RULES & REGULATIONS

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)

&
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M.Phil.)
(PART TIME & EXTRAMURAL)

RAYALASEEMA UNIVERSITY
KURNOOL-518 002 (A.P)
(A state university established by Govt. of A.P)
Ph: 08518 - 280600, 271183
Fax No. +91-08518272600
www.rayalaseemauniversity.ac.in
E-mail: [email protected]

Cost of Application Rs.250/- DD (US $ 20 and equivalent INR in case of NRI

candidates) drawn in favour of Director, Research Studies, RU , Payable at
Kurnool. (Attach with Application)

Registration fee Rs.1000/-(US $ 100 and equivalent in INR in case of NRI

candidates) DD Drawn in favour of Registrar, RU, payable at Kurnool. (Attach
with Application)

Registration for Part Time & Extramural research programs are made round
the year.

Registration of research programs will be in the major areas of Sciences,

Social Science, languages, commerce and management.
 Ph.D. / M.Phil. REGULATIONS
(Part time & Extramural)
(W.e.f 2008-2009)

Research Programmes leading to the award of M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in most
of the teaching departments of the Rayalaseema University. Candidates need to apply in the
prescribed form in accordance with the University rules.

I. ELIGIBILITY:
1. The candidates (Indian/Foreign) seeking admission into M.Phil/Ph.D (Part time &
Extramural) programme should have passed the PG. examination of this or any other
recognized University in the concerned or related subject having secured a minimum of
55% marks. However, in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST category, a relaxation of
5% marks is allowed.

Note:
(i) In case of Senior/Senior Scientist under Extramural Category 5% relaxation is permitted in
the eligibility criterion of 55% marks in the exceptional cases at the discretion of Vice
Chancellor for admission into Research.
(ii) In case of Foreign / NRI Students 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks may be given by the
discretion of Vice Chancellor.

A. PART TIME REGISTRATION (Without Entrance)

2. Applications for admission into Part-time research programs are accepted round the year, in
the order of preference mentioned below:

i. Candidates who satisfy I (1) above and who posses M.Phil. degree of this University or any
other University recognized by this University as equivalent to are eligible if he/ she has
one year of teaching experience at college level for direct admission to Ph.D. programme.
ii. A Teacher of Rayalaseema University with one year of teaching experience or any teacher
who is working in a recognized University or Institute/College recognized by
UGC/AICTE/NCTE/ Pharmacy Council, with one year P.G. Teaching experience and
fulfilling minimum requirements prescribed in I (1) above is eligible for registration into
M.Phil / Ph.D. programmes.
iii. Any teacher with at least two years of full-time teaching experience in a recognized Degree
College or Oriental College or Professional College respectively is eligible for
registration into M.Phil / Ph. D. programs.
iv. Any teacher with at least three years of full-time teaching experience in a recognized
Polytechnic or Junior College is eligible for registration into M.Phil / Ph. D. programs.
v. The Service Certificate issued by the Principal of the College or the Head of the Institution
given in Proforma- C is valid for computing the length of service for admission into part-
time research course of the University.
3. Any candidate, who registered and is actively pursuing M.Phil./ Ph.D Programme in any
recognized University/ Institute desires, for personal reasons like transfer of employment or
otherwise, to continue the research program in Rayalaseema University, Kurnool is eligible
for registration to M.Phil., / Ph.D. program in Rayalaseema University after submitting the
following :

(i) M.Phil., / Ph.D. Registration Proceedings from the concerned University.

(ii) Original Fee payment receipt.
(iii) Pre - Ph.D., Examination results, if passed already.
(iv) A certificate from the research guide /HOD/ Principal/ Dean of the concerned
university regarding period /Length of registration.
(v) Such candidates shall get proportionate weight age while counting the period of
research in Rayalaseema University.

B. EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH (without entrance test):

a. An employee with at least 3 years of research experience and working in a research institution
run by the State Government or Central Government or in a recognized institution funded by
organizations like UGC/ CSIR/CSSR / DST / DAE and such other agencies are eligible for
M.Phil.,/Ph.D Programs.
b. Persons having prescribed qualifications at Post Graduate level, and in
permanent employment in National/ State/recognized R& D organizations / Nationally
reputed Private Research Laboratories in the scientist cadres with a minimum of 3 years
research experience in their institution, are eligible for admission to the M.Phil /
Ph.D Programme under Extramural research category.
c. A Junior level Executive having Post Graduate qualification and 3 years of experience in
Public Limited Company or Public Sector Company or Quasi Government Organization
or Co-operative Organization.
d. Executives with any Post Graduate Degree / ICWA/ CA/ ACS with a minimum of 3 years of
experience in Joint Stock Companies, Public Sector Companies, Government and quasi
government organizations and government gazetted officers are eligible for M.Phil. / Ph.D.,
Research programs in the departments of Commerce, Business Management and related
disciplines.
e. A Gazetted Officer with Post Graduate qualification and having 3 years of experience.
f. Not withstanding anything stated above, recognition may be bestowed on persons with
exceptional merit by the Vice Chancellor.

II. RESEARCH GUIDE ELIGIBILITY:

1. Qualifications for recognition as a Research Guide:

a. A Teacher with Ph.D and working for two / more years in Rayalaseema University or any
other UGC recognized University.
b. A Professor retired from RU service or any other UGC recognized Universities who
successfully produced at least two Ph.Ds before retirement is eligible to guide up to the age
of 70 years.
 c. A Professor retired from the service of a recognized College/Institute, who was eligible to
guide at the time of retirement will be recognized as a Research Guide, if he/she is employed
in any other academic/research institution or if he/she gets UGC/CSIR Emeritus
Professorship or has a Major Research Project funded by UGC or any other National
Research Organization/ working as consultant to any corporation.
d. Teachers working in professional colleges with PG teaching experience or P.G. Colleges
recognized by UGC/AICTE/NCTE etc., with five or more years of experience and
Doctorate qualification are also eligible for recognition as supervisors of research. However
relaxation of 5 year PG teaching experience may be extended to those teachers with
proven research experience at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor.
e. Scientists with Doctorate qualification, working in recognized Research Labs and Research
Fellows working with a minimum 5 years service and with a Doctorate Qualification in a
Research Organization.
f. Administrators/ Executives with a minimum of 5 years of service and having Ph.D, working
in public or private organizations recognized by the University for this purpose.
g. The research guides are responsible to the University to ensure that the research work is
carried out properly as per the rules and regulations notified from time to time by
the University.
h. Notwithstanding anything stated above, recognition may be bestowed on persons with
exceptional merit by the Vice Chancellor.

Note:
1. A Research Guide need to fulfill the requirement of a minimum of two Ph.D./M.Phil.,
research Scholars under his/her guidance in Rayalaseema University along with
his/her research guidance application for enrolment.
2. Research Scholars area and topic of activity shall be in the domain of Research Guides
specialized area and subject of award of his Doctorate Degree.
3. Incase Research Guide wishes to guide the research scholar not pertaining to the subject
of his award of degree has to qualify in the subject conducted by the University.

Procedure for recognition of Research Guide:

a. All the teachers of RU who are already guiding research shall continue to be recognized
as Research Guides.
b. All those eligible to be recognized as Research Guides as per the prescribed regulations
may apply in a format (Proforma-A) with bio-data along with the Xerox copies of
Doctorate Degree and Work Experience certificate.
c. All research Guides other than Universities has to Pay an amount of Rs. 1000/- as a fee
towards recognition of Research Guide through DD in favour of Registrar, RU, payable at
Kurnool along with Proforma – A.
d. Once the application for recognition as guide is approved by the Vice-Chancellor, the same
will be communicated to the concerned Research Guide by the University.

