There were no sanctioned UGC guidelines for PhD scholars released in 2023. Still, I can give an overview of the most recent UGC guidelines for PhD scholars that were in place at that time.
The University Grants Commission( UGC) is the apex body for advanced education in India. It sets norms and guidelines for colorful aspects of advanced education, including PhD programs. The UGC has periodically issued guidelines for PhD scholars to ensure that they receive quality education and training and that their exploration contributes to the advancement of knowledge.
In December 2019, the UGC issued new regulations for PhD programs. These regulations were a modification of the 2016 regulations and were aimed at addressing some of the issues and challenges faced by PhD scholars and institutions.
Some of the crucial features of the 2019 regulations are
Admission Process PhD admission is based on a written test followed by an interview. The weightage for the written test is 70 and for the interview is 30. Still, campaigners who have qualified for public-position examinations similar to UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or GATE have passed the written test.
Coursework: PhD scholars are required to complete a minimum of four courses (for full-time scholars) or two courses (for part-time scholars) in the first year of their program. The coursework is designed to give scholars a strong foundation in the exploration methodology and subject area of their exploration.
Research Supervision Each scholar is assigned an exploration administrator who's responsible for guiding and covering their exploration work. The administrator must be a regular faculty member of the university or a related council or institution. A co-supervisor may also be appointed, subject to certain conditions.
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Progress Review PhD scholars are required to submit progress reports on their exploration work to the university every six months. The progress reports are estimated by a review committee consisting of the exploration administrator, a subject expert, and an external expert (if needed).
Plagiarism Check PhD scholars are required to submit a plagiarism report for their exploration work before the final submission. The university may use software tools similar to Turnitin to check for plagiarism.
Thesis Evaluation The thesis is estimated by at least two observers, at least one of whom must be external to the university. The observers are appointed by the university based on their moxie in the subject area. The observers are needed to submit their evaluation reports within 60 days of entering the thesis.
Viva- voce A viva voce (oral examination) is conducted for each PhD scholar after the thesis evaluation. The viva-voce is conducted by an expert panel consisting of the exploration administrator, one internal monitor (from the university), one external monitor, and a subject expert (if needed).
Duration of the PhD The minimal duration of a PhD program is three times for full-time scholars and five times for part-time scholars. The maximum duration is six times for full-time scholars and eight times for part-time scholars. Still, the duration may be extended in certain cases, subject to the blessing of the university.
These regulations aim to ensure that PhD scholars receive quality education and training and that their exploration work contributes to the advancement of knowledge. They also aim to address some of the issues and challenges faced by PhD scholars and institutions, such as the quality of exploration supervision, the rigor of the evaluation process, and the prevention of plagiarism.
In addition to the UGC regulations, some universities have their own guidelines and programs for PhD scholars. These guidelines may vary from university to university and may include new conditions or procedures. It's important for PhD scholars to be apprehensive of the guidelines and programs of their separate
Conclusion
In conclusion, the most recent UGC guidelines for PhD scholars were issued in 2019. These regulations aim to ensure that PhD scholars receive quality education and training, and that their exploration work contributes to the advancement of knowledge. They give guidelines for admission, coursework, exploration supervision, progress review, plagiarism check, thesis evaluation, viva voce, and the duration of the program. It's important for PhD scholars to be apprehensive of these guidelines and the programs of their separate universities to ensure a smooth and successful exploration trip.
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