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UGC notifies new regulations on PhD degrees, here's what has changed

The ugc has announced new norms for phd degrees that include significant modifications to the qualifications for admission, the application process, and the evaluation procedures.

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Part-time PhD, PhD for graduates, Entrance test for PhD: Know the new UGC Rules on PhD Admission in India

New Rules on PhD Admission in India

The University Grants Commission, UGC has implemented new regulations on PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees from 7 November 2022. Known as " UGC Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree Regulations 2022 ," these rules have replaced the erstwhile rules notified in 2016. The new regulation modifies the eligibility requirements, admissions process, and evaluation methodologies governing doctoral programmes in colleges and universities of the country.

With this move, India has simplified and streamlined the rules governing research programs and brought them in line with the prevalent global practices. Just so you know, these guidelines were released for feedback from stakeholders in March 2022 itself. By incorporating several feedbacks into the draft, it has finally been notified and implemented across the country since 7 November 2022.

Students and scholars pursuing, or planning to pursue, a PhD through old criteria have nothing to worry about as the new rules will have no effect on the status quo. To elaborate further, candidates pursuing or having completed MPhil will continue to remain eligible for admission to PhD programmes.

Now Graduates can do PhDs

Students who have completed a 4-year undergraduate course, or completed the first year of PG after a 3-year graduation, are now eligible for direct admission to a doctorate programme. Be mindful that a minimum of 75 per cent marks in aggregate OR a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.5 is a must to apply for PhD programs.

What about 3-year bachelor's Degree students now studying in PG? How to calculate their marks?

In case you don't have 75 per cent aggregate marks in graduation (be it a 3 or 4 years course), pursue a one-year master's programme and score at least 55 per cent in that and you become eligible.

MPhil Program gets dropped!

The new Rules discontinue the Phil programme altogether. However, that will have no bearing on those holding or pursuing M.Phil degrees currently. So M.Phil students can now take a deep sigh of relief.

No Need for UGC NET/JRF

Universities and colleges will be free to admit students through the NET (National Eligibility Test)/JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) qualification route as well as entrance exams; whatever they wish!

The individual institution can holds entrance tests to admit students to PhD programs. The "entrance test shall consist of 50 per cent research methodology and 50 per cent subject-specific". Those clearing the entrance test will get admission into the course irrespective of whether they have passed the UGC NET/JRF or not.

So can we say goodbye to UGC NET?

Rules regarding entrance test for PhD admission:

The entrance Exam must consist of a Written Test (70% weightage) and a Personal Interview (30% weightage).

As per the new guidelines, PhD students may be given 4 to 6 hours per week of teaching/research assistantship for conducting tutorial or laboratory work and evaluations.

Freedom from publishing research articles

In a relief to many scholars, the mandatory requirement to publish research articles in peer-reviewed publications or present them at conferences has been done away with. The reason behind this move is mushrooming of 'paid-for' journals publishing anything and everything (read garbage) just to help students fulfil the legal requirements for getting the coveted degree.

Concept of Part-time PhD Degree

After a part-time MBA, here comes a part-time PhD program for working professionals. Candidates, however, have to submit a "No Objection Certificate (NOC)" issued by the employers to the college. It's important to know for the college that the employer has no problem in letting the employee study for a part-time degree.

Good News for EWS Students

The revised regulations provide for a 5% relaxation in the entrance test for EWS students.

Benefits of the new rule

Scrapping the requirement of research publication will help more people complete the PhDs they start.

• It is hoped that the new progressive regulations will improve the quality of research in India. By opening up the field to almost all aspirants, the move will also increase the pool of scholars and address the shortage of faculty members in higher education in India in the coming few years.
• Faculty members with less than three years of service before superannuation shall not be allowed to supervise new research scholars. Most of the time they retire before their disciple can complete their PhDs and thus leaving them in the lurch and in search of a new guide derailing their efforts.
• Now each supervisor can guide up to two international research scholars on a supernumerary basis over and above the permitted number of PhD scholars.
• The higher education institutes have been given the freedom to decide their own selection procedure for PhD admission of international students. However, they do have to toe the guidelines/norms set by statutory/regulatory bodies regarding admission.

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UGC asks VCs, principals to roll out revised PhD regulations

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday asked vice-chancellors and college principals to initiate necessary steps to implement the revised minimum standard and procedure for the award of PhD.

In the letter to higher educational institutions (HEIs), the UGC said that the new regulations are framed “to encourage research scholars to become well-trained researchers and inquisitive explorers.”

“All HEIs are requested to initiate necessary steps to implement the new regulations for the award of PhD,” the letter said.

The UGC replaced its rules notified in 2016 and brought the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022. The revised guidelines have changed the eligibility, admission and evaluation process. It has also done away with the mandatory requirement of publishing research papers in refereed journals.

The UGC notified the new regulations on November 7. As per the new regulations, students who have completed a four-year undergraduate course will also be eligible for direct admission to a doctorate programme.

