Baou Phd Rules

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RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES

ORDINANCES NO 33 FORRESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROGRAMMES

[UNDER SECTION 22(1)(a)]

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

2012

This Ordinance supersedes the earlier ordinance No. 32

Research And Innovation Promotion Unit

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

R.C. Technical Institute Campus, Opp. Gujarat High Court,

Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Sola, Ahmedabad-380 060.


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Recognitions

The resolution of Ordinance for Ph.D. passed in the 37th

meeting

of APB dated 24/05/2012., Resolution no. 37.6

The resolution of Ordinance for Ph.D. passed in the ____

meeting of BOM dated 26/05/2012, Resolution no. __________


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1. About the University 042. Research and Innovation Promotion Unit 053. Research Degree Programmes 064. Research and Innovation Programme Design 075. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. 096. Selection of Ph.D. Candidates 097. Admission 118. Research Supervisors 129. Progress of Research Candidates 1410. Change of Status, Topic of Research 15

and Research Supervisor

11. Cancellation of Ph.D. Registration 1612. Workshop 1613. Submission and Evaluation of Ph.D. Thesis 1714. Award of Ph.D. Degrees 2115. Conduct of Research Degree Programmes 22

Contents


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The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) was established by

the Act No.14 of 1994 passed by the Gujarat State Legislature, and assented to by the

Governor of Gujarat on 27th July, 1994. The BAOU is the seventh Open University in

the country in terms of their establishment.

The University offers 72 programmes with an enrolment of more than

1,00,000 learners. The headquarters of the university is located at Ahmedabad. The

University has established Regional Centre on the campus of Saurashtra University,

Rajkot, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan and K.S.K.V Kachchh

University, Kachchh and has initiated the process of establishing Regional centres on the

campuses of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat and Sardar Patel University,

Vallabh Vidyanagar. The University has more than 500 study centers. It has jurisdiction

over the whole state of Gujarat. It is open to all persons irrespective of classes, castes,

creed, religion or sex.

The important and distinguishing objectives for BAOU are:

To advance and disseminate learning and knowledge by a diversity ofmeans, including use of any information and communication technology,

To provide opportunities of access for higher education to the largestpossible population,

To promote the educational well-being of the community generally, and To encourage the Open University and distance education system in the

education pattern of the State.

1. About the University


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The RAIP constituted by the Hon. Vice-Chancellor and established at Dr.Babasaheb

Ambedkar Open University for promotion of research and innovation through the

following functional tasks:

2.1 To conduct Research and Innovation Promotion activities and conduct meetingsfor developing policies and frameworks for conduct of research activities.

2.2 To prepare agenda items on various matters pertaining to research with theapproval of the Hon. Vice-Chancellor and place the same before the

Research and Innovation Promotion Committee (RAIPC) for consideration

and approval.

2.3 To send offer letters to all approved research supervisors and scholars forregistration and confirm their registration.

2.4 To engage Research Teaching Assistants under the Research and TeachingAssistantship (RTA) Scheme as and when approved by the statutory bodies

of the University for conducting research and teaching in different

disciplines.

2.5 To facilitate systemic research and innovation in the form of research projects(Minor and Major Projects).

2.6 To recognise higher learning educational institutions/oragnizations as RecognisedResearch Centers of BAOU for conducting research and / or innovative

programmes/activities as per BAOUs guidelines within the framework of

the Ordinances and Regulations of the University.

2.7 To conduct workshops/seminars on Research and Innovation for the researchcandidates and concerned stake-holders.

2.8 To facilitate various administrative activities in facilitating, promoting andconducting research and innovation such as to conduct entrance

examination, registration, re-registration, and term-end examination, etc. as

directed by the Hon. Vice-Chancellor.

2.Research and Innovation Promotion Unit (RAIP UNIT)


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Ph.D. Programmes on Offer

S.No Discipline/Programme

1 Commerce

2 Computer Science

3 Distance Education

4 Economics

5 Education

6 English

7 Fine Arts

8 Foreign Languages: .French

9 Foreign Languages: Russian

10 Foreign Languages: German11 Gujarati

12 Hindi

13 History

14 Indology

15 Information Communication Technology

16 Inter-Disciplinary Studies

17 International Relations

18 Law19 Library and Information Science

20 Management

21 Mass Communication

22 Performing Arts

23 Philosophy

24 Political Science

25 Psychology

26 Public Administration

27 Sanskrit

28 Sociology

29 Social Work

30 Tourism Studies

31 English Language Teaching

32Any Other Subject as recommended by RIPC and

approved by statutory bodies of the University.