Note:
1. The University may also consider inviting distinguished researchers as Research Guides
without any formal application, provided they express their willingness to guide the research
scholars of RU, by way of a consent letter.
2. Maximum number of candidates that a guide can supervise at any given point of time:
(a) Recognized Teacher Research Guides may be allotted scholars up to a maximum of

Professor - 6 Part Time & 6 Extramural

Reader/Associate Professor - 4 Part Time & 4 Extramural
Lecturer /Assistant Professor - 3 Part Time & 3 Extramural

(b) Scientists and Research Fellows working in Research Labs and other Research
organizations, recognized as supervisors of research may be allotted not more than 6
extramural/part-time scholars.
(c) Administrators/ Executives recognized as supervisors of research may be allotted not
more 6 part-time / extramural research scholars.
Note:
For the purpose of computing the number of vacancies under any guide all those Part-time /
extramural research scholars who have completed 3 years of duration in case of Ph.D. and 2
years in case of M.Phil. shall be counted as vacancies.

III. RECOGNITION OF RESEARCH CENTRES:

1. Eligibility Criteria for recognition by the University as “Research Centre” in specific

subjects:
The University may recognize any of following institutions as “Research Centers” subject
to the procedure specified below.
a. Affiliated Colleges of Rayalaseema University or any other recognized University/Institutes
offering P.G / Professional courses which are in existence for more than 5 yrs with at
least one qualified research guide in the specified department/ Subject.

b. National or State level Research organizations sponsored by the Central or State

Governments with at least one qualified guide in the specified department/ Subject.
c. Public Sector Organizations having Research and Development facilities with at least one
qualified guide in the specified department/ Subject.
d. Other Institutions, which have entered into an MOU with the University having adequate
research facilities with at least one qualified guide in the specified department/ Subject.
e. R&D Wings of Private Sector enterprises / Educational Institutions recognized by UGC/
AICTE / NCTE / PCT, established within the country or outside the country shall pay
recognition fee of Rs. 10,000/- per course / per annum subject to a maximum of Rs.
50,000/- (or) US $1000 per course/ per annum subject to a maximum of US $5000
respectively to be recognized as a Research Centre by the University. The Institutions
interested to get recognition as Research Centre need to submit an application (Proforma-
B) to the University with their research credentials & facilities along with the Profiles of
Researh Guides in Proforma – A with the Doctorate Degree (notification Copy) and
work experience certificate of all the research guides of proposed Research centre.
f. The registration of a candidate can be done only in the University. The candidate can
also route application for registration through any Institution recognized by the
University as a Research Centre.
 g. The Research Centre recognized by University shall be permitted to take up Ph.D/M.Phil
(Only Part Time & Extramural) research programs. The Research scholars will be
allotted by the University.
h. The Research Scholar has to pay registration fee, annual research fee and all other fee
prescribed as per the schedule to the University in the name of Registrar.
i. Rayalaseema University will conduct the Part I, Part II and Viva Voce Examination in the
University Campus. The Research scholars shall submit the Thesis and dissertation to the
Director, Research Studies.

3. Procedure for Recognition of Research Centers:

a. An application in the prescribed format (Proforma-B) must be submitted to the University

by the Institution seeking the status of Research Centre. The Research Centre shall submit
the Xerox copies of required documents of all eligible guides in Pro Forma-A along with
the Proforma- B.
b. The Vice-Chancellor may grant the status of the Research Centre based on the
recommendations of the URC subject to payment of prescribed fee.
c. The Research Centre will be granted for a period of 3 years initially. The University
reserves the right to cause inspection at any time and the expenses of which will be met
by the Research Centre.
d. The Research Centers should subscribe to research journals relevant to the field of research
in addition to the library books.
e. Separate lab facilities should be provided by the Research Centre.
f. In case of social science subjects, adequate library books shall be provided by the Research
Centre.

