JNTU PHD 2008 2010 Guidelines

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CELLJAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

KUKATPALLY, HYDERABAD 500 085, A.P. INDIA

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE CANDIDATES OFRESEARCH PROGRAMMES

(effective from Academic Year 2008-2009)*

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The Research and Development Cell is established to promote research activities. The cellwill monitor and administer Research programs of M.Phil /M.S. by research/Ph.D. offered by the

University. Research and Development cell will initiate the following specific activities for

monitoring and Evaluation of Candidates admitted for M.Phil/M.S/Ph.D. by Research Programmes

in all Faculties of the University.

The Academic Regulations and guidelines mentioned for performing the activities formonitoring and Evaluation of the candidates cover the following aspects:

1.0 Eligibility and Admission of candidates.

2.0 Constitution of the Department Research Committee and Issues relating to Change of

Title/Topic/ Supervisor(s) and Research.

3.0 Course work and Pre - Ph.D. Examination.

4.0 Department Research Committee (DRC) for Review of Progress of Research Work.

5.0 Fee particulars

6.0 Duration of the research program.

7.0 Compulsory Seminar prior to Thesis submission

8.0 Preparation of the Thesis/Dissertation

9.0 Evaluation of the Thesis.

10.0 Revision and Resubmission of Thesis

11.0 Viva Voc Examination.

12.0 General Information (Eligibility of a Research Supervisor, etc)

13.0 Annexures (Annex A, -B, -C, -D)

*Effective for the Academic Year 2009-2010 also.


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1.0 ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES:

Admission shall be open to Internal or External candidates who fulfill the following

requirements:

1.1 Admissions for the Research Programs (M. Phil / M.S. by Research /Ph.D.) shall be

made by Director, Admissions, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological UniversityHyderabad (JNTUH) by conducting written test or interview or both.

1.2 In all faculties, candidates must have passed the Post Graduate Degree Examination ofthe Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) or an

examination recognized as equivalent by UGC in the discipline concerned with a

minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and for SC and ST category, the aggregateshall be 50% marks in the concerned subject.

Candidates who have qualified the UGC-CSIR/NET examination, or awarded with

a Research Fellowship by UGC/CSIR/Government Organization are exempted fromJNTUH written test for Ph.D. admission but however they should appear for the

interview.

M.S.

Candidates must have a B.E./ B.Tech/ B. Pharmacy degree or its equivalent with a

minimum of 55 percent marks in the aggregate in the concerned branch and for SC and STcategory, the aggregate shall be 50% marks in the concerned subject. M.S. is essentially a

research programme for candidates in service. It is not a regular session based M.Tech.

course.

M.Phil.

Candidates must have a Post Graduate Degree in concerned discipline with a minimum of55 percent marks in aggregate and for SC and ST category, the aggregate shall be 50%

marks in the concerned subject.

1.3 Regular faculty members of J.N.T. University Hyderabad desirous of doing Ph.D.

and possessing the minimum academic qualifications shall be deemed as internalcandidates.

1.4 Candidates who have been working for at least one year in well equipped

Educational / Scientific / R&D / Industrial / Government Organizations andengaged in Scientific / Technological / Engineering / Managerial activities,

as the case may be possessing the minimum academic qualifications, shall be

deemed as external candidates/Part-Time candidates.


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4.2 The Research & Development Cell will put results of RRM on the websiteindicating the performance of the research scholar to ensure transparency. If the

progress is not satisfactory, the research scholar should show an improvement in the

research progress by the next RRM.

5.0 FEE PARTICULARS:

On selection for admission, candidates shall be required to pay the prescribed fee as per

the following criteria and deposits. The fee and deposits have to be paid on stipulateddates regularly every year, till the successful completion of the programme and

submission of thesis or cancellation of the admission as the case may be. If the fee is

not paid by the stipulated due date, a late fee will be levied. Non-payment of theprescribed fee beyond the extended due date will lead to the cancellation of admission

without any prior notice to the candidate.

Full-Time Research Scholars:(Fees structure valid from AY 2009-10 for all full-time research scholars on rolls)

Category 1: JNTUH Funded; Fees Rs. 10,000/Year

Category 2: CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/AP-NL/DBT/DST/GATE Direct JRF &SRF and those JRF/SRF in projects who have qualified CSIR/UGC-

NET or GATE; Fees Rs. 5000/Year

Category 3: Scholars working as Project Fellows with GOI/other agency fundedresearch projects with two/three years duration (appointment ratified

by University) ; Fees Rs. 10,000/Year

Category 4: Registered as Full Time Research Scholars but with no financialassistance; Fees Rs. 10,000/Year

Category 5: JNTUH internal faculty Registered for Ph.D.; Fees Rs. 1000/Year

Part-Time Research Scholars: Fees Rs. 20,000/Year

Category 1: JNTUH academic assistants Registered for Ph.D;Fees Rs. 10, 000/Year

Note: Mode of Fee Payment for Full-Time as well as Part-Time candidates is year-wise.

