhD Regulation committee meeting.
5.4.9.2 Candidates shall be allocated to the guides depending on the ratio of number of
students per research guide and the research interest of the students as
indicated during interview. In any case, the allotment / allocation of supervisor
shall not be to the individual student or teacher.
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5.4.9.3 However where Guide is not available in the respective subject of the faculty,
then an eligible/recognized Guide of any other subject from the same or related
faculty shall be allocated by the PhD Regulation committee.
5.5 PROVISIONAL ADMISSION
A candidate shall be provisionally admitted to the University for Ph.D program by
submitting a duly filled prescribed form along with necessary documents as under.
• Copy of post graduate degree certificate
• Mark sheet of Entrance Examination
• Copy of the Fellowship award certificate (if any)
• Sponsorship certificate (if any)
• Copy of Recent Publications (of last four years) (if any)
• Service certificate (if applicable)
• Six printed copies of synopsis of the Research proposal in a prescribed format
along with a soft copy.
• Two passport size recent photograph
5.6 RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC)
5.6.1 The Vice-Chancellor of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth shall constitute a specialty / subject
wise research Advisory committee for each faculty, comprising of Research-Director,
faculty Dean, Faculty Ph.D Coordinator, respective Head of the Department (shall be
recognizedPh.D guide), Ph.D guide/s and PhD program coordinator/Deputy Registrar
(A & E). THE Dean of the Faculty shall work as the Chairman of the RAC.
5.6.2 The RAC shall review the research proposal submitted by the candidate at the time of
provisional admission and shall recommend the acceptance of research proposal. The
candidate shall make a power point presentation of the proposed research to the
RAC.
5.6.3 The RAC, if required shall direct a candidate to submit the revised research proposal
incorporating the recommendations made by it within a period of ONE month. once
the revised research proposal is accepted, the candidate shall be recommended for
provisional registration
5.6.4 It shall be mandatory for all the provisionally registered candidates to seek the
clearance of proposed research work from the institutional Ethics committee and/or
institutional Animal Ethics committee, whichever is applicable for confirmation
provisional registration.
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5.6.5 Candidate who fails to get clearance from the research Advisory Committee or/and
Ethics Committee(s) shall not be registered for the Ph.D degree and his/her
application the same will stand cancelled and no refund of registration and application
fees will be permissible.
5.6.6 The candidate who fails to appear before the institutional Ethics committee and /or the
institutional animal ethics committee on a stipulated date(s) without prior permission or
valid reason, the committee may recommend cancellation of provisional registration
granted to the candidate.
5.6.7 The research Advisory committee shall monitory the research work of the candidate
concerned periodically, record his/her progress six monthly in the prescribed format
(ANNEXURE - V) and send it to the controlled of examinations. It shall also review the
overall research work done before final submission of the thesis by the research
scholar.
5.6.8 And change in the membership of the R.A.C shall be effected only on approval by the
Vice-Chancellor
5.7 COMMENCEMENT OF ACADEMIC SESSION:
The Academic session for the Ph.D program shall commence in June of every year.
6. COURSE WORK
6.1. The registered candidate for the degree of doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) shall undertake
course work for a minimum period of six months. The course work shall be treated pre
Ph.D preparation, and shall include a course on area of research, research methodology,
and biostatistics and computer applications.
6.2. The Sumandeep Vidyapeeth though the respective department, shall conduct an
objective and /or subjective type of examination at the end of six months.
6.3. The minimum marks required for passing the examination shall 50%. It is the pre
requisite for the candidate to proceed further with the writing of the thesis.
6.4. In case a candidate fails to pass the examination in FIVE attempts, his/her registration
shall be cancelled. Payment of fees for writing the examination at the end of first year and
inability to write this examination shall be deemed as an attempt.
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7. INTER-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH
7.1. A candidate registered for a Ph.Dprogramme shall carry out research work
essentially under guidance of his/her Ph.D guide.
7.2. A candidate can purpose inter-disciplinary research work in other concerned
department / institute recognized by the university. However the work at the
said department / institute shall carried out under the guidance of qualified.
7.3. The co-guide/s may work as co-opted member/s of the RAC for the candidate.
8. RECOGNISED INSTITUTIONS FOR Ph.D DEGREE
Candidate who has registered for the Degree of Doctor Philosophy (Ph.D) shall pursue research
under the supervision of a Ph.D guide in any one of the following Departments /Institutions,
Recognized by this University Namely:-
• Any department / institute of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth;
• Postgraduate Departments of recognized University or college situated within the country
having necessary facilities carrying out research in the branch of study concerned provided
the department has been offering the postgraduate course a minimum period of three
years;
• All India Research Institutions, Regional Research Institutions or any other Non teaching
Research Institution having necessary facilities for carrying research in the branch of study
concerned and approved by this University.
• For the purpose granting recognition to an institution no covered under clause 9.1 above,
the request made by such institution may be considered by Academic Council of this
University and on its recommendation the final decision be taken by the Vice - Chancellor.
9. CHANGE OF GUIDES AND TRANSFER OF SCHOLARS
9.1. In case of department, retirement, or death of a Ph.D guide, the candidates registered
under him/her shall be re-allocated top other recognized guide/s in the subject by the
RAC with the permission of Vice- Chancellor.
9.2. When a guide is not available for period of six months of more to leave/lien/deputation,
RAC shall allocate such student to other eligible guide in absence of a co-guide, till the
guide becomes available.
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10. PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH WORK:
10.1. A candidate shall submit progress report of his/her research work every Sixmonths in the
prescribed format to the PhD coordinator which will be present to RAC.
10.2. The RAC shall review the progress of research and shall advice the candidate with
regard to further work. The RAC shall submit its report back to the PhD coordinator.
10.3. The candidate shall be required to make a presentation of his/her research work done
before the RAC every year for the purpose of evolution and further guidance. The RAC
shall send the report of the same to the PhD coordinator.
10.4. If a candidate fails to submit two consecutive six monthly progress report or/and fails to
appear before RAC for presenting progress of research work on one occasion without
valid reason/s communicated in advance to the PhD coordinator, the RAC shall
recommend to the PhD coordinatorfor cancelling his/her registration.
10.5. In case of unsatisfactory research work by the candidate, the RAC shall record the
reason/s for the same, advice and suggest correctives measures. If the candidate fails to
incorporate these corrective measures, the Research Advisory committee may
recommend to the Vice- Chancellor with substantial reasons though the PhD coordinator
for cancellation of the registration.
10.6. Procedure to be followed FOR evaluation of PhD
A) Pre- PhD exam.
B) Synopsis evaluation.
C) Six monthly performance reports.
D) Pre-Defence seminar.
E) Final Defence.
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11. CANCELLATION OF THE Ph.D REGISTRATION
11.1. In case of recommendation for cancellation of the registration by the RAC, the candidate
shall be intimated by the controller of examination about the grounds on which the
registration is being proposed for cancellation. In case of any representation from the
candidate, the controller of Examinations shall refer the matter to the Vice - chancellor,
who may either suggest cancellation of registration or refer the matter back to the
respective RAC for reconciliation or necessary action as it may deem fit. The decision of
the Vice-chancellor shall be final.