The new rule said a candidate should have a minimum of 75 per cent marks in “aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed”, and in case the candidate does not have 75 per cent marks in a four-year undergraduate program, they have to pursue a one-year master’s programme and score at least 55 per cent.

PhD regulations of 2016 said that PhD scholars “must publish at least one (1) research paper in a refereed journal and make two paper presentations in conferences/seminars before the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication.”

UGC Chairperson Professor M Jagadesh Kumar said that publishing research papers in peer-reviewed journals might not be mandatory anymore, but it does not mean PhD scholars should stop doing that altogether.

“Focussing on high-quality research will lead to publications in good journals, even if it is not mandatory. It will add value when they apply for employment or post-doctoral opportunities,” he said.

The regulations are applicable with immediate effect from the date of notification. Any PhD registered after 1 July 2009 shall be governed by the rules of 2009 or 2016, the notification said.

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The story so far: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made sweeping changes in its latest regulations governing the award of PhDs. Important changes such as abolishing of MPhils, relaxing course work for obtaining PhDs and allowing candidates to register for a PhD after finishing four years of a graduation programme, have been seen as steps that could lead to diminishing academic rigour as well as impediments to inclusivity in higher education.

What are the key changes?

The UGC on November 7, 2022 notified the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022. One of the notable changes it made was to the evaluation and assessment criteria for the award of the degree, where it has waived the need to mandatorily publish a research paper in a peer-reviewed journal. This is accompanied by completely abolishing MPhil, which has been a gateway for PhD programmes, in line with the recommendation in the National Education Policy 2020. The eligibility criteria for admissions too have been revised, and a candidate can register after completing a one-year (or two semester) master’s degree programme after a four-year (or 8-semester) bachelor’s degree programme or a two-year (or four-semester) master’s degree programme after a three-year bachelor’s degree programme with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade.

There are also important changes to course work. Earlier, the description of course work candidates needed to finish was more detailed, with at least four credits assigned to courses on research methodology. Candidates were also required to finish this either in the first semester, or by the second semester. Only candidates who were awarded MPhil or had completed their MPhil were exempted. But the new regulations leave it more open ended and says that all PhD scholars “shall be required to train in teaching/ education/ pedagogy/ writing related to their chosen PhD subject.” They can also now be assigned 4-6 hours per week of teaching/research assistantship for conducting tutorial, or laboratory work and evaluations.

The UGC now also allows part-time PhDs, a practice that was disallowed under the 2009 and 2016 regulations.

How will research scholars be evaluated under the new regulations?

PhD scholars will be required to undertake research work after completing their course work, make a presentation and produce a draft dissertation or thesis. If the evaluation of the submission is satisfactory, the candidate will have to defend the thesis in a public viva voce. They will not have to publish a research paper in refereed journal and make two paper presentations in conferences or seminars before submitting the thesis. The Chairman of UGC M. Jagadesh Kumar says that while publishing a paper in a peer-reviewed journal is not mandatory anymore in order to curb unethical practices such as pay-to-publish or plagiarism, students should be motivated and trained to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences. He says that a one-size-fits-all approach is not desirable as doctorals in computer science prefer presenting their papers at conferences rather than publishing them in journals. Former UGC Chairman and Ambedkarite, Sukhdaeo Thorat, welcomed the move to discontinue publishing papers in journals as it would often lead poor candidates to pay to get published like their peers, as well as put them at a disadvantage as they wouldn’t have contacts to get published. However, Jamia Milia Islamia Professor Furqan Qamar says that while these concerns are valid, there is a need to provide enhanced and cost-effective opportunities to the researcher to publish as there is a limited availability of quality journals but far more researchers. He cites from the Scopus database of scientific publications for 2020 to point out that India accounted for only 4.52% of total research papers in the world though it accounts for 12% of the global faculty pool.

Are there other concerns?

Experts like Professor Thorat say that discontinuing MPhils, along with the introduction of four-year BA course and 2-year MA course with multiple exits will hurt socially disadvantaged groups who may not be able to pay for longer-duration courses and may have to exit earlier, which will put them at a disadvantage in the job market. He adds that while a four-year Bachelors course will allow some students to pursue Masters abroad without studying for one more year, others will be discriminated against. Though UGC says the move is intended to attract younger students for research.

There are also concerns over diminishing scholarships and fellowships to support PhD scholars as well as severe shortage of teachers, impacting the number of research supervisors available.

“Until the 2009 regulations were notified, the award of PhDs, their evaluation, course-work was not regulated. Part-time PhDs were also widely prevalent. In 2016, these were strengthened and publishing a paper in peer-reviewed journals was made mandatory. However, the changes being brought in the latest regulations take us back to the pre-2009 era,” says Professor Qamar.

