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UGC allows part-time PhD to govt servants, does away with distant mode research

Now publishing two papers in refereed research journals before the final phd thesis also not mandatory.

University Grants Commission (UGC) has made important changes in the rules pertaining to doctoral research being conducted by universities and research institutes across the country. From conducting viva to number of publications required prior to submitting the thesis, the UGC has made important changes in its policy, say Allahabad University (AU) officials aware of the move.

In the most important change as per the notification released by UGC on November 7, now the employees or teachers serving anywhere will be able to do part-time PhD. Earlier government servants or teachers had to take sabbatical or study leave from their department to do research, they added.

Likewise, in another change pertaining to number of examiners for a PhD thesis, the present practice is to have three examiners for thesis evaluation, including the guide of the research scholar and two external examiners. Normally, the external examiners were one from the research scholar’s own state and the other from another state.

Now, the UGC has set the norm for one examiner being from outside the parent institution or university and the other being an eminent academician from abroad, officials say. Yet another change is that research work, done through online or distant mode, will not be recognised by UGC.

Likewise, permanent teachers who have three years left in their retirement also now cannot enrol a student for research but they can guide the PhD scholar as a co-guide but that too till they attain the age of 70.

Another important change is that before submitting the first thesis, presently the researcher has to get at least two papers published in the refereed research journals but now the PhD scholars will be exempted from the same. “The requirement of publication of two papers during the course of research has been done away with”, said dean (research and development), Allahabad University, prof SI Rizvi.

Apart from this, once a thesis is submitted, universities will have to conduct the viva within a maximum period of six months. Earlier, after submitting the thesis, students used to make rounds of teachers and departments for viva-voce. Now the PhD will be of at least three years including six months of course work. The maximum duration for completion of PhD will be six years.

“These are extremely important changes made by the UGC which have been taken in the larger interest of the research scholars and also to improve the quality of research. Along with this, employed individuals will get a big relief as they can also do PhD,” says prof Rizvi. Another special feature is that earlier the oral examination or viva of the research scholar was conducted only in offline mode. UGC had given exemption of online viva during the Covid period.

“Now the commission has decided that it is not mandatory to conduct physical face-to-face viva. If the student or guide wants, viva can be done online,” prof Rizvi added.

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In tune with IITs, UGC may allow part-time PhD for working professionals

The provision of part-time academic research already exists abroad and should also be available in india, says ugc chief..

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is exploring the possibility of allowing part-time PhD programmes for working professionals in tune with the system followed by the IITs.

UGC vice-chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said Monday that part-time PhD programmes are also offered by prestigious universities across the world.

“In part-time PhD programmes, a University faculty member supervises a PhD student, who works on his or her subject in consultation with the supervisor, but largely independently. Such part-time PhD programmes are available in some of the best universities across the globe. Why not in our Indian universities?” Prof Kumar said.

The UGC had in March notified the draft UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022. The provision on part-time PhD programmes are likely to find a place in the regulations which are being finalised.

Prof Kumar, an alumnus of IIT Madras who was a faculty in the department of Electrical Engineering in IIT Delhi, said part-time PhD is very common in IIT system.

“Such students have to complete the course work requirements during their first or second semester by starting on campus or if they are living in the same city where the University is located, they can attend the lectures and go back to their work without being a resident on the campus. Such part-time PhD programmes are very useful to professionals who cannot take long leave for doing PhD,” he said.

The eligibility conditions are likely to be the same for both full-time and part-time candidates, he said. However, part-time PhD aspirants will be have to produce an NOC from their organisations in order to be get enrolled for the doctoral programme.

The NOC will have to specify that “facilities in the employee’s field of research are available at the place of work and and the employee will be relieved from duty, if required, to complete course work. “

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UGC Rolls Out Part-Time PhD For Working Professionals – Check Details

13 July 2022, NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) is likely to allow part-time PhD programmes for working professionals from the next academic year. According to the proposed UGC regulations, any PhD completed full-time or part-time will be considered regular mode. 

To be eligible for the part-time PhD program, working candidates will have to produce a no-objection certificate (NOC) from their respective organizations. UGC has initiated this regulation, taking into account the many working people who cannot take long leaves to pursue PhDs. The new regulation will be applied to every central and state Indian university.

This article will discuss the eligibility criteria and other information regarding this regulation in detail. Working people who wish to pursue part-time doctoral programmes are advised to read the whole article before applying for the same.