11.2. A candidate who fails to submit the completed thesis within the prescribed period or has
fails to do so within the notified extended period, if any, the registration of such candidate
shall stand lapsed automatically and such candidate shall discharged from the
Ph.Dprogramme. However, such a candidate may, if he/she desires so, apply for re-
registration for the Ph.D degree after complying with the procedure prescribed under
these regulations.
12. CHANGE OF TOPIC OF RESEARCH
12.1. If a candidate desires to change the topic research on substantial grounds, he/she shall
make an application to PhD coordinatorthough the guide.
12.2. The PhD coordinator will put the application to RAC which will consider such application
on merit and may recommend change of the topic of research.
12.3. Permission for change in the topic of research may be granted by the Vice- chancellor.
No further change shall be permitted thereafter.
12.4. The candidate shall be required to comply with all the procedure for registration of the
new topic.
12.5. However, the duration of research period shall commence from the date of registration of
new topic.
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13. TITLE OF THE THESIS
13.1. The exact title of the thesis shall be intimated to the RAC at the time of submission of the
research proposal.
13.2. Any request made for change of title of the thesis after the submission of the research
proposal but within period of three months of provisional registration shall be before the
research Advisory committee for its consideration.
13.3. The change in the title of the thesis shall be allowed only once and ion recommendation
by the research Advisory committee. The RAC shall intimate the change in the title, if
any, to the candidate and the controller of examination.
14. SYNOPSIS
14.1. After completion of research work the candidate shall be required to submit the entire
research work to his/her guide for approval.
14.2. After approval of the research work by the guide, the candidate shall submit SIX copies of
synopsis to the PhD coordinatorfor its approval from RAC.
14.3. The candidate shall make a digital audio-visual presentation of his/her research work
before the member of RAC. The said synopsis shall be modified suitably, if needed,
based on the suggestions of the committee. This step shall beconsidered as preliminary
examination prior to the submission of Doctoral thesis.
14.4. The final approval copy of synopsis after incorporating all changes, if any, suggested by
RAC, shall be given to controller of examination.
14.5. Conditions for submission of PhD synopsis.
A. As per the prescribed proforma
B. Clearance from Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Institutional Ethical Committee (SVIEC) –
registered with Dreg Controller General of India.
C. Clearance from Institutional Animal Ethical Committee (IAEC) registered with
Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision on Experiments on Animals
(CPCSEA); wherever applicable.
D. To be submitted to the university within six month from the date of registration
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15. SUBMISSION OF THESIS
15.1 After the acceptance of synopsis by the university, the candidate shall submit SIX copies
of thesis, duly signed by the guide, co-guide(s) if any, and head of the department along
with TWO copies in computer disc within three months from the final approved version of
the synopsis to the controller of examination through the RAC in confidential cover.
15.2 It shall be mandatory for the candidate to publish at least TWO Research papers from the
research work done for this thesis in peer reviewed, indexed journal(s) before submission
of thesis.
15.3 The title page of the thesis, cover, format, etc., shall strictly conform to the format of
presentable by the university and shall carry a declaration by the candidate and
certificate duly signed and issued by the guide, co-guide(s) if any, Head of the
Department and Faculty Dean.
15.4 Supplementary papers to the thesis like printed copies of any contribution to the
knowledge of the subject may also be appended to the thesis by the research scholar.
15.5 The thesis shall be submitted to the PhD coordinatorwithin six months of synopsis
presentation.
15.6 Where a Ph.D candidate has submitted the synopsis but is unable to submit the thesis
within the time prescribed extension of time for submission of thesis may be granted by
the Vice-Chancellor subject to maximum of two more years valid reasons, on payment of
penalty fees as may be prescribed.
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16 . EXAMINERS
16.1 The Research Advisory Committee shall forward the list of FOUR external examiners
along with the six copies of thesis to the controller of Examinations. The internal and
external examiner shall fulfill the criteria of Eligibility of guide as mentioned in above
clause 8.0 for appointment as examiner.
16.2 The controller of examination in consolation with the vice chancellor shall appoint nay
TWO external examinations for evolution of the thesis. However for an independent
research candidate, the number of external examiners shall be TWO for evolution of
thesis.
16.3 For conduction viva-voce examination
• ONE internal and ONE External examiner shall be appointed in case of full time
and other than full time candidates. the external examiner shall be one of the two
external examiners who had evaluated the thesis of the candidate.
• In case independent research candidate, any TWO of the THREE External
examiners, who had evaluated the thesis, shall be appointed as external
examiners.
16.4 The internal examiner shall be any one of the Ph.D guide from the subject / department in
which the candidate has registered.
16.5 However when the internal examiner of the concerned subject is not available, then the
Ph.D guide from any other subject of same Faculty or the Faculty Dean shall be
appointed as an internal examiner.
16.6 When first panel of FOUR Ph.D external examiners are unable to accept the examiner -
ship, the Controller of Examination shall seek names for an additional panel of examiners
from the RAC. The additional panel is also unable to accept the examiner ship, the vice-
chancellor shall appoint examiner(s) as required in consultation with the head of
department / Dean in the relevant discipline.
16.7 The convener for the Ph.D examination shall be the Head of the Department of the
concerned subject. However if Head of the Department is independent research
candidate, than Dean / Principal of the institute shall act as the convener of the
examination. The convener shall act as internal examiner in case of full time and other
than full time candidates. The convener shall act as examiner in case of independent
research candidate.
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17. EVALUATION OF THESIS AND DEFENCE VIVA- VOCE
EXAMINATION
15.1. A copy of thesis shall be sent to external examiners for evaluation.
15.2. The external examiners who had evaluated the thesis shall ordinarily report to the controller of
examination on the merit of the thesis for Ph.D Degree as “Highly Commended “, “Commended” or “Not Commended” in the prescribed format, along with a detailed report within 30 days from the date of receipt of the thesis.
15.3. At least 50% of the external examiners shall commend the thesis.
15.4. A candidate, whose thesis has not been commended, shall be permitted to resubmit the corrected
/ modified thesis as suggested by the external examiners within a period of one year to the
controller of the examination. In such cases, the candidate will automatically be considered for an
extension for Ph.D program.
15.5. No candidate shall be permitted to submit the thesis or take the Defense viva-voca examination
for Ph.D Degree for more than FOUR attempts
15.6. When the thesis is approved the candidate shall ready himself/herself for aDefense viva - voca
examination, to be conducted before the internal examiner (Convener) and one external examiner
who evaluated the thesis. The viva voce will related only to the Research area / thesis. Such
public viva-voce examination will be conducted only in the SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH premises.
15.7. If none of the external examiners who evaluated the thesis is available, another examiner from the
panel may be appointed by the vice-chancellor. The internal examiner (convener) shall convey to
the controller of examinations the result of such public viva-voce examination,duly endorsed by
the external examiner. A candidate who is successful in the viva-voce examination shall be
declared to have qualified for the Ph.D Degree with effect from the date of the public viva-voce
examination.