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UGC asks Higher Education Institutions to roll out revised regulations for PhDs

On Tuesday, November 15, the University Grants Commission (UGC) asked vice-chancellors and college principals to initiate the necessary steps to implement the revised minimum standard and procedure for the award of a PhD. Issuing a letter to higher educational institutions (HEIs), the UGC said that the new regulations are framed "to encourage research scholars to become well-trained researchers and inquisitive explorers," as stated in a report by The New Indian Express. 

"All HEIs are requested to initiate necessary steps to implement the new regulations for the award of PhD," the letter added. The UGC replaced its rules notified in 2016 and brought the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022. And notified of the new regulations on November 7. 

The revised guidelines have changed the eligibility, admission and evaluation process. It has also done away with the mandatory requirement of publishing research papers in refereed journals. According to the new regulations, students who have completed a four-year undergraduate course will also be eligible for direct admission to a doctorate programme. 

The new rule said a candidate should have a minimum of 75 per cent marks in "aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed", and in case the candidate does not have 75 per cent marks in a four-year undergraduate programme, they have to pursue a one-year master's programme and score at least 55 per cent.

PhD regulations of 2016 said that PhD scholars "must publish at least one (1) research paper in a refereed journal and make two paper presentations in conferences/seminars before the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication."

Further, talking about PhD research papers, UGC Chairperson Professor M Jagadesh Kumar said that publishing research papers in peer-reviewed journals might not be mandatory anymore, but it does not mean PhD scholars should stop doing that altogether. "Focussing on high-quality research will lead to publications in good journals, even if it is not mandatory. It will add value when they apply for employment or post-doctoral opportunities," he said.

The regulations are applicable with immediate effect from the date of notification. Any PhD registered after July 1, 2009, shall be governed by the rules of 2009 or 2016, the notification said.

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UGC notifies new draft regulations for PhD

The University Grants Commission on Thursday released draft regulations for candidates aspiring to pursue PhD.

The new rules have it that candidates must have an aggregate score over 55% in undergraduate courses and have a one or two-years master’s degree. Else, the candidate must have B grade or above on the UGC 10-point scale.

The new rules apply to every University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act, or a State Act, and every Institution Deemed to be a University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 and every degree-granting autonomous College and every affiliated college, allowed to offer PhD programmes. A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree with Research should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10

Also, candidates who have cleared the M Phi with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 10-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a Foreign Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions are eligible for admission to the PhD programme as per the new draft regulations of the UGC.

Guidelines have been released even for admissions. “All Universities shall admit PhD scholars through a National Eligibility Test (NET) or National Entrance Test or an Entrance test conducted at the level of individual universities,” the draft reads.

The UGC has invited suggestions and feedback from all stakeholders, and these must be sent to the UGC before March 31, 2022. 

Also read: UGC to allow PhD under distance education

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The UGC has implemented new rules related to PhD degrees. The degree is a postgraduate program that enables graduates to continue their research and teach at universities across India. It is important for all students pursuing doctoral studies to understand the changes in this area because they will impact them in the long run. This blog details the latest information on UGC 2022 updates so that you can be aware of these changes before they occur. 

Why does a PhD degree require constant changes?  

PhD is a postgraduate degree. Universities, institutes, and colleges can award it. The same is the case with all other degrees with constant rules and regulations changes. Because they are research degrees and hence needs regular updates. 

The UGC has made several changes to its PhD Rules since 2022: 

Given below are some of the major changes by the UGC: 

What is the UGC?  

The UGC is the apex body for higher education in India and has been responsible for maintaining higher education standards. An act of parliament established it in 1963, and its jurisdiction covers all universities, colleges, and other institutions providing post-secondary education. 

UGC revised Rules of PhD 2022:  

The UGC has implemented revised doctoral degree rules. A 1-year/2-semester Master’s degree program (after a four-year undergraduate degree) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 10- point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) is required for the candidates for admission in Ph.D. program. 

A relaxation of 5% of marks in a Master’s degree, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates. 

There are rules related to how UGC awards online degrees. This Blog details the latest information on UGC 2022 updates.  

UGC 2022 has been revised. The UGC has implemented revised doctoral degree rules, effective from 1st April 2022. These rules will apply to all universities and colleges offering PhDs and other institutions such as research centers and public sector undertakings (PSUs) where PhDs are offered. 

Doctoral Degree Rules and Regulations 2022 Updates:  

The UGC has implemented revised doctoral degree rules. There may be changes in PhD rules and regulations in 2022 regarding the following areas: 

• In case of relocation of a woman Ph.D. scholar due to marriage or otherwise, the research data shall transfer to the University/College. To which the scholar intends to relocate, with all other conditions in these regulations are in letter and spirit.
• The research work does not pertain to the project secured by parent Institution/ Supervisors from any funding agency.* All candidates admitted into PhD programs should be required to complete their coursework prescribed by the department during the initial one or two semesters; * In the case of pandemics, students need a blended mode to finish their dissertation within the given time frame. 

The UGC has implemented revised doctoral degree rules. Here may be changing in PhD rules and regulations in 2022 regarding the following areas –  

The UGC has implemented revised doctoral degree rules. 

