Graduate Academic Rules

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BUITEMSQuality & Excellence in Education

Academic RulesFor

Graduate Programs

Balochistan University of Information Technology

Engineering & Management Sciences


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Our Vision

To be among the leading universities of the world -accessible to all, impartingquality education and promoting cutting edge research.

Mission Statement

At BUITEMS, we are committed to providing quality education with focus onresearch and to equip students with the art of living as productive members ofsociety, contributing to the socio-economic uplift of Pakistan in general, andBalochistan in particular.

Our Goals

X To provide outstanding academic programs that further strengthen ourperformance, pre-eminence and efficiency.

X To provide an excellent teaching and learning environment to students to reacha level that matches the atmosphere prevailing at best universities in the world.

X To raise revenues from partnerships, research grants and technology transferwhile strengthening our ability to more effectively invest and allocate resourcesfor education.

Our Core Values

Accountability: We are committed stewards of the loyalty and goodwill ofour alumni and friends of the human, fiscal and physicalresources entrusted to us.

Diversity : We recognize that diversity leads to excellence, enhancing

our teaching, scholar and service as well as our ability torespect and interact with people.

Integrity : We practice honesty, truth and integrity in all that we do.

Respect: We treat each other with civility, dignity and respect.

Social We contribute to intellectual cultural, spiritual and economicwell-being of the society.responsibility:


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Academic Rules forGraduate Programs


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List of Contents

1. Admissions 062. Promotion & Probationary Period 083. Deferment of a Semester 084. Course Limit 095. Credit Hours 096. Examinations 09

6.1 Departmental Committee 09

6.2 University Examination Committee 106.3 Faculty Examination Committee 116.4 Evaluation 116.5 Evaluation for Courses 12

6.6 Marks, Grade Points, Letter Grades 12

7. Award of Degree 138. Repetition of Courses for the improvement of Grades 139. Course Files 1410. Migration / Credit Transfer Policy 1411. Fee Refund Policy 1612. Disciplinary Rules 1713. Higher Degree Program Structure (PhD) 19

13.1 Direct Admission to PhD 1913.1.1 Course Work Part-I 1913.1.2 Course Work Part-II 1913.1.3 Doctoral Qualifying Examination (DQE) 2013.1.4 Thesis/ Dissertation 21

13.1.5 Publications 22

13.1.6 Award of degree 22

13.2 MS leading to PhD 2313.2.1 Course Work Part-I 23

13.2.2 Course Work Part-II 23

13.2.3 Doctoral Qualifying Examination (DQE) 2413.2.4 Thesis/ Dissertation 25

13.2.5 Publications 27

13.2.6 Award of degree 27

13.2.7 Flow Charts 27

14. Higher Degree Program Structure (MS) 30

14.1 The Program 30

14.1 Flow Chart 30


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Preface

BUITEMS stands for quality and excellence in education and carries out

business in a manner consistent with standards and quality parameters set by itsstatutory bodies. Documentation of academic rules for graduate programs is an

important step in this direction.

These rules are designed for students of graduate programs offered at BUITEMS

after careful process of refinement and scrutiny by seasoned academicians in the

light of academic practices in vogue at reputed institutions of the world and

guidelines provided by Higher Education Commission Islamabad. Rules given in

this document are approved by higher authorities on recommendation by boards

of studies of various departments.

These rules cover all aspects of academic life of students of graduate programs

and are presented in this booklet for ready reference of students, teachers and

other stakeholders. Students of MS, MS leading to PhD and students admitted indirect PhD programs of BUITEMS are encouraged to go through these rules

carefully and plan their studies accordingly.

Engr. Ahmed Farooq BazaiVice Chancellor


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Academic Rules for Graduate Programs

1. Admissions

1.1 Determination of Admission Merit

Admission merit would be determined as:Graduate academic performance 50%GAT/GRE + interview 30% + 20%

Graduate academic performance shall be determined as followsIn case of M Sc50% of marks obtained in the terminal degree (M Sc).

