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RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR THE DEGREE OF

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D)

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CONTENTS

Introduction:Ph.D.Programme.............................................................................................................................4

AcademicRegulations............................................................................................................................................5

(Notifiedon:).....................................................................................................................................................5

DegreeofDoctorofPhilosophy(Ph.D.).................................................................................................................5

1. ShorttitleandCommencement................................................................................................................5

2. VisionforResearchinCVV........................................................................................................................5

3. ResearchandPublicationsCouncil(RPC)..................................................................................................5

4. EligibilitycriteriaforadmissiontoPh.D.Program....................................................................................5

5. CategoriesofPh.D.students.....................................................................................................................7

1. Fulltime................................................................................................................................................7

2. Part-Time..............................................................................................................................................7

3. ChangeinStudentCategoriesfromparttimePhDtofulltimePhDandviceversa.............................7

6. AdmissionProcedure................................................................................................................................7

1. AdmissiontothePh.D..........................................................................................................................7

2. Two-stageAdmissionProcess..............................................................................................................7

3. ExemptionsintheTwostageProcess...................................................................................................8

4. OverseesApplicants..............................................................................................................................8

5. Notifications..........................................................................................................................................8

6. ReservationPolicy.................................................................................................................................8

7. AdmissionRegistration.............................................................................................................................8

8. JointSupervisor-ship.................................................................................................................................8

9. DurationofProgramme............................................................................................................................8

10. AllocationofResearchSupervisor........................................................................................................9

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AllocationofResearchSupervisor.................................................................................................................9

CollaborationwithOtherInstitution...........................................................................................................10

11. Ph.D.CourseWork..............................................................................................................................10

ExemptionfromPh.D.CourseWork............................................................................................................11

12. DoctoralResearchAdvisoryCommittee(RAC)anditsfunctions........................................................11

13. DefenceoftheProposalbeforeDoctoralResearchAdvisoryCommittee(RAC).................................12

14. ResearchOversightbytheDoctoralCommittee................................................................................13

Pre-submissionPresentation.......................................................................................................................13

PublicationsandPresentationofResearch.................................................................................................13

15. SubmissionofThesis-Procedures......................................................................................................14

16. EvaluationoftheThesis......................................................................................................................14

17. ConductofVivaVoceExamination.....................................................................................................15

18. AwardofDegree.................................................................................................................................15

19. GuidelinesonCertainConditions:ChangeofSupervisorsandTransferofScholars..........................16

20. ConversionofFull-TimeRegistrationintoPart-TimeandVice-Versa.................................................16

21. DiscontinuationfromPh.D.Programme.............................................................................................16

De-Registration............................................................................................................................................17

22. PlagiarismPolicy.................................................................................................................................17

23. DepositorywithINFLIBNET.................................................................................................................17

24. LeaverulesforResearchScholar-fulltime.........................................................................................17

25. InterpretationandPowertoModify..................................................................................................19

26. General...............................................................................................................................................19

AnnexureOne......................................................................................................................................................20

AnnexureTwo......................................................................................................................................................22

AnnexureThree....................................................................................................................................................23

AnnexureFour......................................................................................................................................................24

AnnexureFive.......................................................................................................................................................27

AnnexureSix.........................................................................................................................................................28

AnnexureSeven...................................................................................................................................................31

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AnnexureEight.....................................................................................................................................................33

AnnexureNine......................................................................................................................................................35

AnnexureTen.......................................................................................................................................................36

AnnexureEleven..................................................................................................................................................37

AnnexureTwelve..................................................................................................................................................38

AnnexureThirteen...............................................................................................................................................41

AnnexureFourteen..............................................................................................................................................44

AnnexureFifteen..................................................................................................................................................46

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INTRODUCTION:PH.D.PROGRAMME

Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), hereafter the

University,awardsthedegreeofDoctorofPhilosophy(Ph.D.)toacandidatewho

has successfully completed the prescribed Programme of Research. The

ProgrammeofResearchwiththegoverningrulesandregulationsareformulated

bytheAcademicCounciloftheUniversity.TheAcademicCounciloftheUniversity

canmodifyorchangethestructure,thegoverningrulesandregulationsfromtime

totime.Theregulationsformulatedandpresentedinthisdocumentarecompliant

with the regulatory guidelines issuedbyUGC, 2016.A candidate to be awarded

thePh.D.degreehas to followall theprocessesandproceduresas laiddown in

the guidelines to submit a thesis embodying the findings of his/ her research

carried out under this programme. The thesis should, in the opinion of the

examiners appointed by the University, make an original contribution of high

qualitytotheadvancementofknowledgeasjudgedbytheexpertsintherelevant

area.AcandidatebecomeseligiblefortheawardofthePh.D.degreeafterfulfilling

all the academic requirements prescribed by the Academic Council of the

University.TheawardshallbemadeupontherecommendationoftheAcademic

Council of the University and its approval by the Board ofManagement of the

University.ThePh.D.degreeshallbeawarded in the theme/subjectareaof the

research in which registration is made by the candidate and subsequently

recordedandapprovedbytheUniversity.

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ACADEMICREGULATIONS

(NOTIFIEDON:FEBRUARY,20,2019)

DEGREEOFDOCTOROFPHILOSOPHY(PH.D.)

1. SHORTTITLEANDCOMMENCEMENT

TheseRegulationsmaybecalledtheRegulationsfortheDegreeofDoctorofPhilosophy(Ph.D.) fromthe

ChinmayaVishwavidyapeeth(CVV),Ernakulam.Theseregulationsshallcomeintoforcewitheffectfromthe

academic year 2019.The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is an academic degree awarded to a

candidatewhohas successfully completed theprescribedprogrammeof researchwithall its constituent

conditions.

2. VISIONFORRESEARCHINCVV

CVVbringsavisionofhighqualityresearchthatintegratesIndictraditionsofknowledgeandpracticewith

thecuttingedgemodernandemergingsystemsofthoughtandapplication.

3. RESEARCHANDPUBLICATIONSCOUNCIL(RPC)

TheResearchandPublicationsCommittee(RPC)ofCVV,dulyconstitutedbytheVice-Chancellorwillsteer

andadministerthePhDprogramatCVV.Itshallbecompetenttoreviewandrecommendchangestothe

regulationstotheAcademicCouncil.

4. ELIGIBILITYCRITERIAFORADMISSIONTOPH.D.PROGRAM

AcandidateseekingadmissiontothePh.D.programmeshallsatisfyanyoneofthefollowingeligibility

requirements

1. Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the

corresponding statutory regulatorybody,with at least 60%marks in aggregateor its equivalent

grade'B'intheUGC7-pointscale(oranequivalentgradeinapointscalewherevergradingsystem

is followed) or an equivalent degree 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 for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and

standardsofeducationalinstitutions.

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Arelaxationof5%ofmarks,oranequivalentrelaxationofgrade,maybeallowedforthosebelongingto

SC/ST/OBC(non-creamylayer)/DifferentlyabledandothercategoriesofcandidatesasadvisedbytheUGC

andacceptedbyAcademicCouncilofCVVfromtimetotime,orforthosewhohadobtainedtheirMaster's

degreeprior to19thSeptember,1991.Theeligibilityminimumof55%(oranequivalentgrade inapoint

scalewherevergradingsystemisfollowed)andtherelaxationof5%tothecategoriesmentionedaboveare

permissiblebasedonlyonthequalifyingmarkswithoutincludinganygracemarksawarded.

2. CandidateswhohavesuccessfullycompletedtheM.Phil.Degreewith55%marksoritsequivalent

grade'B'intheUGC7-pointscale(oranequivalentgradeinapointscalewherevergradingsystem

isfollowed),shallbeeligibletotakeadmissiontothePh.D.Degree.Arelaxationof5%ofmarks,

oranequivalent relaxationofgrade,maybeallowed for thosebelonging toSC/ST/differently-

abled categories. Necessary course/s exemptions which are part of the coursework shall be

permittedwithdueconsideration.

CandidatespossessingaDegreeconsideredequivalenttoM.Phil.DegreeofanIndianInstitution,orfroma

ForeignEducationalInstitutionaccreditedbyanAssessmentandAccreditationAgencywhichisapproved,

recognizedorauthorizedbyanauthority,establishedor incorporatedundera lawin itshomecountryor

anyotherstatutoryauthority in thatcountry for thepurposeofassessing,accreditingorassuringquality

andstandardsofeducationalinstitutions,shallbeeligibleforadmissiontoPh.D.programme.

3. Master'sdegreeorequivalentinanysubjectwith60%marksplusminimumofthreeyearsofwork

experience in the area of interdisciplinary research in which admission is being sought.