Going forward, there may be changes in PhD rules and regulations in 2022 regarding the following areas.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way educational institutions work around the world. As physical classes are not a safe option, the Indian government has instructed higher educational institutions to conduct online classes for almost all universities in the country, including IGNOU. 

What difference do the new UGC rules imply?  

The UGC has implemented revised doctoral degree rules. The new PhD rules will be effective from 2023 and will implement in phases. The first phase of the implementation came out on 20th April 2019, while the second phase was up on 15th June 2019. In this blog post, we have shared some of the important updates about UGC 2022 Updates: 

• What difference do the new UGC rules imply? 
• How does it affect me as an applicant? 

How beneficial is a PhD degree?  

A PhD degree is a gateway to a career in academia, research, and industry. It also provides an excellent grounding for those who want to work as teachers or researchers in government services. 

The UGC has revised PhD rules. We hope you find this blog useful, and we intend to inform all students about the latest information about PhD regulations. We will keep updating this blog with important updates regarding doctoral degree regulations 2022, so stay tuned!  

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PhD: UGC revises eligibility, admission & evaluation norms

A draft notification has been issued, revising the regulations for awarding Doctor of Philosophy, i.e., PhD, by institutions under the University Grants Commission (UGC). These would come into effect from the date of publication in the Union Gazette. This would modify the May 5, 2016, Regulation and its subsequent two amendments.

The proposals on the criteria for admission, eligibility, programme duration and evaluation are the following:

A) Proposed admission norms Admission should be given via the National Eligibility Test (NET) of the UGC or similar recognised test.

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Each year, the universities and colleges can determine the number of seats while taking into account the number of available research supervisors, basic facilities and the student-teacher ratio.

Relevant information such as the number of seats, subject-wise list, admission criteria and procedures should be published on the website in advance. If there is an entrance test, details of that should also be included. Details should also be published in two newspapers, including one in regional language.

The central/state reservation policy should be adhered to.

Sixty per cent seats to be filled from NET/JRF, while 40 per cent seats from the university/common entrance and the interview conducted by the institution. In case of vacant slots in one category, these can be filled from the other category.

Only those candidates with 50 per cent marks in the entrance exam should be considered. For SC/ST, OBC and differently-abled, 45 per cent.

Candidates in the NET/JRF categories should be ranked on the basis of their interview, and the others on their performance in the written test (70) and interview (30).

If retired professors get appointed as an emeritus professor at the same university, they can continue as supervisors till the age of 70.

B) Proposed eligibility norms One-year/two-semester Master’s degree with 55 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent grade, after a four-year under-graduate degree. Two-year/ four-semester Master’s degree with 55 per cent marks or equivalent grade Four-year/ eight-semester 'bachelor’s degree with research' with a grade point average of at least 7.5/10.

Applicants should have completed MPhil course work, with 55 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Candidates pursuing MPhil but have not completed viva voce and final defence can be given admission to PhD on a provisional basis.

Candidates in the SC/ST, OBC and differently abled categories and the economically-weaker section need only 50 per cent marks. The minimum marks/grade should be considered without including the grace mark.

C) Norms on programme duration The programme duration should be 2 to 6 years, excluding course work. If the duration is extended as per the special rule of a particular institution, it should not be more than 2 years.

For women and the differently abled, the duration can be extended up to 2 years. Women can also avail maternity/ childcare leave for 240 days. Women who have to relocate due to marriage or any other reason can be allowed to transfer the research study to a new centre, subject to conditions.

There is also a provision to take leave for a few weeks to take part in a student-exchange programme in the country or abroad that would help in preparing the thesis.

D) Evaluation method An anti-plagiarism software report also needs to be submitted along with the draft dissertation or thesis on the satisfactory completion of the course work. It is recommended to present the research work in the journal or present it in the conference, with the permission of the institution. But not mandatory.

No university or college should conduct the PhD programme in the distance education mode or online mode. Those in service should also follow the above-mentioned provisions while pursuing PhD.

Even though there is no MPhil programme from 2022-23 academic year onwards, the already earned MPhil degree would remain valid. On the satisfactory completion of the programme, the PhD provisional certificate should be given to the research student.

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University Grants Commission revises regulations for taking up PhD programme

The university grants commission regulations, which set the minimum standards and procedure for awarding phds, have been revised according to the recommendations of national education policy.

Updated - December 03, 2022 01:35 pm IST

Published - December 01, 2022 08:29 pm IST - Bengaluru

A file photo of the University Grants Commission office.

To encourage research scholars to become well-trained researchers and inquisitive explorers, the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, which set the minimum standards and procedure for awarding PhDs, have been revised according to the recommendations of National Education Policy (NEP-2020).

According to the new regulations, a candidate who has completed first or second semester Master’s degree programme, after four year or eight semester Bachelor’s degree (Honours degree) can apply for the PhD programme.