IV. ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

A. How to Apply:
(i) The candidate who desire to register for M.Phil/ Ph.D., (Part time & Extramural) research
course can down Load the application from the University Web site
(a) And enclose a DD for Rs 250/- (US $ 20 or its equivalent in INR for foreign/NRI
candidates) drawn in favour of Director of Research, Rayalaseema University, payable
at Kurnool towards the application fee
(b) And Rs.1000/-(US $100 equivalent in INR for foreign/ NRI candidates) towards
registration fee in the Name of Registrar, payable at Kurnool.
(ii) The Candidate should submit the filled –in application form along with the following
documents to the Director, Research Studies:
a. Attested copies of marks sheets and certificates PG Degree onwards (where ever
necessary M.Phil., also).
b. Two Passport size colored photos.
c. No Objection Certificate from employer, if employed.
d. Consent of Research Supervisor.
e. Migration Certificate (to be submitted at the time of submission of thesis, in the
absence of it an amount of Rs.500/- will be charged as penalty fee)
 (iii) The Director of Research, Rayalaseema University, will scrutinize the applications
regarding the eligibility for admission.
(iv) The Director of Research shall prepare the list of candidates to be submitted to the Vice -
Chancellor for approval. The allotment of candidates to research guide will also be
indicated in the lists basing on the vacancies and the preference exercised by the applicant
with the consent of the research guide.
(v) Admission shall be done as per the schedule and procedure approved by the Vice-
Chancellor.
(vi) At the time of admission, the candidate must pay the prescribed tuition/research fee once
in a year as given in the fee schedule( XX) to the University only.

C. DURATION OF RESEARCH & RE-REGISTRATION:

The minimum / maximum duration of work period to become eligible for submission of
dissertation / thesis under Part-II of the examination is also separately shown against each
category of research program (vide fee schedule at XX . 2).

The following categories of research scholars may be allowed to re-register by paying

prescribed fees specified in the fee schedule (vide XX ) along with annual tution/
research fee:

a) Candidates who wish to continue after the expiry of the maximum period of their earlier
registration.
b) In the case of research students who re-register, get an extended term of two more years.
They are permitted to submit dissertation / thesis any time after re-registration.
c) If a candidate is unable to complete his/her M.Phil.,/Ph.D. course even after the
stipulated time given under Re-registration, his/her case can be considered only on a valid
reason such as ill-health, etc. Such exceptional cases will be decided by the Vice-
Chancellor. Once permitted the candidate can submit the dissertation/ thesis within one
year by paying a consolidated amount Rs.5000/- and US$ 1000 for NRI candidates. If
he/she fails to submit the thesis within one year, he/she will not be given any further
extension and his /her research registration stand cancelled.

VI. ATTENDANCE:

The Part time/ Extramural Research Scholar has to spend a minimum of 90 days in the research
period with his/her research guide. A Certificate issued by the Research guide shall be
attached at the time of submission of thesis by the research Scholar.
VII. UNIVERSITY RESEARCH COUNCIL (URC):
A. Constitution of URC:
(i) Vice-Chancellor Chairman
(ii) Director of Research Convener
(iii) Dean, Academic Affairs Member
(iv) Two/ Three Members
External / Internal
Faculty (Nominated by VC)
(v) Registrar Member

B. Functions of URC:
1. Recognition of Research Centers.
2. Recognition of Research Guides.
3. Approval and recommendation for change of Guide.
4. Preparation and recommendation of rules regarding research programs from time to time.

VIII. JOINT RESEARCH GUIDANCE: (Part Time/Extramural):

1. Joint Research Guide may be appointed in case the Principal Research Guide goes on
leave or is on lien for a period longer than one year to guide the candidates registered
under the latter during the period of his/her absence. However, if the leave or lien period
is more than two years, the candidate(s) working with him registered for M.Phil/Ph.D
shall be transferred on a permanent basis to another research guide.
2. Change of Guide within the subject can also be taken up on valid reasons, accepted and
recommended by URC. The decision of URC is final and binding.

IX. COURSE STRUCTURE AND EXAMINATION PATTERN:

1. M.Phil/Ph.D (Part Time/Extramural) programme is divided into two parts. Under Part-
I, a candidate shall take course work and appear for the Part-I examination as per the
schedule after 6 months but not later than 8 months so as to enable the M.Phil
candidate to complete dissertation within one year.
2. Part-I M.Phil / Pre-Ph.D. examinations are centralized and conducted in the University
Campus on the same date for all the scholars as per the rules once in 3 months.
3. Paper –I: Research Methodology shall be a common paper for all the research
scholars admitted in a Department during a particular year for M.Phil / Pre-Ph.D
examination, whereas paper II shall be specific to the topic. For paper II, the concerned
research guide shall prepare and submit the syllabus and Model question paper
for each candidate separately registered under him/her within FOUR months from the
date of registration.
4. Part-II examination will be dissertation / thesis for M.Phil./ Ph.D. respectively.
 X. PREPARATION OF SYLLABI AND PANELS OF PAPER SETTERS /
EXAMINERS:

1. Preparation of syllabus and Panel of Examiners and valuation of Paper-I by HOD/

BOS Chairman / Dean / external professor.
2. Preparation of syllabus and Panel of Examiners for Paper-II by the concerned
Research Guide.
3. Panel of paper setter / examiners (for Part-I examination) shall be submitted
within FOUR months from the date of admission. The Panel should contain at least 20
names of which 10 each from within & outside the state.
4. The schedule for Part-I examination for all the candidates admitted in a particular
session shall be prepared by the Director of Research, preferably on Second
Saturday & Sunday of the scheduled month.

XI. PART-I EXAMINATION:

A. Part – I : Examination for M.Phil/Ph.D. shall comprise two written papers.

To become eligible to appear for Part-I examination a student shall:

1. Pay the prescribed examination fees of Rs 1,500/- Part Time / Extramural to the
University examination account.
2. The Part-I examination is common to all the research students.
3. A candidate for Ph.D. shall be exempted from appearing for Part-I examination provided
that he/she has passed Part-I examination of this University or any other recognized
University or secured an M.Phil Degree in the same subject of study from RU/ any other
University.
a. Pass in Part –I: A candidate shall be declared to have passed Part-I examination if he/she
secures at least 50% of marks in aggregate in papers I & II.
b. Supplementary examination: A candidate who fails in Part-I shall appear for the same
examination (paper wise), afresh after payment of the supplementary examination fee of
Rs.1000/- per paper( US$ 75 for Foreign/NRI candidates n equivalent INR).

B. Regulations of M.Phil/ Pre- Ph.D Written Examination :

1. All the Research Scholars have to pass the M.Phil., / Pre- Ph.D., Written Examination as
a prerequisite to submission of Thesis for the award M.Phil / Ph.D., Degree, except those
who were already qualified for exemption.
2. All the candidates admitted and completed six months time from the admission are
eligible to attempt the Examination.
3. The Research Scholars are eligible to be exempted for the examination if the following
are satisfied
(i) Passing of Pre- Ph.D., Examintion ( or)
(ii) Possessing M.Phil., Degree.
as on the date of admission.
 4. The Research Scholars eligible for exemption has to obtain permission of the same by
addressing a letter to Director, Research Studies through the Research Guide, enclosing
necessary Certificates of evidence.
5. The Research Scholars are permitted three attempts to pass the M.Phil/ Pre- Ph.D Written
Examination. The Candidate registering for examination will not be treated as an attempt.
6. The Candidate can pass the examination appearing paper wise except in the first
attempt.
7. The Examination fee for M.Phil/ Pre- Ph.D Written Examination is Rs.1500/- . The
examination fee for appearing Single paper is Rs. 1000/- . (US$ 75 for NRI and Foreign
scholars in equivalent INR )

Note: Pre- Ph.D Examination in general will be scheduled preferably during Dassara vacation
(Sept/Oct), Pongal Vacation (Jan) and Summer Vacation (May/ June).

XII. PART-II EXAMINATION:

1. Under Part-II of the M.Phil. / Ph.D candidates shall be required to submit a

dissertation/thesis on the research topic.
2. The dissertation/thesis shall be written in English except in language subjects where it
may be in the language of the subject and also in such cases where a special
permission is obtained from Vice Chancellor.
3. The evaluation process of M.Phil.,/Ph.D. Part-II examination will be carried out by the
Director of Research, RU / Controller of Examination.
4. In the case of Ph.D. every candidate shall submit four hard copies and one soft copy (in
case of M.Phil three hard copies and one soft copy) of printed or typewritten thesis /
dissertation incorporating the results of his/her research to the University. The candidate
shall mention in the preface to the thesis, the sources from which the information is
derived, the extent to which the work of others is availed of and the portions claimed as
original.
5. The Research Supervisor of the candidate shall certify:
a. The dissertation/thesis is a bona fide and original work of the Scholar.
b. That the present thesis has not been submitted/used for any other purpose in any other
University.
c. That the Research Scholar worked under his/ her guidance for at least 90 days
during the research period in the case of Part Time/ Extramural programmes.