15.8. A candidate, who is not successful in the defense viva-voce, shall be permitted to appear for the
viva voce another time, within a period of three months.
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18. FEE STRUCTURE FOR Ph.D CANDIDATES
F) Application fee, Tuition fee, Registration fee, Examination fee etc. shall be payable by the
candidate as prescribed by the University from time to time.
G) The security deposit shall be refunded only after successful completion of PhD.
Programme.
H) In case the candidate discontinues the Ph.Dprogramme irrespective of duration of joining,
the security deposit shall be forfeited and he/she will have to pay the remaining fees of
the years left.
I) Fees structure for PhD Program:
• Registration Fee – stipulated from time to time.
• Tuition Fee as fixed and reviewed from time to time. Per annum for full
timecandidates.
• Caution Deposited as notified.
• Fees for “in Service “candidates is waved off subject to their meeting “in Service” PhD Terms and Conditions.
• External candidates (outside the Sumandeep Vidyapeeth) may be considered for
stipendiary Senior Residency positions in medical/dental colleges if such a vacancy
is available. For deserving candidates, the fee waiver can also can be considered.
Otherwise, the PhD for external candidates is full time, on campus and unpaid
(candidates will have to bear all expenses including accommodation and mess
charges) program.
B) PUBLICATION OF THE THESIS:
The thesis, only on approval, shall be published in full as a book with the permission of the RAC.
However, the candidate during the course of his/her research shall have to publish or must receive
the acceptance for getting published atleast TWO papers in indexed journal/s. in such instances,
the candidate shall append the reprint copies of published papers or the acceptance letter in the
copies of Ph.D. thesis submitted to the University by him/her.
C) AWARD OF DEGREE:
A) On completion of the evaluation process, the successful candidate shall be awarded the degree
of ‘Doctor of Philosophy’ mentioning the Faculty. The subject in which he/she was enrolled. B) The Sumandeep Vidyapeeth shall also issue a Provisional Certificate certifying that the
degree of Ph.D has been awarded in accordance with the provisions of the University
Grants Commission (UGC) regulations for Ph.D.
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D) DEPOSITORY WITH UGC:
The Registrar of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth shall submit a soft of Ph.D thesis to the UGC within thirty
days from the award of Ph.D. degree.
E) DECISION BY VICE - CHANCELLOR:
In all other matters not specifically covered under these regulations, the Vice- Chancellor may take a
decision having regard to the circumstances of the case and if he/she deems necessary he/she may
refer the matter to the Academic council, for suitable recommendations before taking such decisions.
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ANNEXURES
SR No
Title Annexure No.
1 Format for Research proposal I
2 Application from for Ph.D Guide II
3 Application from for Ph.D Entrance Test III
4
Recognition requirement for co-guides and institutions of
R&D nature, Industries and collaborating institutions for
guiding/registering PhD candidates
IV
5 Functions of the Research Advisory committee V
6
Format for six monthly progress report to be submitted
by the PhD Candidate to RAC
VI
7 Model – cover and title page of PhD thesis VII
8
Format of declaration certificate by the candidate to be
included in the thesis
VIII
9 Format of the certificate to be given by the guide/Co-
guide
IX
10 Format for Adjudication of the PhD thesis by examiners X
11 Format of Undertaking for other than full time candidate XI
ANNEXURE – I
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SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
FORMAT FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL
(Thisproformaduly filled in by the candidate shall be submitted along with the PhD
application for provisional registration)
Full Name (in capital letters):
Academic Qualification
Age and date of birth
Category
Organization details, if employed
Name of organization with
address
Nature of work Duration of employment
Subject in which the candidate has
qualified for the master
The proposed discipline in which the
candidate intends to work for PhD
The proposed department (with address)
where the candidate intends to work for PhD
The theme of the proposed research (not less than 500 words- attach separate sheet)
Details of completed research projects, if any (attach separate sheet)
Details of publications if any. In indexed journal:
(attach separate sheet)
Comments of the Ph.D Guide:
Comments of the Co-guide if any:
Comments of Head of Department:
Guide’s Signature: Candidate Signature:
Co-Guide’s Signature: HOD’s Signature:
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Annexure- II
SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
(Declared as Deemed to be University Under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
At. & Post : Pipariya, Ta : Waghodiya,
Dist : Vadodara-391760
Form No:
Paste your recent
colour Photograph
(Size:3.5* 4.5 cm)
& paste (do not staple)
Application form for Ph.D Guide
Application For:
(a) Internal PhD
Guide (b) External PhD Co- Guide
Signature of the Applicant
1. Ph.DGuideship Applied For (which of the faculty)
Medical Dental Physiotherapy
Nursing
Pharmacy /
Management
specify area of specialization / Branch.
2. Name in Full (Capital)
3. Father's / Husband's Name
Date of
Birth
Date of
Retirement
(Attach Age Proof)
Designation
(Attach official Identity card Proof)
Department
College /
Institution
Recognized by
: MCI DCI IAP INC PCI AICTE
?strike out whichever is not
applicable
Office
address
4. Correspondence Address
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City: PIN
Code:
Contact Number
STD Code Telephone No Mobile No
E-Mail Address
5. Permanent Address
City: PIN
Code:
Contact Number
STD Code Telephone No Mobile No
E-Mail Address
6. Gender 7. Category 8. Nationality
Male GEN ST SC OBC Indian
Female Other Other
if other please specify
if other
please
specify
9. Academic / Educational Qualification - (Enclose attested Zerox copies); Attach separate sheet if required
Course/Program Session
(year to year)
University/Boar
d
Name
of the
Institut
e
Marks
obtained/Percentag
e
Branch/Stream
Graduation
Post Graduation
Superspeciality / PhD
Other
Other
10. Title of Thesis / Dissertation at PG/PhD Studies
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10.Total Teaching/Research Experience
11. Teaching Experience after PG
12. Date of PG Teacher Recognition
13. Experience as PG Teacher
14. Provide Number of PG guidance
Completed Ongoing
15. Provide following data of ongoing PG guidance
SN Name of Candidate Thesis Topic Date of Completion
16. Work Experience; Academic/Research - (Enclose attested Zerox copies of each) ; Attach separate sheet if required
Sr.No Position Organization Period UG / PG
17. Total Number of Research Papers/Books Published
National
Journal International Journal
Book
s
18. Give Details of Research Publications-attach separate sheet if required
SN Title of Publication Journal / Publication
House No/Vol/ Date N/I
* N- National , I- International
19. Whether Already recognized as PhD Guide with any University Yes No
If yes provide following details.
20. No of PhD Candidates guidance
Completed
on going
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Annexure - III
Form No:
21. Provide details of ongoing PhD Guidance; attach Separate Sheet if required
SN Name of Candidate Thesis Topic Date of Completion
I……………………..............................…….hereby declare that all the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any of the information being found
false or incorrect or any ineligibility being detected before or after the test, my PG Guideship is liable to be
cancelled and action will be initiated against me, I am not guiding more than eight PhD guide Scholars as on date.