UGC Part-Time PhD – Eligibility Criteria

• The assessment process for both full-time and part-time PhDs is the same.
• Candidates will have to submit a no-objection certificate (NOC) from their employers.
• The NOC must clearly state that the employer will allow the candidates enough time to do their research work.
• Employers will have to submit an undertaking stating that candidates will be relieved from the duty to attend the coursework. 
• Candidates must have a four-year undergraduate degree or a two-year postgraduate degree to be eligible.

UGC Part-Time PhD – Supervisors and Guidance 

• Permanent faculty members who hold a PhD degree and work as professors or associate professors with over three research publications to their names can become PhD supervisors for candidates.
• Part-time PhD candidates will work mostly independently, but will be under regular consultation with their respective supervisors.
• Candidates must complete their course work before seeking guidance from their supervisors.

Who is eligible for a part-time PhD?

Any person working or not working who has either a four-year graduate degree or a two-year postgraduate degree is eligible for the part-time PhD. In addition to this, candidates must have obtained a no-objection certificate (NOC) from their respective employers.

What are the specifications for NOC?

The NOC must mention that the employer will allow sufficient time for the candidate for the research work and that they will be relieved from the job for their coursework.

Is a part-time PhD approved by the UGC?

A part-time PhD is going to be approved by the UGC as a regular mode of PhD.

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New Delhi: Students who have completed a four-year undergraduate course will be eligible for direct admission to a doctorate programme, the University Grants Commission (UGC) said in its revised PhD regulations notified earlier this week.

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

In case the candidate does not have 75 percent marks in a four-year undergraduate program, she has to pursue a one-year master’s programme and score at least 55 percent.

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

No more publishing in peer-reviewed journals 

The UGC has removed the clause, “publishing paper in a peer-reviewed journal”, as mandatory for a PhD.

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

Talking about this, UGC chairperson Professor M. Jagadesh Kumar said, “Publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals may not be mandatory anymore, but it does not mean PhD scholars should stop doing that altogether.”

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

Part-time PhD allowed with clause 

For a PhD, individual institutions can also hold their own entrance tests to admit students, the new rules state. The candidate then need not write the National Eligibility Test (NET) or similar exams. The “entrance test shall consist of 50 percent research methodology and 50 percent subject specific,” the rules say.

The commission was  planning on reserving 40 percent seats for students who qualified through NET, but that clause did not make it in the final notification as there was no consensus.

Apart from this, the commission has also allowed candidates to pursue a PhD through part-time mode, “provided all conditions are fulfilled”.

As per the rules, the institute will require a “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from the appropriate authority in the organisation where the candidate is employed.

The NOC should clearly mention that she is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis. “His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research; if required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the course work,” the new rules say.

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

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UGC considering part-time PhD programmes for working professionals: Report

Working professionals will have to get a No Objection Certificate from their companies to get admission in part-time PhD programmes.

Vagisha Kaushik | July 5, 2022 | 07:42 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) is considering starting part-time PhD programmes for working professionals, the Indian Express report. This will be in tune with the system followed by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

UGC chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar told the Indian Express that these programmes are offered by the top universities in the world and are also common in IITs. The UGC draft regulations on PhD might include provision on these part-time programmes, as per the report.

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The eligibility criteria for the part-time PhD programmes are likely to be similar to full-time programmes, as per the report. In order to study in these programmes, the working professionals will have to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their organizations, the report said.

“In part-time PhD programmes, a University faculty member supervises a PhD student, who works on his or her subject in consultation with the supervisor, but largely independently. Such part-time PhD programmes are available in some of the best universities across the globe. Why not in our Indian universities?” Kumar was quoted as saying by the IE.

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The UGC chairman reportedly said that those students will have to complete coursework requirements during the first and second semester of the course. They can initially attend classes on campus if they are living in the same city as university and resume their work without residing on the campus, he said.

“Such part-time PhD programmes are very useful to professionals who cannot take long leave for doing PhD,” Kumar further said.

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PART-TIME PHD PROGRAMS FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS

With more working professionals keen to pursue research, Many Indian universities have started offering part-time PhD programs for working professionals. Part-time Ph.D. programs provide an opportunity for a growing number of professionals to do PhD while working. PhD while working is an excellent option to do research in their chosen field without leaving their jobs.

What is Part-time PhD?

In a Part-time PhD course, the applicant is not required to live on campus for a full time. The course and research is conducted in conjunction with ongoing job. The classes and labs are scheduled at the weekends, evenings or short periods. The length of the PhD course is generally three years in most of the universities in India.

