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Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl ChildDr. s. radhakrishnan post-doctoral fellowship, dr. d. s. kothari research grant for newly recruited faculty members, research grant for in-service faculty members, savitribai jyotirao phule fellowship for single girl child eligibility details. (i) Any single girl child of her parents pursuing Ph.D. in any stream/subject in recognised Universities/Colleges/ Institutes is eligible to apply under the scheme. (ii) The scheme is applicable to such a single girl child who has registered herself in regular, full-time Ph. D. program. (iii) Admission to Ph.D. Course in part-time/distance mode is not covered under the scheme. A scholar is not eligible for fellowship if the research is intended/pursued through open/ part-time distance education mode or part-time mode. (iv) Girl students up to the age of 40 years for general category and 45 years for the reserved categories i.e. SC/ST/OBC and PWD (Persons with Disabilities) as on the last date of submission of online application are eligible. (v) Both the scholar receiving the fellowship and the institution concerned, where the scholar is pursuing her Ph.D are responsible to ensure that the terms and conditions of these schemes are followed properly and only the eligible candidates get the fellowship. Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members Eligibility Details(i) Faculty members at the level of Professors/Associate professors (who are going to superannuate within six months or already superannuated) from the following institutions are eligible to apply under the schemes::
(ii) Age: up to 67 years (iii) The applicant must have successfully supervised the Ph.D. dissertations of 10 full time candidates, 3 of whom having received their degrees during the preceding 10 years. (iv) The applicant must have handled, as Principal Investigator, at least 3 sponsored research projects funded by national / international agencies. (v) The applicant shall not hold any administrative responsibility during tenure of the fellowship which would be from the date of superannuation. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Post-Doctoral Fellowship Eligibility Detailsa. Only the unemployed candidates who have been awarded the Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject/discipline of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences including languages are eligible to apply. (Provisional Certificate may be accepted in case the degree is not awarded). Persons already in regular service are not eligible to apply. b. Candidates should be below 35 years of age (as on the date/last date of application). There shall be age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/Women/PWD (Persons with Disabilities) and Transgender for 5 years. c. If selected candidate is availing any other fellowship/remuneration, he/she will have to resign from the same before accepting the UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship. d. Those candidates who have already availed any kind of Post-Doctoral Fellowship from UGC need not apply under the scheme. e. General category candidates having minimum 55% of marks or equivalent percentage converted from CGPA score at Post graduate level are eligible to apply. A relaxation of 5% of marks is allowed for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/ PWD (Persons with Disabilities) and Transgender). f. It is necessary that the candidate identifies a Mentor/Supervisor (affiliated to University/Institute wherein Post-Doctoral Fellowship is tenable) for his/her post-doctoral research work and obtain his/her consent for the mentorship. Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members Eligibility Details(i) Faculty members regularly appointed and working the following institutions are eligible to apply under the schemes: (ii) Age: up to 50 years. (Faculty above 50 years of age is not eligible to apply). (iii) The applicant should have a minimum 10 years of service left in the University from the date of submission of his / her application. (iv) The applicant must have successfully supervised Ph.D. dissertation of 5 full-time candidates (v) The applicant must have successfully completed at least 2 sponsored research projects funded by national / international government or private agencies. Dr. D. S. Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members Eligibility Details(ii) All teachers who are newly appointed at the level of Assistant Professor against permanent posts in university shall be eligible to receive financial support under the scheme. (iii) The Assistant professor should possess Ph.D. degree with minimum five (5) research papers to his / her credit, published in journals of international repute. (iv) The Assistant Professor should apply for the grant within a period of two years from the date of joining the post in the Department / University.  Answer Key Challenge for exams dated 27th August 2024 to 05 September 2024 is Live -->
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UGC notifies new regulations on PhD degrees, here's what has changedThe ugc has announced new norms for phd degrees that include significant modifications to the qualifications for admission, the application process, and the evaluation procedures.  "education, students, books, studying, exams")