3. Research Degree Programmes


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4.1 Preamble:

The following provision will regularte and govern the Ph.D. programme and

such other research and innovation degree/diploma/certificate programmes

and/or activities that may be launched by the university.

4.2 Structure and Role:

The programme of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) shall be organized and

managed as follows:

4.2.1: Ph.D. Programme offered by the University, in the discipline areas as

may be aproved by Academic Planning Board (A.P.B) on the

recommendation of the RAIPC.

4.2.2: There shall be a UniversityResearch and Innovation Promotion

Committee (RAIPC) and an for every subject as and when required.

4.2.2.1 The composition of RAIPC will be as follow:

(a) The Vice-Chancellor or his Nominee (Chair Person)

(b) Director (Academic) Convenor and Member-Secretary

(c) Head of Concered School/ Department

(d) A member of the School or Department or an invitee expert in

the subject concerned nominated by the Hon.Vice-Chancellor.

(e) Two external experts of the concerned subject, not below a rank

of Associate Professor and who have made notable contribution

in the field,nominated by the Hon. Vice-Chancellor. However in

case of inter disciplinary nature, the Hon. Vice-Chancellor may,

at his discretion, nominate a maximum of two additional subject

experts.

(f) Two members of the Academic Planning Board nominated by

the Hon. Vice-Chancellor.

4. Research and Innovation Programme Design


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4.2.2.2 The RAIPC shall perform the following functionsa) To scruitinise the proposal received for registration as Research

Supervisor or Research Scholar as the case may be.

b) To assess the suitability of the proposed topic (research problem)c) To assess the competence of the applicant to pursue the Ph.D.

programme, through personal interaction, if required.

d) To make recommendation for registration and re-registration in astipulated time and in such manner as decided or the merit of the case

concerned.

e) To finlise the title of the research work.f) To assign guide (Research Supervisor) to the student.

4.2.2.3. The meeting of RAIPC will be convened as and when required with the

permission of the Hon. Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the registration

schedule of the University.

4.2.2.4. Director, (Academic) of the University shall be responsible for over all

coordination of the Ph.D. degree programme in accordance with the

provisions of this ordinance and rules/norms in force from time to time.

4.3 Structure:

The rules and format for the division and award of the credits will be framed by the

RAIPC.

The Ph.D. programme shall be having the credits as mentioned in the following table.

Ph.D. with Integrated Mode:

Sl.

No.

Name of the

Programme

Total

Credits/Marks

MaximumCredits/

Marks for

Workshops+

Credit/

Marks

for

Thesis*

Duration Prog. Fee (Rs.)

1. Ph. D.

( Indian

candidates)

80/1000 24/300 (8/100 each

year, 1 Workshop

each year : 3 years

minimum))

56/700 3 to 5

years

(6 to 10

Semesters)

20000/- per

annum (for 3

years

60,000)**

+ Workshops: (30% Weitage)Every year 50% marks/ credits are required in each Workshop for successful completion of

granting the year.

Thesis: (70% Weitage)

* The subject-wise criteria for the evaluation of the Thesis will be desided by theRAIPC from time to time.

** The women candidates shall pay 10% less fees subject to this providing necessary avidence as

decided by RAIPC with regard to their not earning individually.


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5.1 Masters degree or its equivalent (as certified by the AIU) with at least

55% (B+) marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST candidate) of any

University/Higher Learning Institution recognized by UGC and/or DEC, in

the relevant discipline.

5.2 The candidate must qualify in the Ph.D. Programme Entrance Test of

Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.

5.3 The minimum qualifying criteria shall be as decided by the RAIPC and

reviewed from time to time.

The initial screening of the applications shall be done by the Faculty of the

discipline/area concerned or by a Committee Constituted by the Hon. Vice-Chancellor.

Applications received for Ph.D. programmes shall be classified into two categories:

Category A: Eligible candidates for Entrance Test of Ph.D. Programme

6.1 The eligible candidate shall be admitted as doctoral research candidatethrough an Entrance Test conducted by the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open

University (BAOU). The enterence test will be based on the papers

mentioned below. Paper I and II will be common for all candidates and

Paper III will be related to the Post Graduate subject of the student.

Students will prepare for the enterance from the available sourses. BAOU

shall not provide any study material for the test.

6.1.1 University will prepare a merit list of the successful candidates for

admission to the Ph.D. programme as per following merit.