6. A candidate may utilize for his dissertation/thesis any work, which he might have already
published on the subject. The dissertation/thesis may contain papers published by the
candidate independently or jointly with others.
XIII: SUBMISSION AND ADJUDICTION OF M.Phil.,/ Ph.D., Thesis

S. No Description M.Phil Ph.D

1. Submission of Synopsis:
(To be submitted at least 15/30 days (M.Phil./Ph.D) 6 copies 10 copies
before submission of dissertation/thesis
2. Submission of dissertation/thesis: 3 copies + 4 copies +
1 soft copy 1soft copy
3. Adjudication Fee:
(To be paid to the examination account) for Part Rs.3,000/ Rs.5,000/-
Time & Extramural candidates
4. Certificates / documents to be submitted along with
thesis/dissertation:
a) No Dues certificate **
a) Yes a) Yes b)
b) M.Phil Part-I Result copy b) Yes No c) Yes
c) Pre-Ph.D. Result copy c) No d) d) Yes e)
d) M.Phil original degree, if any No e) yes
e) Migration Certificate yes

5. Panel of adjudicators: At least Six At least 18 names,

names from Nine from with in
(To be submitted by the research guide) A.P. and 3 the State and Nine
names from from outside the
other states. State.

** Central Library & Dean Office, Rayalaseema University.

6. EARLY SUBMISSION:

A. Early submission of Ph.D., thesis may be permitted in exceptional cases for not
exceeding one year at the discretion of Vice-Chancellor.
B. Bona fide teachers working in the Rayalaseema University / any other recognized
University or Senior Scientists / Senior Govt. Officers / Senior Executives having 15
years and above experience and having M.Phil., or two research papers
publications in reputed journals may be exempted from Pre Ph.D. written
examination at the discretion of Vice-Chancellor. Further they can also make
independent submission of thesis for the award of Ph.D. degree subject to
 (a) Registration of application with fee of Rs.250/- by way of DD in favour of
Director, Research Studies and with registration fee of Rs. 2000/- by DD in favour of
Registrar, payable at Kurnool.
(b) The approval of pre-submission of the same by the External Expert of the subject
Concerned. The Pre submission processing fee @ Rs.5000/- (non refundable)
shall be paid by the research scholar.
(c) And payment of Prescribed Research fee of Rs. 30,000/-
2. In the case of Independent submission of Ph.D. thesis, a panel of minimum of 20
examiners can be obtained from the Internal or External Professors pertaining to the area of
Topic of the research by the University to accomplish the adjudication process of the thesis.

7. Preparation of Panel of adjudicators:

Panel of Adjudicators prepared by the research Guide be submitted to the University Along
with the thesis as specified in the schedule XIV for further processing.

8. Procedure for adjudication:

M.Phil: The Vice-Chancellor will appoint the adjudicators from the panel submitted by the
research guide.
Ph.D : The Director of research / Controller of Examination will get the thesis adjudicated
by the adjudicators appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from the panel submitted for
this purpose by the Research Guide. The Vice Chancellor, if he deems it necessary
may also nominate the examiners at his discretion from the panel obtained from
the external experts.

