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INFORMATION BROCHURE
Ph.D
2013-14Regular / Part time
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Admission Notification for Full- Time/ Part- time Ph. D
Programmes (For the Year 2013- 14)
Applications are invited from interested candidates for admission to Full time / Part-
time Ph. D Programmes to the following departments and groups: (please see departmemt
profiles in university website for research areas in each department and please read all associated
document including instructions for filling the application form. fee structure, grouping of
candidates etc).
Departments; English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Nautical
science, Marine Engineering, Harbour Engineering, Ocean engineering, Petroleum engineering,
Information technology, Elecrical and Electronic Engineering, Mangement studies, Library
Science, Physical Education , Social Sciences and Humanities with interdisciplinary titles.
(All candidates are advised to read this notification before filling the application form)
How to apply:
To apply for the Ph.D progrmme (2013-2014) of the University, eligible candidates must
download and print the application form available on our website, and send the completed form
along with two recent colour photographs (one pasted on the form and one attached by paper clip
to the form), with photocopies of all marksheets and certificates, and crossed demand draft for
Rs.500/-(non refundable) in favour of The Registrar, AMET University, payable at Chennai.
The completed application may be sent to the following address throughout the academic year.
Contact:
Dean Research, AMET UNIVERSITY, 135 East Coast Road, Kanathur, Chennai-
603112. Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone Number- 04427472155/157/904/905. Fax: 91-44-27472804
Website:www.ametuniv.ac.in
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Email: [email protected] Web: www.ametuniv.ac.in
Application form for Admission cum Provisional Registration for degree of
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D)
1Applicants Name :
( In BLOCK Letters)
2
SexMarital
Status
Date of Birth (evidence to be
enclosedAge Nationality Religion Caste
Male Female Date Month Year Indian Foreign
3Address to which communication
should be sent Email/ Mobile/ Tel
4 Academic QualificationName of the
InstitutionUniversity
Year of
StudyMajor
% of Marks in
Major SubjectClass/ Rank
P.U.C / +2
Bachelors Degree (Attested
Xerox copy of Provisional
Certificate or Degree / Diploma to
be enclosed
Masters Degree (Attested Xerox
copy of Provisional Certificate or
Degree / Diploma to be enclosed
M.Phil Degree (Attested Xerox
copy of Provisional Certificate or
Degree / Diploma to be enclosed
Application No.
Full Time
Part Time
CAMPUS CITY OFFICENo. 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur-603 112,
Chennai, India.
No. 5107, H2, 2n Avenue, Anna nagar,
Chennai-600 040.
Tel : 044- 27472155/157/904/905 Fax: 044-27472804
Tel: 044-26161180/1438/2031 Fax :26162827
Affix Recent Passport Size
Photo
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5 For MARINERSCategory of Eligibility
IssuingAuthority
DateOf
issue
Place ofissue
Certificatenumber
MATE (FG)
MASTER (FG)
EXTRA MASTER
MOT CLASS-2
MOT CLASS-1
EXTRA CHIEF
MICS
CDC
6 Professional Experience : ( Startfrom the present employment
giving full details of duration offeach employment. Job description
and Salary drawn up to the date
of passing the Masters degreeexamination)/ COC in case of
Mariners ( Service certificate tobe enclosed.
7 Details of Research Experience :Already gained ( include details
of themes of study, research workcarried out technical aspects of
the work etc).
8 Whether he/ she has beenawarded fellowship like
UGC,CSIR etc. If so, an attestedXerox copy of the award letter to
be enclosed, Also indicate the
date of Joining in the department
9 Awards, Medals, Prizes andHonours achieved in his / hercareer
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The above particulars given are correct to the best of knowledge.
Station
Date
I declare that I am not Working elsewhere either as full- time or part- time Ph. D Programme
Signature of the Applicant
Consent and signature of HOD
10 Any other particulars he / Shewould like to present for the
consideration of the Authorities
11 Whether he/ she has already
registered for Ph. D/ M. PhilCourse etc. If so, give details
12 Whether he/ she has anypublications/ articles to his / hercredit. If so, same to be enclosed.
13 Title of the proposed research
Topic, Broad Theme ( INBLOCK LETTERS)
14 Name, Designation and
institution where proposedResearch supervisor is employed
15 No. of candidates registeredunder him/ her
16 Whether the candidate is related
to the Supervisor, if so furnish therelationship.
17 Supervisors comments withSignature about the suitability of
the candidate of Research andconsent.
