Revised PHD Rules PDF
Revised PHD Rules PDF
Revised PHD Rules PDF
(In accordance with UGC Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees
Regulations, 2016 as published in the Gazette of India dated 05th May, 2016)
2. R. Ph.D. Eligibility:
For admission to the Ph.D. programme in a related subject of concerned faculty, the
applicant shall fulfil the following conditions:
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2.1.2 A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of
grade, shall be allowed for those belonging to reserved categories
(SC/ST/VJNT/OBC (Non-creamy layer) and/or Differently-abled candidates as
per policies of the Government prescribed from time to time, or for those who had
obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks
of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is
followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are
permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark
procedures.
2.1.3 Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10-point scale (or an equivalent
grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and willing to admit
himself/herself for Ph.D. degree before submission of dissertation will be eligible for
admission to Ph.D. under the supervision of same guide. Such candidates must apply
through proper channel with revised synopsis for Ph.D.
2.1.4 Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10-point scale (or an equivalent
grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully
completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work
leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated programme. A
relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade,
may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/VJNT/OBC (non-creamy
layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the
Commission from time to time.
2.1.5 A candidate who’s M.Phil. Dissertation has been evaluated and the Viva Voce is
pending shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme of Punyashlok
Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur.
2.1.6 Candidates possessing an M.Phil. Degree of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur
University or any other Statutory University or Degree considered equivalent to
M.Phil. degree of an Indian institution or from a foreign educational institution
accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved,
recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in
its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of
assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions,
shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
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interview/viva voce. However, it is not mandatory for such candidate to avail such
exemption and he/she may appear for PET.
4.7 Candidates with foreign nationality shall be exempted from appearing for PET.
However, they must satisfy necessary eligibility criteria and shall appear for
interview/viva voce in person or through video conferencing. However, it is not
mandatory for such candidate to avail such exemption and he/she may appear for
PET.
4.8 Candidates appearing for the post graduate final year examination can appear for the
PET. However, he / she should submit the result of post graduate final year
examination at the time of Ph.D. admission. Failure to which, shall disqualify the
concerned candidate from further process.
4.9 Employed candidate shall have to submit no objection certificate from the employer at
the time of admission.
4.10 The admission to the Ph. D. shall be a two-stage process through:
A. Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) shall be a qualifying examination with minimum
50% marks. The syllabus of PET shall consist of 50% of Research
Methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.
B. An interview/ viva voce conducted for all qualified candidates in the ratio of
1:3 for the first round by Departmental Research Committee (DRC) / Central
Research Committee (CRC) where the candidates are required to discuss their
research interest/area through a presentation. This interview shall also
consider below aspects, viz. Whether –
I. the candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research
II. the research work can be suitably undertaken at the proposed research
centre
III. the proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional
knowledge
C. If all seats are not filled in the first round, another round of DRC/CRC may
be called again by calling next candidates in the merit list in the ratio of 1:3
and so on.
4.11 A common merit list will be prepared for all candidates those who have appeared for
PET and those who have been exempted from PET under R4.5, R4.6 and R4.7.
A. For candidates who have appeared for PET, the score obtained in the PET will
only be considered for preparation of merit list. Final score for merit list is
calculated considering the marks of the candidate in PET (70% weightage) and
performance in interview / viva voce (30% weightage).
B. For candidates those who have been exempted from PET under R4.5, R4.6 and
R4.7 – Final score for merit list is calculated considering the marks of the
candidate in Masters Degree (70% weightage) and performance in interview /
viva voce (30% weightage). If candidates Master Degree marks are in grade point
scale, then it shall be converted into percentage using an appropriate conversion
formula declared by the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University.
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In case if final score for merit list of two or more candidates is same, then the marks
scored at Masters Degree shall be considered to prepare the order of merit. If
candidates Master Degree marks are in grade point scale, then it shall be converted into
percentage using an appropriate conversion formula declared by the Punyashlok
Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur
4.12 The Merit List prepared as per R4.11 above will be valid for the admission to Ph.D.
programme for current academic year or till the next PET is commenced and
admissions against possible vacancies in the academic year or till the next PET or
PET is commenced will be done as per this merit list. However qualifying PET does
not essentially imply the confirmation of Ph.D. admission.