Interdisciplinaryresearchinvolvestwoormoreacademic,literary,scientific,orartisticdisciplines.

Thecandidatemustdemonstrateevidenceofhis/herrelevantexperienceininterdisciplinaryarea

ofresearch.

4. International candidates (NRIs, Foreign Nationals and PIOs who have obtainedMaster's degree

fromforeignuniversities),whosepost-secondaryeducationisnotinEnglisharerequiredtoqualify

IELTSorequivalentEnglishlanguageexamwith6.5scoreoranequivalenttestforEnglishlanguage

proficiency.Similarly,candidatesseekingadmission inother Indian languages,proficiency inthat

languagewillbeassessedbysuitableinternaltestconductedbyCVV.

5. Any other candidate, who by virtue of publications or work experience prove to the Academic

CouncilofCVV,thathe/shepossessesequivalentacademicqualificationstothecriteriamentioned

above.

AdmissioncriteriaisliableforperiodicreviewbytheRPC.

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5. CATEGORIESOFPH.D.STUDENTS

TheUniversityadmitsPh.D.studentsunderthefollowingcategories:

1. FULLTIME

Full-timeResearchScholarsarethosewhowillbeabletobenormallyresidentfulltimefortheir

researchintheUniversitycampus/reporttothecampusonadailybasis.

2. PART-TIME

Astudentinthiscategoryisaprofessionallyemployedperson,whopursuesthePh.D.Programme

whilecontinuingthedutiesofhis/herservice.

Inallcasesofdisputesregardingfellowshipsandfinancialconditions,thematterwillbereferredtoRPC

andtheViceChancellor,withtheadviceoftheRPC,willbethefinaldecidingauthorityforanychangesin

processandoutcomeoncasetocasebasis.

3. CHANGEINSTUDENTCATEGORIESFROMPARTTIMEPHDTOFULLTIMEPHD

ANDVICEVERSA

TheViceChancellor,upontherecommendationoftheResearchsupervisorofthecandidate,iscompetent

toapprovechangeofastudentfromonecategorytoanother.Suchchangeshallbereportedtothe

AcademicCouncil.

6. ADMISSIONPROCEDURE

1. ADMISSIONTOTHEPH.D.

Admissionsshallbeonapplicationmadeonyear-roundbasis. Forallcategoryofstudents,admissionwill

begrantedonthebasisofPh.D.AdmissiontestofCVV(calledasCVV-PAT)followedbyapanelinterview,

held normally twice in a year, during the months of October and March every year, duly notified in

advance.

2. TWO-STAGEADMISSIONPROCESS

a. Stage One: AWritten admission Test (CVV-PAT)will be conductedwith a qualifying cut-off

marks as prescribed. The admission test shall be conducted at CVV and relevant details

notifiedinadvance.

b. StageTwo:ApanelinterviewshallbeorganisedbytheUniversity,inwhichthecandidateswillberequiredtodiscusstheirresearchinterest/areaandwillbeassessedfortheirsuitabilityby

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a panel duly constituted by the RPC.

3. EXEMPTIONSINTHETWOSTAGEPROCESS

Students who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF/ UGC-CSIR NET /SLET/ GATE/ teacher fellowship

holder or have passed M.Phil. or PhD programs of a recognised University shall be exempted from

appearingforCVV-PAT.

4. OVERSEESAPPLICANTS

Fortheapplicantsfromoverseas,atime-boundonlineproctoredentrancetestorapersonalinterviewshall

bearranged.

5. NOTIFICATIONS

Admission notification of Ph.D. program, shall be displayed in the institutional website and through

advertisementsinatleasttwo(2)nationalnewspapers,includingallrelevantinformationforthebenefitof

thecandidates.

6. RESERVATIONPOLICY

AdmissiontoPhDprograms,shalladheretotheapplicablenationalregulationsincludingtheannualfees,

asapplicableforthereservedcategories.

7. ADMISSIONREGISTRATION

1. AcandidateshallberecommendedbytheResearchandPublicationCommitteeforadmissiononthe

basisofthefollowing:

a. IndividualPerformanceinthewrittentestandinterview

b. Availabilityofanapprovedresearchsupervisor,suitableforthetopicinquestion.

2. Aftersubmissionandverificationofalleligibilitydocumentsandpaymentoftheprescribedfeebythe

duedate,theprovisionaladmissionwouldbeofficiallyconveyedtothecandidate.Thecandidate

wouldberequiredtosubmitaletterofconsentsignedbytheResearchSupervisortotheRPC.The

admissionwillbeconfirmedthereafter.

3. Everyresearchscholarsshallre-registeratthebeginningofeverysemesterforcontinuedstatus.

8. JOINTSUPERVISOR-SHIP

Ifnecessary,basedonawrittenrequestfromtheResearchSupervisor,aJointsupervisormayalsobeappointedbytheProfessorincharge,Ph.D.Program.TheJointsupervisormaybefromwithinthesameFaculty/ School or from a different Faculty/School of the University or from outside the Universityprovidedhe/sheisrecognisedbytheUniversityasaPhDguideafterfollowingthedueprocess.

9. DURATIONOFPROGRAMME

1. Ph.D.programmeshallbeforaminimumdurationofthreeyears, inclusiveofcourseworkanda

maximum of six years including permissible extensions. After the completion of six years, theadmissionwillgetcancelledunlessotherwisedecidedbytheRPC.

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2. Women candidates and persons with disability (more than 40% disability) may be allowed arelaxation of two years for Ph.D. in the maximum duration stated above. In addition, womencandidatesmaybeprovidedMaternityLeave/ChildCareLeaveonceintheentiredurationofPh.D.upto240days.ExtensionofmaximumdurationforothercandidatesshallbeatthediscretionoftheRPCandreportedtotheAcademicCouncil.

10. ALLOCATIONOFRESEARCHSUPERVISOR

Onlyfulltimeteachingfacultywillsupervisetheacademicresearchofthecandidate.

ALLOCATIONOFRESEARCHSUPERVISOR

1. Any regular Professor of the University with at least three research publications inrefereedaswellasenlistedjournalsandanyregularAssociate/AssistantProfessoroftheUniversity with a Ph.D. degree and at least two research publications in refereed andenlisted journals (UGC or entrusted/ similar forums) shall be recognised as ResearchSupervisorbytheAcademicCounciloftheUniversity.

2. Exemption:Providedthatinareas/disciplineswherethereisnooronlyalimitednumberofrefereedjournals,theViceChancellormayrelaxtheaboveconditionforrecognitionofapersonasResearchSupervisorwithreasonsrecordedinwriting.SuchexemptionsneedtobecommunicatedtotheAcademiccouncil.

3. TheallocationofResearchSupervisorforaselectedresearchscholarshallbedecidedbytheViceChancellor,uponrecommendationoftheRPC.

4. The following is themaximumnumberofResearchScholars thatcanberegisteredwithoneResearchSupervisorforPh.Datatime.

Professor:8AssociateProfessor:6AssistantProfessor:4

5. In cases,where the facultymemberwho is a recognised supervisorhas less than threeyears to retire as per the Service Rules of CVV, or is serving a contract less than threeyearsasondateofregistration,he/sheshallonlyactasJointsupervisor.

6. Academiciansother than theeligibleRegular full-time facultymemberof theUniversityare not permitted to serve as Ph.D. Supervisors. However, a joint supervisor can beallowed in inter-disciplinary areas from other Departments/ Schools/ Centres of theUniversitywiththeapprovaloftheViceChancellor.

7. In case of research topics which are of inter-disciplinary/ trans disciplinary in nature,where the RPC recommends that the expertise in the Faculty has to be supplementedfromoutside,he/shemayappoint,withtheapprovaloftheViceChancellor,aResearchSupervisor fromtheFaculty itself,whoshallbeknownastheJointResearchSupervisor,

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and/or a Joint Supervisor from outside the Faculty/ University on such terms andconditions as may be specified and agreed upon by the consentingInstitutions/Universities.

8. Theprocedureforinclusionofajointsupervisorandtheapplicationisgivenassimilartothatoftheresearchsupervisor.

9. ThequalificationofaJointsupervisorwillbethesameasthatoftheResearchSupervisorexcept that the person may be from within CVV or outside CVV, who is a recognisedResearch Joint Supervisor of CVV. Joint supervisor may be included for supervising ascholar’s researchonlyafterconsideringthenumberofscholarsworkingunderher/himand the limitsdefinedaccording to thedesignation. Inaddition to thedefined limitsonthe number of Ph.D. scholars that can be supervised by them, a Professor can jointlysupervise3,anAssociateProfessorcanjointlysupervise2andanAssistantProfessorcanjointlysupervise2Ph.D.scholars.Onanygiventime,externalrecognisedResearchJointsupervisorcansuperviseonly2Ph.D.Scholars.