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Part-Time PhD Courses

Numerous renowned institutes offer part-time PhD opportunities across various disciplines, such as:

Computer Science:  

Reputed technology institutes like IITs, NITs, IIITs, and private universities like Hindustan, SRM ,Vels University Chennai etc, offer a full-time PhD with Computer Science specializations like Machine Learning, Data Science, AI, Information Security, etc.

Management:

 The top business schools such as IIMs, IMI Delhi, and SPJIMR Mumbai and mnay other universities offer part-time doctoral degrees in fields such as Finance Strategy, Marketing, Operations and more.

Part-time Ph.D. in Nursing:  

Reputed institutions such as AIIMS Delhi, AFMC Pune, and many colleges at Erode, Coimbatore, and Chennai, etc, offer part-time PhD courses in Nursing. The areas of research include healthcare for communities, community health policy, education in nursing, etc.

Part-time PhD in Psychology:  

Institutes like NIMHANS Bengaluru, TISS Mumbai, and Central Universities facilitate part-time PhD in Psychology areas of specialization such as Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Organizational Behavior, etc.

Part-time PhD in Pharmacology:  

Part-time PhD. in Pharmacology, pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacognosy etc  is offered by various collges at Erode, Coimbatore and Chennai.

Part-time Doctoral Studies in Social Work:  

Institutes like TISS Mumbai or the Delhi School of Social Work allow part-time research in gender studies, public policy, and social justice.

Part-time PhD in Yoga :

SVYASA Bangalore, Vels University Tamil Nadu (NAAC Accredited) facilitate part-time PhD in Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapy, Yoga Sciences, Consciousness Studies, meditation, and more.

Part-time PhD programs in Astrology:  

BHU Varanasi, and Vels University Tamil Nadu provide part-time PhD programs that are interdisciplinary in Astrology that connect it with the sciences of astronomy, mathematics, philosophy and more.

Part-time Doctoral Program with a focus on Human Rights :

Reputed centres such as NLSIU Bangalore, NLU Delhi, and WBNUJS Kolkata offer part-time PhDs in areas such as refugee rights and constitutional law or prevention of torture.

Part -Time PhD Law:  

Law National Law Universities like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and GNLU Gandhinagar allow part-time Ph.D.s in criminal law, corporate law, cyber law, law of the land etc.

Economics:  

Institutes such as IGIDR Mumbai, MSE Chennai, and Gokhale Institute Pune offer part-time Ph.D. programs in Applied Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy, etc.

Data Science:  

IITs, IISc, TCS Research, and IIT Bangalore, Hindustan University, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Bharathiar University, Anna University, Vels University etc,allow professionals to pursue a part-time PhD in Data Science, focusing on machine learning algorithms, analytical modelling and predictive models, etc.

Part-time PhDs in Engineering:  

IITs, NITs, IIITs, and top universities like Hindustan University, SRM, MGR, and Anna University etc offer part-time PhDs in Engineering disciplines such as Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics etc.

The top business schools like IIM Calcutta, IIT Bombay, and IFMR Chennai, Vels University, SRM university, Hindustan University, , MGR University etc  offer part-time doctoral degrees in finance that cover key fields like Valuation, Financial Econometrics and more.

Part-time PhD in Mathematics :

Part-time PhD in Mathematics that covers Algebra, Analysis, and Applied Mathematics is provided through IITs, ISI Kolkata, CMI Chennai, Hindustan University, MGR University, Vels University, Aanna University, Madurai Kama raj University etc.

Part-time PhD in Geography:  

Institutions such as JNU Delhi, BHU Varanasi, and the University of Madras offer part-time Ph.D.s in Geography areas of specialization like Geo-informatics Environmental Studies as well.

Part-time PhD after MBA:  

Top B-schools like IIMs, MDI Gurgaon, NMIMS Mumbai, Hindustan University, MGR University, Anna University etc provide the possibility of pursuing a part-time PhD following the completion of MBA coursework.

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These reputable institutes offer  part-time Ph.D programs in many more subjects  that can benefit professionals who work. These programs permit research while employed. Contact us for part time PhD in your chosen subjects and admission guidance.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PART TIME PHD

The criteria for obtaining part-time PhD admissions are:

• Master’s degree with a specialization relevant to the field with at least 55 per cent marks. There is a 5% concession in marks for reserved category students.
• Exams that qualify for entrance to the national level, such as GATE, NET and so on or institutional level.
• A solid academic record and research potential
• Work experience relevant to the job of 2-3 years may be required in certain institutions. But it is not mandatory for all.
• No objections from employer to pursue part-time PhD (If working) Also Read: Part Time PhD Colleges in Chennai

PART TIME PHD ADMISSION PROCESS

Part-time PhD admissions are competitive due to the availability of seats being limited. The application process includes:

• Find institutes that offer a Part-time PhD in the area of interest you prefer.
• Examine eligibility criteria for education, work experience, etc.
• Prepare for the National or institute stage entrance exam such as UGC NET. Some universities conduct their own entrance tests for admissions to PhD courses.
• Candidates who have been shortlisted are invited to an interview round.
• Final selections are based on an excellent academic record, a relevant job profile, research capability and more.
• Admission confirmation and verification of documents.