18 Consent of the Head of theinstitution for permission to do
Research and to providenecessary facilities withsignature and Seal
19 Consent of the Head of theinstitution for permission to do
Research and to providenecessary facilities with
signature and Seal
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To be filled in by the Supervisor concerned
Particulars required with regard to the candidates of Ph. D Degree already Registered under the
Supervision of .
(NOTE: Candidate who have been permitted recently to register for Ph.D Degree should also be indicated )
Sl No. Name of the Candidate
Whether Full-
Time or Part-
Time When
Registered
Date ofsubmission of
Thesis
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Signature
Designation and institution with seal of the Guide
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. The filled in application should be sent to the Registrar AMET UNIVERSITY
2. Column No. 13 to 19 to be filled by the Supervisor Head of the Department and the Head of the
Institutions respectively.
3. The testimonials as required in the application form should be enclosed.
4. Part Time candidates should enclose the following certificate along with the application.
a) Service certificate from the head of the Institution where the candidate is employed indicating the
date of appointment (e.g. whether permanent or temporary or leave vacancy etc) should be
enclosed.
FOR OFFICE USE only
Registrar
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AMET UNIVERSITY(u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956)
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Regulations2010(As per UGC Minimum standards and procedures for the award of M.Phil/Ph.D.
degree- Regulations 2009)
1.0 Introduction
The Academy of Maritime of Education and Training (AMET), established in 1993, is one
of the leading Maritime Institutes in India which has been approved by the Directorate General of
Shipping, Ministry of Shipping and Surface Transport, Government of India. In recognition of its
achievements, AMET was conferred a Deemedto-be University status (under De Novo Category -Emerging areas with a promise of excellence) under section 3 of University Grants Commission
Act 1956, by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in August,
2007. AMET has since been renamed as AMET University.
The AMET University, under the erstwhile banner of AMET, has been conducting marine
industry driven courses and programmes leading to various mandatory certification of the
Directorate General of Shipping as well as diplomas and degrees of collaborating Universities.
With a paradigm shift in its status as Deemed-to- be University, it envisages a larger role for itself,
namely that of Centre of Excellence for Higher Education and Research in the Maritime, marine
and allied fields. It will be the endeavour of the AMET University to emphasize on practical
application of knowledge.
The Degree of Doctor of Phi losophy (Ph.D .) shal l be awarded to a candidate who, as per
the regulations of the AMET University set out here under, has submitted a thesis of or iginal
and independent research in any particular discipline or more than one discipline (inter-
discipl inary), that makes a contr ibution to the advancement of knowledge, which is approved by
a board of examiners
2.0 Fields of Research
Consistent with the availability of the required infrastructure and the need of the Maritime
Industry, AMET University shall provide facilities for research in the following areas:
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discuss about their field of interest to pursue the research program for which he is an
applicant.State/Central Governments Reservation policy shall be adopted to select candidates for
Ph.D., program.
The Department will decide the allotment of research supervisor to the successful candidate
depending on the research interest of both the applicant and supervisor and number of registered
candidates under a supervisor. Supervisor allocation shall not be left to the individual applicant or
the supervisor.
3.2 Eligibility
Minimum eligibility criteria:
1. An application for admission to the Ph. D programme of this University shall possess,
normally (a) an M.Phil/ masters degree in Technology/ Engineering/ Management/
Architecture or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% marks at Masters level for General
candidates (55% in case of Full time Sponsored candidates with a minimum of three
years professional experience, and (ii) SC/ST candidates) or (b) an M.Phil./ Masters
Degree in Science / Humanities with a minimum of 55% marks at Masters level for
General Candidate (50% in case of Full Time Sponsered candidates with a minimum of
three years professional, and SC/ST candidates)
2. Appllicants with B.Tech/ B.E/ B.Sc. Engg. / B.Arch. having a minimum of 60% marks
at Graduation level for General Candidates (65% in case of Full-Time Sponsered
candidates with a minimum of two years professional experience such as industrial and
/or acadamic experience, and 55% for SC/ST candidates) may also apply.