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 UGC amends PhD admission normsThe ugc has also proposed to reserve 60% of the available seats for national eligibility test (net)/ junior research fellowship (net-jrf) qualified candidates in all higher education institutions. New Delhi: Holders of four-year undergraduate degrees with a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 7.5 will be eligible for admission to PhD programmes, according to revised norms proposed by the University Grants Commision (UGC).  In its latest draft of amendments to the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D Degree) Regulations, 2016, the UGC has also proposed to reserve 60% of the available seats for National Eligibility Test (NET)/ Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) qualified candidates in all higher education institutions. The draft UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022, was approved during the 556th commission meeting held on March 10. HT has reviewed a copy of the document. The changes are in line with the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020). The draft regulations are likely to be released for public suggestions on Thursday, said UGC officials familiar with the development. According to the document, while there will be a status quo in terms of the procedure of admissions, the draft guidelines revised the eligibility criteria after the discontinuation of MPhil degree under NEP 2020, and introduction of four-year undergraduate programmes (FYUP). Under the NEP 2020, universities and colleges will now offer 4-year undergraduate degrees with multiple exit and entry options. Several universities, including the Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University, have already decided to adopt these programmes from this year. After completing a four-year degree programme, the students will receive honours with a research undergraduate degree. According to the new proposed norms, candidates having a four-year bachelor’s degree with research with minimum 7.5 CGPA will be eligible for admission to PhD programmes, along with first and second year post graduate students (after completing a four-year programme). Confirming the development, UGC chairperson Jagadesh Kumar said, “The four-year undergraduate programme is beneficial to students in several ways. Those who are interested in research can do either multidisciplinary research or focus on a single discipline in their final year. Those who do well in the 4-year undergraduate program will be eligible to join in a PhD programme. I believe that this will enhance the research ecosystem in our country.” Besides, candidates who have cleared M.Phil with at least 55% marks in aggregate will continue to remain eligible. “The MPhil degree shall be de-specified from the Academic year 2022-23 onwards. MPhil degree awarded till the date of notification of these regulations shall remain valid,” the document stated. The document further stated that 60% of the total vacant seats of the academic year shall be filled from NET/JRF qualified students. “The remaining 40% through the university/common entrance test qualified students on the basis of interviews conducted by the concerned institute,” it said. Presently, there is no such fixed criteria for universities and colleges. NET/JRF qualified students do not have to appear for an entrance test and are admitted on the basis of viva (spoken examinations) or interviews. Others have to undergo the test and the weightage assigned against interview/viva is 70:30. Under the amended regulations, the minimum duration for completion of PhD has been revised from three years to two years while the maximum duration remained unchanged at six years. The UGC has also provided for leaves for research scholars to undertake research expeditions, research missions, and exchange programmes. The proposed regulations also extend a 5% relaxation in eligibility criteria to the economically weaker sections (EWS). The document further stressed on the areas of research and recommended that topics that are “socially relevant, locally need-based,and nationally important” to adding value to society should be encouraged. Several amendments have been proposed in the role and obligations of research supervisors and co-supervisors, the biggest of them being that they will be allowed to guide two international students on a supernumerary basis. Besides, under the amended regulations, the quality assessment of PhD degrees should be the responsibility of higher education institutions and they will be free to evolve guidelines in this regard.
 
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UGC’s proposal to permit part-time PhD degree: What is it and how does it work?A look at eligibility criteria, specification, and provisions of the proposed programme.  The University Grants Commission is finalising the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations draft that it proposed in March this year. With the amendments, working professionals will be able to pursue part-time PhDs programmes . Part-time PhD programmes aren’t entirely new to India and are common in the IITs.  With the UGC’s proposal, more higher educational institutions across the country will offer the programme, which will help professionals who cannot afford to take long leaves to pursue their research. We explain the eligibility criteria, the requirements for the supervisors and its other provisions: What will be the eligibility criteria for enrollment? The eligibility conditions are the same for both full-time and part-time candidates. The work will also be assessed in the same way as done for the full-time PhD students. In addition to meeting the regular criteria, however, the part-time PhD candidates will also have to produce a No-Objection Certificate or NOC from their employer.  “Such part-time PhD programmes are very useful to professionals who cannot take long leave for doing PhD,” UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar told The Indian Express . What are the specifications of the NOC? Apart from stating that the prospective part-time PhD candidate and employee is permitted to pursue the programme on a part-time basis, the NOC will have to spell out that they will be given sufficient time for research work. The workplace will be required to establish facilities in the employee’s field of research as a doctoral scholar and the organisation will also have to make a submission saying that the employee will be relieved from duty to complete the requisite coursework if required. Offices rarely offer facilities for research and there is a requirement for “facilities in the employee’s field of research at the place of work”. Isn’t the policy too restrictive? Prof Kumar said that the proposed part-time PhD policy – with NoCs that are required to be submitted by part-time PhD applicants – is in tune with the best institutions in India such as IITs. “Most industries involved in manufacturing, scientific research or the IT sector do have some facilities for research such as prototyping, testing and measurement. Such applicants can use the facilities in their place of work and also in the University where they register for part-time PhD.” He added: “In IITs, students usually work during weekends to use the facilities at the institutions. A similar thing can be done in Universities. Students can also access library e-resources and online computing facilities using secure VPN connection from outside the campus, depending on the IT usage policy of the University.” Who will guide the part-time PhD candidates? The part-time PhD student will largely work independently but will work on his or her subject in consultation with the supervisor. At least six months of course work will have to be attended by them full-time. Once they complete the course work, they can carry out research under the guidance of a supervisor using the research facilities either in their own organisations or the research facilities in the universities. Who will the supervisors be? Permanent faculty members with a PhD working as Professor/Associate Professors, with at least five research publications in peer-reviewed or refereed journals may be recognized as research supervisors. Permanent faculty members working as Assistant professors with a PhD degree and at least three research publications in peer-reviewed or referred journals can also be supervisors under the proposed norms. Which institutions can offer part-time PhD programmes? The PhD regulations shall apply to every University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act, or a State Act, as well as every college and higher educational institution declared by a notification in the Official Gazette by the Central Government under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. How will the quality of the part-time programme be ensured by the UGC? Citing the example of the IITs, where part-time PhDs are common, Kumar says that “they have not seen any degradation in the quality of doctoral work”. Kumar added that every semester, the part-time PhD candidates would be “required to make presentations and submit progress reports” to the research advisory committee, which is “mandated to make sure that the PhD students carry out research of high standards”. Can people who have completed an M Phil in the past and are currently employed as working professionals also apply for the programme? Under the proposed revised regulations, one can join PhD programmes either after a four year UG programme or after a two year Master’s degree. The M Phil programme is being phased out from the 2022-23 academic session. However, if one has an M.Phil degree, the research advisory committee may recommend only 12 credits of course work and not more. “Their research experience during M.Phil would be helpful just as in the case of the four-year UG honours with research who gain some research experience. In fact, many from scientific research organisations may have some kind of research experience already. That would certainly help them in their part-time PhD programme. Such applicants would also bring a diversity in research problems being studied in the university system,” Prof Kumar said. Can a techie working with an IT firm apply for a part-time PhD? Anyone can apply as long as they are regular full time employees, their workplace or organisation is recognised by the concerned University, the applicant submits the required NOC, and fulfils the eligibility criteria for PhD admissions.  Joker returns: Why is the clown so dear to us? Subscriber Only  Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal shine in Sector 36  Who are the witty men who came before Joker? 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 Important Facts Ask any Question - CV Forum  UGC PhD Regulations 2024 - New Guidelines for PhD ScholarsKopal Srivastava Aug 6, 2024 6.1K Reads A doctorate in India is for those who are passionate about deep research. These studies often lead to new discoveries or significant scientific advances. Some findings improve our understanding of the world.  Others spark scientific revolutions acknowledged for decades. In this blog, we explain UGC regulations for pursuing a PhD in India. The guidelines are called UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022. They apply to :
These guidelines are effective from the date as soon as they are published.To know more, you can even check the link given “REGULATIONS” What are the Guidelines for Pursuing a PhD ProgramThe University Grant Commission (UGC) has decided starting in the 2024-25 academic year, that NET scores will be used for PhD admissions. This will replace the entrance exams that universities and higher education institutions used to hold. This change was announced on March 27, 2024 :
Three criteria are used to group NET scores :
Who is eligible for a PhD Program?
M.Phil. Candidates :
Relaxations :
Note : The 55% eligibility marks (or equivalent grade) and the 5% relaxation for specific categories are based only on qualifying marks without including grace marks. Program Duration
Admission Procedure of a PhD ProgramPh.D. candidates may apply to any university using the National Eligibility Test (NET), a National Admission Test, or one of their own admission exams. Universities are required to comply with notifications on common entrance exams issued by the Ministry of Education or the UGC. Colleges and universities that provide Ph.D. programs need to :
Observe any state or federal reserve laws :The admissions requirements must take into account state and federal reservation rules, as well as UGC and other legal requirements. A two-stage admissions process utilizing National Level Entrance Exams or comparable exams will be used.