4.13 The candidate shall appear for interview / viva-voce along with the completed ‘Input
Document’ as given in Annexure I.
4.14 All admissions to Ph.D. Programme shall be processed through the DRC/CRC.
4.15 The Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University will maintain the list of all
Ph.D. registered students on its website on year-wise basis. The list shall include the
name of the registered student, topic of his/her research, name of his / her supervisor /
co-supervisor, date of enrolment / registration, etc.
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2. College / Institution affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur
b. Permanent and Approved teaching/non-teaching staff working in the
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University /affiliated
colleges/institutions.
5.5 The reservations for category (SC/ST/VJNT/OBC/SBC/SEBC/EWS (non-creamy
layer)/differently-abled/any other) as per the decisions of Commissions from time to
time will be applicable to Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University (Home
University) Quota and Other University Quota separately.
7. R. Ph.D. Registration Procedure after the Interview and the Research Proposal /
Synopsis:
7.1 A candidate shortlisted for the admission to the Ph.D. programme should submit the
following documents in stipulated time:
i. A self-attested copy of the statement of marks / degree/ passing certificate (Post
Graduation degree, M. Phil. / NET / SET /SLET/ GATE etc.)
ii. Migration and Transfer Certificate (whichever is necessary).
iii. The registration form duly filled in and signed along with registration fee as
prescribed by the university.
iv. Authenticated copy of professional experience along with copies of the published
research work in the proposed area, wherever necessary.
v. Sponsorship letter from the Institution or Company, wherever necessary.
vi. No objection certificate from the employer, if the candidate is employed.
vii. The eligibility form along with requisite documents and fee shall be submitted to
the concerned university section. The registration of Ph.D. candidate shall not be
confirmed unless the final eligibility certificate is issued by the University.
viii. Domicile certificate, wherever required
ix. Eight copies of Ph.D. synopsis as per proforma given in Annexure II
7.2 The synopsis of Ph.D. candidates will not be placed before the Research Advisory
Committee (RAC) unless the final eligibility process is completed.
7.3 A selected candidate shall make a brief presentation about the proposed research work
before the RAC.
7.4 The presentation will be arranged by the Head of the Place of Research, on a date
suggested by the Research Guide /Supervisor.
7.5 In case of any suggestions given by the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for
improvement of the topic, the candidate shall make changes accordingly and submit
the same to the RAC within a period of not more than fifteen days from the date of
earlier presentation.
7.6 The RAC shall prepare a report based on the presentation and revision (if suggested).
The chairman of RAC shall send a report along with the proposal, within a period not
more than 20 days, from the date of presentation to the concerned Section of
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University to place the same before the
DRC/CRC and then to Research and Recognition Committee (RRC) for final
approval.
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7.7 The admission/ registration will be confirmed after the RRC approves the title and
synopsis. The University shall convey the confirmation of admission to all concerned
and the candidate shall remit the necessary fees within a period of one month the
receipt of the letter.
7.8 After final registration, the title of the topic and the details of the student, the name
and address of the Research Guide/ Research Supervisor and the institution will be
displayed on the University website.
7.9 The constitution of Research and Recognition Committee shall be as per Maharashtra
Public Universities Act, 2016 Section 37(2).
7.10 The registered Ph.D. candidate shall not be allowed to register simultaneously for any
other degree course/ programme in regular mode.
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Advisory Committee may recommend the University with specific reasons for
cancellation of the registration of the research scholar.
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b. If 50% or more work has been completed by the candidate under the deceased
Research Guide/ Research Supervisor, the name of the deceased Guide/
Supervisor be printed on the thesis along with the name of new Guide /
Supervisor.
c. Based on the academic interest, RAC can allot a co-guide / co-supervisor to the
student in consultation with guide.
d. Co-guide / co-supervisor should not be necessary recognize guide of the
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur or any other
University.
e. The requisite academic criterion required for recognize guide shall not be made
applicable to co-guide / co-supervisor.