3. In order to accommodate general category candidates holding Post-graduate degrees and
Mariners possessing UG Marine / Marine-related degrees with senior mariners without UG
degrees, a broad eligibility criteria, falling under the following six categories, have been
evolved:
A) Holding minimum Certificate of Competency as Chief Officer/ MOT class 2 Engineer
or equivalent,
B) Holding Certificate of Competency as Extra-Master (FG) / Extra Class I Engineer
C) Holding Master (FG) or First Class Motor or Steam
D) Holding Certificate of Competency at appropriate level
E) Holding Certificate of Competency as Master (FG), MOT Class I Engineer
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F) Holding Certificate of Competency as Master (FG) / MOT Class I Engineer from
Approved Maritime Administration Internationally
G) Holding Certificate of Competency as Master (FG)/ MOT Class I Engineer and with two
years Full-Time teaching experience in a degree level Nautical Science or Marine Engineering
College/Institute with proven academic record in terms of research publications in national/
international journals/ participation in national/ international Seminar/ Conferences/ Symposia with
submission of standard papers in the relevant field
4) Persons with exceptional abilities passed, graduate degree examination with 50% of
marks and, with five years experience after graduation in related fields. In such case, exceptional
abilities will be decided by the Research and Recognition committee.
5) Other professional degree holders like Doctors (Medical) and Charted Accountants(ICWA, ACS), and lawyers also eligible for registering for Ph.D programme.
3.3. Number of seats for Ph.D
The number of seats available for Ph.D., programs shall be notified in the University
website on annual basis. In this regard, the available number of seats shall be in compliance with
the availability of eligible research supervisors in the concerned Department of AMET University
4.0 Registration and Duration of Research
Each Department at AMET University shall notify about the number of eligible supervisors
for M.Phil and Ph.D., guidance at the University website on annual basis. Candidates can register
for a Ph.D. programme either as Full-time or Part-time candidates.
4.1 Ful l-T ime (FT) Category:
The minimum duration for Full-time Ph.D. Research is two years.
Candidates registered as FT candidates shall submit the thesis after the completion of two years
from the date of Registration. A further duration of three years (six months at a time) may be given
to the FT candidates (i.e., a total of six extensions only). However, such candidates are required to
pay full year Research Fees for every year of extension irrespective of number of remaining months
in the year.
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The Registration of FT candidates, who are unable to submit even after the completion of
five years, shall be cancelled. However, such candidates may be permitted to re-register.
Candidates with M.Phil/ M.Tech/M.E/M.S qualification are exempted from appearing the
course work.
4.2 Part-T ime (PT) Category
The minimum duration for Part-time Research is three years
Candidates registered as PT candidates shall submit the thesis after the completion of three years
from the date of Registration. A further duration of three years (six months at a time) may be given
to the PT candidates ` (i.e., a total of six extensions only). However, such candidates are required to
pay full year Research Fees for every year of extension irrespective of the number of remaining
months in the year.
The registration of PT candidates, who are unable to submit the thesis even after the
completion of six years, shall be cancelled. However, such candidates may be permitted to re-
register.
Candidates with M.Phil/M.Tech/M.E/M.S qualification are exempted from appearing the
course work.
Candidates can apply for Registration for Ph. D. at any time during the Academicyear of the University.
4.3 Application for Provisional Registration
Candidates who wish to register for a Ph.D. Programme should apply in the prescribed
application form obtainable from the Registrar of the University on payment of the prescribed fee
for the application form. The application form, duly filled in, may be submitted to the Registrar
with the prescribed Registration fee. (As prescribed in Appendix - I)
Every applicant who satisfies all the conditions prescribed in the Regulations, shall, after
approval by the Board of Research on behalf of the University, be provisionally registered for thePh.D. degree programme.
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5.0 Supervisor for Research
Every candidate for the Ph.D. degree shall work under the continuous supervision of arecognized supervisor. In case of inter-disciplinary research, a candidate may have a co-guide if the
supervisor so desires. No immediate or close relative of the candidate shall act as a supervisor.
5.1 Quali fi cation and Recognition
(i) Any Ph.Ds with any area with one year experience with one publication is qualified
to act as a Guide/ Supervisor.
(ii) A candidate may also register under any faculty member of the AMET University,
who holds a Ph.D. degree not in the relevant area but in an area which is closely
related to the chosen area of research under the same faculty / department. In such a
case there shall be a co-guide from outside the University, but with a Ph.D. degree in
the relevant area. In case the co-guide is from the marine industry, the
requirement of Ph.D. shall be waived in lieu of the vast industrial experience of the
co-guide.
(iii) A candidate may choose his / her supervisor from the list of Board of Research
Members, who holds a Ph.D. degree in the relevant area, with the consent of the
chosen member. If the chosen Supervisors Ph.D. degree is not in the relevant area,
the candidate shall have a co-guide with a Ph. D, degree in the relevant area.