COLLABORATIONWITHOTHERINSTITUTION

CVV may collaborate with reputed educational Institutions and Research Organisations in India orabroad,whicharereferredtoastheCollaborativeResearchCentres(CRC).Thecandidatesworkinginsuch Institutions can take admission to CVV Ph.D. Programme after the due admission process.Researchers, who are working in such institutions/ centres and fulfil the eligibility norms of theUniversity,mayberecognisedasResearchJointSupervisorsofCVV.

11. PH.D.COURSEWORK

1. A course work of maximum 16 credits is a prerequisite for Ph.D. preparation. All Ph.D.

ResearchScholarsshallundertakeandcompletethePh.D.CourseWorkof240hoursofbothcontact and self-studywhichmaybe conductedoverone semester or in amodular fashionspread over two semesters. Exemptions, wherever applicable are specified in the sectionelsewhere.

2. Thecandidateswilltake4papersintheircoursework.a. A four creditpaperon theoretical andapplication frameworks in IndianKnowledge

Traditions(IKT),Thiswillbemandatoryforallscholars,includingpart-timescholarsb. A four credit paper assigned to one course on ResearchMethodology which shall

coverareassuchasquantitativemethods,qualitativeandtextualresearchmethods,computerapplicationsandresearchethics.

c. A four credit advanced seminar course in the candidate’s areas of research andspecialisationwillbethethirdmandatoryresearchcoursework.

d. ThecandidatewillneedtotakeanadditionalcourseorasetofcoursesforatotalofthreetofourcreditsfromanyofthecoreorminorcoursestaughtinCVV.

3. The Course Work shall be conducted in one of the constituent School of the University.However,specialpermissionmaybegrantedbytheRPContherecommendationoftheDeanof the Faculty, to conduct only a part of theCourseWorkon any specialised topic in otherschools,orahostinguniversity,whereacourseorcoursescanbehosted.

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4. RPC may decide exemptions and/or additional course requirements and communicate thesameonacasetocasebasistothecandidates,supervisorsandtheDean.

5. ThePh.D.scholarhastoobtainaminimumof55%ofmarksinthecourseworkinordertobeeligibletocontinueintheprogramme.

6. Inexceptionalcases,whereaResearchScholarfailstofulfilattendancerequirementof75%orfails in thepre-Ph.D.coursework,he/sheshallapply foranextension forcompletionof theCourseWorkinaprescribedformat.TheDeanofthatFacultyconcernedmayaccordapprovalontherecommendationoftheResearchSupervisorforanotherexaminationtobeheldafterappropriatedurationofnotmoreoneyear.SuchcandidateswillberequiredtopayadditionalexaminationfeesaspertherulesoftheUniversity.

7. Providedthattheparttimestudentsmaybepermittedtoattendcourseworkclassesinaday/twoinaweekorholidaysbyarrangementtosuittheirworksphere.SpecialarrangementstofacilitatetheircourseworkshallbenotifiedbytheProfessorinChargeofPhDprograms,whoisthememberofRPC.

8. The admission of a Research Scholar, who fails to complete the CourseWork despite oneadditionalattemptintheextendedperiod,shallbecancelled.

EXEMPTIONFROMPH.D.COURSEWORK

1. ThefollowingcategoriesofstudentsareexemptedfromCourseWork:a. ThosewhohavepassedthecourseworkofM.Phil.programmewithatleastB+grade

or equivalent percentage of marks and have also studied and passed a paper onResearchMethodologyshallbeexemptedfromresearchmethodologypaper.

b. ThosewhohavecompletedPhDorThosewhohavepassedPh.D.CourseWorkfromarecognisedUniversitysubjecttothesubmissionofthefollowingdocumentstoCVV:

1. CompletioncertificateoftheCourseWorkattended2. Transcripts3. NoobjectioncertificatefromtheUniversity,fromwhichthescholar

isseekingatransfertoCVV.2. These scholars, however, will have to mandatorily take the 4 credit course on Indian

KnowledgeTraditions3. A Research Scholar shall be required to attend a minimum of 75% of the total lectures,

tutorials,othersessionsetc.andsuccessfullycompleteallevaluationofcourse.

12. DOCTORALRESEARCHADVISORYCOMMITTEE(RAC)ANDITSFUNCTIONS

1. There shall be a Doctoral Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for each Ph.D. scholar. TheResearchSupervisorofthescholarshallbetheConvenerofthisCommittee.

2. TheRACshallhavethefollowingmembers:a. Supervisor-Convenorb. JointResearchSupervisor–Memberc. OneFacultymemberfromanotherschoolatCVV-Memberd. Onesubjectexpertintherelevantarea-Membere. AnymemberoftheRPCatCVV–Member

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3. ThisCommitteeshallhavethefollowingresponsibilities-

a. Toreviewtheresearchproposalandfinalisethetopicofresearchb. To supervise the research scholar todevelop the studydesign andmethodologyof

researchandidentifythecourse(s)thathe/shemayhavetodoc. Toperiodicallyreviewandassistintheprogressoftheresearchworkoftheresearch

scholard. Toapprovethesynopsisanddirectthesubmissionofthesis

13. DEFENCEOFTHEPROPOSALBEFOREDOCTORALRESEARCHADVISORYCOMMITTEE(RAC)

1. Research Scholars after successful completion of their coursework, shall defend a ResearchProposal,dulyrecommendedbytheResearchSupervisor(s)withintheperiodspecifiedtothedoctoralcommittees.

2. Incaseofnon-submissionoftheResearchProposalwithintheprescribedperiod,theResearchScholarmay apply for extension up to one year, in the prescribed proforma to RPC. If thecandidate fails to submit the Research Proposal even during the extension period, theadmissionshallbecancelled.

3. The Research Scholar shall defend the research proposal to the Doctoral Committee (RAC).ThepresentationsoftheResearchProposalsshallbeorganisedintheUniversityoratoneofitsconstituentschools.ScholarsfromCRCshallalsohavetopresentanddefendtheirresearchproposalstotherelevantdoctoralcommitteeatCVVforapproval.

4. ThecommitteeshallgiveoneofthefollowingrecommendationsafterthepresentationoftheResearchProposal:

a. Approvedb. Approvedwithminormodificationsc. Toberesubmittedandpresentedaftermajormodificationsd. Notapproved

5. In case of (a), the candidatemay start working further on his proposal; In case of (b), thecandidatewillpresentarevisedproposalandconsentobtainedthroughthesupervisor.Incaseofresult(c)amaximumperiodofsixmonthsmaybegrantedbythedoctoralcommitteefortheresubmissionoftheproposal.Incaseof(d)admissionshallbecancelled.

6. ThetitleandtheResearchProposalwillbefinalisedbythedoctoralcommittee.7. The recommendationsof thedoctoral committee shall be forwarded to theHead,Research

andPublicationCommitteeforfurtherprocess.

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14. RESEARCHOVERSIGHTBYTHEDOCTORALCOMMITTEE

1. AresearchscholarshallappearbeforetheDoctoralResearchAdvisoryCommitteeonceinsixmonths tomake a presentation of the progress of his/her work for evaluation and furtherguidance. The six-monthly progress review reports shall be submitted by the doctoralcommitteetoResearchandPublicationCommittee(RPC).ResearchScholarshallberequiredtosubmitahalf-yearlyprogressreportinaspecifiedformatinJanuaryandJulyofeachyear,tillthesubmissionofthefinalthesis.

2. Incases,wheretheprogressoftheresearchscholar isunsatisfactory, theDoctoralResearchAdvisoryCommitteeshallrecordthereasonsforthesameandsuggestcorrectivemeasures.Ifthe research scholar fails to implement these corrective measures, the Doctoral ResearchAdvisoryCommitteemayrecommendtotheUniversitywithspecificreasonsforcancellationoftheregistrationoftheresearchscholar.

3. For thepresentationof six-monthlyprogress, thepresenceof theexternalmembersofRACwill be optional with a consideration given to their availability. In this case, two seniormembers of the Faculty of same or other schools may be invited in place of the externalmembers.