10.7 Transfer of Research Guide/ Research Supervisor:
a. In case of Research Guide/ Supervisor get transferred or leave the institution/research
centre where the research scholar is registered and if the research scholar has worked
for minimum 3 semesters under this Research Guide/ Supervisor who has
transferred/ left the institute, the research scholar shall continue to work under the
same Research Guide/ Research Supervisor till the completion of Ph.D. programme.
b. A research scholar who has worked for less than 3 semesters with Research Guide/
Supervisor who has transferred/ left the institute, will be transferred to a new
Research Guide/ Research Supervisor on the recommendation of the RAC at
respective institution/research centre.
If the research guide is not available for such research scholar then the research
scholar shall continue his research work under the same guide, till the new guide is
allotted or till completion of the research work, whichever is earlier.
10.8 Change of the Research Guide/ Research Supervisor:
A research scholar shall submit his/her application for change of research guide
/supervisor through the Research Guide with his / her No Objection Certificate and
forwarded through the Director / Head of the Department/ Principal of the research
centre/institution. If the research guide and /or the Director / Head of the
Department/ Principal deny forwarding the said application, the research scholar may
submit his/her application directly to the concerned section of Punyashlok
Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University.
The RRC, on hearing the Research Guide / supervisor shall take decision on such
application. In case of dispute, the Hon. Vice-Chancellor’s decision will be final.
10.9 In case of relocation of an /Ph.D. woman research scholar due to marriage or
otherwise, the research data shall be allowed to be transferred to the University to
which the scholar intends to relocate provided all the other conditions in these
regulations are followed in letter and spirit and the research work does not pertain to
the project secured by the parent institution/supervisor from any funding agency. The
research scholar will however give due credit to the parent guide and the institution
for the part of research already done.
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10.10 Redressal of Grievance
10.10.1 In case of any dispute that may arise between a Research Scholar and his/her
Research Guide/Supervisor, the Board of Deans shall examine the matter and
report to the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar
Solapur University, Solapur whose decision shall be final.
10.10.2 The report shall include, among other things, specific recommendations. The
report shall be submitted to the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Punyashlok
Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur.
11.2 The course work shall be treated as prerequisite for Ph.D. programme. All the
recognized research centres must conduct classes for course work as per the
workload.
11.3 Research Methodology could cover areas such as quantitative methods, computer
applications, research ethics and review of published research in the relevant field,
training, field work, etc. Other courses shall be advanced level courses preparing the
students for Ph.D. degree.
11.4 All courses prescribed for Ph.D. course work shall be in conformity with the credit
hour instructional requirement and shall specify content, instructional and assessment
methods. They shall be duly approved by the Academic Council of the Punyashlok
Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University.
11.5 The University Department/ recognized research centre at affiliated college or
recognized institution/ recognized research institution where the scholar pursues
his/her research shall prescribe the course(s) to him/her based on the
recommendations of the Research Advisory Committee.
11.6 All candidates admitted to the Ph.D. programme shall be required to complete the
course work, as approved by the Academic Council of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar
Solapur University, Solapur.
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11.7 Candidates already holding M. Phil. Degree of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar
Solapur University and admitted to the Ph.D. programme, or those who have
already completed the course work during M.Phil. Programme and have been
permitted to proceed to the Ph.D. in integrated course, shall be exempted from the
Ph.D. course work. All other candidates admitted to the Ph.D. programme shall be
required to complete the Ph.D. course work approved by the Academic Council of the
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur.
11.8 Grades in the course work, including research methodology courses submitted by the
examination section, shall be finalized after a combined assessment by the Research
Advisory Committee and the Department / Research Centre and the final grades shall
be communicated to the concerned Section of the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar
Solapur University, Solapur.
11.9 Ph.D. scholar must obtain a minimum of 55% of marks or its equivalent grade in the
UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade / CGPA in a point scale wherever grading
system is followed) in the course work to be eligible to continue in the programme
and submit the thesis.
11.10 The syllabus and other details of course work shall be made available on university
website.