Further, I shall abide by the Rules and Regulations that govern Internal/External guides.
Date:
Signature of the
Applicant Place:
As per our Institutional records the information furnished above is true and to the best our knowledge ; This
institution has no objection for his/her external Guideship
Date: Signature of Head of Institution
Institutional Seal Name:
Stamp
List of Annexure / enclosures
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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(Declared as Deemed to be University Under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
At. & Post : Pipariya, Ta : Waghodiya,
Dist : Vadodara-391760
Paste your recent
colour Photograph
(Size:3.5* 4.5 cm)
& paste (do not staple)
Application from for Ph.D Entrance Test
Application For:
(a) Full time PhD (b) In Service PhD
Signature of the Candidate
1. Ph.D Program applied for:
Medical Dental Physiothera
py
Nursing
Pharmac
y
Manage
ment
specify area of specialization / Branch.
2. NAME OF THE CANDIDATE (in High School or equivalent Certificate)
Date of Birth
3. FATHER's / HUSBAND's NAME
Occupation Mobile No.
Contact Numbers of the candidate
STD Code Telephone No
E-MAIL ADDRESS OF CANDIDATE
4. MOTHER's NAME (as High School or equivalent Certificate)
Occupation
5. PERMANENT ADDRESS
CITY: PIN CODE:
CONTACT NUMBER
STD Code Telephone No Mobile No
E-MAIL ADDRESS
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6. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
CITY: PIN CODE:
CONTACT NUMBER
STD Code Telephone No Mobile No
E-MAIL ADDRESS
7. GENDER 8. CATEGORY 9. NATIONALITY
Indian
Male GEN S
T SC OBC
Other
Famale OTHER
if other please
specify if other please
specify
10. Academic/Educational Qualification - Enclose attested Zerox copies
Course/Program
Session
(year to
year)
University/B
oard
Name of
the
Institute
Marks
obtained/Percentage Branch/Stream
Matriculation(10th)
Intermediate(12 th)
Graduation
Post Graduation
Other
11. Work Experience; Academic/Research - Enclose attested zerox copies
Sr.No Position Organization Period Assignment
12. Give Details of Research Publications-Enclose attested zerox copies
SN Title of Publication Name of Journal /
Published No/Vol/Edition/Date N/I*
* N- National , I- International
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13. Proposed Research Area and objectives;
14.Details of Internal service for those working in Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (for In service PhD only)
a. Name of the Department .
b. Name of the Institution/College.
c. Date of appointment.
d. Present designation.
e. Period of Service.
f. NOC enclosed Ye
s No
15. Any other Details
16. Application Fee Details
By Cash Cash Receipt No.
By Demand Draft
DD No Bank: Date:
I…………………….................…….hereby declare that all the statements made in this application are true, complete and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any of the information being found false or incorrect
or any ineligibility being detected before or after the test, my candidature is liable to cancelled and action will be
initiated against me.Fuether, I shall abide by the Rules and regulation of PhD program that are applicable to Full
time/In service candidates.
Date: Signature:
Place:
List of
enclosures
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
ANNEXURE – IV
SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
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Recognition requirement for co- guides and Institutions of R & D nature, Industries and collaboration
institutions for guiding/registering PhD candidates
1. Minimum two persons with PhD qualification in the area(s) of research by the
department/institution as approved by the university.
2. Library facilities with adequate books, journals in the area of research literature retrieval facility
through CD-ROM/internet facilities.
3. Laboratories with equipments are required for the discipline of research for which recognition
sought.
4. Adequate working space for the research students in terms of laboratories, study rooms, seminar
room facilities etc.
5. Faculty research profile of the department seeking recognition along with the department / faculty
contributions made in the respective fields.
6. Details of existing infrastructure facilities of the department / institution.
7. Application to be submitted in the prescribed format Annexure-II & / or B for recognition as Co-
guide.
ANNEXURE –V
SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
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FUNCTION OF RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1. The vice- chancellor of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth shall constitute a specialty/ subject
wise research advisory committee for each faculty, comprising of Research-Director,
Faculty Dean, Faculty Ph.D Coordinator, respective head of the department (shall be
recognized PhD guide), Research guide/s and Deputy Registrar (A&E). The Dean of
the Faculty shall work as the Chairman of the RAC.
2. To discuss, advice, and recommend on all matters connected with the candidate’s research from provisional registration till the submission of the thesis.
3. The academic members of the research advisory committee shall be recognized PhD
guide.
4. The research advisory committee shall have regular meeting at the university,
convened soon after provisional registration and constitution of the committee to
personally interview candidate.
5. To review the research proposal submitted by the candidate at the time of provisional
admission and shall recommend the acceptance of research proposal. The candidate
shall make a power point presentation of the proposed research to the RAC.
6. To guide the candidate to develop the study design and methodology of research;
ANNEXURE – VI
SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
FORMAT FOR SIX MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT TO BE
SUBMITTED BY THE PH.D CANDIDATE TO RAC
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❖ The progress report shall be submitted by the candidate before the research advisory
committee accompanied by a report by the candidate about the work carried out
during the period of this report (in about 300 words). The same shall be duly signed
by the PhD guide, Co-guide (if applicable) and Head of Department.
❖ One copy is to be retained by the PhD guide, one copy by the candidate and one copy to be submitted to the controller of examinations once in six months, immediately
after placing before the research advisory committee constituted for the candidate.
Note: Failure to submit two consecutive six monthly progress report will entail the
cancellation of registration of the candidate by the Vice-chancellor on a report made by
the PhD guide and/or the Controller of Examination in this behalf.
1. Particulars about the candidate:
(a)Name :
(b)Designation:
(c)Institution where working, if any:
(d) Period of the report:
(e) Date and Number of provisional registration:
2. Registration Details:
(a)Category of registration FT IRC OFC
(b) Has the provisional registration been confirmed (yes/No)
(c) If yes, give university approval reference:
3. Particulars of PhD Guide:
17. Name :
(b) Designation:
(c) Institution where working, if any:
4.Particulars of the Co-Guide:
(a) Name :
(b) Designation:
(c) Institution where working, if any:
5. Name of Department/Intuition where research is
conducted:
6.Area of work and tentative title of the proposed thesis:
ANNEXURE –VII
SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
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(Declared as Deemed to Be University U/S 3of UGC act 1956 )
MODEL FOR COVER AND TITLE PAGE OF THE PhD THESIS
Title of Thesis
Thesis submitted for the degree of doctor of philosophy (PhD) in (write
subject)
By
(Name of the Candidate)
Name of the Department
SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
MONTH AND YEAR
ANNEXURE –VIII
SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
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(Declared as Deemed to Be University U/S 3of UGC act 1956 )
Format of declaration certificate by the candidate to be included in the thesis
(in all copies)
I declare that the thesis titled ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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Submitted by me for the degree Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) is the record of original
Research work carried out by me during the period from __________________________to
_____________________under the guidance of
___________________________________ and the co-guidance of
__________________________________(if applicable) and has not formed the basis for
the award of any degree, diploma associate ship, fellowship, titles in this or any other
university or other similar institution of higher learning.