A candidate who has completed two years or four semester Master’s degree programme after a three years Bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed, is also eligible for PhD programme.

A candidate who has equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency, which is approved, recognised, or authorised by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution, can apply for the PhD programme.

The UGC has given relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade to those belonging to SCs, STs, OBCs, differently-abled, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and other categories candidates.

Candidates who have completed the MPhil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate shall be eligible for admission to the PhD programme.

The PhD programme will be for a minimum of three years, including course work, and a maximum of six years from the date of admission. A maximum of an additional two years can be given through a process of re-registration as per the ordinance of the higher educational institution concerned.

However, the total period for completion of a PhD programme should not exceed eight years from the date of admission.

Further, female PhD scholars and persons with disabilities may be allowed an additional relaxation of two years. However, the total period for completion of a PhD programme in such cases should not exceed 10 years. Female PhD scholars may be provided maternity leave or child care leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the PhD programme.

According to the new regulations, higher educational institutions may admit students who qualify for fellowship, scholarship in UGC-NET or UGC- CSIR NET, GATE, CEED, and similar national-level tests based on an interview or entrance test conducted at the level of the institutions.

The entrance test syllabus shall consist of 50% of research methodology, and 50% shall be subjects specific.

The PhD thesis shall be evaluated by a research supervisor and at least two external examiners who are experts in the field and not in employment of the higher educational institution.

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New Delhi: Academicians are wary of the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s latest regulation which says that students who have completed a four-year undergraduate course can now directly pursue a doctoral degree. Academics say these students will have no research experience and will be lost in the first few years of their study.

Another argument raised by academicians was that the implementation of the four-year undergraduate programme, as devised under the National Education Policy (NEP), has not been brought into effect in all universities. Since this undergraduation is a prerequisite for a direct entry into the PhD program, current students will have to continue to pursue a Master’s degree to be eligible for the same.

Rohit, Assistant Professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), said that in the Indian higher education system, every programme has served a purpose. The bachelors course introduces the student to a subject, master’s offers a specialisation, an M.Phil degree gives them an interim training to conduct research and then ultimately the PhD helps them establish themselves as a subject matter expert. The latest regulations disrupt this structure.

He said “It does seem like the UGC is trying to emulate the American system of an integrated PhD but it stands to do more damage than good. Without specialised knowledge in a discipline, no student can write a doctoral research paper, be it a humanities or a sciences student.”

Adding that the move will discourage students from joining doctoral programs, he argued “At JNU we have seen the academic rigour of students improve with time and degrees. Students who have not had excellent education in their undergraduate degree will naturally shy away from going for a doctorate when they are not able to perform on par with their contemporaries in their graduate degree courses or masters courses itself.”

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Removal of M.Phil, master’s programmes 

Associate Professor Debraj Mookerjee of the Ramjas College in Delhi University said the scrapping of the clause mandating students to publish research papers in journals is a positive move. However, the decision to remove the M.Phil and master’s programme will force students to spend the first couple of years of the doctoral study in learning research methodology.

He said “The bachelors and master’s programme in our country is designed in a way where students do not get to conduct any research. While the M.Phil programme gave them the space to conduct a full-fledged research, its removal will pose an issue for aspiring doctorate students. They will be forced to spend the first couple of years of their doctoral study trying to figure out the process.”

Srikanth Kondapalli, the Dean of School of International Studies and a Professor of China studies at the JNU, said that while the move seems to be a measure by the UGC to implement the NEP, there are not enough undergraduate colleges with a four-year programme.

“The scrapping of the M.Phil degree made sense since it now makes the pursuit of a doctorate degree at par with universal standards. However, at JNU, where students from all regions and strata of the society come in, the M.Phil served as a preparatory course for those students who did not have the calibre to pursue a doctoral degree.”

He added, “Since the implementation of the NEP’s four-year-long undergraduate programmes has not been brought into effect in all universities across the country, this provision stands to help tech students more.”

On removal of the need for publishing research articles in peer-reviewed publications, Prof Mookerjee said, “For the past couple of years, we have witnessed an increase in the number of bogus journals in which students would pay money to get published. This provision will put a stop to publication of poor quality research papers.”

Learning right methodology is vital

Prof Pankaj Kumar of the Allahabad University said that the UGC has made the higher education institutions a field of rigorous experimentation. Research for all doctoral students has to be an endeavour that they can achieve only if they have an academic bent of mind and have the motivation to conduct research on their own.

He said, “Students have lost the bent for research post the coming of the internet. Most of their work is a simple copy and paste. In addition to this, with the removal of courses that teach them how to conduct research, students will not be able to conduct research.”

He added that pre-doctoral courses, at par with international standards, is the need of the hour so that interested students can learn the right methodology and design to work towards their doctorate degree.

The new PhD regulations — “University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022” — says a candidate should have a minimum of 75 per cent marks in “aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed”.

If not, the student has to pursue a one-year master’s programme and score at least 55 per cent.