(iv) If the candidates chosen area of research is such that he / she cannot choose a
supervisor from the above three options, he / she can seek the help of the Board of
Research. The Board of Research shall have the power and discretion to nominate a
suitable supervisor (with his consent) from inside / outside the University with or
without a co-guide.
(v) Ph.D holders after one year of getting Ph.D degree and a minimum of one research
publication are eligible to act as supervisor in the relevant field
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5.2 Number of candi dates under a supervisor
The maximum number of candidates for a Supervisor/ Guide is Eight (excluding external
registration).
6.0 Doctoral Committee
For every candidate, whether Full-time or Part-time, registered for a Ph.D. degree, a
Doctoral Committee of not less than three members shall be constituted with the approval of the
University through the Board of Research.
The Doctoral Committee shall consist of:
(i) Supervisor : Convener(ii) Head of the Department concerned provided he/she is a recognized
supervisor or his/ her nominee with a Ph.D. degree.
(iii) One member from outside Institution, appointed by the Vice Chancellor who
is an expert in the subject In respect of inter-disciplinary research, the co-
guide shall also be included as a member in addition to those mentioned
above.
FORMAT FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH PROPOSAL is prescribed in
AppendixII
(iv) The Doctoral committee shall meet in every six months.
The Doctoral Committee shall have the functions as prescribed in Appendix - III. The
supervisor shall maintain a record of progress of the candidate in the form of half-yearly
progress report as prescribed in the Appendix - IV.
7.0 Examination, Evaluation and Viva-Voce Examination
7.1.1 Part - I Course work
Every candidate provisionally registered for Ph.D., program shall take two written tests and
one closed technical oral examination before the completion of the first year in the chosen field.
One common research methodology paper which may include basic research aptitude, quantitative
methods, collection of literature, statistics and computer applications may be conducted at
University level on semester basis. Another written examination to test the technical and theoretical
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Knowledge of the candidate can be conducted at Departmental Level. The date and syllabus
for the technical research methodology shall be decided by the Supervisor (and co-guide if any).
The evaluation of two written and one oral examination shall be done by the Doctoral Committee.
The Ph.D. scholars who are having a M.Phil/ ME/ M. Tech/ MS ( By Research) degree shall be
exempted from appearing and qualifying in these examinations. Exemption of course work shall be
restricted only for candidates with M.Phil degree and not exempted for candidates with CSIR/
UGC/ JRF.
A candidate who is approved by the Doctoral Committee, on the basis of these
examinations shall be registered as a candidate for the Ph.D. degree, thus confirming his
provisional registration status. He/She shall then be permitted to proceed with his/her research work
and submit the thesis, on completion of the minimum prescribed duration for his / her research.In case a candidate is not approved by the Doctoral Committee, as per the above provision,
the Doctoral Committee shall then give the candidate a second chance to appear for a re-
examination within six months. If the candidate is successful at the said re-examination, his / her
provisional registration shall be confirmed.
The provisional registration of a candidate, who is unsuccessful at the re-examination, shall
be cancelled.
7.1.2. Evaluation
Prior to submission of the thesis, the Research scholar shall make a pre Ph.D., presentation
in the Department in front of the Doctoral Committee that may be open to all faculty members and
students of the Department for getting feedbacks and comments which may be suitably
incorporated in to the draft thesis under the advice of the Supervisor.
Ph.D., candidates shall publish one research paper in a standard journal before submission
of the thesis for adjudication. He shall present the evidence for the same in the form of either as a
reprint or acceptance letter to the Doctoral Committee.
Following the successful completion of the evaluation process and announcements of the
award of Ph.D., the University shall submit a soft copy of Ph.D., thesis to the UGC within a period
of thirty days, for hosting the same in the INFLIBNET, accessible to all Institutions/Universities.
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7.2 Part-I I Synopsis and Thesis Submission
7.2.1 Submission of Synopsis
Not less than three months before the submission of the thesis, every candidate shall submit
to the University, through the Supervisor or the Convener of the Doctoral Committee, a Synopsis (6
copies) of the proposed thesis together with a certificate from the Doctoral Committee (Appendix -
V).The candidate must state the title of the thesis to be presented, in the prescribed application
form. The candidate shall inform the probable date of submission of his/her thesis in the
application. The synopsis shall not exceed 20 typewritten or printed pages (one side only of A4
size).