In case of 4 year BS where result is in CGPA form50% of X where X is the upper limit of percentage marksbracket opposite the CGPA achieved

In case two or more candidates score equal marks and are placedat the end of the merit list, both / all of them shall be allowedadmission in the relevant program.

1.2 Admission Criteria

1.2.1 Admission to MS

1.2.1.1 The applicants must have completed 16 yearseducation or equivalent {e.g. BS (4 years),MSc, MBA after 16 years, etc} in the relevantfield with at least 50% marks or CGPA 2.0(out of 4).

1.2.1.2 GAT-General conducted by the NationalTesting Service with a minimum 50%cumulative score will be required at the time ofadmission to M Phil / M S. GRE (International)Subject Test with 50 % percentile score orGAT subject test with 60 % marks will also beacceptable.


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1.2.1.3 A student admitted in MS program may beallowed to convert to PhD program after the

completion of course work with CGPA 3.00.GRE (International) Subject Test with 60%

percentile score or GAT subject test with 60 %marks must be passed before conversion intoPh.D.

1.2.2 Direct Admission to PhD

1.2.2.1 The applicants must be MS or equivalent (e.g.M Phil etc.) i.e. 18 years of education, or 1-year Master degree (after 16 years schooling)

with minimum of 30 credit hours (24 credit hourgraduate level courses + 6 credit hours thesis)and also granted equivalence by the HEC;awarded by the HEC recognized universities /DAIs in the relevant field with 1st Division orequivalent grade or CGPA 3 out of 4.

1.2.2.2 GRE (International) Subject Test with 60%

percentile score or GAT subject test with 60 %marks must be passed before the admission tothe program is confirmed.

1.2.3 Admission to MS leading to PhD

1.2.3.1 The applicants must have completed 16 yearseducation or equivalent {e.g. BS (4 years), MSc,MBA, etc} in the relevant field with at least 50%marks or CGPA 2.0 (out of 4).

1.2.3.2 GRE (International) Subject Test with 60%percentile score or GAT subject test with 60 %marks must be passed before the admission tothe program is confirmed.


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1.3 Duration of the Program

1.3.1 The minimum duration for completion of the MS program is 1 years from the date of enrolment in the MS program. The

maximum duration for the completion of degree shall be 4years.

1.3.2 The minimum duration for completion of the PhD program is3 years from the date of enrollment in the PhD program. Themaximum duration for the completion of degree shall be 7years.

2. Promotion & Probationary Period

2.1 If a student scores CGPA less than 1.5 at the end of any semesterduring the program of studies, the student shall be dropped fromthe university rolls (GPA of first semester is CGPA as well).

2.2 Probation2.2.1 Whenever any students CGPA falls between 1.5 and 2.5 he

/ she shall be placed on the first probation for the nextsemester

2.2.2 If the student fails to raise the CGPA to 2.5 or above, he/sheshall be placed on the second (last) probation for the nextsemester.

2.2.3 If the student fails to raise CGPA to 2.5 or above in the lastprobation, he / she shall be dropped from the university rolls.

2.3 The student eligible to continue the study program and havingfailed in the course(s) shall repeat the course(s) whenever suchcourse(s) shall be offered by the Faculty provided the contents of

the study program remain unchanged.

3. Deferment of a Semester

3.1 A student shall be allowed to apply for deferment of at the most twosemesters during his / her entire program of studies.


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3.2 The case for deferment of the program shall be placed before theVice Chancellor by the chairperson of the respective departmentthrough the Dean of the Faculty.

3.3 Being allowed a semester deferment by the Vice Chancellor, the

student shall resume the program subject to the commencement ofthe relevant semester. A student already registered shall not paythe registration / admission fee in order to resume the studies.However, the student has to complete the degree requirementswithin maximum duration of the program from the date of his/herenrolment (excluding the period of semester being deferred).

3.4 A student deferring a semester shall automatically forfeit his/herclaim to the award of gold medal.

4. Course Limit

The chairperson of the department, with the consent of the advisorand approval of the Dean, may allow a maximum of 12 credit hourcourse work in one semester.

5. Credit Hours

5.1 A credit hour means teaching a theory course for 50-60 minuteseach week throughout the semester.

5.2 One credit hour in laboratory or experimental work would requirelab contact of at least two hours per week throughout the semester

5.3 A course with 3 credit hours for theory and one credit hour forlaboratory work will be denoted as 4 (3-1)

6. Examinations

6.1 Departmental Committee

6.1.1 There shall be a Departmental Committee comprising:

Chairperson of the department

Two senior most faculty members6.1.2 The committee will address the grievances of the students

about any course instructor or award of grade or for anyother academic issue.


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6.1.3 Appellate authority will be the Dean of the Faculty

6.1.4 Grievance on Grade

6.1.4.1 A student must approach the chairperson ofthe department about a grievance on gradewithin 5 days of the receipt of the grade.

6.1.4.2 The chairperson of the department shallforward the grade grievance to theDepartmental Committee

6.1.4.3 It will be binding on the part of the committee to

hear both sides (student and instructor), andgive the final decision within 5 days or beforethe start of the date of registration for the newsemester whichever comes earlier.

6.2 University Examination Committee

6.2.1 Constitution of the CommitteeThere shall be a University Examination Committee

comprising:

Pro Vice Chancellor (Chairperson) Registrar / his nominee

Deans of faculties

Controller of Examinations

The Controller of Examinations will be the secretary of theUniversity Examination Committee.

6.2.2 Functions of the University Examination Committee

The committee shall6.2.2.1 Have the mandate to permit and notify all the

cases / requests of special examinations afterscrutiny of the evidence.

6.2.2.2 Finalize the unfair means cases reported byexamination committees of faculties


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6.2.2.3 Monitor the mid and final semesterexaminations held by the faculties.

6.2.2.4 Any other related issue referred by the ViceChancellor

6.3 Faculty Examination Committee

6.3.1 Constitution of the Committee

There shall be a Faculty Examination Committee comprising

Dean of Faculty

Chairpersons of Departments

One senior most faculty member

The teacher concerned may be co-opted in case ofcomplaint of a student.

6.3.2 Functions of the Committee

6.3.2.1 Ensuring content coverage of courses bycomparing tests with the course outlines andwork plan provided by the teacher.

6.3.2.2 Monitoring of classroom activities as given in

the course outline.

6.3.2.3 Examination of all problems regardinguniformity before the declaration of results.

6.3.2.4 Referring the special examination cases andthe unfair means cases reported during midsemester and final semester examinations tothe University Examination Committee.

6.4 Evaluation

There shall be a perpetual evaluation system of the studentsperformance. In addition to home assignments, term papers,quizzes and class presentations, the following examinations in eachcourse shall be held during the semester: -

Mid Semester Examination

Final Semester Examination.


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6.4.1 The Mid Semester Examination shall be held by the end ofthe 8th week of class work for each course from thecommencement of the semester. The final semesterexamination shall be held at the end of the semester.

6.4.2 The duration of the examinations: -Mid Semester Examination at least one hour.Final Semester Examination two to three hours

6.5 Evaluation for Courses

6.5.1 The Evaluation Scheme for Theory courses 3(3-0)

Mid Semester Examination 25%

Final Semester Examination 50%

Quizzes, Assignments, Reports, 25%

Project, Term Papers, Case Study,

Class Presentation, Group Work etc

6.5.2 The Evaluation scheme for Lab courses 1(0-1)

Each laboratory course will be of 1 credit hour and will haveits own course code.

6.6 Marks, Grade Points, Letter Grades

6.6.1 Letter grades are used only for individual courses and not forsemester GPA or CGPA. Grade points for each letter gradeare given below.

*fraction in marks is to be rounded as a whole number.

Mark Range Grade Point Grade

85 and above 4.00 A

80-84 3.70 A-

75-79 3.30 B+

70-74 3.00 B

65-69 2.70 B-

61-64 2.30 C

58-60 2.00 D

00-57 0.00 F


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6.6.2 The percentage of marks or values of grades other thangrade points shall not be reported on the transcripts whetherthey are relative grades or absolute grades.

6.6.3 The course instructor, on his /her own accord or inconsultation with the Dean / chairperson of department ofthe concerned faculty / department, may decide to usecurving for award of letter grades instead of using fixedpercentages tabulated above.

6.6.4 Mid-semester and final semester answer books of eachstudent should be shown to him / her after marking

6.6.5 Re-evaluation of answer books is not allowed after

declaration of result; however, in such cases, a student mayapply for recounting of marks.

7. Award of Degree

7.1 On successful completion of the examination, the controller ofexaminations of the University shall compile the final results of thestudy program and declare the results indicating the marks andgrades obtained by the students.

7.2 The University shall confer the degrees upon the successfulstudents.

7.3 Degree will not be awarded to a student whose CGPA is less than 2.5.

7.4 A student can repeat courses with C and D grades as and whenoffered.

8. Repetition of Courses for the improvement of Grades

8.1 In case a student repeats the course, the improved grade for CGPAcalculation will be substituted for the old grade in the officialrecords.

8.2 Only one chance to repeat a course for the purpose ofimprovement for the entire degree program shall be allowed.


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8.3 Students have to register for the courses being repeated, within 10days from the date of commencement of the semester.

8.4 The result of failed course(s) will be reflected in the transcript ofrespective semester(s) and in the subsequent semester(s) during

which the failed course(s) was (were) passed.

9. Course Files

Maintenance of course files is compulsory for the teachers. It will have acomplete record of all academic activities during the semester. The coursefile will contain:

Description of courses

Course coding

Weekly teaching schedule Dates of mid-semester examination

Grading policy identifying each activity, such as home work,quizzes, mid-semester examination, final semester examination,term paper

Record of each home work assignment evaluation

Copy of each quiz given

Copy of mid-semester examination

Grading sheets of the course detailing statistical data on the grade

obtained by the students. Difficulties/problems faced during classroom/course delivery

10. Migration / Credit Transfer Policy

10.1 A migration committee shall be constituted by the Vice Chancellorto deal with the migration cases/ credit hour transfer cases.

10.2 Criteria for evaluation will be transparent and will be strictlyfollowed.

10.3 Migration / credit transfers from BUITEMS to some other Universityor vice versa shall be allowed after completion of the prescribedcodal formalities. Migrations/transfers to and from the HigherEducation Commission recognized universities / institutions (bothpublic and private) shall be considered.


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10.4 The student concerned shall obtain the migration certificate within15 days after submission of the application for migration.

10.5 Migration processing fee shall be charged. The following

documents shall be attached by the candidate with the applicationfor obtaining Migration Certificate:

13.5.1 Attested copy of degree/result card of last examinationtaken.

13.5.2 Bank Challan showing the deposit of fee.

10.6 Students seeking duplicate migration certificate from one universityto another university shall be allowed such certificate onsubmission of an application supported by:

13.6.1 An affidavit by the student, duly attested by Magistrate,revealing that the original Migration Certificate issued by theuniversity had been lost and was not used for any otherpurpose.

13.6.2 A cutting of daily newspaper in which the report regardingloss of Migration Certificate was published.

13.6.3 A certificate to the effect that the applicant had not beenregistered at the university for which Migration Certificate

was issued.

10.7 A student who fails in the university examination and wantsmigration / credit transfer to another university shall be issuedMigration Certificate on production of the original Result Card.

10.8 Once the Migration Certificate is issued, it can be cancelled andadmission restored within 3 weeks from the date of issuance ofmigration certificate. Such a student will have to provide acertificate from the respective Registrar that he/she had not been

registered at that university for which the Migration Certificate wasissued.

10.9 No Migration / Credit Transfer Certificate shall be issued to astudent who had been debarred from appearing in the universityexamination or expelled from university / affiliated institute / collegefor misconduct till such time as the period of punishment lasts.


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10.10 A regular student of the university / affiliated institute who desiresmigration to another university shall be issued Migration Certificateon the production of the Clearance Certificate.

10.11 If any question arises to the interpretation of any of the provisions

of these rules, it shall be placed before the Vice Chancellor whosedecision thereon shall be final and binding.

10.12 No credit hour of a course will be transferred if the grade is lessthan B.

10.13 University may enroll students (if they fulfill the criteria) for anycourse(s) and issue a transcript for the courses done. Fee for eachcourse shall be charged.

10.14 Requirement for awarding of degrees (Transfer of Credit HoursCases):A student must have a proper admission in the graduate program ofthe university, and should earn minimum of 50% of total credithours of BUITEMS graduate program from BUITEMS.

10.15 Only those students shall be allowed migrations who fulfill theminimum criteria for admission to the relevant course.

11. Fee Refund Policy

11.1 The admission and registration fee deposited shall not berefunded to a student in any case.

11.2 Security fee shall be refundable provided nothing is outstandingagainst the student and the relevant quarters, i.e. the office ofDepartment Chair, Lab, Library, Student Affairs Office, Hostel,State Bank Library and Accounts section, provide their clearance

certificate.

11.3 Prospectus charges and the application processing fee shall notbe refunded.

11.4 If any student requests for cancellation of his/her admission within15 days from the date of commencement of classes, he will beentitled for full refund of tuition, laboratory, examination and libraryfees.


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12. Disciplinary Rules

12.1 The following shall constitute the acts of indiscipline

12.1.1 Use of indecent or uncivilized language, remarks orgestures within the varsity premises.

12.1.2 Improper behavior, such as shouting, abusing,quarreling, fighting and manhandling in the campus.

12.1.3 Carrying, using or threatening to use firearms anddeadly weapons.

12.1.4 Defiance of authority.

12.1.5 Fake representation or giving false information orwillful concealment of the relevant information,cheating or deceiving.

12.1.6 Inciting or staging a walkout, strike or an unauthorizedprocession or forming organization for sake ofindulging in political activities.

12.1.7 Shouting of slogans derogatory to the prestige of theuniversity or the reputation of its officers or teachers.

12.1.8 Being found under the effect of an intoxicant.

12.1.9 Smoking within the University premises or while in theuniversity transport.

12.1.10 Action defamatory of and derogatory to religion and

Pakistan.

12.1.11 Use of unfair means in an examination.

12.1.12 Indulgence in activities prejudicial and detrimental togood order on the campus.


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12.1.13 Unauthorized use of, or damaging universitysmoveable or immovable property or wall chalking.

12.1.14 All such other acts which the Competent

Authority/Discipline Committee may construe asbreach of discipline.

12.2 Punishment or penalty for any of the offenses mentioned underabove clauses shall be according to gravity of the case and may beone or more of the following:

12.2.1 A record in the BOOK OF DISCIPLINE to be

maintained by the Registrars office.First entry: Stern WarningSecond entry: Monetary FineThird entry: Expulsion

12.2.2 Fine as decided by the Discipline Committee.

12.2.3 Expulsion from the class, hostels for a specifiedperiod,

12.2.4 Detention from examination.

12.2.5 Cancellation of examination results or withdrawal ofcertificate granted, and

12.2.6 Expulsion or rustication from the university for aspecified period or for good.

12.3 The Department Chairs/ Directors / Provosts shall be responsible

for the maintenance of discipline among the students of theirrespective departments subject to the provisions of statutes andregulations of the university.

12.4 The certificates/ degree/ diplomas and other documents of astudent involved in a case of breach of discipline may be withheldtill the final disposal of the case.


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12.5 Exceptional cases, not covered by the prescribed rules, shall bereferred to the Syndicate by the Discipline Committee.

12.6 The Syndicate may consider the appeals of the students involved in

the cases of breach of discipline on the recommendation of theVice Chancellor.

12.7 Any student found guilty of committing any of the offences citedabove shall automatically disqualify himself or herself from theaward of any honor/ distinction from the university.

13. Higher Degree Program Structure (PhD)

There are two entry points for PhD program,

a) Direct admission to PhD andb) Admission to MS leading to PhD

Entry requirements for each of these are given in section 1.9.

13.1 Direct Admission to PhD

13.1.1 Course Work Part-I

The student shall complete up to six Foundation/Remedialnon credit courses if recommended by the Faculty. Theexemption from these courses shall be permitted keeping inview the previous training of the students and therequirement of Degree by the competent authority(Advanced Studies & Research Board).

The student must obtain CGPA>3.0.

13.1.2 Course Work Part-II

Each student shall be provisionally assigned a researchsupervisor for guidance in selecting courses and researchreadings relevant to the research work

18 CH courses and Research Readings

Students must complete prescribed coursework with CGPA 3.0


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13.1.3.7 After success in DQE the student shall bedeclared as a PhD candidate.

13.1.4 Thesis/ Dissertation

13.1.4.1 The student will select research topic inconsultation with the Faculty. Supervisor/Research Committee for students will beannounced for initiating the research.

13.1.4.1.1 Supervisor shall approach thechairperson of the Department forthe constitution of the Research

Committee of the successfulstudent for the assessment of theresearch / synopsis of PhDthesis.

13.1.4.1.2 The Committee shall include 2external subject experts alongwith Supervisor and CoSupervisors. The chairpersonshall forward the proposedcommittee to Dean of the Facultyfor approval and notification.

13.1.4.2 The Research Committee may also include twoacademicians of higher ranks from PartnerUniversities any where in the world.

13.1.4.3 The student shall write research proposal anddefend it before the Research Committee. The

Research Committee will recommend theproposal for approval to Advanced Studies &Research Board.

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members of the research committee,on the proposal, shall be obtained bymail.

13.1.4.3.2 After incorporation of the

recommendations of the researchcommittee, the research proposalshall be forwarded to the Registrar(Academics Branch) for approval bythe Advanced Studies and ResearchBoard.

13.1.4.4 The student shall conduct research under theguidance of the Supervisor.

13.1.4.5 Pre-Defense (Internal): The student shallpresent and defend research ofthesis/dissertation before the ResearchCommittee.

13.1.4.6 Evaluation of Thesis/Dissertation by foreignfaculty: The evaluation of thesis/dissertationshall be done by two referees anywhere in theworld approved by Advanced Studies andResearch Board.

13.1.4.7 Final Dissertation (Public Defense): Thestudent shall finally publicly defendthesis/dissertation. After successful defense,the Research/Defense Committee will giverecommendation for the award of degree.

13.1.5 Publications

The scholar is also required to have at least one publicationin HEC approved journals before the award of the PhDdegree.

13.1.6 Award of degree

On the recommendation of the Research/DefenseCommittee the student shall be awarded PhD degree.


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13.2 MS leading to PhD

13.2.1 Course Work Part-I

The student shall complete up to five Foundation/Remedialnon credit courses if recommended by the Faculty. Theexemption from these courses shall be permitted keeping inview the previous training of the student and the requirementof degree by the competent authority (Advanced Studies &Research Board).

The student must obtain CGPA>3.00.

The student must complete at least 24 CH course workprescribed by the department for the MS degree with CGPA3 prior to transfer to the PhD program.

Any student who obtains CGPA < 3.0 shall have to improveCGPA to 3.0. In failure to improve CGPA up to 3.0, buthaving earned CGPA 2.5, the candidate will do 6 CHthesis to qualify for MS degree only.

13.2.2 Course Work Part-II

Each student shall be provisionally assigned a researchsupervisor for guidance of selecting courses and researchreadings relevant to the research work.

18 CH courses and Research Readings

Students must complete prescribed coursework with CGPA 3.0.

Any student who gets CGPA< 3.0 will have to improveCGPA up to 3.0 before Doctoral Qualifying Examination(DQE).


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13.2.3 Doctoral Qualifying Examination (DQE)

13.2.3.1 The Board of Studies of the relevant Facultyshall decide the modulation of DoctoralQualifying Examination (DQE). Advanced

Studies & Research Board shall decide theeligibility of the candidate for DQE.

13.2.3.1.1 After obtaining provisionaltranscript from the office of theController of Examination (CoE)and with the completion of therequirement of the course work(at least 18 credits with minimumCGPA 3.0) chairperson of theDepartment and Dean of theFaculty shall announce the resultof the research student.

