Annamalai Univ. PHD - Pros - 2016-17

Annamalai University
(A State University Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC)
Ph.D. Admissions 2016
Ph.D. Prospectus 2016 - 17
(Information & Instructions to Candidates)

ACCREDITED
WITH 'A' GRADE BY
NAAC.
CHANCELLOR : His Excellency Dr. K. ROSAIAH

Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu
PRO-CHANCELLOR : Thiru K.P. ANBAZHAGAN
Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education
Government of Tamil Nadu
VICE-CHANCELLOR / : Dr. S. MANIAN
REGISTRAR (i/c) : Dr. K. ARUMUGAM
CONTROLLER OF
EXAMINATIONS (i/c) : Dr. RM. CHANDRASEKARAN
Annamalai University, one of the largest unitary, teaching,
and residential Universities in the country, was established
and incorporated in the year 1929 as per the Annamalai
University Act 1928 (Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1929). Now, the
Annamalai University Act, 1928 has been repealed and
replaced by the Annamalai University Act 2013 (Tamil Nadu
Act 20 of 2013). His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu is
the Chancellor of the University.
CONTENTS
I. Research Facilities 10
II. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 14
III. Fee Structure & Scholarship 16
IV. Eligibility Criteria 19
V. Categories of Admission 30
VI. Departmental Research Committee 32
VII. Admission Procedure 33
VIII. Duration of Research 34
IX. Extension of Time & Re-registration 35
X. De-registration 36
XI. Residential & Attendance Requirements 37
XII. Leave Rules 38
XIII. Research Supervisors 38
XIV. Doctoral Committee 40
XV. Course Work 41
XVI. Topic of Research 43
XVII. Title of Ph.D. Thesis 43
XVIII. Training 43
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XIX. Progress Report 44
XX. Publication of Research Papers 44
XXI. Pre-submission Presentation 44
XXII. Submission of Synopsis 45
XXIII. Submission of Thesis 45
XXIV. On-Line Tracking System 47
XXV. Panel of Examiners 47
XXVI. Adjudication of Thesis 48
XXVII. Public Viva-voce / Thesis Defence 50
XXVIII. Provisional & Degree Certificate 52
XXIX. Publication of the Thesis 52
XXX. Depository of the Thesis 52
XXXI. Ethical & Legal Requirements 53
XXXII. Research Ethics 55
XXXIII. Research Misconduct 56
XXXIV. Investigation of Research Misconduct 58
XXXV. Instructions for Application 59
Annexures- 1 to 10 61—72
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Established in 1929, Annamalai University, accredited with

‘A’ Grade by NAAC in 2014, is one of India’s largest public
residential universities with Ten Faculties and 49
departments of study. The University has initiated several
innovative teaching programmes over the years and has
been a pioneer in distance education. Annamalai University
has a commendable track record in projects and
publications and has been awarded the PURSE Programme
by the Department of Science and Technology. Nineteen
departments are supported by UGC-SAP, Sixteen by
DST-FIST and two departments have attained the status of
Centre of Advanced Study. The University has been rated
Seventeenth in the country among the Top 100 institutions
of Higher Education and Second in the State by SCImago
Institutional Ratings.
Annamalai University has joint research and innovation
partnerships with 24 institutions across the USA, Europe,
Australia, Japan, and the UK. The list of partners include
prestigious institutes like Karolinska Institute, John Hopkins
University, and University of Michigan amongst others. Two
of the most notable international collaborations in which
Annamalai University is the Co-ordinating Institute include
the Indo-EU FUNCFOOD Project and the 21st Century
Indo-US Knowledge Initiative. There are several ongoing
research projects with international foundations and
industrial players like Bayer, CavinKare, Dow Agrosciences,
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, HCL, L&T, Accenture, and
Huawei.
For details visit www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
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Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
The University adheres to a strict academic calendar. The curriculum
is designed and implemented taking cognizance of the educational
policies of the State and Central Government and the global needs, while
serving the cause of national development and regional requirement. The
syllabus is dynamic and is constantly revamped to keep pace with the
developments in various fields of study and to meet the demands of the
academia, industry, and society. The Choice Based Credit System adopted in
2002, provides for flexibility by offering intra-departmental and
inter-departmental optional courses. Students enrolled in the full-time on
campus programmes can also enroll for programmes offered through the
Directorate of Distance Education with substantial fee discounts.
Annamalai University has always been a student-centric institution.
Student mentoring and support has been a priority of the University and
the residential nature of the University has made it a reality. The students
are mentored from the time of admission up to the completion of their
programmes at various levels. Every class has a teacher assigned to
counsel and mentor the students. Feedback is obtained from students to
ensure that teaching is student-centric. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell
conducts quality audit and conducts programmes for improving the
quality of teaching. Remedial classes are organized for students who have
problems coping with the class work. ICT is used to ensure a 24x7 learning
environment. Hostel students have access to their hostel officials round
the clock. The International Students Advisor provides guidance to foreign
students about admissions and on-campus facilities.
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Annamalai University has a well organized and integrated platform for
the pre-examination, examination and post-examination processes including
professional management of examination material and logistics, attendance
capture, generic result processing and certification. The Evaluation process is
transparent. Students are evaluated in a continuous assessment system,
comprising written examinations, class seminars, and assignments. The Office
of the Controller of Examinations coordinates examinations for 30,000
students on campus every semester and for 2.5 lakh students annually for
those enrolled in the Directorate of Distance Education. The use of dummy
numbers ensures confidentiality. Optical Marking Recognition (OMR)-based
system has hastened the evaluation process eliminating human error in data
entry besides rendering the system tamper proof. The results are generally
announced within four weeks after the final examination.
Research and Consultancy

Annamalai University with its vibrant research focus and technical
expertise has constantly been on a growth trajectory. The research and
consultancy activities have helped attract substantial funding from a wide
spectrum of national and international agencies, establish collaborations with
prestigious research institutions, foster academy-industry interaction, address
issues of social and national importance, spawn inventions, extend service to
social organizations and most importantly, led to value addition for faculty
and students in the academic world. The significant increase in the quality of
publications in the last five years has resulted in the award of the PURSE
Programme by the Department of Science and Technology, support for 19
departments by UGC-SAP and for 17 departments by DST-FIST. Annamalai
University is ranked seventh among Indian Universities by Scopus based on
publications, collaborations, impact factor, and h-index.
Infrastructure Facilities
The University has excellent infrastructural facilities including adequate
classrooms, air conditioned high-tech seminar halls with interactive boards for
classroom teaching, spacious examination and valuation centres, auditoria,
well equipped research laboratories, and computer labs with internet facilities.
The Central Instrumentation Laboratory has facilities for advanced research
work. The General Library provides access to JSTOR for the Social Sciences
and Science Direct for the physical and natural sciences. The library staff also
impart training to students in the use of e-resources.
The campus has a Sports pavilion with gymnasium, 18 hostels, Internet
browsing facility, Canteens, waiting rooms for women, and vehicle parking.
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The University has a well-furnished and comfortable Guest House with a
seminar hall. A 24 X 7 Hospital with 1400 beds, advanced equipment and
facilities such as CT Scan, Trauma, ICU and emergency units caters to the
health care needs of students and faculty. The University has 24 hours
uninterrupted power supply and additional generators in various faculties. The
campus has its own water supply system, including reverse osmosis water
plants.
The University has invested substantially over the last few years to
improve the classroom and laboratory infrastructure, books and journals, and
online resources for teaching, learning, and research. Recent additions to
infrastructure include an Emergency Medicine Block, a 24x7 Pharmacy, a rapid
access Cardiac Wing, hostel for international students, the Innovation Centre,
and four new canteens.
Student Support Systems