Not later than six months after the submission of the Synopsis and after the expiry of the
minimum period prescribed for the research work, every candidate shall submit five copies of the
thesis embodying the results of the research carried out by him / her, along with the prescribed
application and fee.
Before the submission of the synopsis the candidate shall present a seminar on his / her
findings / data / design-development for the Ph.D. thesis and the Doctoral Committee shall send areport of the same while forwarding the synopsis.
The title page of thesis, cover, format, etc., shall strictly conform in presentation as
prescribed (Appendix - VI) and the thesis (all copies) shall carry a declaration by the candidate
(Appendix - VII) and a certificate (Appendix - VIII) duly signed and issued by the Supervisor.
Ordinarily, the duration between the submission of the synopsis and submission of the
thesis shall not exceed six months. However, on the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee a
six month extension period may be granted for the submission of the thesis.
7.2.2 Re-registration
A candidate, who has not submitted the thesis at the end of five years as in the case of full
time or six years as in the case of part time candidates respectively, may choose to re-register with
the payment of prescribed fees. In such instances, the re-registered candidate shall be permitted to
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submit his/her thesis after a period of one year but not later than two years, only if the
supervisor and the topic of the thesis work remain unchanged.
For re-registered candidates with change of supervisor and/or topic, the required period
shall be similar to that prescribed for the freshly registered candidates. After the expiry of the one
year period the Ph.D. registration shall stand cancelled.
7.2.3 Submission of thesis before the minimum prescribed period
Notwithstanding anything contained in these regulations regarding the minimum period of
research to be completed by candidates before becoming eligible to submit their theses for the
degree, it shall be within the competence of the Board of Management, to permit candidates to
submit their theses ahead of the schedule by a period not exceeding six months provided suchrequests for early submission from candidates are accompanied by
[i] the recommendation of the supervisor for relaxation based on the satisfactory
completion of research work for the thesis topic with evidence that the candidate has
been working consistently even prior to his/her provisional registration for the Ph.D
degree, on the topic of his/her research.
[ii] Evidence of having completed the required work for the thesis by way of at least one
publications on the topic of Ph.D. research in recognized journals and/or evidence of
having presented three papers from out of the Ph.D. thesis work at
national/international conferences.
7.3 Adjudication of Ph.D. thesis
7.3.1 Examiners
The Vice Chancellor shall appoint a Board of Examines for evaluation of the thesis from the
panel of examiners suggested by the Supervisor. The Board shall consist of the Supervisor as
Convener and two other examiners from India, one essentially from outside the state of Tamil
Nadu. In case if a one or both the examiners are unavailable or unwilling to evaluate the thesis,
Vice Chancellor may formulate the Board of Examiners from the available other examiners
mentioned in the panel of examiners by the supervisor. The Vice Chancellor shall obtain
ratification for such an appointment from the Board of Management
No close or immediate relative of the candidate shall be appointed as examiner
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The Board of Examiners so appointed shall evaluate the thesis and report on the merit of the
candidate for the award of the Ph.D. degree. Each examiner shall give a detailed report on the
thesis along with a Proforma for adjudication in the format prescribed (Appendix - IX).
The two external examiners shall send the individual reports together with the Proforma to
the convener who shall forward the same to the University together with his individual report and
the Proforma. The convener shall also send a consolidated report bringing out the salient points
made in the individual reports.
If only one of the two external examiners recommends the thesis for the award of the Ph.D.degree, the Vice-Chancellor shall then refer the thesis to a third external examiner for evaluation.
The third external examiner shall not be provided with the reports of the other examiners. If
the third external examiner recommends the thesis for the award of the degree, the candidate shall
be asked to appear for a viva-voce examination prescribed earlier.
The remarks made by the external examiner who has not recommended the award, shall be
provided to the supervisor so as to enable him to advise the candidate to carry out the corrections /
additions / alternations / modifications suggested by the examiner, subject to the needs as judged by
the supervisor before the viva-voce examination.
If the third external examiner also does not recommend the award, the degree shall not be
awarded to the candidate.
A candidate whose thesis has not been recommended for the award of the degree may be
permitted to re-submit it on a second occasion within a period of one year from the date of
declaration of the results.
7.3.2 Viva-Voce examination
The candidate, whose thesis has been recommended for the award of the degree by the
Board of Examiners, shall present himself for a viva-voce examination to be conducted by the
supervisor and one external examiner appointed by the Vice-Chancellor. The Indian examiner,
who has evaluated the thesis, shall be appointed as external examiner to conduct the viva-voce
examination. The supervisor shall convey to the University, the result of the viva-voce
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examination duly endorsed by the external examiner. A candidate who is successful at
the viva-voce examination shall be declared to have qualified for the Ph.D. Degree by the Vice-
Chancellor, who shall also obtain the ratification of the Board of Management for the same in due
course.