Date:
Place:
Signature of the Candidate:
Name:
ANNEXURE –IX
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SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
(Declared as Deemed to Be University U/S 3of UGC act 1956 )
Format of the certification to be given by the Guide/Co-guide (in all copies)
I certify that the thesis titled ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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Submitted for the degree Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) by Mr./Ms
_______________________is the record of original Research work carried out by him/her
during the period from __________________________to _____________________under
my guidance and supervision and this research work has note formed the basis for the
award of any degree, diploma associate ship, fellowship, titles in this or any other university
or other similar institution of higher learning.
Date:
Place:
Signature of Guide with Seal
Date:
Place:
Signature of Co-guide with Seal
ANNEXURE –X
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SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
(Declared as Deemed to Be University U/S 3of UGC act 1956 )
[Format for Report on adjudication of PhD thesis by Examiners]
1 Name of Candidate:
2 Title of Thesis:
3 Discipline of subject:
4 Name and address of the examiner:
5 Recommendation of the Examiner(please strike out whichever are not
(a) Thesis is highly recommended.
(b)Thesis is commended.
(c) Thesis is commended and the Degree may be awarded subject to he
candidate that furnishing satisfactory clarification to my queries during the
public viva-voce examination.
(d) Thesis is commended and the Degree may be awarded subject to the
condition that the corrections/modifications, suggested by me carried out in
the thesis and duly certified by the guide-convener before the public viva-
voce examination, or
(e) Thesis needs to be resubmitted after revision for evaluation.
(f) Thesis is not commended and the Degree may not be awarded.
6 Detailed report on the thesis (to be enclosed): Yes/No
7 List of question to be asked at the public viva-voce examination (to be
enclosed)
Date:
Place:
Address:
Signature of the Examiner with Designation
ANNEXURE –XI
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FORMAT OF UNDERTAKING FOR OTHER THAN FULL TIME PHD
CANDIDATE OF SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
(On Rs.100/-stamp paper, registered & notarized)
I, _______________________________, son/daughter/wife of
_______________________ hereby give an undertaking that:
1. I shall serve Sumandeep Vidyapeeth during the PhD program. On discontinuation of
service from Sumandeep Vidyapeeth for any reason whatsoever, my
PhDRegistration shall stand cancelled as per the Regulations of Doctor of Philosophy
of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth.
2. I shall work as an employee of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth for at least TWO years after
the award of degree of PhD Non fulfillment of this condition will entail a payment of
Rs. ONE LAKH to the Sumandeep Vidyapeeth in lieu thereof.
3. Sumandeep Vidyapeeth shall have the right to proceed with a suitable action against
me for non fulfillment of any of the conditions as stated above.
4. Furthermore all the disputes shall be resolved within Vadodara (Gujarat)
jurisdiction.
I solemnly declare that this undertaking is given in true spirit and shall abide by it.
Deponent
Witness:-
SN Full Name Permanent Address Contact Numbers
1
2
Item No 5 of Board of Management dt 13.03.2015. The rules which are amended
accordingly are as follows. Annexure I- PhD Entrance
Calendar for the PhD Programme
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Sr No PhD Programme Tentative Date
1 Notification and advertisement in news paper for the PhD Programme
Jan
2 Last date for submission of form Feb
3 Date of Entrance Exam Feb
4 Announcement of Results March
5 Interview date March
6 Announcement of selected candidate list and admission March
7 Commencement of PhD program April
8 PhD Course work-
1. Research methodology and Scientific writing
2. Biostatistics 3. Ten subject related topics with the research
Guide
4. EBES
II. Guide allocation and formation of RAC
III. Outline of research work( synopsis) submission
IV. Approval of synopsis by RAC
V. SVIEC clearance of synopsis
April
To
Sept
9 PhD Course work Examination Oct to Oct
10 Declaration of the PhD Course work result- Prerequisite
to thesis writing
Oct
11 Progress Report ( every Six Months) As per SV PhD
Regulation
12 Final Synopsis submission As per SV PhD
Regulation
13 Pre PhD Defense As per SV PhD
Regulation
14 Thesis Submission – six hard copies and two soft copies
as per the format given by the University
within 3 months and
maximum 6 months after the pre PhD defense)
15 Final Defense and Report As per SV PhD Regulation
16 Notification and Provisional Degree As per SV PhD Regulation
17 Degree Certificate- Convocation As per SV rules
Fee structure for PhD program
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S. No In-service Candidate
Full time ( External) Candidate
Part Time PhD candidate
( Sponsored)
Registration fee 6000 (one time) 6000 (one time) 6000 (one time)
PhD Fee 30000 PA 30000 PA 50000 PA
Security deposit (Refundable)
10000 (one time) 10000 (one time) 10000 (one time)
Total Fees ( in Rs) 1st year 46000 46000 66000
PhD Thesis evaluation fee 10000 10000 10000
Duration of PhD program:
i) Medical Faculty:
• Part time candidates holding MD/MS qualifications- Three years (Max-6 years)
• Part time candidates holding Diploma/ M.Sc (Medical) qualifications- Four years
(Max-8 years)
ii) Dental Faculty:
• Part time candidates- Four years (Max-8 years)
iii) Allied Medical Sciences Faculty: Physiotherapy, Nursing,
Pharmacy faculties and Management;
• Part time candidates- Four years (Max-8 years)
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ANNEXURE II-PART TIME -PhD Programme
PART TIME- PhD Programme
(UGC REGULATION 2009 & UGC NOTIFICATION NO F.1.1/2002 (PS)/EXEMP.PART FILE –III DATED MARCH 2011)
Overview of Ph D programme is applicable to candidates admitted under (Part Time) Ph D scheme.
I. Introduction
Candidates, who are working in reputed research organizations, academic Institutes and industries, situated preferably in the close vicinity of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Campus, is not
consistent with eligibility criterion at bullet no 1 i.e “ part Time candidates from outside the institutes must be a full time/regular faculty of Medicine/ Dental and Allied Health Science.
They will choose one of the Sumandeep Vidyapeeth faculties as supervisor for his/her research work.
II. Eligibility Criteria
• Part time candidates from outside the institute must be a full time/regular faculty of
Medicine/ Dental /Allied Science with minimum of 2 years experience at the time of
admission and sponsored by the concerned institute / organization.
• Institution from where candidate seeks PhD admission must be SVDU recognized
”Research Centre”
• The candidate should be working in an organization which encourages and facilitates
research.
• He/she meets the requisite minimum qualification for admission to Ph. D programme
of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth.
• The candidate should furnish a "consent & no objection certificate" from his/her
parent organization.