The rules further say “A 1-year master’s degree programme after a 4-year bachelor’s degree programme, or a 2-year master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme, or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55 per cent marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed” will be required.

The UGC has removed the clause “publishing paper in a peer-reviewed journal” as mandatory for a PhD. The 2016 regulations had said that PhD scholars “must publish at least one research paper in a refereed journal and make two paper presentations in conferences/seminars before the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication”.

The latest regulations by UGC have also brought in several provisions to improve the quality of research by students and aid provided by their mentors/guides. Women candidates and persons with disability will be given extra time to finish their research.

Scholars who were previously required to appear before the Research Advisory Committee to present their findings and progress once every six months will now have to do so every semester.

The new rules bars faculty members with less than three years of service left before superannuation from taking new students. While the move encourages the entry of an increased number of students into PhD programs, the previously proposed common entrance test for PhDs has been left out.

The new regulations also allow each supervisor to guide up to two international research scholars in addition to their domestic students.

(Edited by Geethalakshmi Ramanathan)

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UGC Issues New Guidelines for Awarding PhD Degrees, Read More

New Delhi, 16 November 2022, UGC New Guidelines – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued new eligibility criteria and made amendments to the existing regulations for PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees. As per the recent guidelines, candidates must secure 75% marks in a four-year undergraduate program and if they fail to do so, they have to apply for the master’s programme and score a minimum of 55% marks.

Note – 

• The PhD scholars are now required to teach or provide research apprenticeship to the students for a minimum of 6 hours per week.
• The working people can apply for part-time PhD programmes and provide a “No Objection Certificate” from the respective organisation.

UGC New Guidelines – Course Information

Candidates can check the course details from the information given below:

UGC New Guidelines – Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have 1/2 year master’s degree after 3/4 years of bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks in total.
• Those seeking admission after 4 years of the bachelor’s degree programme, must secure a total of 75% marks in aggregate.
• Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with a minimum of 55% marks are also eligible to apply for the PhD programme.

Note – The relaxation of 5% marks will be given to the candidates who belong to the categories of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

UGC New Guidelines – Duration of the Programme

• The programme shall be for a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years from the date of commencement.
• The additional two years can be given through the re-registration process. However, the total period should not exceed eight (8) years.
• Female candidates and Persons with disabilities (PwD) are allowed a relaxation of two years.
• Female scholars can take maternity or childcare leave for up to 240 days.

UGC New Guidelines – Admission Process and Research Supervisors

• Students are required to pass the entrance examination with a minimum of 50% marks. The entrance test will be course-specific.
• Candidates will be called for an interview after the announcement of results. The weightage of the entrance test will be 70% marks and the rest 30% marks will be based on the performance in the interview round.

Research Supervisors

• The faculty members who are working as Professors/Associate Professors in their institutions cannot supervise scholars of other institutions. They can work as co-supervisors for such institutions.
• In multidisciplinary research work, institutes can appoint co-supervisors from other institutions or departments.
• The faculty members who have less than three years of experience are not eligible to take research scholars under their supervision.

UGC New Guidelines – Evaluation Process

• Candidates must complete the coursework within the allotted time frame and acquire a minimum of 12 credit points to produce a draft of the final thesis.
• Candidates must create a presentation and present it in front of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC).
• The institutions will check the plagiarism to detect the uniqueness of the content.
• After the successful completion of plagiarism detection, candidates can submit the research work with a declaration of plagiarism-free content.
• Candidates will go through the viva and interview process that will be conducted by the respective institutions.

Note – To read the official notification, please click here .

UGC New Guidelines – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 is phd mandatory for the job of assistant professor.

No, as per the University Grants Commission (UGC), it is not necessary to obtain a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) for the post of Assistant Professor.

Q2. How many papers are required to be published by a PhD scholar?

A PhD scholar must publish four to five development papers.

Q3. What is the duration of doing a PhD course?

The average duration of a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) course shall be a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years from the date of commencement.

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PhD admission: New UGC guidelines to be implemented from 2022-23

New guidelines of university grants commission (ugc) for phd scholars would be implemented in allahabad university (au) from academic session 2022-23.

New guidelines of University Grants Commission (UGC) for PhD scholars would be implemented in Allahabad University (AU) from academic session 2022-23.

Since, AU would be holding admissions for the PhD courses against the vacant seats at the main campus and its constituent colleges for the academic session 2021-22, the UGC guidelines for PhD aspirants who haven’t cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) or aren’t eligible for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) won’t be implemented at AU.

Once the guidelines are implemented, AU like other universities, would have to reserve 60 percent of the vacant seats of PhD courses for candidates who have passed NET or have bagged JRF, AU officials said.

The remaining 40 percent seats will be filled by conducting Combined Research Entrance Test (CRET). The UGC has sent a proposal to all the central universities and AU has started making the necessary preparation, said AU officials.