11.11 The medium of the course work shall be English except the papers in languages.
11.12 The student should write the answers in English except language subjects.
12. R. Ph.D. Evaluation and Assessment Methods, Minimum Standards / Credits for
award of the degree, etc.:
12.1 Upon satisfactory completion of course work and obtaining the marks /grade
prescribed under these rules, the Ph.D. research scholar shall be required to undertake
research work and produce a draft of thesis within a reasonable time, as stipulated by
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University.
12.2 Prior to the submission of the Thesis, the research scholar shall make a presentation
before the RAC which shall also be open to all faculty members and other research
scholars. The feedback and comments obtained from them may be suitably
incorporated in to the draft thesis in consultation with Research Advisory Committee.
The draft thesis must be checked for plagiarism from the University knowledge
resource centre and a certificate of plagiarism report must be submitted along with the
thesis.
12.3 Ph.D. scholars shall publish at least one research paper in refereed journal (approved
list of UGC) and make two paper presentations in conferences/seminars before the
submission of the thesis for adjudication, and produce evidence for the same in the
form of presentation certificates and/or reprints/ acceptance letter from the publisher /
editor. Guidelines for research publications issued by Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar
Solapur University, Solapur from time to time and displayed on the official website of
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur will be followed.
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12.4 The RRC in the subject concerned shall suggest the names of nine
examiners/referees to the Hon. Vice Chancellor, out of which three shall be from the
Maharashtra State (outside the jurisdiction of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur
University) and three shall be from India outside the Maharashtra State, and three
from outside India. Guide/ Supervisor may suggest these names to RRC. However,
the panel of examiner will be finalized by the RRC. The Guide/Supervisor shall be
the internal referee.
12.5 The Ph.D. thesis submitted by a research scholar shall be evaluated by his Research
Supervisor and three external examiners, who are not in employment of Punyashlok
Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur or recognized research centre at
affiliated college or recognized institution/ recognized research institution, of whom
one examiner may be from outside the Maharashtra and one examiner is from outside
the country. In case of Faculties of Humanities, Commerce & Management, and
Interdisciplinary studies, whether to send the thesis for evaluation out of country
examiner is based on the recommendations of RAC. The Viva – Voce examination
may be arranged based on the first two external evaluation reports on the thesis.
The viva-voce examination, based among other things, on the critiques given in the
evaluation report, shall be conducted by the Research Supervisor and at least one of
the three external examiners, and shall be open to be attended by the members of the
RAC, all faculty members of the university department, other research scholars and
other interested experts/researchers.
12.6 The external referees shall communicate their willingness or otherwise to evaluate the
Ph.D. thesis within one month of the receipt of University letter. The internal and
external referees shall submit their evaluation reports within two month of the receipt
of the thesis in a prescribed proforma along with a detailed report.
12.7 While submitting for evaluation, the thesis shall have an undertaking from the
research scholar and a certificate from the Research guide/Supervisor attesting to the
originality of the work, vouching that there is no plagiarism and that the work has not
been submitted for the award of any other degree/diploma of the Punyashlok
Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University where the work was carried out or any other
university/institution. It is mandatory for the research scholar to obtain and submit the
report on plagiarism from Knowledge Resource Centre of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi
Holkar Solapur University, Solapur.
12.8 The Viva-Voce / Open Defence of the research scholar to defend the thesis shall be
conducted only if the evaluation report(s) of the external examiner(s) on the thesis are
satisfactory and include a specific recommendation for conduction of the viva-voce
examination. If the evaluation reports of the external examiner in case of Ph.D. thesis
is unsatisfactory and does not recommend viva-voce, the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi
Holkar Solapur University shall send the thesis, to another external examiner out of
the approved panel of examiners. In such cases, the viva-voce examination shall be
held only if the report of the later examiner is satisfactory. If the report of the later
examiner is also unsatisfactory, the thesis shall be rejected, and the research scholar
shall be declared ineligible for the award of the degree. The thesis rejected by both the
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external referees (three in case of Science & Technology) will not be considered for
resubmission.