The interview will evaluate :
Course WorkThe Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 16 credits. Coursework is a prerequisite for Ph.D. preparation. Four credits must be assigned to one or more courses on Research Methodology, covering quantitative methods, qualitative methods, 3) computer applications, research ethics, review of published research in the relevant field, and fieldwork. All Ph.D. students must take courses in teaching, education, pedagogy, or writing related to their subject. Other courses will be advanced-level to prepare students for their Ph.D. Experienced researchers with original contributions can choose courses that help monetize their intellectual property. Credits earned from coursework can be transferred between institutions through the Academic Bank of Credits. Ph.D. students should gain 3-4 hours of teaching experience per week through assistantships or other knowledge dissemination activities. Dissemination activities, including presentations, articles, and research, must be approved by the Research Committee. All Ph.D. courses must meet credit hour requirements and be approved by academic bodies. The Department, based on the Research Advisory Committee's recommendations, will prescribe courses for the scholar. Ph.D. students must complete coursework within the first one or two semesters, with blended learning options in case of pandemics. Candidates with an M.Phil. may be exempt from Ph.D. coursework. Government-sponsored candidates may also be exempt if they have completed equivalent coursework. Course grades will be assessed by the Research Advisory Committee and the Department. Ph.D. students need at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade to continue and submit their thesis. Evaluation and Assessment
PhD through Distance or Online ModePh.D. programs cannot be conducted through distance education or online mode. However, candidates in service can pursue a Ph.D. as long as they meet all eligibility conditions specified in the Ph.D. regulations. Moreover, if you want to pursue an Online PhD, you can opt for its alternative which is an Online DBA. DBA stands for Doctor of Business Administration and it is also a doctorate program and adds up a “Dr” title before your name. There are various universities offering you an Online DBA. Some of them are mentioned below :
Provisional CertificateBefore the degree is officially awarded, the university will issue a provisional certificate confirming that the degree has been granted in line with UGC Regulations. Colleges Offering a PhD In IndiaThere are various government and private colleges offering a PhD program, Some of them are mentioned below :
Before directly applying to a PhD program, it is a must for you to go through all the rules and regulations by the UGC for pursuing a PhD Program. It will help you to fill in all the necessary information regarding the PhD program such as eligibility, duration, and many more. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)⭐ what are the new ugc phd regulations. Now, candidates can pursue a PhD straight after completing a four-year undergraduate degree. Regardless of their undergraduate major, individuals can take the NET in the PhD topic of their choice; all they need is a minimum of 75% of marks in their graduation ⭐ Is a UGC NET required for a PhD?Indeed, NET scores will be used to determine PhD admissions beginning with the 2024–2025 academic year. For a PhD, university entry tests are no longer necessary. ⭐ What is better JRF or NET?You can work as an assistant professor at colleges and universities if you have NET. Top NET scores are given Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs), which come with stipends for research. ⭐ Can one pursue a PhD part-time and is it valid?Part-time PhDs are recognized by UGC, yes you can obtain a part-time PhD. Your employer must provide you with a "No Objection Certificate". You have to enroll in full-time classes for a minimum of six months. ⭐ Can my PhD be published as a book?It is possible to publish your doctoral study as a book. ⭐ Do PhD candidates receive a stipend?Indeed, a monthly stipend is provided to PhD students to cover living expenses, research costs, and housing.  By Kopal Srivastava 10 Years of Experience / Storyteller / Research-driven Writer Loves to create story and narrating them through a Podcast Every query is essential.Our team of experts, or experienced individuals, will answer it within 24 hours. Recommended for youTired of dealing with call centers! Get a professional advisor for Career! LIFETIME FREE Rs.1499 (Exclusive offer for today)  MBA 7 yrs exp  M.Com 4 yrs exp  Kapil Gupta MCA 5 yrs exp  
UGC simplifies hurdles in PhD admission, introduces new criteriaNew Delhi: The UGC has notified the criteria for PhD admission, including that for the entry of those who have passed the four-year combined degree course with 75% marks. It also removed the condition that, for awarding a PhD, the candidate should publish the findings in various journals. The UGC criteria make it clear that there will not be an MPhil degree from now onwards. The new conditions come into being in the place of the 2016 criteria. People’s views were sought on the draft amendment in March. The draft proposal to reserve 60% of the research seats in higher education institutions for the NET and JRF awardees was given up in the last phase. The current mode of admission will continue.  