“According to the guidelines issued by the UGC for admission to PhD courses at AU, NET and JRF qualified candidates will be given due reservation in PhD admission from academic session 2022-23,” said public relation officer (PRO), prof Jaya Kapoor.

Presently the admission process for the academic session 2021-22 through CRET-2021 at AU has commenced. So, admission in this session will be done the same way as was done in previous years.

The last date of application is May 16. Admission will be given against 614 vacant seats of 41 subjects. Of these, 227 seats are at AU and 387 seats are in constituent colleges. The maximum number of 62 seats is in department of Chemistry. At the same time, there are no seats in Urdu, Persian, Agriculture Botany and Rural Technology. Through CRET, admission will be given in PhD in AU, CMP degree College, Allahabad degree College, Iswar Saran Degree College, Jagat Taran Girls Degree College, SS Khanna Degree College, Arya Kanya Degree College, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Government Degree College and Ewing Christian College (ECC).

NET-JRF qualified students will also have to appear in the level one of the CRET for admission to PhD courses for the academic session 2021 at AU. In level-II i.e. interview, a weightage of three additional marks will be given to NET and five marks to JRF candidates, officials said.

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New phd rules have professors worried about research quality, academic rigour, “in many ways i feel that the quality of the phd thesis would in general go down,” a du professor tells the quint..

"Teachers found supervising PhD programmes tough even after three years of graduation, two years of masters, and two years of MPhil – all this training wasn’t a waste of time," Sucharita Sen, a professor at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University , tells The Quint.

Last week, the University Grants Commission (UGC) notified glaring modifications to the eligibility and evaluation procedures of PhD programmes across disciplines.

One of the most notable changes introduced by the governing body is in the eligibility criteria, with candidates, who have scored above a CGPA of 7.5, now being given the green light to apply for a PhD after completing a four-year Bachelor's degree.

This is accompanied by utterly scrapping the MPhil programme, which has previously been a gateway course to pursuing a PhD.

The Quint spoke to academics to understand the impact of these regulations on PhD programmes, many of whom expressed concerns about the probable dilution of student research in the country.

Disrupting the Structure 

For students of social sciences, a PhD candidate would normally complete a three-year undergraduate programme, followed by a two-year master's, and then a two-year MPhil.

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Speaking to The Quint , Vijaya Venktaraman, Professor of Germanic and Romance Studies at the Arts Faulty, says, "It's almost seven years of training before, four years of which are specialised training, after which they enter a PhD programme. Now compare that with a student who enters after four or five years into a PhD."

She underlines further,

"So the structure that you're seeing right now, which has been kind of floated in Delhi University, envisages some research at the fourth year level, but in actual practice, that research is going to be very flawed and insignificant, because the students have not reached the level of competence to do research."

Scrapping of MPhil, Dilution of Academic Rigour & Quality of Research

Professor Venktaraman laments the abolishing of MPhil programmes and underlines its importance for humanities. 

"Especially in the humanities, I would say that the MPhil programme was an important programme because it allowed students to do a small research degree in over two years," Venktaraman stated.

Professor Sen echoed the same concerns, saying that now there is a great dilution in who can enter a PhD programme.

“So the requirement of education to do PHD is going down and you’ve completely cut out MPhil, which was exactly a training for PHD,” underlines Sen.

“Further, what is happening is that the subject in which the specialisation is being sought, that four-year programme, too, is being redesigned in a fashion so some interdisciplinary courses are coming in….however, this should not replace the rigour of the subject that is being taught.” 

With undergraduate courses broadening their field of study, and decreasing training periods, the professor stipulates,

“In many ways I feel that the quality of the PhD thesis would in general go down.”  

Meanwhile, Debashis Ghoshal, a Professor of Physics at JNU, says that many core science subjects don’t necessarily require an MPhil to pursue a PhD.

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'One Formula for Vast Country With Different Disciplines May Not Work'

In light of varying views on the importance of MPhils for PhD programmes, Professor Ghoshal evinces, “Our objective is to improve the quality of research, isn’t it? These blanket rules alone cannot do that.”

“Trying to give one formula for a vast country, and all the many different disciplines may not work,” he adds.

Speaking on decreasing the years of study before a PhD in science subjects, the Professor noted that students may not be prepared to undertake such rigorous research after four years.

"There are of course geniuses, but you don’t formulate rules for them. The general rule is to keep average students in mind and for them, I think four-year undergraduate courses, followed directly by entrance to PhD, they are not really prepared to do a PhD," he tells The Quint.

Another UGC regulation, meanwhile, marks a departure from the clause that earlier mandated publishing a paper in a peer-reviewed journal for a PhD.

While Professor Ghoshal thinks this to be a step in the right direction, as he mentions the sudden emergence of pay-for-publish journals, he tells The Quint, "The main point is that the system has to be robust and honest from within, only then it can make sense… It's not a question of imposing a rule that requires them to publish a paper because the rule can always be bypassed by many different kinds of jugaad , which is what has happened in this case."