Other terms & conditions remain the same as in Sumandeep Vidyapeeth PhD Regulations for
Admission to PhD Programme. The Part time research students must have a minimum
attendance of sixtydays in a year in the University
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ANNEXURE III-RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Research fellowship
1. Introduction
The Research Fellowship in Medical/Dental/Allied Health Sciences by SV is awarded to meritorious students. The fellowship is open to candidates who have registered for Ph.D. in Medical/Dental/Allied Health Sciences in SV (Full Time-External Candidate) – 10% of the
total qualified and admitted students are entitled for the fellowship as per the faculty wise admissions.Part Time Students are not entitled to avail the research fellowship
2. Objective
The objective of Research fellowship is to provide opportunity to meritorious candidates to undertake advanced studies and research leading to Ph.D. degrees in Medical/Dental/Allied
Health Sciences.
3. Eligibility
The candidates who have been registered for Ph.D. in Medical/Dental/Allied Health Science subjects in SV are eligible for the fellowship-(Full Time-External Candidate)
4. Nature of Assistance Available Under the Scheme
The tenure of fellowship is initially for two years under the SV scheme. Upon expiry of this period, the work of the Fellow will be evaluated by Experts Committee to be set up by the
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth. If the research work is found satisfactory, his/her tenure may be extended for a further period of one year. In case the work for the two years is not found
satisfactory, an additional year will be given to him/her for improvement. In such cases work will be evaluated again after year, and if improvement is found, the Fellow will get one year period under the SV Scheme. Thus, the total period of fellowship is three years, with
no further provision of extension.
Financial Assistance:
Fellowship: @ Rs.10,000/-p.m.
Contingency @ Rs.10,000/-p.a.
Leave:
The leave entitlement for research fellow will remain the same as that for other PG students
in the Sumandeep Vidyapeeth.
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5. Procedure for Application
Only those candidates who have been registered as full time (external candidate) for Ph.D.
in Medical/Dental/Allied Health Science subjects in SV are eligible to apply in the structural format provided by the Sumandeep Vidyapeeth
6. Procedure for Release of Grant
On receipt of the names, bio-data and joining report of the selected candidates from the Department or Constituent College of SV, the Account office of SV will accept the
candidature of the Fellow and will release the first installment of admissible grants to the Institution/ University on a yearly basis, from the date of joining in a lump sum manner.
7. Procedure for Monitoring the Progress of the Scheme
The performance of the Research Fellow is monitored by their respective supervisor/guide and reflected in the yearly progress report submitted to the University for Submission to the UGC office.
On completion of first two years of the award, the Fellow may apply to the
department/university concerned for continuation. For this purpose, a three-member Committee consisting of the Supervisor, Head of Department and one Outside Expert in the
concerned subject will be constituted by the Institution to evaluate the research work done by the Fellow. On Recommendations/Comments of the Committee, the Fellow will be allowed to continue. The concerned departments are expected to monitor the work of the
Fellow continuously. He/she shall not accept or hold any position, paid or otherwise, or receive emoluments, salary, stipend, etc. from other sources during the tenure of the
award. The fellowship may be terminated by the SV, on the recommendation of the University at any time during the tenure and the decision of the SV will be final and binding. The tenure of the fellowship is for four years from the date of joining, subject to satisfactory
progress report of the Fellow or submission of Ph.D. thesis, whichever is earlier. No extension is permissible beyond the total tenure of four years and the awardee ceases to be
a SV Research Fellow under the scheme of SV immediately after expiry of the due date. Any claim/reference to this effect will be illegal and the individual may have to face disciplinary
action for such an act.
Note: - The tenure of research fellowship should not exceed the minimum stipulated period of doctoral period 1.e 2 or 3 years (full time-external candidate) as the case may be.
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ANNEXURE IV-SOFT COPY AS PER THE INFLIBNET FORMAT
Creation of Metadata and Uploading Thesis into Shodhganga, INFLIBNET Centre
Thesis Spliting and Naming Convention :
In order to maintain quality, standards and uniqueness in all theses INFLIBNET Centre devised standards and formats based on international practices. This will give a proper photo print of physical appearance of the thesis with the same template available for
individual thesis. Kindly Note that file name should be start with serial number like 01_title.pdf,02_certificates.pdf ..etc. An example of split files along with chapter wise
naming is given below: Example of Split files for Upload in "Shodhganga"
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ANNEXURE V-SYNOPSIS AND SIX MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
FORMAT
SYNOPSIS AND SIX PROGRESS REPORT
(RAC Synopsis – O6 copies, SIVEC- 12 Copies, Pre PhD Synopsis-06 Copies, Thesis- 5
copies)
Synopsis entitled
RAC / SVIEC / Pre PhD Synopsis
Submitted by
Name of the Student
Department / College
Year of Enrollment
Registration No
Research Guide
Name of the Guide:
Designation:
Department:
College:
SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH, PIPARIA, WAGHODIYA VADODARA-391760, GUJARAT-INDIA
Student Signature Research Guide/ Co-Guide (If any)
Forwarded by
H.O.D Head of the Institute DOR
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Content of the RAC / SVIEC / Pre PhD Synopsis
1. Introduction
2. Aims and objectives of the Study
3. Review of literature
4. Material and Methods (Ethical issues/ Statistical Analysis)
5. Outcomes of the Research (Results and Discussion)
6. Conclusion (Future prospectus of the Research Study )
7. References / Bibliography
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ANNEXURE VI-SPECIFICATIONS FOR DISSERTATIONOR THESIS
ANNEXURE – SPECIFICATIONS FOR DISSERTATION
Candidate submitting thesis for the University degree are required to follow the rules noted
below regarding the size, style and binding of the thesis. Only in special cases in which the Head of the Institution is satisfied, there may be relaxation in compliance.
1. Every candidate shall submit six copies of his/her thesis along with two soft copies in PDF format as per the INFLIBNET format.
2. The copies shall be bound in accordance with the following specifications.
3. Save thesis in MS Word (6.0 version or more) format and/or in PDF copy
4. Save thesis using a file name in the pattern “Author.doc” where author is the surname of the author.
5. A4 size paper (210 by 297 mm.) for the thesis, select A4 size page set up for the PDF also.
6. Provide title in Times New Roman, 14 point along with author’s name and required
details.
7. Use Times New Roman font, 12 size for the main text, in single column and 1.5 line
spacing. Paragraph heading and subheadings have to be displayed properly (in bold).
8. Set the margins as follows.
Top: 1 inch
Bottom: 1 inch
Left: 1.5 inch
Right: 1 inch
9. Page numbers at the bottom of each page, centered on the width.
10.Set everything justified.
11.Print figures and tables interspersed with text and place them as near the point of
mention as possible. Add descriptors to tables and figures.
12. Use International SI (System of Units). If other units are used, provide approximate conversion, factors for SI units.
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13.If the patient consent form is in Gujarati or any other language other than English, use True Type Font (TTF).