Kerala universities dilute UGC regulations for four-year Honours with research programme PhD: UGC revises eligibility, admission & evaluation normsFor PhD admission Pass the four-year combined degree course with 75% marks. If the mark is less, the candidate should pass the one-year PG course with 55% marks. Those who have completed the three-year UG course and passed the PG course with 55% marks can also apply. There is a concession of 5% for SC/ST, OBC, differently-abled, and economically backward sections. Those who have passed their MPhil with 55% marks can also apply. Course period The course period will be a minimum of three years, including coursework, and a maximum of six years. There is a concession of two more years for differently-abled and girl students. Girls can avail of a maximum of eight months of leave for delivery and infant care. Part-time Professionals will be allowed to undertake part-time research. The consent letter from the employer should be produced for the purpose. The letter should make clear that leave would be granted, including for completing coursework. Research guide Teachers who have less than three years for retirement won’t have permission to allow new students to join. Professors can allow a maximum of eight students, associate professors six students, and assistant professors four students. The condition that the research details have to be published in international journals will not be applied henceforth. That doesn’t mean that PhD students should entirely avoid it. Those who do high-quality research should always try to publish their findings. M Jagadesh Kumar, UGC Chairman In the case of the PhD of students currently registered, the 2016 criteria or the new conditions can be applied. Those who study for the MPhil course will not be covered by the new criteria.
To enjoy additional benefits CONNECT WITH US With 4-year UG research degree, students can directly enter PhD: UGC draftUgc seeks stakeholder feedback for proposed four-year degree framework in line with nep 2020. Updated - March 18, 2022 09:43 am IST - NEW DELHI The University Grants Commission office in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed to allow students who have completed a four-year undergraduate (UG) programme, including a research component with a cumulative grade point average of 7.5, to directly enrol in PhD programmes without having to first complete a master’s degree. The new measure is a part of the Draft University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022 released on Thursday, with the UGC seeking comments and feedback from the stakeholders by March 31. The Commission also released the draft curricular framework and credit system for the four- year programme, as proposed by the National Education Policy, 2020. Several prominent Central universities, including the University of Delhi, plan to implement the four-year programmes from the coming academic year 2022-23. Multiple entry and exit pointsAs envisioned by the NEP 2020, the four-year degree will have multiple entry and exit points. Those who complete one year will receive a certificate (requiring 40-44 credits plus a 10 credit skills enhancement course), two years will earn a diploma (88 credits plus the exit course) and three years will earn a bachelor’s degree (120-132 credit hours). The four-year degree, including either an honours programme focussed on a specific subject, a rigorous research project, or a multidisciplinary programme, will require 160-176 credits. Master’s degrees could be earned in one or two-year programmes, depending on whether the student has completed a three or four-year bachelor’s degree. Each credit is likely to involve 45 hours of work, mostly split between teaching in the classroom and practical work, although provisions have been made for internships, seminars, studio sessions, community service and other types of learning methods. The curriculum for the first three semesters of the UG courses will include common courses such as language (both English and regional language), understanding India, environmental science, digital and technological solutions, mathematical and computational thinking and analysis, health & wellness, yoga, sports and fitness, and introductory courses in humanities, natural and social sciences. After the third semester, students will declare a major and two minors to specialise in. Published - March 17, 2022 09:14 pm IST Related Topicshigher education / universities and colleges / education Top News Today
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Download App University offers 'invalid' PhD degrees, commission issues warningThe university grants commission (ugc) has issued an alert naming a certain university's phd programme as 'unrecognised' and 'invalid', urging prospective students not to enroll.. Listen to Story  The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently taken a strict stance against OPJS University, a private institution in Rajasthan, for not adhering to the commission's regulations regarding the awarding of PhD degrees. WHY WERE ITS PhD PROGRAMMES DE-RECOGNISED?"In the first phase of the process, 14 universities were asked to submit the information/data about PhD degree awarded during the year 2018 in a format prescribed by the Committee," said the UGC notification. The decision to debar OPJS University from enrolling scholars in its PhD programmes was made after the university did not submit the necessary data about the PhD degrees awarded in 2018, despite multiple requests and a show-cause notice. The UGC expressed serious concern over the university's non-compliance, leading to the immediate debarment. STUDENTS WARNED AGAINST TAKING ADMISSIONProspective students have been strongly cautioned against taking admission to the PhD programmes offered by OPJS University. The UGC explicitly stated that degrees awarded by the university in the absence of UGC approval would not be considered 'recognised' or 'valid' for higher education or employment purposes.