However, Professor Sen highlights that there is a ray of hope with the coming of these new regulations. 

“There is this ray of hope that universities can conduct their own entrance exams, and I hope that teachers are empowered to decide what are the best kind of questions they want in the entrances of their respective disciplines.” 

UGC Professor of Practice Post: Who Can Apply? What is the Eligibility Criteria?

What Are the Regulations?

In a notice titled The University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022, the Ministry of Education has envisaged the eligibility criteria to be such that:

A candidate seeking admission after a four-year Bachelor’s degree with Research should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10

A one-year Master's degree programme (after four-year undergraduate degree) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed

A two-year master’s degree programme after a three-year bachelor’s degree programme, or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55 per cent marks in aggregate

Further, "all Universities shall admit PhD Scholars through a National Eligibility Test (NET) or National Entrance Test or an Entrance test conducted at the level of individual universities."

In a departure from previous rules, the UGC does not mandate students to publish a paper in a reviewed journal.

Rules pertaining to coursework, which is a pre-requisite for PhD preparation are the following:

Minimum number of the credit requirement should be at least 12 credits and a maximum of 16 credits

Students who register directly from four-year undergraduate with research will have to undertake 6-8 credit courses (at PhD level) about relevant skills/research techniques/domain-specific subjects offered by the University

Candidates already holding MPhil degree and admitted to the PhD programme, or those who have already completed the course work in MPhil and have been permitted to proceed to the PhD in an integrated course, may be exempted by the Department from the PhD coursework

A PhD scholar has to obtain a minimum of 55% of marks or its equivalent grade in the UGC 10-point scale (or an equivalent grade/CGPA in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in the course work in order to be eligible to continue in the programme and submit the thesis

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What is the NFL's concussion protocol? Explaining league's rules for returning

The first sentence of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee’s Concussion Diagnosis and Management Protocol – more commonly referred to in the truncated "NFL Concussion Protocol" – reads as such:

"Concussion is an important injury for the professional football player."

The injury, always in the spotlight when it comes to football, and the NFL protocols surrounding it are once again front and center after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another concussion Thursday against the Buffalo Bills.

In the upper-right hand corner of the 19-page document's introduction, it says "amended as of October 8, 2022." That was the day an agreement between the league and the NFL Players' Association went into effect that stated a player showing signs of ataxia during a game must be removed and not allowed to return – a change that went into effect after Tagovailoa's concussion in September 2022 that saw him be carted off the field in Cincinnati.

Two British Journal of Sports Medicine papers about concussions in professional sports serve as the basis for the guidelines, according to the document's references. Here is a summation of the protocols:

Basic NFL concussion protocol guidelines

The first part of the protocols defines what a concussion is, along with the signs and symptoms of one. Educational materials are provided to clubs and players during the preseasons and provide basic facts while signaling the importance of reporting signs and symptoms to the medical staff. Each player receives a baseline neurological evaluation.

The game-day concussion diagnosis and management section lays out the responsibilities of the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant (UNC) who is "board certified in neurology, emergency medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or any primary care CAQ sports medicine certified physician or board eligible or board certified in neurological surgery, and has documented competence and experience in the treatment of acute head injuries." UNCs are appointed by both the league and NFLPA, and each team has one on its sideline at every game. Booth spotters also watch for injuries and can communicate via radio with the UNC or team medical staffs – and the referees should the need for a medical timeout arise.

What are the no-go signs?

These are the signs that a player must be taken off the field and to the locker room:

• Loss of consciousness (including impact seizure and/or "fencing" posture)
• Ataxia (abnormality of balance/stability, motor coordination, slurred speech)

The sideline examination is followed by a more in-depth locker room exam should the player require it. The team physician is responsible for determining whether the player is diagnosed as having a concussion.

"The athlete may have a concussion despite being able to complete the NFL Locker Room Comprehensive Concussion Assessment 'within normal limits' compared to baseline, due to the potential limitations of the Assessment," the protocol says. "Such limitations underscore the importance of knowing the athlete and the subtle deficits in their personality and behaviors that can occur with concussive injury."

Additional follow-ups

Section 5a. of the protocol outlines why checking on players after games is paramount.

"Performing serial concussion evaluations may be useful because concussive injury can evolve and may not be apparent for several minutes or hours," the document says. "Even if a player performs at baseline or better on an initial concussion assessment and is returned to practice or play, he must be checked periodically during practice or play and again before leaving the venue."

All players who undergo a concussion evaluation on the day of the game "shall have a follow up concussion evaluation" performed the next day by the club medical staff.

Return to participation

These are the next steps Tagovailoa would have to fulfill in order to return to the field.

• Phase 1: Symptom limited activity (introduction of light aerobic activity)
• Phase 2: Aerobic exercise (more than 20 minutes of moderate to strenuous resistance)
• Phase 3: Football specific exercise
• Phase 4: Club-based non-contact training drills (participating in all non-contact practice drills)
• Phase 5: Full football activity (clearance)