9. Adjudication report & recommendations of the adjudicators:

M.Phil: Approval or otherwise of the dissertation, award of marks for a maximum of 200
and a detailed report. Both the adjudicators should recommend the award of
M.Phil degree.
Ph.D.: The adjudicators are required to send their recommendations in the prescribed
proforma and also enclose a detailed report. In case any examiner do not send the
report within 2 months from the date of dispatch of the thesis the Vice Chancellor
may consider substituting such examiner(s) with alternative examiner(s). In such
cases even if the reports from the earlier examiners are received, they will be
ignored.
1. If all the three adjudicators recommend the award of Ph.D. degree, the candidate
is permitted to take Viva-Voce and he/she shall be awarded the Ph.D., degree on
the recommendations of the Viva- Voce committee.
2. If all the examiners reject the thesis the registration is cancelled.
3. If a thesis is recommended by two examiners and asked for revision by the third
examiner (or) the thesis recommended by one examiner and referred for revision
by two examiners ( or) all three examiners ask for revision, the candidate will be
permitted to resubmit and it will be referred to the same examiners(s), who have
asked for revision and resubmission. In the first case candidate is permitted to
 submit the thesis any time after one month from the date of communication.
However in the other two cases referred above the candidate is permitted to
resubmit the thesis only after three months time limit.
4. If one/ two of the examiner(s) reject the thesis it shall be referred to new
examiner(s) and the candidate has to pay the re adjudication fee. In such cases if
the substituted examiner(s) also reject the thesis the candidate is deemed to
have failed in the examination and the candidate has to apply for fresh
registration.
5. If one of the examiners approved the thesis, one rejects and one ask for revision
the candidate may be permitted for resubmission. In this case the examiner who
has rejected the thesis shall be replaced by a new examiner while keeping the
other examiners in tact. In such cases, the resubmission may be allowed only
after three months time limit.
6. In all the cases of resubmission by rejection or revision, the candidate has to pay
re adjudication fee of Rs.4000/- for Part time/Extramural course.
7. In case the thesis is recommended for revision or rejection outright the reasons
for the same have to be incorporated in the report by the adjudicator(s).
8. If the performance of the research scholar at the VIVA VOCE examination as
reported by the Viva Voce Committee is found to be NOT SATISFACTORY,
research scholar may opt to appear for the VIVA VOCE examination again at
a later date (not later than 6months from the date of first VIVA Examination).
On the second occasion, the VIVA VOCE Examination Board shall include one
more examiner nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
9. If the performance of the candidate at the VIVA VOCE Examination on the
second occasion also is reported to be NOT SATISFACTORY, the Vice -
Chancellor, if he deems it necessary, shall refer the remarks of the VIVA VOCE
Committee along with the thesis and comments of the examiners to a Committee
constituted for this purpose and the decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be final.
10. Not withstanding any thing contained in the above in all exceptional cases, the
Vice-Chancellor can review and give his decision which is final.

10. Viva-Voce:

When the dissertation/thesis is approved by the duly appoint adjudicators for the award of
the research degree, the Vice-Chancellor will appoint a Viva-Voce Committee for the
conduct of Viva-Voce. One of the adjudicators normally shall be in the panel of Viva-Voce
examination. In the Viva-Voce Committee other than the adjudicators. In exceptional cases
the Vice-Chancellor can nominate a subject expert as the Chairman of Committee.

11. Constitution of Viva-Voce Committee:

a. Research Guide (Convener)
b. Director of Research (Member)
c. Dean, Academic Affairs (Member)
d. External Examiner (Chairman)
 e. HOD/BOS Chairman/Internal or External Prof. from the concerned subject (Member)
Note:
Any Three members constitute the quorum. The Viva-Voce examination shall be
conducted in the central administrative building. The majority opinion of Viva
Committee is Final and binding.

12. Award of Ph.D., Degree:

A Research Scholar shall be awarded on completion of requirements, the Ph.D., Degree in
the subject/faculty in which his/her thesis is submitted.

13. Award of Class/Grade M.Phil. Degree:

First Class: 60 % and above; Second Class: 50% and above but below 60%.

XIV. PATTERN OF MARKS FOR M.Phil.:

Examination Maximum Marks Minimum Marks for Pass

Part-I Paper –I 100 50
Paper –II 100 50
Part-II: Dissertation 200 100
Total 400 200

XV. REVISION AND RESUBMISSION OF M.PHIL. DISSERTATION/PH.D. THESIS:

Based on the adjudication reports, the Vice Chancellor may direct a candidate to revise and
re-submit the dissertation/thesis. In such a case, the candidate shall re-submit after revising
the dissertation/thesis as suggested after an interval of not less than two months and not
more than six months and on payment of the prescribed fees as mentioned in the schedule
XIX for adjudication process.

XVI. FAILURE IN THE M.Phil / Ph.D. EXAMINATION:

A candidate shall be declared to have failed in M.Phil./Ph.D. if the dissertation / thesis is
rejected by all the examiners in the first instance or is not approved even on re –
submission as suggested by adjudicator(s) or if the candidate fails in the Viva-Voce even
the second time, even if the candidate was declared as passed in the Part-I examination of
M.Phil./Ph.D.