  New Delhi: Academicians are wary of the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s latest regulation which says that students who have completed a four-year undergraduate course can now directly pursue a doctoral degree. Academics say these students will have no research experience and will be lost in the first few years of their study. Another argument raised by academicians was that the implementation of the four-year undergraduate programme, as devised under the National Education Policy (NEP), has not been brought into effect in all universities. Since this undergraduation is a prerequisite for a direct entry into the PhD program, current students will have to continue to pursue a Master’s degree to be eligible for the same. Rohit, Assistant Professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), said that in the Indian higher education system, every programme has served a purpose. The bachelors course introduces the student to a subject, master’s offers a specialisation, an M.Phil degree gives them an interim training to conduct research and then ultimately the PhD helps them establish themselves as a subject matter expert. The latest regulations disrupt this structure. He said “It does seem like the UGC is trying to emulate the American system of an integrated PhD but it stands to do more damage than good. Without specialised knowledge in a discipline, no student can write a doctoral research paper, be it a humanities or a sciences student.” Adding that the move will discourage students from joining doctoral programs, he argued “At JNU we have seen the academic rigour of students improve with time and degrees. Students who have not had excellent education in their undergraduate degree will naturally shy away from going for a doctorate when they are not able to perform on par with their contemporaries in their graduate degree courses or masters courses itself.” Also Read: ‘Need well-rounded professionals’ — why IITs, IIMs & IIITs are giving humanities a new thrust Removal of M.Phil, master’s programmesAssociate Professor Debraj Mookerjee of the Ramjas College in Delhi University said the scrapping of the clause mandating students to publish research papers in journals is a positive move. However, the decision to remove the M.Phil and master’s programme will force students to spend the first couple of years of the doctoral study in learning research methodology. He said “The bachelors and master’s programme in our country is designed in a way where students do not get to conduct any research. While the M.Phil programme gave them the space to conduct a full-fledged research, its removal will pose an issue for aspiring doctorate students. They will be forced to spend the first couple of years of their doctoral study trying to figure out the process.” Srikanth Kondapalli, the Dean of School of International Studies and a Professor of China studies at the JNU, said that while the move seems to be a measure by the UGC to implement the NEP, there are not enough undergraduate colleges with a four-year programme. “The scrapping of the M.Phil degree made sense since it now makes the pursuit of a doctorate degree at par with universal standards. However, at JNU, where students from all regions and strata of the society come in, the M.Phil served as a preparatory course for those students who did not have the calibre to pursue a doctoral degree.” He added, “Since the implementation of the NEP’s four-year-long undergraduate programmes has not been brought into effect in all universities across the country, this provision stands to help tech students more.” On removal of the need for publishing research articles in peer-reviewed publications, Prof Mookerjee said, “For the past couple of years, we have witnessed an increase in the number of bogus journals in which students would pay money to get published. This provision will put a stop to publication of poor quality research papers.” Learning right methodology is vitalProf Pankaj Kumar of the Allahabad University said that the UGC has made the higher education institutions a field of rigorous experimentation. Research for all doctoral students has to be an endeavour that they can achieve only if they have an academic bent of mind and have the motivation to conduct research on their own. He said, “Students have lost the bent for research post the coming of the internet. Most of their work is a simple copy and paste. In addition to this, with the removal of courses that teach them how to conduct research, students will not be able to conduct research.” He added that pre-doctoral courses, at par with international standards, is the need of the hour so that interested students can learn the right methodology and design to work towards their doctorate degree. The new PhD regulations — “University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022” — says a candidate should have a minimum of 75 per cent marks in “aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed”. If not, the student has to pursue a one-year master’s programme and score at least 55 per cent. The rules further say “A 1-year master’s degree programme after a 4-year bachelor’s degree programme, or a 2-year master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme, or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55 per cent marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed” will be required. The UGC has removed the clause “publishing paper in a peer-reviewed journal” as mandatory for a PhD. The 2016 regulations had said that PhD scholars “must publish at least one research paper in a refereed journal and make two paper presentations in conferences/seminars before the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication”. The latest regulations by UGC have also brought in several provisions to improve the quality of research by students and aid provided by their mentors/guides. Women candidates and persons with disability will be given extra time to finish their research. Scholars who were previously required to appear before the Research Advisory Committee to present their findings and progress once every six months will now have to do so every semester. The new rules bars faculty members with less than three years of service left before superannuation from taking new students. While the move encourages the entry of an increased number of students into PhD programs, the previously proposed common entrance test for PhDs has been left out. The new regulations also allow each supervisor to guide up to two international research scholars in addition to their domestic students. 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The minimum standards and procedure for the award of, Ph.D have been revised according to the recommendations of National Education Policy 2020 and the UGC has notified the new UGC (Minirnum Standards and Procedure for award of Ph.D.) Regulations, 2022 in the official Gazette on 7th November 2022. These new regulations are framed to encourage ...