If for any reason, the supervisor is unable to conduct the viva-voce examination, or where
the candidate has been permitted to conduct research on an independent basis, the Vice-Chancellor
shall appoint a suitable examiner in his/her place.
If for any reason, the supervisor is unable to conduct the viva-voce examination even two
months after the approval of the consolidated report on the Ph.D. thesis by the University and after
appointment of the examiner for the viva-voce examination, the Vice-Chancellor shall then make
alternate arrangements for the conduct of the viva-voce examination in time.A candidate, who is not successful at the viva-voce examination, may be permitted to take
the same on a second occasion, after the expiry of three months. If he/she is not successful even at
the second viva-voce examination, the degree shall not be awarded to him/her. No candidate shall
be permitted to submit a thesis or to appear for the viva-voce examination on more than two
occasions.
Viva- voce must be open and shall be a Public Viva- Voce examination.
7.4 Format of Ph.D Degree Certi fi cate
The Ph.D. degree certificate shall incorporate the title of the thesis along with the name(s)
of the faculty / faculties and discipline(s) as in Appendix - X
8.1 PUBLICATION OF THE THESIS
A thesis, whether approved or not, shall not be published without the permission of the
Board of Management. The Board of Management may grant permission for the publication ot the
thesis under such conditions as it may deem fit.
However, a candidate may, during the course of his/her research, publish papers in standard
research journals, as advised by his/her supervisor, but the thesis as a whole shall not be published
without obtaining permission of the Board of Management as mentioned above. Permission for
publication of the thesis shall be given within five years of the award of the degree.
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8.2. DEPOSITORY WITH UGC
Following the successful completion of the PhD viva voce and and announcements of the
award of Ph.D., a soft copy of the Ph.D., thesis should be submitted to the UGC within the period
of THIRTY days for hosting the same in INFLIBNET, accessible to all institution/university.
Along with the degree, a provisional certificate should be issued in accordance with provisions of
these regulations.
9.0. THE ACT OF PLAGIARISM
(1) In the case of research scholars who have copied a research work / dissertation/ thesis
for Ph.D. Degree his /her thesis shall be cancelled and his/ her research registration shall be
terminated and also he/ she shall be debarred from registering for any other programme in this
University.
(2) For the abetment of above such action the recognition of his/ her supervisor shall be
withdrawn for a period of 5 years and his/her supervisor shall be debarred from guiding the
research scholars for any other research programme in this University in that period.
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APPENDIXI
Fee Particulars
Fee for Application for Ph.D. Programme : Rs. 1000
Fee for Registration (at the time of submission of
Filled-in Application Form : Rs. 20,000+Refundable caution deposit Rs. 5000
Fee to be paid at the time of submission of Synopsis (remuneration for adjudication)
: Rs. 15000
Fee for Ph. D Programme Full Time Part Time
1rst year Rs. 20,000 Rs. 20,000
2nd
year Rs. 20,000 Rs. 20,000
3r
year Rs. 20,000 Rs. 20,000
4t
year Rs. 25,000 Rs. 20,000
5t
Year Rs. 25,000 Rs. 20,000
6t
Year .. Rs. 20,000
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APPENDIXII
FORMAT FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
(This Format should be forwarded along with the minutes of the Departmental Committee)
NAME :
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION :
AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH:
OCCUPATION (if any) / DESIGNATION :
ORGANIZATION DETAILS IF EMPLOYED:
Name of Organization Nature of work Duration of
With address employment
The Subject in which the candidate has qualifiedfor Masters degree :
The proposed discipline in which the Candidateintends to work for Ph. D :
The proposed department (with address) wherethe candidate intends to work for Ph. D :
The theme of the proposed research (not more
than 500 words) ( Write in a separate paper) :
Whether the proposed Ph. D theme is partly, directlyor indirectly related to the branch of knowledge withwhich the candidate has qualified for his Masters degree :
If, so, Briefly describe (in not more than 50 words)the input from the two discipline to the proposedarea of research for Ph. D :
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Do you have any publications bearing Inter-disciplinaryresearch, pertaining to your chosen theme for Ph.D.