1) Marks obtained in Ph.D. eligibility test by candidates

1.1) Paper 1: Research Methodology 050 marks

1.2) Paper 2: Reasoning and Comprehension Skills 050 marks

1.3) Paper 3: Relevant PG Subject 100 marksTotal merit of students will be considered from 200 Total marks

5. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D.

6. Selection of Ph.D. Candidates


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6.2 The formate of the Entrance Test shall be as decided by the RAIPC and reviewed

from time to time.

6.1.2 To qualify as Ph.D. research candidate, he/she must obtain

aggregate 50% mark with a minimum 40% mark in each section.

In the Ph.D. eligibility test 5% Relaxation in aggregate shall begiven to the candidate of SC/ST categories.

6.1.3 All the eligible candidates will be called before the faculty wise

RAIPC to present their research proposal. After discussion, the

RAIPC may suggest the correction/ additions/ changes to the

research proposal, which shall have tobe carried out by the

candidate and submit revised proposal.6.1.4 The research supervisor will be allotted to the selected research

candidate by the RAIPC on the bases of the area of the research of

the candidate and the specialization of the supervisor.

6.1.5 The Chairman of the RAIPC shall reserve the rights for the final

decision. The Chairmans decision shall be binding to all

concerned.

Category B: Exempted candidates from the entrance test of the Ph.D. Programme

6.2 Those candidates who have cleared UGC-NET/GSET/JRF or those having

ten years of relevant teaching/ practical/professional experience will be

exempted from appearing at the Entrance Examination. If found eligible

through a screening process decided by the University, the candidates

pertaining to category B will be directly called for the presentation/

discussion of their research proposals at the meeting of RAIPC.


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7.1 Intake:

7.1.1 Only the stipulated number of candidate as decided by RAIPC may

be admitted to Ph.D. programme on merit.

7.1.2 If successful candidates in the subjects are more than the stipulated

number of seats for Ph.D. admission, admission will be given on

merit. The merit of the entrance test is valid for the same year only.

7.1.3 The number of seats for Ph.D. programme shall be decided well in

advance and notified on the university web site or by and

advertisement by the University

7.2 Duration:

7.2.1 Admission will be granted once in a year (subject to the

availability of the seats with the Research Supervisor). The

announcement of admission will be declared in the month of

July/August and the admission process will be completed by the

end of the month of December. First term of admission will be

granted on 1st

January. Therefore, Ph.D. eligibility test will be

conducted once in a year (if required).

7.2.2 The advertisement for the programme shall be issued once in a

year, in the month of July/ August under the title of Research

Degree Programmes specifying the disciplines and the subjects

for Ph.D. programme. Applications from all the candidates

(pertaining to category A & B) in the prescribed format shall be

received in duplicate by the Director of Research and Innovation

Promotion Unit of the University. All eligible applications, after

initial scrutiny, shall be sent to respective Schools/ Centres

/Institutes/Committee, as the case may be, of the University.

7. Admission


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7.3 Submission of Research Proposal:

7.3.1. The candidate has to submit the research proposal in ten copies.

7.3.2 The research proposals along with the copies of the application

form will be sent to all the members of the RAIPC well in advance

at least before 15 days of the RAIPC meeting.

7.4 Re-registration:Re-registration or extension period for a maximum of Two

years may be granted to the candidate to complete the Ph.D. work, on the

recommendation of the RAIPC on the merit of the case.

7.5 In case of Re-registration the candidate shall be required to pay the full and

actual fees as may be applicable at the time of Re-registration. While for

those candidates who may be granted extension shall be required to pay a

fee as applicable per term at the time of re-registration.

7.6 The non refundable fees of Rs. 1000 will be deposited by the candidate

along with the application form in duplicate and ten copies of the research

proposal. The changes in the fees may be made by the University from time

to time.

8.1 Every candidate registered for a research degree programme shall be

required to pursue the programme under the approved research supervisor(s)

of the University. Independent supervision/Joint Supervision for candidates

shall be assigned by the RAIPC.

8.2 Research Supervisor(s), subject to availability and expertise in the area/

discipline, of research being pursued by the candidate shall be allotted by

the chairman of the RAIPC and shall only be considered for guiding

research candidates

8.2.1 In case of an Inter-disciplinary area of research approved by the

RAIPC, more than one Research Supervisor of the concerned field may be

allotted if requested by the candidate and approved by the RAIPC. In such

cases, the fixed amount of Honorarium to the Research Supervisors will be

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equally divided between the supervisors.

8.3 The RAIPC shall recommend to the Research and Innovation Promotion

Unit a panel of experts to be recognized as research supervisorswho may or

may not belong to the University.

8.4 Eligibility of the Supervisor:

1. Ph.D. degree in the subject of related discipline from a recognized

University or equivalent published work in the relevant field

recognized so by an expert committee constituted by the Hon.

Vice-Chancellor.

and

2. Minimum seven years of teaching experience at the post graduate

level or Twelve years of teaching experience at the under

graduation level, or Twelve years of practice/profession in the

relevant field.

and

3 Five research papers or ten research articles or ten monographs in

the subject published in a refereed/indexed/ ISBN/ISSN numbered

journal of national/and/or international standing or/ a refereed e-

journal, out of which at least three should be after getting the

Ph.D. degree. Or two books published as a reference book in the

relevant subject, or ten exhibitions or performances with due

evidence.

8.5 At any time, a research supervisor shall not guide more than 8 BAOU

candidates prescribed for Ph.D. candidates by the University taking into

consideration independent supervision/joint supervision of candidates to be

taken for research guidance.

8.6 A person must be working in a university department or a recognized

college of any university or a recognized research institute or a retired

faculty from any university department who has not crossed the age of 70

years. OR he/she must be a practicing professional/artist working

independently.


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8.7 The supervisor shall be paid a fixed honorarium per students as

recommended by the Academic Planning Board and approved by the Board

of Management of BAOU. However the honorarium shall be paid to the

Supervisor after the submission/ non submission of the Thesis but not prior

to completion of the stipulated time.

8.8 The honorarium /sitting/ Traveling Allowance to the external members of

RAIPC as well as experts and examiners will be paid as per University rules

and norms.

9.1 Every candidate shall carry out the study and related research tasks under

the supervision of his/her research supervisor(s). Monitoring the routine and

timely progress of the Ph.D. candidate shall be the responsibility of the

supervisor(s).

9.2 The Six monthly Progress Reports along and the annual reports are to besubmitted through his/her supervisor(s) in the prescribed format to the

Research and Innovation Promotion Unit. Failing which, the registration ofthe candidate shall be liable to cancelled. The Research and Innovation

Promotion Unit will maintain all the records and put up before the Progress

Monitoring Committee (PMC) of the concerned subject.9.3 Each candidate shall give at least two Seminars/Talks during the whole

duration of the programme before the PMC.

9.4 The Progress Monitoring Committee will consist of

1. The Vice Chancellor or his/her Nominee : The Chairman

2. The Director (Academics) : The convener and

Secretary

3. The Concerned Supervisor : Member

4. One Subject Expert nominated by the Vice

Chancellor

: Member

5. One Member of University Research and

Innovation Promotion Committee

: Member

9. Progress of Research Candidates


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10.1 Change of title in Ph.D. thesis, if necessary, should be effected within one

year from the date of registration for Ph.D. The change of title shall be

approved by Progress Monitoring Committee of the concerned subject and

thereafter placed before RAIPC for approval. No change of title will be

permitted after one year.

10.2 In case there is a major change of topic/ discipline as assessed by the PMC

the candidate will have to go through the process of fresh registration.(Research area, theme, topic, and subject/discipline/faculty etc. are to be

considered as major changes)

10.3 The University may allow a change of supervisor under exceptional

circumstances as mentioned below, on the recommendation of the Progress

Monitoring Committee of the concerned subject.

a) If the supervisor expires or is ill so as to be unable to carry onsupervision.

b) If the supervisor leaves the head quarter / India and goes abroad formore than eight months.

c) If the supervisor does not wish to continue as a guide/ declines toremain the supervisor.

d) for any valid reason(s) presented by the candidate or the supervisorwith or without evidence and accepted by the PMC of the concerned

subject with due recommendation to the Hon. Vice-Chancellor.

e) The Hon. Vice-Chancellor may accept the recommendation of the PMCand act accordingly or decide the subsequent procedure to be followed

in the matter concerned.

10. Change of Status, Topic of Research and

Research Supervisor:


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11.1 The registration of a candidate for Ph.D. shall be liable to be cancelled for

any of the following reasons:

i) Non-payment of registration/re-registration fee.

ii) Unsatisfactory progress reports as found so by the PMC

iii) Non-compliance with the provisions of the Ordinances and other

Regulations of the University, as found so by the PAI Unit.

iv) Failure to attend three workshops and/or submit the thesis within theprescribed time limit.

V) Giving false information at the time of application / admission.11.2 The decision of the University with regard to cancellation of Registration

shall be final and binding to all concerned.

12.1 All the candidates are required to attend at least three workshops before the

prescribed date for the submission of the Thesis.

12.2 There will be four workshops organized by BAOU for one batch out of

which the candidate has to attend any three workshops compulsorily.

12.3 Evaluation in Workshops:

12.3.1 Evaluation system of Workshop as applicable to the prescribed

credit-based courses.

12.3.2 The supervisor of the candidate and one subject expert suggested

by the Vice-chancellor will evaluate the work done by the

candidate during the workshop.

12.3.3 If the candidate fails to attend three workshops in the stipulated

time, his/her registration will be cancelled. However, in the case

with genuine reason, the decision of the Hon. Vice-chancellor will

be final and binding.

11. Cancellation of Ph.D Registration

12. Workshop


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12.3.4 The candidate has to obtain at least C Grade (measured on a five

point scale) or 50% of the maximum score in the workshop to be

declared successful, failing to which, the candidate will have to

attend one more workshop. If the candidate fails to obtain at least

C grade in more than one workshop, his/her registration will be

cancelled.

13.1 Requirements for Submission of Ph.D. Thesis

After the research supervisor(s) is/are satisfied that the candidate hasacquired a sound understanding of the substance in the thesis and the

relevant research approaches, the research supervisor shall permit the

candidate to precede with the submission of her/his thesis, in Gujarati/

Hindi/English/Sanskrit subject to the following:

(i) Submission of synopsis:

A synopsis should represent the thesis and reflect clear idea about thewhole research report. It should cover (a) the objectives, nature and

scope of the work done, (b) the principal conclusions, (c) the

contribution made to the body of knowledge on the subject, and (d)

bibliography.

The synopsis should be submitted in about 3000-5000 words. Itshould be written in double-spaced A-4 size pages with 1.5 marginat left, 1 margin at right, and 1 margin at top and bottom.

The candidate shall submit a copy of synopsis in electronic form (CD)and 20 copies in hard form.

The synopsis must be submitted within at least 45 days before thesubmission of the thesis to the Research Cell not before three months

of validation period or not before 36 months from date of registration. The synopsis will be circulated among the members of APB/ Board

of Studies/Committee/PMC of the concerned subjects to invite their

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suggestions/ recommendations/ comments if any.

ii) At least two research papers in the area of the study should be

published/accepted for publication in a peer

reviewed/referred/ISSN journal before the pre-submission

seminar.

iii) The candidate shall present her/his thesis work in a pre-

submission seminar to be convened exclusively for this purpose

by the Research and Innovation Promotion Unit. The audience of

the pre-submission seminar may or may not remain the same as

that of the PMC, as approved by the Hon. Vice-Chancellor.

iv) After the seminar, the candidate and research supervisors shallconsider the reactions and observations expressed by the

participants or/and PMC Members. The Director of the School

concerned/ Director Academic and supervisor(s) will then assess

whether the candidate has attained the expected level in

conceptualization and quality of research work. If their

assessment is in the affirmative, the candidate shall be allowed to

submit the thesis to the University.

v) However, if it is realized that the expected level has not been reachedthe supervisor(s) shall suggest to the candidate specific tasks to be

accomplished before submission of the thesis. On satisfactory

completion of the assigned tasks, she/he shall be allowed to submit

the thesis.

vi) Six hard bound copies of the final thesis and one in the electronicform on a CD shall be submitted to the Director, Research Cell

through the Supervisor. The thesis will include a certificate signed

by the supervisor(s) and the candidate about the originality of the

work.

vii) The Format of the thesis shall be as follows :The following specifications should be maintained in the final presentation of thethesis.


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a. The paper used for printing shall be of A4 size.

b. The printing shall be in a standardized form on one side of the

paper and in one and-half spacing.

c. A margin of one-and- half inches shall be on the left hand side.

d. The title of the thesis, name of the student, degree, name of the

guide, place of research and the month and year of submission

shall be printed on the title page and the front cover.

e. The colour of the cover should be preferably dark. Side cover

should mention Ph.D. thesis on the top, name of the student,

month and year.

f. Font Size: The font size mentioned below is in reference to Times

New Roman (English), Shruti (Gujarati), Mangal (Hindi/

Sanskrit). However, any type of font matching the suggested size

will be accepted. The candidate has to observe that the fonts used

are not highly decorative.