Draft University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022 In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (f) and (g) of sub-section (1) of Section 26 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), and in supersession of the UGC (Minimum
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05-09-2022. End date. 10-10-2022. Dr. D. S. Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members. Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child Eligibility Details. (i) Any single girl child of her parents pursuing Ph.D. in any stream/subject in recognised Universities/Colleges/ Institutes is eligible to apply under the scheme.
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced new regulations on PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees earlier this week called "University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022". These rules will replace the rules notified in 2016.
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The University Grants Commission (UGC), India's higher education regulator, ... For example, in a foreign languages centre, the university may use a Master's degree and UGC-NET, if candidates with a PhD are not available. But in a chemistry department, the shortlisting committee may decide to shortlist only candidates with a PhD and, say ...
March 7, 2023 by Dr. Sunny. UGC has drafted the latest minimum standards and procedures (UGC PhD regulations 2022) to award a PhD degree. These latest UGC regulations replace Regulation, 2016 and its two amendments: (1st amendment ) Regulations, 2018 dated the 27th of August 2018, and (2nd amendment) Regulations, 2018 dated 16th of October 2018.
PhD can be pursued directly after a 4-year bachelor's degrees and 75% marks: UGC So far, a candidate for the National Eligibility Test (NET) needed a master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
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The Times of a Better India News: NEW DELHI: In a major reform for PhD programmes, the University Grants Commission has done away with mandatory publication of a research paper before .
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The University Grants Commission is finalising the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations draft that it proposed in March this year. With the amendments, working professionals will be able to pursue part-time PhDs programmes. Part-time PhD programmes aren't entirely new to India and are common in the IITs.
The University Grant Commission (UGC) has decided starting in the 2024-25 academic year, that NET scores will be used for PhD admissions. This will replace the entrance exams that universities and higher education institutions used to hold. This change was announced on March 27, 2024 : Related Programmes. Global PhD Programs.
The UGC on November 7, 2022 notified the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022. One of the notable changes it made was to the ...
A-. A+. New Delhi: Students who have completed a four-year undergraduate course will be eligible for direct admission to a doctorate programme, the University Grants Commission (UGC) said in its revised PhD regulations notified earlier this week. The new PhD regulations — "University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for ...
New Delhi: The UGC has notified the criteria for PhD admission, including that for the entry of those who have passed the four-year combined degree course with 75% marks. It also removed the condition that, for awarding a PhD, the candidate should publish the findings in various journals. The UGC criteria make it clear that there will not be an ...
The new measure is a part of the Draft University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022 released on Thursday, with the UGC seeking ...
New Delhi, UPDATED: Dec 29, 2023 13:06 IST. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently taken a strict stance against OPJS University, a private institution in Rajasthan, for not adhering to the commission's regulations regarding the awarding of PhD degrees. The UGC has officially named OPJS University as an 'unrecognised' university ...
The UGC has removed the clause "publishing paper in a peer-reviewed journal" as mandatory for a PhD. The 2016 regulations had said that PhD scholars "must publish at least one research paper in a refereed journal and make two paper presentations in conferences/seminars before the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication".