The UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2022 form the national baseline for all PhD programs in India.
3 years from date of registration for full-time scholars.
6 years (full-time) · 8 years (part-time) with possible extensions.
At least one paper in UGC-CARE / Scopus / SCI listed journal before thesis submission.
One full semester of coursework covering research methodology and domain subjects.
Six-monthly reports presented before Doctoral Research Committee (DRC).
Public viva voce after successful thesis evaluation by examiners.
Note: Individual universities add their own conditions on top of UGC guidelines. QIL tracks specific norms for 200+ universities across India.
Compulsory under UGC 2022 regulations · Must be completed in first year of PhD registration
| Course / Paper | Credit Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Research Methodology & Research Ethics | 4 Credits | Mandatory |
| Quantitative Methods / Statistical Analysis | 4 Credits | Mandatory |
| Review of Published Research (Literature Review) | 4 Credits | Mandatory |
| Domain Specific / Elective Paper | 4 Credits | Elective |
| Computer Applications / Research Tools | 2 Credits | Elective (varies) |
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Before formal PhD registration is complete, scholars must clear a series of gates
UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or university-level PhD entrance test (PET)
Research proposal presentation before departmental committee
University assigns PhD guide based on subject expertise
Fee payment, document verification, and coursework commencement
Synopsis Stage: After completing coursework, a detailed synopsis of the proposed thesis is submitted to the DRC for approval. This is the green light for full thesis work.
UGC 2022 lays down clear norms for who can supervise a PhD scholar
Important: If your supervisor changes during PhD (retirement, resignation, transfer), most universities allow a new guide to be allotted within 3-6 months. Contact QIL immediately if you're navigating a guide change.
Understanding similarity thresholds and acceptable limits across Indian universities
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Important: Similarity scores exclude references/bibliography, quotes with proper citation, and commonly used phrases. Always confirm your university's exclusion criteria — raw score and adjusted score can differ significantly.
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