PART TIME PHD PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• Part-time PhDs are designed to allow working professionals to take advantage of:
• The classes are scheduled on the weekend, in late evenings, or with short durations
• Less course load as compared to a full-time program
• An additional year may be required for the dissertation to be completed. But it depends on the institution.
• Flexible access to labs and facilities outside of regular hours
• Learning options online that combine online lectures and in-person sessions
• External industry guides, as well as internal faculty supervisors
• Option to take a paid semester off to concentrate on milestones in research.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

• Part-time PhD requirements for completion are similar to those for a full-time degree:
• Completion of prescribed coursework and obtaining the minimum CGPA
• Pass a qualifying test or an entrance exam
• Research synopsis, and then seek approval of the ethics committee.
• Perform extensive research under the supervision of a supervisor.
• Research papers should be published in peer-reviewed journals
• Final dissertation due by the guidelines of the institute
• Present research findings in front of the review committee.

PART TIME PHD BENEFITS

Achieving a Ph.D. part-time offers many advantages for professionals who work:

• There is no need to take time off to study or take a sabbatical from work
• Income source remains intact during PhD tenure
• Utilize your professional network and resources of the industry for your research
• PhD degree helps advance career in current job
• Develop expertise in specific technologies that are useful to employers.
• Learn advanced research skills while juggling duties at work
• Aspirations to academic excellence, but without any career interruption

Part-time doctoral programs allow working professionals to earn the most prestigious academic degree while gaining exposure to the business world.

PART TIME PHD CHALLANGES 

Doctoral programs for working professionals are now increasingly popular options for those who want to improve their academic qualifications while employed. The most reputable institutions provide the support and infrastructure that allows part-time students to conduct high-quality research. However, careful time management is crucial to managing work obligations in addition to PhD obligations

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UGC GUIDELINES FOR PART TIME PHD PROGRAMS

University Grants Commission (UGC) has laid out the instructions for those who are enrolled in full-time PhD programs:

• The duration of the course is relaxed to 2-3 semesters for part-time students.
• A comprehensive exam that can be cleared in 2-4 semesters following the course
• Part-time students can submit their thesis within 2-4 years after the date of registration
• The time limit can be extended to six years for female applicants
• Conversions between part-time and full-time status are allowed
• The mandatory six-month residence requirement for access to facilities.

ONLINE PHD PROGRAMS FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS

Looking for Online PhD Courses? As per the UGC Circular 2022 , Online Ph.D. programs are not recognized by the UGC. So, the online doctorate programs will not have any legal validity in India.

TOP UNIVERSITIES OFFERING PART- TIME PHD PROGRAMS IN INDIA

Below is the list of some of the best Universities/Colleges offering Part-time PhD courses in various states in India with details on the location, duration, fees, and other information.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1. Are part-time PhDs valid in India? Yes, Part-time Doctorate is recognized by the UGC and AICTE.

Q2. What are the eligibility criteria for a part-time Ph.D.?

A master’s degree in a similar subject with a minimum of 55% percentage marks is the minimum criteria to apply for Part-time Ph.D. programs. Some universities require work experience.

Q3. What is the time required to finish a Part-time PhD in India?

Part-time PhDs in India generally last for between 4-5 years. But, this varies according to institution and topic.

Q4. Are part-time PhDs from India recognized?

Part-time PhDs from recognized Indian institutions are approved by UGC/AICTE  and are recognized as comparable with full-time doctoral degrees.

5. Which are the best part-time PhD colleges in Chennai?

Some of the top part-time colleges in Chennai include IIT Madras, Anna University, Vels University, Dr MGR University, etc. 

6.What are the best colleges in Chennai for a part-time PhD in computer science?

IIT Madras, Anna University, SRM and Vels University are among the top institutions offering Part-time PhD in Computer Science in Chennai. VIT Vellore and SRM are among the top colleges for Part time PhD in Tamilnadu State. (Private Colleges)