4. Inallcasesofgrievances, theResearchScholarmayappeal totheDean.Thedecisionof theDeaninthisregardshallbefinal.

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PRE-SUBMISSIONPRESENTATIONOncompletionoftheresearchwork,afterensuringthatatleasttwoyearshavebeencompletedfromthedateof registration, thePh.D. Scholar shall submit to thedoctoral researchadvisory committee,convened by the supervisor, a synopsis of the research, including bibliography. If the Committee issatisfied about the quality of thework and finds it suitable for submission as a Ph.D. thesis, itmayadvisethestudenttoprepareasynopsisandsubmit6hardcopiesandasoftcopyinPDFformattotheResearchandPublicationCommittee(RPC).Ontheotherhand, if thecommittee isnotsatisfiedwiththe quality of work done, it may recommend revision of the work on specific lines and direct thescholartorepeatthepresentationafteraspecifiedperiod.PUBLICATIONSANDPRESENTATIONOFRESEARCHThe research scholar is mandatorily required to make at least two paper presentations of his/herongoingresearchinconferencesandseminarsandsubmitthecertificatesofthesame.Thecandidateismandatorilyrequiredtopublishatleastonepaperinarefereedpeerreviewedjournal.Thereceiptofsubmission/and/ortheauthorreprintsaswellaspaperpresentationcertificatesneedtobesubmittedalongwiththethesis.TheResearch Scholar,whose thesis is approved for submission, shall submit six set of copies of thesynopsis and thesis to theResearchandPublicationCommittee throughResearchSupervisor so thatthesewillbesenttotheproposedexaminerswhileobtainingtheiracceptancetoactasexaminers.TheResearchandPublicationCommitteeonreceiptoftheintimationfromtheResearchScholar,shalltakethe necessary steps for the appointment of external examiners and the due completion of theevaluationwiththeapprovaloftheViceChancellor.

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15. SUBMISSIONOFTHESIS-PROCEDURES

1. TheResearchScholarshallnormallyberequiredtosubmittheThesiswithinthreemonthsof

the date of presentation in which the draft synopsis was approved by doctoral researchadvisory committee. An extension of another three months may be given by the ViceChancellor on a formal application from the scholar recommended by the ResearchSupervisor. Re-registration for the part time candidates, though not entertained may berecommended for those who had lapse of maximum duration of the programme. Theapplicationfromsuchcandidateswillbescrutinisedonmeritandwillberecommendedfortheapproval/nonapprovalforre-registrationbytheHead,RPCtotheAcademicCouncil.

2. Formatof theThesis: TheThesis shall bewritten in English/Sanskrit/Other languagesas thecasemaybeinthespecifiedformatprescribedbytheRPC.

3. ThefollowingdocumentsshallbesubmittedbytheResearchScholaratthetimeofsubmissionofThesis:

i) Thesissubmissionlettersignedbythescholarandthesupervisor/sii) FoursignedcopiesofThesisiii) Sixhardcopiesofthesynopsisiv) SoftCopies:a)EntireThesisandsynopsis inPDF format (electronicversions)b)

Chapter-wiseThesisinPDFformat(electronicversion)c)Allpublicationswiththelistd)Passport-sizephotograph

v) Originality report for plagiarism check signed by the Research Scholar and theSupervisor/s.

vi) Pendingfees,ifany.

16. EVALUATIONOFTHETHESIS

1. TheResearchSupervisorshallsubmitapanelofeightexaminersalongwiththeirCurriculumVitae(CV)intheareaofresearchtotheHeadofRPCthroughthedoctoraladvisorycommitteewhile forwarding the copies of the synopsis and thesis to the University. The panel mustincludeatleast50%examinersfromoutsidetheStateorabroad.ThereshallbenoexaminerfromthesameorganisationandcityasthatoftheResearchScholar.Head,RPCmaytoincludeadditionalname(s)inthepanelofexaminers.

2. TheViceChancellorupontherecommendationofHead,RPCwillappointtwoexaminersfromthe panel of eight, out of which one will be from outside the State or country where theResearchScholarpursuedtheResearchWork.

3. AllthreeexaminersincludingsupervisorshallsubmitadetailedEvaluationReporttotheHead,RPCintheprescribedformat.Theassessmentreportwillclearlyindicate:

a) TheThesisisrecommendedfortheawardofaPh.D.degree.b) TheThesis is recommended for theawardofaPh.D.degreeafterminor

revision.c) TheThesisistoberevised.d) TheThesisisrejected.e) RecommendedforpublicationYes/No/Aftermodificationf) Questionsthathe/shemayliketheResearchScholartoanswerintheviva-

voce,inaseparateenvelop.

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4. IncaseanexaminerrecommendsrevisionoftheThesis,he/sheshallalsoindicatewhethertherevisionsuggestedrequires:

(i) SubstantialchangesintheThesisbeforeitcanbeacceptedforaPh.D.degree.

(ii) Minor additions or alterations in the Thesis before itsacceptance.

(iii) The examinermay indicate whether he/she would like to re-examinetheThesisaftertherevision

5. Incase,bothexaminersrecommendrejection,theThesisshallberejected.

6. In case oneout of the two examiners rejects the Thesis, itwill be sent to a third examiner(appointedby theRPC) for evaluation. TheThesis shall be acceptedonlywhenat least twoexaminerscategoricallyapproveit.

7. IncaseanexaminerrecommendsmodificationtotheThesis,theResearchScholarshallcarryoutthenecessaryrevision/modificationassuggestedbytheexaminerandresubmitthethesiswithinstipulatedtimebeforethecaseisprocessedfurther.

8. TheResearch Scholar,who is required to re-submit the Thesis,must do sowithin one yearfrom the date of receipt of the examiner's comments by the CVV, unless an extension isspecially given by the Head- RPC. A re-submitted thesis shall be examined by the sameexaminerwhohadrecommendedre-submissionunlesstheexaminerisunableto,ordeclinestodoso.

17. CONDUCTOFVIVAVOCEEXAMINATION

Theviva-voceexaminationshallbecompulsoryforalltheResearchScholarsandshallbeconductedbytheRPCas faraspossiblewithin twomonthsofopening thereports.At leastoneexternalexaminerandmemberofthedoctoralresearchadvisorycommitteeofthecandidatewillneedtobepresentforthepublicdefence.ThisshallbeapublicVivaVoceexaminationconductedattheCVVpremises.

18. AWARDOFDEGREE

1. TheRPCCommitteeshallgivefinalrecommendationsfortheawardofaPh.D.degreeonthebasis of performance in the viva-voce examination and the examiners' reports. TheircommendationswillbesenttotheViceChancellorforapprovalfortheawardofPh.D.degree,inhis/hercapacityasChairpersonoftheAcademicCouncil.

2. The Controller of Examinations shall publish the result and issue provisional degree inaccordancewiththedecisionoftheChairperson,AcademicCouncil

3. Along with the degree, the University shall issue a provisional certificate certifying to theeffectthatthedegreehasbeenawardedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofUGCMinimumStandardsandProcedureforawardofPh.D.Degree,inforce.

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4. Withdrawal of anAwarded Ph.D. Degree: In case there is a complaintofplagiarismoranyotherseriousacademicmisconductandifuponinvestigationbyacommitteedulyappointedbytheViceChancellor,thecomplaintisfoundtobecorrect,thePh.D.degreealreadyawardedshallbewithdrawnwithanorderinwriting.Incaseofanydisputeordiscrepancy,thedecisionoftheViceChancellorshallbefinalandbinding.

19. GUIDELINESONCERTAINCONDITIONS:CHANGEOFSUPERVISORSANDTRANSFEROFSCHOLARS

1. TransferofPh.D.scholarsfromoneresearchsupervisortoanotherresearchsupervisorcanbe

doneonlywhenthereisamutualconsentgivenbyboththeoriginalandnewsupervisor.

2. Inthecase,thechangeofsupervisorortransferofcandidatesisproposedwithouttheconsentof any one of the parties concerned, thematter shall be referred to theHead, RPC,whosedecisionshallbefinal.

3. Thesupervisorswhowishtoavail leave/lien/deputationbeyondaperiodofsixmonthsshallnominateajointsupervisorintheconcernedsubjectforthecandidate(s)registeredwiththemandthefactintimatedtoRPCinadvance.

4. ChangeofUniversityofResearchbyScholars:

5. In case of relocation of a Ph.D. scholar due to valid reasons, the research work can betransferredfromCVVtosomeotherUniversity.ThetransferrequestwillberecommendedbytheRACofthescholartotheCVVRPCforfinalapproval.

6. AspirantsregisteredwithotherUniversitycanbetransferredtoCVVPh.D.programme,onacasetocasebasisonlyifthesourceUniversityhasfollowedthePh.D.AdmissionProcessandPh.D. course work as per the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards andProcedureforAwardofM.PHIL./Ph.D.Degrees)Regulations,2016

20. CONVERSIONOFFULL-TIMEREGISTRATIONINTOPART-TIMEANDVICE-VERSA

Notwithstandinganythingprescribed in theseRules, theUniversitymaypermitconversion fromFull-timeresearchtoPart-timeresearchandvice-versainrespectofcandidatesregistered,forvalidreasonsand subject to satisfying the regulations, rules and conditions in force. Provided that in the case ofconversion from full-time research to part-time research, thewhole period put in by the candidate,willbetakenintoaccountforpurposesofreckoningtheminimumperiodofresearchtobeput inbythecandidateand inthecaseofconversionfrompart-timeresearchtofull-time,2/3oftheresearchperiodputinaspart-timewillbetakenintoaccountforpurposesofreckoningtheminimumperiodofresearchtobeputbythecandidate,tobecomeeligibletosubmitthePh.D.thesis.

21. DISCONTINUATIONFROMPH.D.PROGRAMME

1. DuringthespanofPh.D.programme,thescholars,mayvoluntarilywishtodiscontinuefromthe programme due to some reasons. This requires the recommendation of the Ph.D.ResearchSupervisorandofficialapprovaloftheProfessorinchargeofresearchProgram.

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2. ExtensionofRegistration:TheResearchScholarshallordinarilycomplete theresearchwork

withinthenormalperiodasprovidedintherules,butingenuinecasesofhardship,theDeanof the concerned Faculty, on the recommendations of the Research Supervisor, may allowextensionuptooneyearwiththeapprovaloftheProfessorinchargeofresearch.Further,ifat theendoftheoneyearextensiongivenbytheRACaftertheconfirmationofregistration(total5yearsforfulltimeand6yearsforparttimescholar),theResearchScholarisfoundtohave completed a substantial part of the thesis or has published research papers in somerefereed journals, theViceChancelloron the recommendationof theProfessor inchargeofresearch, may allow further extension of one year, after recording detailed and specificreasonsastowhythisspecialextensionisbeingallowed.RegistrationofaResearchScholar,whofailstosubmitthethesiswithinthestipulatedperiodasaboveorwhofailstoapplyforgrantofextension,willautomaticallystandcancelled.Noextensionbeyondthetotalperiodofsixyearsforthefull-timeandsevenyearsforthepart-timescholarsaftertheconfirmationofthe registration shall be granted in any case. All extensions shall bewith the knowledge ofAcademicCouncil.

DE-REGISTRATION

IftheScholarsareunabletosubmittheirthesis,withinthestipulatedtime,includingextensions,the

scholarsarerequiredtode-register.Ongrantingde-registration,thescholarhastore-registerandsubmit

his/herthesis,withinsixmonthsfromthedateofre-registration.

22. PLAGIARISMPOLICY

In cases where the research work of a Research Scholar is found to be plagiarised without properacknowledgement,creditandreference,strictsuitableactionshallbetakenbytheUniversityasperitsPlagiarismPolicytoupholdthesanctityandintegrityofthePh.D.ResearchProgrammeandcredibilityof theUniversity.Theoriginality report fromthesoftwaretoolused forplagiarismcheck (hardcopy)signed by the Research Scholar and the Research Supervisor, shall be submitted at the time ofsubmissionof Thesis.A failure in the testwill, if not rectified in resubmission,will be the ground toterminatethestudentfromtheprogramme.Thesimilaritypercentageshallnotexceed15%overallandnot more than 1% from individual sources. In disciplines such as Indian Languages, where theplagiarismsoftwaredoesnotfunctionorisnotappropriate,theRPCwilldeviseitsownprocedurestoassesstheoriginalityofthethesis.

DEPOSITORYWITHINFLIBNET

Following the successful completion of the evaluation process and before the announcement of theawardofthePh.D.degree,anelectroniccopyofthePh.D.thesiswillbesubmittedtotheINFLIBNETforhostingthesamesoastomakeitaccessibletoallInstitutions/Colleges/Universities.

23. LEAVERULESFORRESEARCHSCHOLAR-FULLTIME

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1. OrdinaryLeave:i) A full-time PhD student is eligible for 30 days leave for every completed year

(calculated in terms of two consecutive semesters, from the time of his/herjoining theprogramme)Saturdays,Sundaysorholidaysduring the leaveperiodarecountedtowardsleave,exceptforprefixedorsuffixedholidays.

ii) Ofthe30daysleave,amaximumof15daysofleaveispermittedinasemester.However, amaximumof5daysof such leave is allowed toavail at a stretch ifstudentishavinganyteachingassignment.

iii) However,astudentcanaccumulateleave,andavailamaximumof30days'leaveat a time in a year. The maximum number of carried-over leave, from onecompletedyeartoanother,is15days.

iv) TheProfessor in chargeof research sanctions leaveon recommendationof theresearchSupervisor.

2. Maternity/PaternityLeavei) A student is eligible for 8 months maternity/Child Care (continuous or with

breaks) leave or 30 days of paternity leave as applicable only once during thePhDProgramme.

ii) TheCentredirector sanctionsmaternity/paternity leaveon recommendationofthe research Supervisor and submission of a certificate from Senior MedicalOfficer/MedicalOfficeroftheuniversity/otherpublichospital.

3. Academicleavei) Academicleaveispermittedonthefollowinggrounds-ii) To attend conferences/seminars/workshops/trainings/short-term courses. A

maximumof30daysofleaveispermissibleinacalendaryear.iii) Amaximumof 30daysof leave in a calendar year is permissible for field trips

suchasdatacollection,surveywork,etc.iv) The coordinator of the Ph.D program sanctions academic leave on

recommendationoftheresearchsupervisor.v) Academicleaveexceeding30daysbutuptoamaximumof60daysinacalendar

year is approved by the Head, Ph.D. Program on recommendation of theresearch.

vi) Academicleaveofmorethan60daysbutuptoamaximumof12monthsisalsopermissible to carry out part of the research in another institute/ R&D Lab/industryinIndiaorabroad.Forsanctionofsuchaleave,aletterofconsentfromthehostinstituteisrequired.ThisleaveispermissibleonlyafterthestudenthaspassedthecomprehensiveexaminationandhasdonepartoftheresearchworkattheUniversity.

vii) On recommendations of the research Supervisor, the Head, Ph.D. Programapproves such an academic leave. Such cases are also to be reported to theAcademicCouncil.

viii) A student granted academic leave for one ormore semesters, pays prescribedfeesineverysemester.

ix) If a registration date falls during the period of academic leave, a studentcompletestheregistrationproceduresattheexpiryofhis/heracademicleave.

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24. INTERPRETATIONANDPOWERTOMODIFY

1. AnydoubtordisputearisingoutoftheinterpretationoftheseRegulationsshallbereferredtotheDean,Faculty,whosedecisioninanintenseshallbefinalandbinding.

2. NotwithstandingallthathasbeenstatedintheaboveRules,theuniversityshallhavetherightto modify any of the above regulations from time to time with prospective or immediateeffectatthelevelofcompetentauthority.

25. GENERAL

1. NotwithstandinganythingcontainedintheseRules,allResearchScholarsshallbegovernedbytheCodeofConductandgeneralrulesandproceduresframedbytheuniversity,andinforcefromtimetotime.

2. TheAcademicCouncilcanmodifyorchangethestructure,thegoverningrulesandregulationsfromtimetotimeuponthegeneral/specificproposalfromProfessorincharge,Ph.DProgramorsuomotoanduponacceptancebytheBOM.

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RESEARCHPRIORITY/THRUSTAREAS

The research theme leading to the Ph.D. can be from the identifiedpriority/thrustareasofCVV.Thekeythemeof theresearchthesismustbe fromone of the below mentioned disciplines or more than one in case ofinterdisciplinary in nature. Indented area of research will be mentioned in theapplicationforPh.D.programandAdmissionauthoritieswillbeauthenticatingtheresearchthemespecifiedbytheapplicant.Anyaddition/deletionandotherkindsofappropriationofthelistofthrust/priorityareaswillbenotifiedbyHead-Ph.D.programfromtimetotimeandwillbeapprovedbyAcademicCouncil.Currentthematicresearchpriority/thrustareasforPh.D.ProgramIndicStudiesVedic studies, Vedanga (Jyotisha, Vyakarana, Nirukta) Upanga (Dharmasastra,Mimansa,Nyaya, Purana)Upaveda (Sthapatyaveda,Arthasastra,Gandarvaveda (Indianmusic anddance)Ayurveda,Ancient Indianmathematics andAstronomy,ComparativeIndicinsightsandSTEM.AdvaitaVedanta(Chair-priorityArea)Pre Sankara, Sankara and post Sankara studies, Advaita Vedanta: Manuscripteditions and Translation. Advaita Vedanta and other Vedanta schools:Comparativestudies,Consciousness: Vedanta and western schools, Advaita Vedanta and Social andReligious Reformations, Vedanta andHumanism, Universalism-Neo Vedanta andCulture,Vedantaandthecontemporaryworld.PhilosophyClassical Indian Philosophical traditions (Samkya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika,PurvamimamsaandUttaraMimamsaschools,Charvaka,Budhism,Jainism),ShaivaPhilosophical Schools (Tamil Shaiva Sidhanta, Kashmir Shaivism) Purana, Itihasaandphilosophicaltradition,Philosophyofmindandconsciousness,Philosophyoflanguage (Bhartrhari), Philosophy of art (Aesthetics: Indian, western andcomparative)ComparativePhilosophy,Appliedphilosophy,SocialphilosophyPsychologyIndianPsychology,DevelopmentalPsychology,SocialandPersonalityPsychology,Biological Psychology, Perception, Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience, MentalHealth,Quantitativepsychology,EducationalPsychology.