research. If yes, furnish the details :
Comments of the Supervisor under whom you propose
to do inter-disciplinary research :
SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT
(With Name in capitals)
SIGNATURE OF THE SUPERVISOR
(With Name in capitals and Full Designation and Address)
SIGNATURE OF THE CO-GUIDE
(With Name in capitals and Full Designation and Address
Date: SIGNATURE OF THEHEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT(With Name in capitals)
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APPENDIXIIIFunctions of the Doctoral Committee
1. To discuss, advise and recommend on all matters connected with the candidates research
from provisional registration till the submission of the thesis;
2. To suggest courses to be undertaken by the candidate during the first year of his provisional
registration, in the light of his attainment and with a view to fulfilling the requirements of
the research;
Such courses of instruction may be given as short term courses lasting from three to fourmonths in such subjects as may be chosen by the Doctoral Committee and through
seminars, discussions, occasional lectures, laboratory techniques, field work, etc;
3. To examine the candidate by written and oral examinations, on the completion of suchcourses, at the end of the first year of provisional registration and to report to the University
on the fitness or otherwise of the candidate to proceed with his research work for the Ph.D.
Degree and recommending the confirmation of the provisional registration;
In case where a candidate is not approved at the end of the first year by the DoctoralCommittee, it may recommend that the candidate should undergo additional course for a
further period of not exceeding 6 months, at the end of which he/she shall be examinedagain; and if found fit, his/her provisional registration will be confirmed and he/she will be
permitted to proceed with his/her research work.
A candidate who is not found fit even after the additional course and
re-examination, shall not be permitted to continue research and his/her
provisional registration shall be cancelled.
4. To monitor the candidates work periodically by directing him/her [a] to give periodicalseminars on his/her work; [b] to submit six monthly reports to the University on the
candidates progress in research work in the prescribed format (Appendix IV); [c] to
conduct and supervise a presentation by the candidate of the final draft of his/her proposed
thesis for approval; before the submission of synopsis of the thesis to the University and togive a certificate to this effect to be submitted along with the synopsis
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5. To Suggest a panel of names for appointment as examiners by the University, for evaluating
the thesis and for the viva-voce examination taking special care to see that none of the
names so suggested is an immediate relative of the candidate;Persons suggested for appointment as examiners should have doctorate with teaching and /
or research experience of at least 10 years at the post graduate level with research
publications in standard referred research journals, national and international, to their credit;In the case of a person from the industry for appointment as examiner, the requirement of
Ph.D. as essential qualification shall be waived in lieu of the vast industrial experience of
the person concerned.
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APPENDIXIV
AMET UNIVERISTY(u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956)
HALF YEARLY PROGRESS REPORT
[i] Four copies of the progress report shall be submitted by the candidate every six months to
the Supervisor accompanied by a report by the candidate about the work carried out during
the period of this report (in about 300 words) duly signed by the candidate and
countersigned by the Supervisor.
[ii] The Supervisor shall fill in his part, sign it and get it countersigned by the Head of
the Department.
[iii] One copy shall be retained by the Supervisor for placing before the Doctoral Committee and
subsequent office record. One copy shall be sent to the Registrar through the Head of the
Department and one copy shall be given to the scholar.
1. Particulars about the candidate :
[a] Name :
[b] Designation (where applicable) :
[c] Institution where employed(if applicable) :
[d] Period of the Report January/ July :
2. Registration Details :
[a] Category of Registration : Full-time
Part-time
(Internal)
[b] Date of provisional registrationwith University reference :
[c] Has the provisional registrationbeen confirmed? :
YesNo .
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If yes, give Reference :
3. Particulars of the Supervisor(s) :
[i] Supervisor
[a] Name :
[b] Designation :
[c] Institution(s) where employed :
[ii] Joint Supervisor (if any)
[a] Name :
[b] Designation :
[c] Institution(s) where employed :
4. Name of Department Institution
where research is conducted :
5. Area of work and tentative title of
proposed thesis :
6. Details of progress :
[a] Whether the candidates report in
triplicate enclosed? : Yes No.[b] Whether published papers
(furnish details) : Yes No[c] Whether attended Seminars/
Conference (furnish details) : Yes .. No.