6.0 DURATION OF THE RESEARCH PROGRAMME

6.1 Research Scholars registered for Ph.D. (Full-Time/Part-Time) can submit* the

thesis after completion of a minimum of three years from the date of admission,

subject to passing of the pre-Ph.D. Examination.


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*For the candidate to submit the thesis for Ph.D., he/she shall publish three researchpapers with at least one paper published/accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed refereed national or international journal and others in refereed

national/international conferences, which has to be enclosed to the thesis. The

candidate can also submit the thesis, if he/she has at least one recognized patent

rights, whose details are to be enclosed.

6.2 Early Submission: If a research scholar desires to submit a thesis prior to thecompletion of three years, he/she should have

i) completed two years/two and half years (for FT/PT scholars respectively)ii) published at least four (4) international journal papersiii) have recommendation of DRCiv) have an outstanding contributionv) have valid reason thereof for early submissionand he/she should have passed the pre-Ph.D. Examination.

6.3 Full-Time/Part-Time Candidates should complete the research work within a

maximum period of 4/5 years respectively. They should pay tuition fee until the endof the year in which the thesis is submitted. If the Tuition Fee is not paid as per

rules, penalty may be levied by the Director, R and D Cell. If Tuition Fee is not

paid continuously for two years the registration will be cancelled. It is clarified thatFull-Time research Scholars of JNTUH will receive a stipend for a maximum

duration not exceeding three years.

6.4 Late Submission: A grace period of one year will be given for completing the

work subject to recommendation of the supervisor and DRC and approval by

university competent authority.

If the candidate fails to submit thesis within stipulated period, his/her registration

will be cancelled. However, depending on the progress of the work and as per the

recommendation of the DRC, re-registration may be considered with a penalty ofRs. 10, 000/-. Such candidates are required to submit their thesis within two years

from the date of extension.

6.5 For M.Phil. and M.S. candidates, the maximum duration of the program will be four

years. After passing the pre-M.Phil / M.S. examination and completion of at least

two years from the date of admission, and having one peer-reviewed

national/international conference paper, M.Phil and M.S. candidates are eligible forsubmission of the thesis.

7.0 COMPULSORY SEMINAR PRIOR TO THESIS SUBMISSION:

Each candidate shall present one seminar. The seminar should be at least one month

before submission of thesis in the concerned Department on the research work,carried out by him/her. The scholar should submit five copies of synopsis toDRC highlighting original/significant contributions made in the research


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work. The DRC is empowered to make suggestions for improving the quality of thework on the basis of the seminar. The seminar will be open to all Faculty members

and Research Scholars. The research scholar should incorporate the suggestionsmade by the DRC and then prepare a synopsis and thesis.

8.0 PREPARATION OF THE THESIS / DISSERTATION:

8.1 For ensuring originality of submitted content,the thesis will be checked byanti-plagiarism software. A soft copy of thesis in word format should bebrought along in person to R & D Cell and have it checked before binding andsending it to the evaluation section. If any text strings/figures are found to becopied or dubious without proper acknowledgement of the source, the thesishas to be thoroughly revised.

8.2 Submission and Adjudication of a Thesis:

A candidate may submit the thesis any time during one month before or after the

expiry of the stipulated duration of research. However, the candidate may be

permitted to submit his/her thesis during the extended period duly recommended bythe Research Supervisor and with the permission of the Director, R & D. Each

Candidate, after completing the due formalities is required to submit to the Directorof Evaluation his/her thesis along with the prescribed application form and with the

following documents as given in section 8.3

8.3 A candidate has to submit eight (8) copies of the synopsis of his/her thesis work to

the R&D Cell one month before the actual submission of the Ph.D. thesis. After

critical evaluation and approval by the DRC, eight (8) copies of the approvedsynopsis, seven (7) copies of thesis is to be submitted to Director R & D with an

application enclosed with a Demand Draft of Rs. 1000/- for evaluation fee (which

will be revised from time to time) in favour of Registrar, JNTU Hyderabad, Copy ofPh.D. admission letter, details of fees paid from time of admission till time ofsubmission, S.S.C. Marks sheet (proof of age), Copy of Pre-Ph.D. Marks Memo and

a sealed cover of Panel of Examiners.