12.9 If revision of the thesis is suggested by one of the external referees, the thesis shall be
revised by the candidate for resubmission as suggested by the referee. The revised
thesis shall be sent to the same referee (who has suggested the revision) for
evaluation.
12.10 If revision of the thesis is suggested by both the external referees, the thesis is
considered for resubmission provided that the following conditions are fulfilled.
i. Half the tuition fee is to be paid by the candidate for resubmitting the thesis after
revision along with examination fee.
ii. Laboratory and examination fees are to be paid fully by the candidate for
conducting research in the University Departments / Research centre.
iii. The revised thesis will have to be submitted by the candidate within the
maximum period of two years.
iv. The revised thesis shall be sent to the same referees for evaluation along with
both the previous reports.
12.11 The Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University shall develop appropriate
method/ procedure to complete the entire process of evaluation of Ph. D. thesis within
a period of six months from the date of submission of the Thesis to university.
The schedule for evaluation of Ph.D. thesis and viva-voce from the date of
submission of spiral copy is as follows:
i) Spiral thesis meeting – 4 weeks
ii) Spiral thesis revision and submission of final thesis – 4 weeks
iii) RRC meeting – As per University academic calendar
iv) Communication to external examiners through email/phone, obtaining
acceptance through email and sending the thesis – 2 weeks
v) Receiving thesis evaluation reports from referee – 8 weeks
vi) Conduct of viva-voce
13.1 A candidate submitting Ph.D. Thesis for the award of Ph.D. Degree is required to
follow the rules regarding the font, style and binding of thesis, except in special case
in which the Guide/Supervisor or Head of the Department recommends that it will not
be possible to comply with the requirements of these rules by giving reasons and with
the approval of RAC.
13.2 The Thesis shall be written with following Specifications:
i. For Thesis writing “Times New Roman” font size 12 shall be used. Size of
the paper shall be A-4 size, except for drawings, graphs, photographs and
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maps on which no restriction is placed. A margin of 3.5 cms be maintained
with a line spacing of 1.5. A thesis shall be bound in a standardized form and
shall be printed on both sides. The thesis for all scripts other than English
shall be printed using Unicode fonts (ISM).
ii. The title, degree, year, subject, faculty, name of the student and the
Guide/Supervisor shall be printed neatly and legibly on the front cover as
indicated in Annexure-II
iii. A thesis which consists of a collection of pamphlets or excerpts / published
papers or a single pamphlet must be bound in a similar manner as said above.
iv. The candidate shall submit five bound copies of Thesis along with twenty
copies of the abstract and six CD containing soft copy in pdf format. A
candidate may be permitted to submit the abstract and final thesis separately.
v. The Ph.D. thesis shall contain:
a. Results of the research stating whether the work is based on the discovery of
new facts by the candidate or of new relations of facts observed by others and
how the work contributes to the general advancement of knowledge.
b. The candidate shall indicate the sources from which his/her information has
been derived and the extent to which his/her work is based on the work of
others and shall indicate which portion or portions of his/her thesis he/she
claims to be original.
c. The candidate’s Declaration.
d. The Guide/Supervisor’s Certificate.
e. The language of Ph.D. thesis shall be English except for the theses in modern
European and Indian languages.
f. A candidate submitting his / her thesis in the subject relating to Social
sciences, Education, Physical education, Arts & Fine arts may write his / her
thesis in Marathi provided the same is recommended by the Guide/Supervisor
submitted through Director / Head of Department and is approved by the
RRC. However, a candidate must submit a synopsis of the thesis in English.
g. The language used in the thesis should be grammatically correct and of
appropriate standard with no typographical mistakes.
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14.3 Prior to the final submission of the thesis, the research scholar shall make a
presentation before the Research Advisory Committee (Scrutiny Committee) of the
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, which shall also be open to all
faculty members and other research scholars. The feedback and comments obtained
from them may be suitably incorporated into the draft thesis in consultation with the
Research Advisory Committee.
14.4 Then the final thesis shall be submitted to the university office through HOD /
Director / Principal and Chairman of RAC.