1. Title of Chapter and Appendix : 14 points, Bold

2. Title of point/ sub-title : 12 points, Bold

3. Chapter text : 12 points

4. Foot note/ End notes : 10 points

5. Reference and Bibliography : 12 points

6. Appendices Text : 10 Points

7. The candidate shall follow all the specifications that are issued by the

University from time to time.

13.3 Evaluation of Ph.D. Thesis & Viva-voce

i) The thesis shall be examined by two external experts nominated

by the Vice- Chancellor from a list of 7-10 experts submitted by

the supervisor(s) in consultation with PMC of the subject.

ii) The examiners will submit their Evaluation Reports to the

University individually within a month. If he/she fails to do so, theuniversity may assign the task to another examiner.


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iii) On the position recommendation to the concerned candidate of the

examiner for the award of a Ph.D. degree, an open defense of the

thesis shall be conducted at the place of research by a panel

comprising two external examiners, to be nominated by the Vice-

Chancellor, and one of the supervisor(s) of the candidate. The

Director Academic would be the Chairperson of the panel. The

supervisor will be the Convener of the panel. The defense shall be

open to all interested participants.

iv) The examiners reports shall be shown to the candidate before

hand to enable her/him to address the issues raised therein while

preparing to defend the thesis during the open defense.

v) In case any examiner suggests certain modifications and re-

submission of the thesis, the same should be communicated to the

candidate, who will be asked to resubmit the thesis with all the

modifications within six months. The research supervisor(s) will

ensure that the suggestions of the examiner(s) are adequately

addressed before resubmission of the thesis. The modified thesis

shall be referred again to the examiner(s) concerned for re-

evaluation.

vi) If one of the examiners does not recommend the thesis for the

award of a Ph.D. Degree, the thesis shall be referred to another

examiner for independent evaluation. If the third examiner

recommends the thesis for the award of a Ph.D. Degree, the viva

voce examination shall be organized by the Director Academics

with the help of Research Cell. However, if the third examiner

also rejects the thesis, the thesis shall be placed before the PMC

for due consideration and recommendation of further action.

vii) The date, time and venue of the open defense, along with a one-

page abstract of the thesis, shall be notified to all concerned by the

Research Cell at least one week prior to the open defense.


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The Viva-voce shall be organized in two phases.

Phase 1: Public Defense: This phase may be arranged in the presence of

Director of the Concerned School, Head and Faculties of the

Department and other research scholars.

Phase 2: Viva-voce by external referee, in presence of internal referee and

Director-Academic. And

(viii) The joint report of phase 1 and phase 2 i.e. the open defense, and

Viva_Voce, prepared and signed jointly by the external

examiner, the supervisor(s) and the Director Academics, shall be

submitted with necessary remarks regarding degree to be

awarded or not to be to the Hon. Vice-Chancellor for approval

and issue of Ph.D. notification. The decision of the Hon. Vice-

Chancellor on the Joint Report shall be final and binding to all

concerned.

13.4 The whole evaluation process of the Thesis must not generally exceed the

time period of four months from the date of submission of the thesis.

14.1 A candidate shall be awarded the Ph.D. Degree in concerned subject and

discipline with the approval of the APB of the University, provided that the

joint evaluation report of the viva phase 1 and 2, progress reports and

evaluation details of the Workshops and positive evaluation reports are

submitted by all the referees including the Supervisor. The Registrar of the

University shall issue the Notification. He/She will issue the Provisional

Degree and final degree certificate to all qualified candidates after the

approval of H.E. the Chancellor/ Hon. Vice-Chancellor.

14.2 The University will hand over a certified copy of the Thesis duly counter-

signed by the Registrar/ Director Academic to the Candidate along with the

Notification/ provisional Degree Certificate.

14. Award of Ph.D. Degrees


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15.1 For all other matters related to Ph.D. Programme under the clauses which

are in this Ordinance, the decision of the Hon. Vice-Chancellor shall be

final and binding to all concerned.

16.1 Research Degree Programmes of the University shall be guided by the

Ordinances and Regulations of the University. Any

amendment/modifications prescribed by the UGC from time to time shall be

considered by the University Authorities/Bodies before their

implementation. Till that date the University shall follow its own

Ordinances and Regulations maintaining the highest possible

standards/quality in conducting research programmes.

16. Conduct of Research Degree Programmes

15. Residual Powers of the Vice-chancellor


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ORDINANCES NO 33 FORRESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROGRAMMES

[UNDER SECTION 22(1)(a)]

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

2012

This Ordinance supersedes the earlier ordinance No. 32

Research And Innovation Promotion Unit

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

R C Technical Institute Campus Opp Gujarat High Court

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