8.4 Seven copies of the thesis incorporating a certificate from the supervisor to the

effect that the thesis is an original work of the candidate and a declaration by the

candidate to the effect that the thesis either in part or full does not constitute any

part of any thesis/ dissertation/ monograph submitted by him/her or any otherperson to any University/Institute. The thesis should also contain the signature of

the Head of the Institution/Organization (from place of work) in addition to the

supervisors signature. The candidate shall be held responsible for the genuineness

of his/her work and any false statement shall lead to cancellation of his/herregistration/degree at any stage even after the declaration of results.

8.5 Thesis Processing

The thesis shall be submitted only upon the positive recommendation of the DRC.

The supervisor of the candidate shall send a panel of nine (9) examiners to theChairperson, Board of Studies for the purpose of adjudication of the thesis. The

Panel of Examiners, three from IITs/ IISc/ foreign universities or equivalent, three


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from NITs or equivalent and three (3) from other reputed Universities, must also

be approved by the Department Research Committee (DRC). The Board of Studies(BOS) thereafter shall add three (3) more names to the panel. The Chairperson,

Board of Studies, will then forward the approved panel of the examiners for further

action to the Director of Evaluation within a fortnight.

8.6 Out of the panel of twelve names of examiners submitted, at least nine shall be outside the state of Andhra Pradesh and not more than one from the same

university/organization. Necessary care to be taken to avoid the names of the

faculty from JNTUH and its affiliated colleges. Panel of the names is to besubmitted with all particulars, like complete address, designation, telephone

numbers/fax/email.

NOTE: (i) Ph.D. supervisors of JNTU Hyderabad and persons related to candidateshall not be included in the panel of Examiners.

(ii) In case the candidate does not submit the thesis within three months from

the date of submission of the synopsis, the panel lapses and a new panelhas to be suggested.

9.0 EVALUATION OF THE THESIS:

9.1 The thesis shall be evaluated independently by three examiners, external to theUniversity, one of whom shall be from outside the State and preferably from I.I.Ts/IISc / Institute of High Reputation where Ph.D. programmes are offered.

9.2 The examiners external to the University shall be selected by the Vice-Chancellorfrom amongst a panel of twelve names, submitted by the Supervisor(s) through the

Director / Principal concerned, which may include Three Names from outside thestate as per 9.1

9.3 The examiners are required to:(a) Outline the main features of the thesis.(b) Critically evaluate the thesis and send a report on the thesis in not less than

500 words.

(c) Evaluation of the thesis on a scale of 100 points (d) Make one of the four following definite recommendations.

(i) The thesis attains the standard required for the award of the Ph.D.degree

(ii) The thesis requires revision and re-submission to DRC(iii) The thesis requires revision and re-submission for re-evaluation bythe same examiner

(iv) The thesis is rejected


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10.0 REVISION AND RESUBMISSION OF THESIS

10.1 If one examiner rejects the thesis, the comments made by the examiner should beforwarded to the Supervisor and also to the candidate for their justification /

clarification. After receiving their justification / clarification, the Viva-Voceexamination may be conducted.

10.2 If two examiners reject the thesis, the candidate shall revise and re-submit it afterone year, which will be sent for evaluation to the same examiners who had rejected

it. If the two examiners rejected it again, the thesis is summarily rejected. If the

thesis is accepted at the second time, it will be accepted.

10.3 The thesis shall be summarily rejected if all the three examiners reject it.Note: Clarifications regarding items 9 & 10 can be elaborated by Director ofEvaluation

11.0 VIVA-VOC EXAMINATION

11.1 Once the thesis is accepted, a comprehensive Viva-Voce examination shall bearranged by the Director, R & D Cell on receipt of communication from the

Director of Evaluation, JNTUH.

11.2 One copy of approved Ph.D. thesis and a soft copy shall be submitted by thecandidate before the viva-voce examination to the Director R&D cell. Thesame shall be placed in the University Library as a record.

11.3 The Viva-Voce examination shall be conducted by a Board of Examiners,consisting of two examiners, one of whom has evaluated the thesis and the other is

the supervisor. Convener of the Viva-Voce examination will be appointed by theVice-Chancellor.

11.4 In case the Examiners who accepted the Thesis are not available for the Conduct ofthe Viva - Voce Examination, the Vice-Chancellor may nominate another examiner

from the original panel of examiners.