14. No ornamental bordering of the sides is permitted.
15. No dedication page in dissertation is permitted.
➢ Cover page ➢ Certificate
➢ Declaration ➢ Acknowledgement ➢ Contents
➢ Preface ➢ List of tables/ figures/ graphs
➢ List of Symbols and abbreviation ➢ Chapter1 Introduction ➢ Chapter2 Review of Literature
➢ Chapter 3 Material and Methods ➢ Chapter 4 Result and Discussion
➢ Chapter 5 Conclusion ➢ Chapter 6 References
➢ List of research paper published- Mandatory ➢ List of conferences/ seminar /symposia attended- Mandatory
(Invited/oral/poster Presentation) if any
THE THESIS
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ENTITLED
“__________________________________________”
Submitted to
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth
In partial fulfillment of the requirement for
the award of
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
In
_______________________
Guide:
Dr. ___________________
Designation
Dept. of _________, College Name, SV
Submitted by:
Name of the Student
Registration No. Ph.D. _______ DEPARTMENT OF_________
NAME OF THE COLLEGE
SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
(Declared as Deemed to Be University U/S 3of UGC act 1956 )
Waghodia, VADODARA- 391760, GUJARAT, INDIA
20__
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Certificate
This is to certify that, this thesis entitled“________________________”
Submitted by
Name of the Student
In partial fulfillment for the award of degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
In
________________________
To
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth,Vadodara
(Declared as Deemed to Be University U/S 3of UGC act 1956)
This work has been carried out under my/our supervision and guidance. The matter compiled in this thesis has not been submitted earlier for the award of any other degree or
fellowship and free from any kind of plagiarism
Guide: Date Name________________
Place: Designation___________ Dept. of ________ Name of the College
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Certificate
This is to certify that, this thesis entitled“________________________”
Submitted by
Name of the Student
In partial fulfillment for the award of degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
In
________________________
To
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth,Vadodara
(Declared as Deemed to Be University U/S 3of UGC act 1956 )
This work has been carried out under my/our supervision and guidance. The matter compiled in this thesis has not been submitted earlier for the award of any other degree or
fellowship and free from any kind of plagiarism
Co-Guide: Date Name________________
Place: Designation___________ Dept. of ________
Name of the College
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SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH, VADODARA, GUJARAT
(Declared as Deemed to Be University U/S 3of UGC act 1956 )
Certificate
This is to certify that, this thesis entitled“________________________”
Submitted by
Name of the Student
In partial fulfillment for the award of degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
In
________________________
To
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara
This work has been carried out by me under the guidance of Name of the Guide and co- guidance of Name of the Co-guide(If any). The matter compiled in this thesis has not been submitted earlier for the award of any other degree or fellowship and free from any
kind of plagiarism
Name of the Student
Dept. of ___________
Name of the College
Date:
Place:
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SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH, VADODARA, GUJARAT
(Declared as Deemed to Be University U/S 3of UGC act 1956 )
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the topic entitled “___________________________” which is
submitted herewith to Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara for the partial fulfillment for the award of degree of Doctor of Philosophy, in ______________ is the result of work done by me in Department of_________,College____________ Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, under
the guidance of Name of the Guide_________ and co-guidance of name of the Co-Guide _____________( If any).
I further declare that the result of this work have not been previously been submitted for
any degree or fellowship and free from any kind of plagiarism
Name of the Student
Dept. of ___________
Name of the College
Date:
Place:
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PhD COURSE WORK
SYLLABUS (Revised)
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Ph.D. COURSE
PhD Course 101
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SCIENTIFIC WRITING (45 h)
UNIT 1.Research process- Characteristics and requirements (2 h)
• Types of research
UNIT 2. The Research Phases (3 h)
• Phases- I Formulating a research problem • Phase- II Planning a research problem
• Phase- III Conducting a research proposal
UNIT 3. Reviewing the literature (5 h)
• The place of the literature review in research, Clarity and focus to research problem
Improving research methodology, Broadening your knowledge base in your research
area, enabling you to contextualize your findings
• How to review the literature, Searching, reviewing of the literature, Developing a theoretical and conceptual framework
UNIT 4. Formulating a research problem (5 h)
• Source, consideration and step in formulating a research problem
• Formulation of research objectives in qualitative research
UNIT 5. Identifying variables (4 h)
• Types of variable • Types of Measurement Scale
UNIT 6. Constructing Hypotheses (3 h)
• Definition, function, testing and characteristics of hypothesis • Types of hypothesis
UNIT 7. Conceptualizing a research design (4 h)
• Research design- Function and theory of research design
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UNIT 8. Constructing an Instrument for Data Collection (4 h)
• Selection a method of data collection • Collection data using attitudinal scales
• Validity and reliability of a research instrument
UNIT 9.Selecting a sample (4 h)
• Concept, sampling terminology, principles of sampling
• Factor affecting the interferences • Types of sampling- Non Random, non-probability sampling design in quantitative
research
UNIT 10. Writing a research proposal (5 h)
• How to write a research proposal
• Objectives, Hypotheses, Study design, Setting, Measurement procedures, Ethical issues
• Sampling, Analysis of data, Structure of the report and Problems and limitations
UNIT 11. Writing a research report (3 h)
• Writing a research report, developing an outline, writing about a variable
Referencing, writing a bibliography and summary
UNIT12.Research methodology and practice evaluation (3 h)
• Evaluation
• Types of evaluation from a focus perspective • Types of evaluation from a philosophical perspective • Undertaking an evaluation
• Ethical in evaluation • Summary
Recommended Books:
1. Kothari, C R, Research Methodology.
2. Bhattacharyya, Dipak Kumar, Research Methodology. 3. Parikh, M.N. And Gogtay, N, ABC of Research Methodology and Applied Biostatistics: A
Primer for Clinicians and Researchers.
4. Yelikar, Kanan, Essentials of Research Methodology & Dissertation Writing
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PhD Courses – 102
BIOSTATISTICS (45 h)
UNIT 1: Data Presentation (4 h)
Graphs: Histogram, Bar Charts: Simple and Multiple, Pie Chart, Problems and
Interpretations of each. Tables: Simple Table; Two Way and Multiway Table;
Problems elaborating each.
UNIT 2: Measure of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewnwss and Kurtosis (6 h)
Measure of Central Tendency: Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode. Measure of
Dispersion:Variance, standard Deviation, Standard error, Coefficient of variation.
Skewness: Discussion, Karl Pearson’s co-efficient of Skewness. Kurtosis: Discussion.
Note: Discussion of uses and interpretations is expected.
UNIT3: Exact Sampling Distribution I (8 h)
Chi Square Test. Definition: Applications of Chi Square Test. Chi Square Test for
population variance. Chi Square Test for Goodness of Fit. Chi Square Test for
independence of attributes (2 x 2 contingency table only). Yates Correction method.
(Problems on Chi-Square with Yates correction need to be covered in practical
session). Note on degrees of freedom. Problems
UNIT4: Exact Sampling Distribution II (14 h)
Parametric Test: t-test. Definition: Simple t- Test for mean and variance.