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SocialSciences

Sociology, History, Cultural Studies, Media Culture and Society, Developmentstudies,PublicpolicyandGovernance,Law,Genderstudies,AgricultureandRuraldevelopment, Science and Education, Human rights& Duties, Health, EducationandEnvironment,PublicHealth,Governance,InnovationandPublicpolicy,ScienceandSpiritualityCommerceandBusinessstudiesBusinessAccountingandTaxation,InternationalTraderelations,BankingandInsurancesector,EconomicsandFinancialaspectsofBusiness,BusinessHistory,CommerceandTradelinkages,IndianFamilyBusinesssystem,BusinessAnalysisandAnalytics,ServicesectorIndustries.ManagementandLeadership

FunctionsofManagement:Operations,Finance,Marketing;IndustrialRelations,SocialEntrepreneurship,CorporateSocialResponsibility,IndianLeadershipstyles,EthicalandSocialleadership,SpiritualleadershipandsocialchangeLanguageandLiterarystudiesClassical Sanskrit language and literature, Comparative literature Kosasastra,Sabdabodha, Alankara sastra, Sanskrit poetics, Studies in Sanskrit dramas,Paninian grammar, Sanskrit computational linguistics, Natural languageprocessing,CognitivelinguisticsPublicPolicyandGovernanceEthics, Economics and Political Systems, e-Governance, Governance in the Indictraditions, Governance and Development, Political Sociology, Public Policy andEnvironment,ComparativePublicAdministration,PublicPolicyandManagement,values and ethics in Public Affairs, Distributive and Redistributive public policy,InternationalOrganisations,SustainableDevelopmentGoals.

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ANNEXURETWO

Ph.D.ProgramCoordination

Ph.D.programwill be coordinatedby theResearchandPublicationsCommittee ofCVVTheCouncilconsistsof

1. Professorincharge,ResearchandPublicationsCommittee2. Profesor–inChargePh.D.Program(AseniorfulltimeProfessoroftheUniversity)3. MembersoftheRPC4. SecretarialAssistance

The council is working under the Dean of faculties and is responsible for theadministration of the Ph.D. degree programs and its execution by aligning withdifferentschoolsofCVVfromtimetotimebasedonPh.D.rulesandregulationsofCVV.

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ANNEXURETHREE

AnnualFeestructure

Sl.No. Particulars Periodicity

Amountin(IndianRupees)For

Indian/OtherSAARC

Nationals

Amountin(USDollars)

NRI/PIO/OtherInternationalStudents

1AdmissionandRegistrationfee

OneTime 25,000 700

2 SecurityDeposit Onetime 10,000 300

3

CourseworkFee(includingTuitionFee)-FulltimeScholars

PerYear/paidintwosemesters

50,000 1800

4

CourseworkFee(includingTuitionFee)-PartTimeScholars

PerYear/paidintwosemesters

40,000 1200

5ExamFee-Courseworkpercourse

EachAppearance 1000 30

6CourseworkCertificatefee

EachAppearance 500 20

7ThesisEvaluationFee

OneTime 10,000 240

8ProvisionalCertificate

OneTime 1000 30

9AlumniRegistration

OneTime 2000 60

10 Boarding&Lodging Peryear 1,00,000 1700

• AllparttimeChinmayaVishwaVidyapeeth(CVV)internalcandidatesregisteringforPh.D.programshallbeentitledtoget50%concessioninallfeesexceptcourseworkfees.

• FeeconcessionstoJRF/JRF/RA/ARF/SARFandscholarsfromwhereCVVhasMoUareallowedbytheuniversityoncasetocasebasis.

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ANNEXUREFOUR

PH.D.PROGRAMREGISTRATIONFORM

1. NameoftheCandidate(CapitalLetters)

2. Gender 3. ContactNumber: 4. Email:Id

5. AgeandDateofBirth 6. Nationality 7. Religion&Community 8. Whetherbelongingto

SC/ST/OBC 9. WhetherDifferentlyAbled

(Yes/No)

10. Occupation,ifany 11. PermanentHomeAddress

withPINandTelephoneNo.

12. AddresswithPINtowhichcommunicationistobesent

13. Eligibilityforregistration

1.PassedCVV-PATbytheUniversityin--------Subject………………….................................RollNo.…………………………………………………2.ET/SLET/GATE/GPAT/JEST/DST/JEST/KSCST/MANF/RGNF/INSPIRE/JRForcertificateholderofothertestconductedbyUGC/CSIR/ICMR/ICARetc.3.ScholarunderVisweswarayaPh.D.Scheme4.UGCTeacherfellow5.Regular/PermanentteacherinCVVUniversityDepartment6.Regular/PermanentteacherofGovernment/AidedCollegeaffiliatedtoUniversitiesinKerala7.ScientistfromaccreditedR&Dinstitutions8.M.Phil./M.Tech./M.D./M.S./M.D.S.degreeholder9.Anyother

Photograph

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14. Detailsofqualifyingexaminationpassed

NameofQualifyingexamination

NameofUniversity/Institution Subject

Marks/CGPAsecured

Maximummarks/CGPA

PercentageofMarks

YearofpassingandReg.No

Disciplineofresearch(inblockletters)

SubDisciplines,ifany

TitleofResearch

AreaofResearch

WhetherInterdisciplinary?(Yes/No)

NameoftheResearchSupervisor/swithwhomthecandidateisproposedtodoresearch

DetailsoftheRegistrationfee(E-payment)(Date/AmountandPaymentmodeandreferencenumber)

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ListoftheDocumentsAttachedtoproveeligibility

1. Letterofagreementoftheheadoftheresearchcentre,CVVintheprescribedformat,showingthenumberofresearchsupervisingfacultyintheinstitution,fortheconcernedsubject.

2. Letterofconsentfromtheresearchsupervisorintheprescribedformat,includingthevacancypositionanddetailsofresearchscholarsunderhis/herguidance.

3. Copyofphotoidentitycard(Passport/PANCard/ElectionId).

4. RelevantpageofSSLCbooktoproveage.5. CopyofP.G.DegreeMarklistand

Certificate6. EligibilityCertificateforthosewhohave

takenP.G./M.Phil.Degree7. EquivalencyCertificateforthosewho

proposetodoresearchinaparticulardisciplinewithP.G.fromotheruniversities,inadisciplinenotofferedbythisuniversity.

8. CopiesofthecertificatesofNET/SLET/GATE/GPAT/JEST/DST/KSCST/MANF/RGNF/INSPIRE/JRFetc.orothertestsconductedbysuchGovernmentbodiesasUGC,CSIR,ICAR,ICMRandICSSR.

9. CopyoftheresultofCVVPh.D.entranceTest2018employer.

10. CasteCertificateinthecaseofSC/STcandidatesorNon-CreamyLayerCertificateinthecaseofOBCcandidates.

11. ThreecopiesoftheResearchProposalintheprescribedformatwiththedatedsignatureandofficialaddressoftheresearchsupervisingteacher,onthefirstandlastpages

12. ConsentoftheResearchSupervisor

Place:DateNameandSignature

oftheCandidate

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ANNEXUREFIVE

CONSENTBYRESEARCHSUPERVISOR

1. IamwillingtoguidetheResearchWorkofMr/Ms_____________________on the topic _______________ if he/she is registered for PhD in ChinmayaVishwavidyapeeth.

2. Tothebestofmyknowledge,thetopicselectedhasnotbeenresearchedinsofarinanyUniversity.

3. Thetopicwillleadtoavaluableacademiccontribution.

4. I have ________ Research Candidates registered under my super vision andconsenttosupervisethiscandidate.

5. ThecandidateisnotacloserelationofmineasperUniversityPh.D.Rules7.5.SignatureofResearchSupervisorName,DesignationandAddressDate:ContactDetailsPlace:Email:

Certified that the available facilities will be extended to Mr/Ms...........................................ForResearchWorkifhe/sheisregisteredforPh.D.

DeanofFacultyHead,Ph.D.Programme

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ANNEXURESIX

RECORDOFRECOGNITIONASRESEARCHSUPERVISOR

A. GeneralInformation

1 NameoftheApplicant

2 DateofBirth/Age

3

AcademicQualification

4

Designation/School

5 Area/sofSpecialization

6Whethertheproposedfieldofsupervisionisinter-disciplinary?(Ifso,mentionthefields)

7DateofProbation/Confirmationorderdeclared(enclosecopyoftheorder)

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DateofPermanentAppointment(enclosecopyoftheorder)

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DateofRetirement

B. AcademicQualification:Ph.D.(EnclosecopyofPh.D.degreecertificate).

1 Month/YearofawardofPh.D.

2 InstitutionwherePh.D.wasawarded

3 SubjectofPh.D.

4 TitleofPh.D.

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C. TeachingExperience:No.ofYears_____________

SnYear(From –To)

Name ofInstitute,Place

UG/PG Subject/sTaught

D. ResearchExperience

1 Post-Doctoral ResearchExperience

Yes/No

Ifyes,enclosedetails

2Sponsored ResearchProjects (as principalinvestigator)

Yes/No

If yes, mentionnumberofprojects:

3 ResearchGuidanceYes/No

Ifyes,enclosedetailsof institute/no. ofcandidates/area ofresearchguidance.

4

Research Publication inindexedjournals/books/chapters inedited books/monographsetc.

Enclosedetails

DECLARATIONOFTHEAPPLICANTThe information given is true to the best of my knowledge and extends myservice to theUniversityobeying the rulesand regulations inoperationasperthenormsoftheUniversity.Date:Place: Signature

ofApplicant

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SignatureoftheHeadoftheDepartmentEnclosures:

1. Acopyofprobation/confirmationorder/permanentappointment.2. AcopyofPh.D.degreecertificate.3. AcopyofPost-DoctoralResearchExperience.4. AcopyofdetailsofResearchGuidance5. AcopyofdetailsofResearchPublications.

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ANNEXURESEVEN

RECORDOFINCLUSIONOFJOINTSUPERVISORTOBEFILLED-INBYRESEARCHSUPERVISOR

A. RequestfromResearchSupervisor

1 Name

2 Designation /School

3 Request forCandidate–

Name:YearofPh.D.admission:

4

In whichspecialised areais jointsupervisionsought?

5

Reason forinclusionofJointSupervisor

B. ProposedJointSupervisor

1 Name

2 Date of Birth /Age

3 AcademicQualification

4 Designation /School

5 Area/s ofSpecialization

EncloseJointSupervisionRecognitionLetter.

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CONSENTOFPROPOSEDJOINTSUPERVISORI consent to be the Joint Supervisor for the candidate_________________________ and shall conduct the supervision jointlywith theResearchSupervisor__________________.SignatureoftheProposedJointSupervisorSignatureoftheResearchSupervisor

Date:Place:

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ANNEXUREEIGHT

ApplicationforSemesterRegistrationforDoctorofPhilosophySchoolofResearch………………….ResearchArea:…………………………….ToTheRegistrarChinmayaVishwavidyapeeth(CVV)Veliyanad,Ernakulam,KERALA(INDIA)Sir,IherebyapplyforSemesterregistrationforthePhDDegree,IstatethatIhavebeenadmittedasastudentforPh.D.DegreeinthisUniversity.Iamgivingbelowparticularsaboutmyself:

1. Nameinfull(CapitalLettersbeginningwithSurname):Shri./Smt.…………………………………………………………………………

2. Permanent Postal Address in full: ……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………..

3. (a)DateofRegistration:&RegistrationNo…………………………….(b)Semesterforregistration…………………………………………..

4. TopicofResearch:……………………………………………………………..

5. NameinfulloftheResearchGuide&Co-Guide……………………………………………………………………………………..

6. NameoftheCVVResearchSchool:…………………………………………

7. Dateofsubmissionoflastprogressreportifsubmitted:……………………………………

8. SemesterRegistrationfeepaid:Rs………………….withreceiptNo.………………..

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Alltheparticularsgivenabovearetruetothebestofmyknowledge.I have read the rules for the PhD Degree of Pune University and I herebyundertaketoabidethemstrictly.YoursfaithfullySignatureoftheApplicantPlace:……………….………………….Date:……………….(Note: The student must enclose a detailed progress report duly signed by hisresearchguide.)RecommendationbytheGuideApproved/NotapprovedSignatureoftheResearchGuide

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ANNEXURENINE

APPLICATIONSEEKINGEXTENSIONFORCOMPLETIONOFCOURSE-WORK

1 CandidateName

2 Month/Year ofPh.D.Admission

3Broad Area ofResearch

4Course-Work forwhich extensionissought

NameofCourse-Work:NumberofCredits:

5Reason forextension

Date:Place:SignatureoftheCandidateSignatureoftheHeadoftheDepartment

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ANNEXURETEN

HALF-YEARLYPROGRESSREPORTOFRESEARCHSCHOLAR

A. GeneralInformation

1 Name of theResearchScholar

2 EnrolmentNo.

3Name of Schoolenrolledin

4

Name/s ofResearchSupervisor/JointSupervisor

4Date of Ph.D.RegistrationConfirmation

5 Half-Yearly ReportPeriod

From:To:

B. Half-YearlyReport

Description of research activities during the mentioned period.(Notmorethan250words)Description of research goals in the following half-yearly period.(Notmorethan250words)Date:Place:SignatureoftheCandidate

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ANNEXUREELEVEN

APPLICATIONFORCHANGEOFSUPERVISOR

A. GeneralInformation

1 Name of theResearchScholar

2 EnrolmentNo.

3Name of Schoolenrolledin

4Date of Ph.D.RegistrationConfirmation

B. DetailsofrequestforchangeofSupervisor

Weagreetothearrangementasproposedabove.(ResearchScholar)(ExistingSupervisor/s) (NewSupervisor)TheResearchCommitteehasdiscussedandapprovedtheaboverequest.The Ph.D. Thesis cannot be submitted earlier than six months from the date ofchangeofsupervisor.

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APPLICATIONFORCHANGEOFCATEGORY

1. NameoftheCandidate___________________________________2. RegistrationNumber___________________3. Ph.D.

topic________________________________________________________________

4.MobileNo.:_______________________5.E-mailID:_______________________________________6.Dept.____________________7.Yearofregistrationasfulltime/PartTimecandidate_________________8.Typeofinitialregistration:FullTime/PartTime9.Requestedcategorychange(from)_______________(to)_________________.10.CategorychangerequestedforAcademicsession20__________Semester__________11.ReasonofconversionfromFullTime/Parttime_______________________

Incaseofemploymentfurnishthefollowingdetails:

(i) NameofEmployer(ii) Dateofappointment(iii) Attachappointmentandjoiningletter(iv) NOCfromtheemployerpermittingthestudenttocontinuein./Ph.D.program.(v) Letterfromemployerundertakingthefollowingconditions:

• Thenecessaryresearch&libraryfacilitiesareavailableintheofficeandI

undertaketopermitthestudenttoutilizethesametoperusehis/herresearchwork.

• Iundertaketorelievehim/herattheendofeverysemesterforthesemesterevaluation

(vi) Academicperformance.

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(a) Ifthecourseworkhasbeencompletedfurnishthedetails.

Semester Session CourseCode Title Credit Grade Overall

CGPA

(b) Furnishthedetailsofbacklogcoursesifany.(c) If awarded Ph.D. candidacy (applicable to Ph.D. students if so date of

award______)NOTE:Therequestforconversionfromfulltime/parttimeshallbeconsideredonlyif:For Ph.D. students- the course work completed and Ph.D. candidacy has beenawarded.Date:___________ Signature ofthestudentPART-BFOROFFICIALUSE(DEPARTMENT)Recommendation of the Supervisor; Recommended/Not recommended forconversionfromFullTime/PartTimetoOffCampus.Date:____________ Signature of SupervisorRecommendationofHead,PhDprogram;Recommended/Not recommended (forconversionfromFullTime/PartTimetoOffCampus).SignatureofHead, PhDprogramSignatureofDean

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PART-CFOROFFICIALUSE(ACADEMICSECTION)(AcademicSection)toverifytherecords.