13.2.3.1.2 The appointment of Supervisorand Co Supervisor (whereneeded) shall be proposed by thechairperson of the Departmentand the Dean of the Faculty and

submitted for approval byAdvanced Studies & ResearchBoard (ASRB).

13.2.3.1.3 Advanced Studies & ResearchBoard shall decide the eligibilityof the candidate for DQE.

13.2.3.1.4 The pattern, schedule andconduct of DQE shall berecommended by a committeecomprising the ResearchSupervisor, Co Supervisor (ifany), Chairperson of theDepartment and Dean of theFaculty.


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13.2.3.1.5 The result of DQE as Qualified/Not Qualified shall be placedbefore the Advanced Studies &Research Board by the Dean of

the faculty for approval and shallbe notified by the Controller ofExaminations.

13.2.3.1.6 The result shall be confirmed byAdvanced Studies and ResearchBoard.

13.2.3.1.7 After success in DQE the studentshall be declared PhD candidate.

13.2.4 Thesis/ Dissertation

13.2.4.1 The student shall select research topic inconsultation with the Faculty. Supervisor/Research Committee for students shall be

announced for initiating the research.

13.2.4.1.1 Supervisor shall approach thechairperson of the Department forthe constitution of the ResearchCommittee of the successfulstudent for the assessment of theresearch / synopsis of PhDthesis.

13.2.4.1.2 The Committee shall include 2external subject experts alongwith Supervisor and CoSupervisor. The chairperson shallforward the proposed committeeto Dean of the Faculty forapproval and notification.


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13.2.4.2 The Research Committee may also include twoacademicians of higher ranks from PartnerUniversities any where in the world.

13.2.4.3 The student will write research proposal and defend it before the Research Committee. The Research Committee will recommend the proposal for approval to Advanced Studies & Research Board.

13.2.4.3.1 The student shall make presentation onhis research proposal before the internalmembers of the research committee.

The report of external members of theresearch committee, on the proposal,shall be obtained by mail.

13.2.4.3.2 After incorporation of the recommendations of the research

committee, the research proposal shallbe forwarded to the Registrar(Academics Branch) for approval by the

Advanced Studies and Research Board.

13.2.4.4 The student will conduct research under theguidance of the Supervisor.

13.2.4.5 Pre-Defense (Internal): The student willpresent and defend research ofthesis/dissertation before the ResearchCommittee.

13.2.4.6 Evaluation of Thesis/Dissertation by foreignfaculty. The evaluation of thesis/dissertationshall be done by two referees anywhere in theworld approved by Advanced Studies andResearch Board.


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14. Higher Degree Program Structure (MS)

Entry requirements / duration for MS program are given in 1.9 and 1.10.

14.1 The Program

14.1.1 The student shall complete up to five Foundation/Remedial non credit courses if recommended by the Faculty. The exemption from these courses shall be permitted keeping in view the previous training of the students and the requirement of degree by the competent authority (Advanced Studies & Research Board).

14.1.2 The student must obtain CGPA> 2.5

14.1.3 After completion of foundation/remedial non-credit courses, the

student shall be declared to be a candidate for MS degree.

14.1.3.1 The student must complete 24 CH Course work prescribed by the department for the MS degree with CGPA 2.5.

14.1.3.2 Any student who obtains CGPA < 2.5 shall be given one chance to Improve CGPA to 2.5.

14.1.3.3 Having obtained CGPA 2.5, the candidate shall do a 6

credit hour thesis to qualify for MS degree.

14.2 Flow Chart

The details are shown in the flow chart.


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Yes

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Yes

Yes

CGPA 2.5Chance

to

improve

Up to five

Foundation/Remedial

non credit courses

CGPA 2.5

24 credit course work

Six credit thesis

Award of MS de ree

MSAfter 16 years

of education

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GAT-General TestGRE (International)/

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systems for the up-lift of socio-economic orderthrough quality education and services by:

v Providing an environment conducive to

learning, teaching, academic inquiry and

innovation

v Maintaining academic excellence and

professionalism

v Adhering to established systems for ensuring

good governance for management and transfer

of knowledge

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higher education for improvement

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