[d] Whether completed the prescribedcourse work. If Yes how many? : Yes . . No
7. Has the tuition fees been paidfor the years : Yes No
8. Has the registration fees been
paid : Yes No
Date: Signature of candidate
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9. Remarks of the Supervisor : Satisfactory / Not Satisfactory
[a] Attendance : Satisfactory / Not Satisfactory
[b] Progress : Satisfactory / Not Satisfactory
[c] Expected time of completion :
10. Whether Supervisor agrees withthe Scholars report. Give details:
Date: Signature of Supervisor
Place:
Signature of the Head of the Department
Seal:
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APPENDIX VCERTIFICATE FROM THE DOCTORAL COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE DOCTORAL COMMITTEE
MEETING OF. RESEARCH SCHOLAR, of
..Department, AMET University
The following doctoral committee members met on .at
..Department, AMET University to evaluate the work carried out by ----
--------------- for his Ph. D. programme. The candidate presented his research findings effectively
before the committee.
The committee has satisfied on his research work and recommend for the submission of
Synopsis of the Ph. D. thesis.
Members of the Doctoral Committee
(Full address of the members with designation and should be signed)
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APPENDIX VI
PRESENTATION OF THESIS
The presentation of thesis work should follow the following norms
a. Title should be in upper case, bold letters, and Professional fonts like Times New Roman ata size not exceeding 16.
b. Cover may include color graphic representations.
c. Format should be as follows.
TITLE TITLE TITLE TITLE TITLE TITLE TITLE
Thesis
Submi tted to the
AMET University
I n partial full filment
for the award of The Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy in --------------
By
--------------------------
Month and Year of submission
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
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AMET UNIVERSITY(Under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956)
KANATHUR, CHENNAI-603112
APPENDIX VII
CERTIF ICATE FROM THE SUPERVISOR
I certify that this Ph.D., thesis entitled --------------------- submitted to AMET
University for the award of Doctor of Philosophy in ---------- (Discipline) by ------------------ of
this University is the record of original research work carried out by him during the period from
--------------- to ------------ under my guidance and supervision at the Department of -------------
, AMET University, Chennai and that the thesis has not formed the basis for the award of any
degree, diploma, associate ship, fellowship or titles in this University or any other University or
institution of higher learning.
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APPENDIX VIII
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this Ph.D. thesis entitled ..submitted by
me for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in ------------ (discipline) in ---------- (Month and
year) is the research work done under the guidance and supervision of ------------------
(guide name), -------- (Designation), Department of ----------------, AMET University,
Chennai - 603112and has not formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma, associate
ship, fellowship or titles in this University or any other University or institution of higher
learning.
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APPENDIX - IX
PROFORMA FOR ADJUDICATION OF THE Ph.D. THESIS
1. Name of the candidate :
2. Title of the thesis :
3. Discipline and subject :
4. Name and address of the Examiner :
5. Recommendations of the Examiner :(Please strike out whichever are notapplicable)
[a] The thesis in its present form is commended for the award of the Ph.D. degree.or
[b] The thesis is commended for the award of the Ph.D. degree provided that thecandidate furnishes satisfactory answers to my queries during the viva-voceexamination.
or.
[c] The thesis is commended for the award of the Ph.D. degree subject to the conditionthat the corrections / modifications suggested by me are carried out in the thesis and
duly certified by the Supervisor-Convener before the viva-voce examination.or
[d] The thesis is not acceptable for the award of Ph.D. degree.
Note:
Please enclose your detailed report on the thesis. Please also enclose a list of questions, ifany, to be asked at the viva-voce examination.
6. Any other remarks
Place:
Date: .(Signature of Examiner)
with designation.
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APPENDIX - X
AMET UNIVERSITY(U/S 3 OF UGC ACT 1956)
EMBLEM
Faculty of .
The BOARD OF MANAGEMENT of the AMET UNIVERSITY hereby makes known that (name
of the candidate) has been admitted to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy he/she having been certified by
duly appointed examiners to be qualified to receive the same in the year ..
For the thesis entitled (Thesis Title)
..
(Mention the Subject)
Given under the seal of the AMET University this ..
Day of .
Registrar Vice-Chancellor Chancellor
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AMET UNIVERSITY(U/S 3 OF UGC ACT 1956)
EMBLEM
INTER-DISCIPLINARY
Faculty of
The BOARD OF MANAGEMENT of the AMET UNIVERSITY hereby makes known that (Name
of the candidate) has been admitted to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, he/she having been certified by
duly appointed examiners to be qualified to receive the same in the year .. for the
entitled (Thesis Title).
Biophysical Characterization of Biological of Biological Tissues
(Theoretical PhysicsZoology) (Inter-disciplinary)
Given under the seal of the AMET UNIVERSITY this..
Day of ..