11.5 The Board of Examiners shall jointly report the candidates work asSATISFACTORY OR NOT SATISFACTORY.

11.6 If the Board reports Not Satisfactory, the candidate shall appear again for the

Viva - Voce Examination after three months. If he fails to get a Satisfactoryreport even at the second Viva - Voce examination, he shall not be eligible for the

award of the Ph.D. Degree.

11.7 Upon successful completion of the Viva-Voce Examination, and on considerationof the reports of the individual examiners, the Vice-Chancellor may approve the


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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CELL

APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF SUPERVISOR/S

1. Name of the Research Scholar :________________________________

2. Address : ________________________________

3. Hall Ticket No :________________________________

4. Date of admission into Research Program : ________________________________

5. (a) Name of the Research Program : Ph.D./M.Phil/ M.S _________________(b) Faculty in which Candidate Registered: ________________________________

6. Name of the existing Supervisor with designation & Address:

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

7. Name of the new Supervisor/new Co-supervisor with designation &address:

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

8. Brief details of progress of Research work (In about six lines):

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

9. Bio-data of the New Supervisor/s with relevant documents as prescribed at the

time of admission to Research Program application.

10. I here by accept to work under the new supervisor / co-supervisor and I understand

that any further request for change of supervisor / co-supervisor will not be

permitted by the University.

Signature of the research scholar

I have No Objection for change I accept to act as Supervisor

of supervisor

Signature of existing Supervisor Signature of New Supervisorwith seal with seal

I have No Objection for change I accept to act as Co-Supervisor

of Co-supervisor

Signature of existing Co-Supervisor Signature of New Co-Supervisor

with seal with seal

(Note: A candidate can have only one supervisor and one co-supervisor)

ANNEX-BRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CELL


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ANNEX-C

(Subjects offered for Pre-Ph.D. exam in various faculties including details of the syllabusmay be downloaded form www.jntuh.ac.in under R&D head)

ANNEX-D
http://www.jntuh.ac.in/http://www.jntuh.ac.in/


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General Outline for Thesis Write-Up

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CELLJAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

HYDERABAD 500 085, A.P., INDIAMonth, Year

D.1 Size and copies:The Dissertation should be submitted in A4 size paper and 7 copies of the thesis and

synopsis are required to be submitted to the Director, R&D cell along with panel ofExaminers (sealed cover) duly signed by supervisor and co-supervisor. The thesis

submission form should be filled and submitted along with the necessary fee and

enclosures.

D.2 Paper, Typing & Format:Bond paper should be used for the preparation of the Thesis. Typing should be done onthe 12 font size letter, Bookman old style.

The lay-out should provide 1 inch on the left side, 1 inch on top and bottom 1 inch onthe right side.Fresh Para should commence after five spaces. Double spacing shall be provided

throughout the dissertation / thesis. The page number shall be indicated at the top middleof the each page.

D.3 Binding:The Dissertation / thesis shall be properly bound, using hard cover of white color.The bound front cover should indicate in Navy Blue Embossed letter with thefollowing:

1. (Title)

2. (Name of the candidate)3. (Name of the Faculty in which the thesis is being submitted

(e.g. Faculty of Mechanical Engg.)

4. BottomTwo plain blank papers should be provided at the beginning and at the end.

D.4 Third page:Third page should contain the following:

1. .(Title)

2. Thesis / Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the

award of the degree of Ph.D./ /M. Phil./ M.S.

by

..(Name of the candidate)

Reg.No:

3. BottomJAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

HYDERABAD 500 085, A.P., INDIAMonth, Year

D.5 Fourth page:


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The fourth page should contain a certificate signed by the Supervisor in the followingformat.

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the thesis / dissertation entitled

.... ..that is being

submitted by Sri / Smt. / Ms. in partial

fulfillment for the award of Ph.D. / M. Phil / M.S in .. to the

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University is a record of bonafide work carried out

by him / her under our guidance and supervision.

The results embodied in this thesis have not been submitted to any other University or

Institute for the award of any degree or diploma.

Signature of Co-Supervisor Signature of SupervisorName and Designation Name and Designation

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABADHYDERABAD 500 085, A.P., INDIA


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The graph should clearly indicate the points which are used for drawing the curve or

curves along with the error bars. The axes (X, Y and Z) should have CAPTIONS.

D.15 Bibliography or References:

The following format may be used for the Bibliography / References:

For Book

Sl. No Author (s) Book Publisher Year Pages (PP)

For Journal / Proceedings

Sl. No Author (s) Paper Journal Vol. No, Year Pages (PP)


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