1. Remarks&SignatureofDean(PG)

2. Approved/NotapprovedforconversionfromFullTime/PartTimetoOffCampus.Head,AcademicSection,CVV Signature

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ANNEXURETHIRTEEN

PANELOFEXAMINERSFORPh.D.THESISEVALUATION:

Note: Enclose CV of all examiners; Details of examiners should be in typedformatNameoftheScholar : RegistrationNo : TitleoftheThesis : SchoolandDepartment : NameoftheSupervisor : DateofSynopsisMeeting:DateofSynopsissubmission :

Sl.No. ExaminerParticulars Response

PANELOFOUTSIDESTATE

1

Name:AreaofSpecialization:Designation:Department:University:Address:Phone/Mobile:EmailID:YearsofExperience:Teaching…….;Research…………..

2.

Name:AreaofSpecialization:Designation:Department:University:Address:Phone/Mobile:EmailID:YearsofExperience:Teaching…….;Research…………..

3

Name:AreaofSpecialization:Designation:Department:University:Address:

Phone/Mobile:EmailID:YearsofExperience:Teaching…….;Research…………..

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SupervisorSignature

PANELOFEXAMINERSFORPh.D.THESISEVALUATION

SL.No. ExaminerParticulars ResponsePANELWITHINTHESTATE

1

Name:AreaofSpecialization:Designation:Department:University:Address:Phone/Mobile:EmailID:Years of Experience: Teaching…….; Research…………..

2.

Name:AreaofSpecialization:Designation:Department:University:Address:Phone/Mobile:EmailID:Years of Experience: Teaching…….; Research…………..No.ofpublications:

3

Name:AreaofSpecialization:Designation:Department:University:Address:Phone/Mobile:EmailID:YearsofExperience:Teaching…….;Research…………..

SupervisorSignature

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ChinmayaVishwavidyapeeth(CVV):

SL.No. ExaminerParticulars ResponsePANELOFEXAMINERSOUTSIDEINDIA

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Name:AreaofSpecialization: Designation:Department:University:Address:Phone/Mobile:EmailID:YearsofExperience:Teaching…….;Research…………..

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Name:AreaofSpecialization:Designation:Department:University:Address:Phone/Mobile:EmailID:YearsofExperience:Teaching…….;Research…………..No.ofpublications:

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Name:AreaofSpecialization:Designation:Department:University:Address:Phone/Mobile:EmailID:YearsofExperience:Teaching…….;Research…………..

SupervisorSignature

VCapprovedExaminersfromthesubmittedlist1.NameoftheExaminer_________________________________

1. NameoftheExaminer_________________________________2. NameoftheExaminer

SignatureoftheViceChancellor

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GUIDELINESFORPREPARATIONANDSUBMISSIONOFPh.D.THESISTheResearchdocumentcanbewritteninthefollowingparts:1.TitlePage2.InsideCoverPage3.ThesisCertificate(Annexure)4.Summary5.Acknowledgements6.TableofContents7.ListofFigures,TablesorIllustrations8.ListofAbbreviations9.StructureoftheThesis(ChapterScheme)10.References11.Appendicesorand12.Glossary13.HardcopiesofpublicationsduringPhD(Note:ResearchScholarsshouldconsulttheHead,Ph.DResearchGuideastowhetheranyotherdiscipline-specificcomponentsneedtobeincludedandifsowhere.)LayoutandAppearanceThethesisshouldbeprintedonwhiteA4paperinTimesNewRoman,12pt.Linespacingintheabstractandthetextofshouldbe1.5.Singlespacingshouldbeusedinlongtables,block quotations separated from the text, foot notes and bibliographical entries.Paragraphsshouldnotbeindented.One-linespacebeleftbetweenparagraphs.Marginsshouldbeoneinchor2.5cmonallsides,andpagesizeshouldbesettoA4.Pagesshouldbenumberedatthebottominthecentre,usingArabicnumerals(1,2,3)startingwiththefirstpageoftheThesis(i.e.thefirstpageoftheIntroduction).Pagespriortothisshouldbe numbered with lowercase Roman numerals (i,ii,iii). Chapters should start on a newpage, but sections and sub sections should not. Referencing style as recommended byrespectiveDeanofFaculty.TitlePageThetitlepageshouldprovidethefollowinginformationinthefollowingorderthefulltitleoftheThesis,TheSchoolnameandNameoftheUniversity,ResearchScholarsNameTheResearchGuide’sName,ThePlaceofsubmission,TheYearofSubmission

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THESISCERTIFICATESample1.TheThesisentitled“................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................submittedtotheChinmayaVishwavidyapeeth(CVV)ErnakulamfortheawardofPhDDegreeundertheSchool__________ofisbasedonmyoriginalworkcarriedoutunder the guidance of .............................................. from ........................... to..............................TheResearchWorkhasnotbeensubmittedelsewhereforawardofanydegree.2.ThematerialborrowedfromothersourceandincorporatedintheThesishasbeendulyacknowledgedand/orreferenced.3. I understand that Iwouldbeheld responsible andaccountable forplagiarism, if any,detectedlateron.4.ResearchpaperspublishedbasedontheresearchconductedoutofandinthecourseofthestudyleadingtoPh.D.areappended.Date:........................SignatureofResearchScholarCountersignedbyResearchSupervisor(s)

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Research-PhasesofOperationPhase Requirement TentativeTiming

End of Year 1 (aftercompletingcoursework)

Milestone 1:completion ofcourseworkPresentation ofResearch Proposal totheResearchAdvisoryCommittee.

Expectation:ResearchProposaldocumentof3000-4500 words,includingthetimelinefor the activities Forachieving the quality,the supervisor andthe scholar mayconsider to discusstheproposalwiththeexperts in thediscipline outside theadvisory committeebefore submittingthattoRAC.

In addition to theproposal, a SampleChapter of approx.10,000words.

Outcome: A viableresearch plan and athesis chapter arecomplete.

9–12 months aftercommencement

Requirements:Beforetheoralpresentationofresearchstudentsmustpassthecoursework.Intermediate Before Mid Term

Review, Ph.D.6months after proposaldefence

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studentsare requiredto make six-monthlypresentations toResearch AdvisoryCommittee on theirwork.

Expectation: Presenttheir work to anappropriate group ofdisciplinary peers(e.g., conferencepaper, reading ofcreative work) andsubmit a piece ofwritten work (seebelow) for feedbackbeyond the advisoryteam (e.g., referees’reportsonsubmissionofworktoajournal/conferencepublication).

Written progress inThesis Chapters – anadditional SampleChapter of approx.10,000 words (e. g,Introduction,Literature Review,TheoreticalFrameworksetc.)orajournalarticle/conferencepaper/equivalent.

Mid-Review End ofYear2/3

Informationsubmitted at leasttwo weeks prior tomeetingforreviewbyRAC. Evidence of sixmonthly oralpresentation ofresearch to RACmembersofCVV.

12–36months

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Expectation: Morethan 50% of work iscompleted that mayinclude datacollection andpreliminary analysisof data. Chapters ontheresearchactivitiesperformed arewritten.

In addition, submitevidence that, post-proposal,feedbackonwritten work hasbeen received fromexperts outside theadvisory team (e.g.reviewers’ commentsonworksubmittedtojournals).

Outcome: 50% ofthesiscomplete(e.g.,Introduction,Literature Review,Theoretical

Frameworks and/orMethods).

Mid-Course Between MR andThesis Review, Ph.D.studentsare requiredto make six-monthlypresentations to RAContheirwork.

Expectation: Presenttheir work to anappropriate group ofdisciplinary peers(e.g., conferencepaper, reading ofcreative work) andsubmit a piece ofwritten work (seebelow) for feedback

6MonthsafterMR

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beyond the advisoryteam (e.g., referees’reportsonsubmissionofworktoajournal/conferencepublication).

Written progress inThesis Chapters – anadditional SampleChapter of approx.10,000 words (e. g,Introduction,Literature Review,TheoreticalFrameworks,Methods, Resultsetc.) or a journalarticle/conferencepaper/equivalent.

Thesis Review End ofYear 3 (Pre-Submission)

Informationsubmitted twoweeksprior to the meetingfor review. BetweenMR and TR, Ph.D.studentsare requiredto deliver an oralpresentation of theirworktotheFacultyinthe form of acompletionseminar.

Expectation: ThesisPreliminary Pages,Abstract, Table ofContents, samplefromWorksCited.

Desired:80%ofthesiscomplete and fulldraft sighted by theSupervisor (Meetingincludesdiscussionofpotentialexaminers).

Outcome: Draft FullThesis

12-24months afterMR/3 months before thesissubmission

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Other Requirements: Ph.D. students are required to have written work(PreliminaryPages,WorksCitedand,ifrequested,athesisextract)reviewedbythePh.D.ResearchSupervisor.

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