Independent t-Test for Mean and Variance.Paired t- Test for mean and
variance.Problems on each.Z-test. Definition: Z- Test for significance of difference for
sample mean and Population Mean. Z- Test for significance of difference for sample
variance and Population Variance. Z- Test for significance of difference for sample
means of two group. Z- Test for significance of difference for sample variance of two
groups. Problems. ANOVA, One Way ANOVA, Two Way ANOVA, Problems. Non
Parametric Test: Test of Randomness, Median Test, Sign Test, Mann-Whitney-
Wilcoxon U Test, Problems
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UNIT 5: Testing of Hypotheses (7 h)
Introduction: Assumption of Parametric test, General Hypotheses, Statistical
Hypotheses, Simple and Composite Hypotheses, Null Hypotheses, Alternative
Hypotheses, Critical Region, Two Types of Error, Level of Significance, Steps in
Solving Testing of Hypotheses problem.
UNIT 6: Correlation and Regression (6 h)
Definition of Correlation for Bivariate Distribution.Types of Correlations, Positive
Correlation, Negative Correlation, No Correlation. Methods for Identifying Types and
Degree of correlation, Scatter Diagram, Karl Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, Problems , Interpretations of Results, Rank Correlation, Limitations of correlations,
Regression for Bivariate Distribution, Line of regression, Regression Curves,
Regression Coefficients, Properties of regression Coefficients.
Recommended Books:
1. Mahajan, B.K. Methods in Biostatistics: For Medical Students and Research workers
2. Sarmukaddam, S.B. Biostatistics Simplified.
3. Parikh, M.N. and Gogtay, N. ABC of Research Methodology & Applied Biostatistics: A Primer for Clinicians & Researchers.
4. Rao, V.K. Biostatistics In Brief Made Easy
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PAPER-III
UNIT I ➢ A structures syllabus consisting of ten topics related to the field, topic of research and related methodology of the candidate shall be selected. The sub headings under each topic are to be
specified.
PAPER-IV EBES IN RESEARCH
UNIT I ➢ Introduction to EBES- concept of EBES- what is evidence, requirements
for EBES practice, need for evaluation of evidence, concept of peer review, need for standardization, needs for consumer protection act
UNIT II ➢ Need/ benefits of EBES Practice: consumer protection act, standardization protocols, support to Doctors action, patient centric Treatment.
UNIT C ➢ Why EB: gap between research and practice, concept of context, peer reviewing against Google research, elimination of ego clashes and
personal opinion, accountability, removal of geographic and demographic variation.
UNIT D ➢ Concept of formulating a question- an –introduction, PICO method, examples for understanding, searching for evidence-computer search, computer skill required for searching, case studies, internet use protocol,
search engines peer reviewed, search filters, traditional evidence and knowledge generating evidence, evidence pyramid of knowledge and
levels of evidence.
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Case studies as seminar for internal marking
• Review searching methodology
• Statistical needs for EB Studies • Trial design for EB based study
• Cohort study, RCT Trials, ROC curves (where applicable) • Amalgamate the correct study design with • Statistical analysis
Critical appraisal of published research
• Review paper • Inclusion and exclusion criteria for research design
• Evaluation of research design • Evaluation of stated aim and research methods
• Evaluating testing methods • Verifying statistical data • Verifying the conclusions
• Important to understand that you are required to comment on strengths and limitations of the paper reviewed.
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FORMAT OF UNDERTAKING
FOR IN SERVICE PHD CANDIDATE OF SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH
(On Rs.100/-stamp paper, registered & notarized)
AGREEMENT
This agreement is made at Piparia, Tal; Waghodia, Dist; Vadodara on_______day of
___________ Month of _____________year BETWEEN
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Piparia its Registrar, Mr. NavinchandraNanalal
Shah; Aged_____Occuption; Registrar, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed University; R/O
Vadodara (Here in after referred to as “the SV” which expresses unless repugnant to the
context or meaning there of shall mean & include all action trustees, administrator,
executors, their successors and assignees)
AND
Mr./Mrs.________________________________________________Working
as________________ Department of ___________________ R/O
_____________________________________________________________who has taken
admission to PhD Programme as an “in Service Candidate” by virtue of being registered as
Staff of “the SV” which is conducting Ph.D Programs. (Hereinafter referred to as “the in
Service Candidate” which expression unless repugnant to the context or meaning there of
shall mean and includes his/her heirs, successors, nominees and assignees)
THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS:
I. Where as “the SV” is UGC recognized Deemed to be University vide Government
of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development notification declaring the
Institute as ‘Deemed to be University’ F.9-46/2004.U-3 dated 17 January,
2007.and Registrar being the Chief Administrative Officer of “SV”. II. And whereas “the SV” has decided to permit “in Service Candidate” (Staff) for the
Ph. D degree in the Ph. D programme;
And Whereas the above named “in Service Candidate” is qualified and shown his
readiness and willingness to undergo the said programme on a condition that “in
Service Candidate” would serve “the SV” continuously for a period of two years
immediately after completion of Ph. D programme as mention in the Agreement.
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1. “The SV” has principally agreed to permit “in Service Candidate” to undergo the programme in the field of___________________ in the
department__________________ from___________________ to
_______________.
2. The said “in Service Candidate” is fully aware that he is permitted on condition that he/she will continuously serve “the SV” as __________________ for period of two Years from the date of his / her successful completion of Ph. D programme SV.
3. The PhD programme period will be between _____________________to
__________________
4. (a) Further the in-service Candidate will execute willingness to deduct
Rs______________/(Rupees___________________________________Per month)
from his / her pay for a period of 12 months which will be paid to the in service
candidate after 24 months w.e.f. ________________ wiz completion of bond period
without any interest.
4 .(b) The terms may be as under:- That in case of his/her failure in the course or for
any other reasons, if he/she leave the educational term uncompleted, or due to any
other default on his/her part; SV shall have the legal rights against him/her or against
the sureties mentioned here in below, to recover the amount of total fee fixed for the Ph.
D programme course of said years treated as free ship during the period of his/her
studies as Ph. D programme student at the SV along with the interest thereon.
5. During the substance of this agreement if there will be dispute in respect of this
agreement, the decision of “the SV” will be final and legal action will be subject to the
jurisdiction of Vadodara.
III. IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE PUT THEIR SIGNATURES ON
THIS DAY AND YEAR HEREINBEFORE MENTIONED.
IV. I Undersigned “in Service Candidate” has read and understood the terms and
conditions of this agreement and he/she is executing this agreement with his /her free
consent, without any undue influence, misrepresentation. At the time of singing the
agreement, he/she is in full consciousness and in sound mind. He / She further state
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that this act of mine is exclusively taken by me and management of the “the SV” has not
influenced me to do so.
“THE SV, PIPARIA”
THROUGH ITS REGISTRAR
“MR. NAVEENCHANDRA NANALAL SHAH”
(Name, Date and Stamp)
“THE IN SERVICE CANDIDATE”
(Name, Address and Date)
WITNESS: (with full address)
1. …………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………..
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2. …………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………..
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