XVII. UNDER THE PART-TIME/ EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAMMES, THE

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION STANDS CANCELLED:
1. If the candidates fails in Part-I examination even in the second chance.
2. If he/she fails to submit dissertation/thesis even after the maximum period permitted
after registration or re-registration as the case may be or if the candidate’s dissertation
/ thesis does not get approval even after resubmission.
3. If the candidate does not pass the Viva-Voce even during the second attempt.
 4. If he/she is found guilty of misconduct, indiscipline or fraud.
XIX. OTHER CONDITIONS:
1. The Rayalaseema University, should be acknowledged in all the publications, theses
and books published by the registered research students and the guides.
2. One SOFT or HARD copy of dissertation/thesis/ publication should be submitted to
the Director of Research also while submitting the same for evaluation.
3. All examinations will be processed by the University.

XIX. SCHEDULE OF FEE FOR M. PHIL/PH.D. PART TIME / EXTRAMURAL

EFFECTIVE FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-20010:

A. INDIAN CANDIDATE

M.Phil PH.D.
S.No PARTICULARS
Min. Max. Min. Max.
1 Duration: Part Time / Extamural
1yr 3yrs 2 yrs 5 yrs
Research Courses
2. Application fee Rs 250/- Rs.250/-
3. A. General Registration Fee: Rs 1,000/- Rs 1,000/-
B. Independent submission
Registration Fee: Rs 2,000/- Rs 2,000/-
(Part time & Extramural )
4 Tuition Fee/ Research Fee
Part Time Rs.5,000/- P. A Rs.7,500/- P A
Extramural Research: Rs. 7,500/- P. A Rs 10,000/- P. A
Part – I
Examination Fee: Rs.1,500/- Rs.1,500/-
Adjudication Fee Rs.3,000/- Rs.5,000/-
Viva Voce Fee Rs.5000/-
Recognition fee of Rs.10,000/- Rs 10,000/-
Research Centers: Per course per per course per
annum annum
Registration Conversion Fee: Rs 2,000/- Rs. 2,000/-
Re-registration Fee: Rs 2,000/- Rs. 3,000/-
Remuneration to Indian
Adjudicators: Rs 300/- Rs. 1,000/-
Note: 1. All the fees mentioned above must be paid by a Demand Draft in the name of
Registrar Rayalaseema University, payable at Kurnool.
2. The Fees are applicable to the Research Scholar as per the current schedule of the
 website of the University.
FOREIGN / NRI CANDIDATE

M.Phil PH.D.
S. No. Particulars
Min. Max. Min. Max.
1. Duration Part-time research &
1 Yrs 3 yrs 2 yrs 5 yrs
Extramural research
2. Registration Fee: US $ 100 US $ 100
3. Tuition Fee/ Research Fee US $ 1000 US $ 1000
Per annum Per annum
Part – I

Examination Fee: US $ 100 US $ 100

Adjudication Fee:
Viva Voce Fee : US $ 500 US $ 500
US $ 200
Registration Fee for Recognition US $ 1,000 US $ 1,000
of Research Centers: per course P.A per course P.A
Registration Conversion Fee: US $ 500 US $ 500
Re-registration Fee: US $ 500 US $ 1000

Note:
1. All the fees mentioned above must be paid by a demand draft in the name of
Registrar Rayalaseema University, Payable at Kurnool.
2. The Fees are applicable to the Research Scholar as per the current schedule of the
website of the University.

B. Other Fee (Part time / Extramural)*:

(i) Marks list : Rs.100/- (M.Phil.,&Pre-Ph.D.,)
(ii) Provisional Certificate : Rs.300/-
(iii) Degree Certificate : Rs.1000/-
(iv) Change of Guide : Rs.2000/-
(v) Change of Subject : Rs.2000/-
(vi) Change of Title of Thesis : Rs.2000/-
* fee is subject to change from time to time as per the University regulations.

XV: The rules that are being framed by the URC or any appropriate body
appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time shall also come into
force in this regard.