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16.3 On the final approval of the Hon. Vice-Chancellor, the Director Board of
Examinations and Evaluation shall declare the result after the fulfilment of all
conditions.
16.4 Along-with the degree, the concerned section shall certify to the effect that the degree
has been awarded in accordance with the provisions of the UGC rules and regulations
as published in the Gazette of India dated 5th May, 2016.
19.1 Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur does not offer Ph.D.
programme through distance education mode.
19.2 Part-time Ph. D. will be allowed, provided all the conditions mentioned in these rules
and the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for
Award of M.Phil./ Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations, 2016 are complied with.
20. R. Ph.D. Award of Ph.D. Degrees Prior to Notification of UGC Regulations 2016,
or Degrees Awarded by Foreign Universities:
20.1 Award of degrees to candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme on or after July
11, 2009 till the date of Notification of the UGC Regulations 2016 shall be governed
by the provisions of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Awards of
M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulation, 2009.
20.2 If the Ph.D. degree is awarded by a Foreign University, the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi
Holkar Solapur University, Solapur shall refer the issue to a Standing Committee
constituted for determining the equivalence of the degree awarded by the foreign
University.
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21. R. Ph.D. Depository with INFLIBNET:
Following the successful completion of the evaluation process and before the
announcement of the award of the Ph.D. degrees, the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar
Solapur University, Solapur shall send the CD of Ph.D. thesis to Knowledge
Resource Centre of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, to submit an
electronic copy of the Ph. D. thesis to the INFLIBNET, for hosting the same so as to
make it accessible to all institutions/colleges.
Prior to the actual award of the degree, the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur
University, Solapur shall issue a provisional Certificate to the effect that the Degree
has been awarded in accordance with the provisions of University Grants
Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees)
Regulations, 2016.
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ANNEXURE-I
Preference Document
(To be submitted by the candidate at the time of interview before DRC / CRC)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
6. Name(s) of the Guide(s) (in order of preference) along with the area of broad
specialization with whom the candidate is interested to undertake Research work, if
selected.
(The DRC / CRC reserve the right to allot a Guide, other than the Guides’
preference submitted by the candidate.)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
(Note: Please bring this completed form along with print of application form along
with original and photocopy of all essential documents related to educational
qualifications and other, failing which your interview will not be conducted.)
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ANNEXURE ‐ II
Candidates shall note below points and follow them while preparing the Synopsis for
Ph.D.
A. The proposed synopsis for research shall be self contained and shall cover the
rationale and motivation for carrying out research.
B. The research theme/topic shall be innovative and shall not replicate research
work already done
D. The synopsis of the proposed research shall contain the following agenda
a. Methods of Research.
d. Research design (details of how research will be conducted, and the tools
used for the same).
(Subject)
By
(Name of the Guide / Supervisor with name of his / her Department /College / Institution)
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(Year of submission)
ANNEXURE – IV
completed and written by me has not previously formed the basis for the award of any
Degree or Diploma or other similar title of this or any other University or examining body.
Further, I have not violated any of the provisions under the acts of Copyright / Piracy /
Cyber / IPR etc. amended from time to time.
ANNEXURE – V
Place:
Date:
Every Ph.D. student must appear before RAC in January and July every year and shall make
a presentation about progress of his/her research work capturing below agenda
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ANNEXURE – VI (b)
6. Whether the Student appeared/Passed /Exempted from the Pre-Ph.D Course work
Examination___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
8. Details of the work done: (This shall include original objectives, sub objectives and scope of the
research, original plan / time frame of the research, goals set for the semester, goals achieved for the
semester, details of the work completed in semester, results obtained (if any) in this semester,
significant contribution made in this semester, goals / plan set for the next semester
To Date:
The Head, PGBUTR section, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University
The work of the student is Excellent/Very good/Good/Satisfactory / Not satisfactory for the above
mentioned period. I recommend that, the admission of this Ph.D. student may be continued /cancelled.
Signature of the Guide / Supervisor Director/ Head of the research centre or Principal
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ANNEXURE – VII
Table No. 01
Naming conventions used for each PDF file for Shodhganga CD / DVD Submission
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