During their stay, students can avail of a number of support systems and
services. The Information Desk in the Administrative Block provides necessary
information for students on all aspects of campus life. The academic calendar
and handbook give information on the academic schedule and curriculum. All
departments have associations under the auspices of which students can
interact with eminent academicians and scientists. Students can make use of
both the Central and departmental libraries for reference work, and computer
and internet services for browsing. Coaching classes are organized to prepare
students for NET, SLET and civil services examinations. The Placement Cell
arranges for campus recruitment. The scholarship section provides infor-
mation on various financial support schemes. The Equal Opportunities Cell
caters to the welfare of SC/ST students, including dissemination of infor-
mation about financial support, and provision of scholarships for socio-
economically weaker students.
Other support services include redressal of Students Grievances through
SMS, in-house language laboratories, the Yoga Center and Alumni
Associations. Girl students can address their grievances to the Women’s
Grievance Cell. Students in need of counseling have access to professional
counselors. Medical treatment in the university hospital is free for students. A
medical insurance scheme has been introduced for the benefit of students.
The Music College is a boon for music lovers and for those who aspire to learn
music as a pastime. The Physical Education department with the gymnasium,
impressive courts and tracks provides avenues for sports and games. Students
trained by the Political Science Faculty regularly participate in Youth
Parliament and have won prizes too. Students actively participate in extension
activities through NCC, NSS, and Youth Red Cross.
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The University Library, named after
the eminent scholar, statesman and
former Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sir
C.P. Ramaswami Aiyer, serves as
knowledge hub for the students and
the staff. Quite a good number of
journals can be accessed through the
Infonet facility. ScienceDirect is
subscribed through which 340 jour-
nals can be accessed.
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The sports complex of the Universi-
ty, spread over several acres, houses
facilities for sports and games. Ten-
nis court complex, basketball com-
plex, volleyball complex, athletic
standard track, cricket field & nets,
football field, hockey field and a
wooden floored indoor stadium are
a few worth mentioning
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I. Research Facilities
Research Facilities
SEM Lab
Instruments Laboratory Bio-tech Laboratory

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Research Facilities
Instruments at Faculty of Agriculture
Oral Pathology P G Lab

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Instruments at CIS Laboratory
Research Facilities
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Research Facilities
Computer laboratory
Instruments Lab - Marine sciences
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II. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy
Provisions of the Annamalai University Act 2013

In accordance with the provisions of Section 31 (b) of the Annamalai University
Act 2013, the following Annamalai University Ordinance Governing the Award of
the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is prepared with the approval of the
Syndicate.
PREAMBLE
The Ph.D. programme aims at training professionals and teachers
in the skills and competencies related to the systematic investigation of vari-
ous issues and problems in the area of their study. Annamalai University
awards Ph.D. degree to a candidate who, in accordance with the following reg-
ulations, has undergone a course work, has submitted a thesis based on origi-
nal independent research work done by him/her in any discipline or more
than one discipline, has had the thesis adjudicated and approved by a panel
of suitably constituted Examiners, and has defended the thesis in the presence
of experts and the public.
The following guidelines are based on the UGC (Minimum Standards and
Procedures for the Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulation 2009.
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS OFFERING Ph.D. PROGRAMMES
Facilities exist for research leading to the award of Ph.D. Programme in

the following Faculties:-
Faculty Programmes
Arts English, History, Political Science, Public Administration,

Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Population Studies,
Business Administration, Rural Studies, Library &
Information Science, Philosophy.
Science Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Herbal
Science, Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Zoology,
Environmental Biotechnology, Bioinformatics,
Microbiology, Geology, Applied Geology, Geoinformatics,
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science
Marine Sciences Marine Biotechnology, Marine Microbiology,
Marine Food Technology, Marine Biology &
Oceanography, Coastal Aquaculture, Ocean Science &
Technology.
14 Indian Languages Tamil, Hindi, Linguistics.
III. Fee StructureDepartment / Discipline
Faculty
Doctor of Philosophy
Engineering & Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical,
Technology Instrumentation, Chemical, Computer Science & Engineering,
Pharmacy.
Education Education, Lifelong Education, Psychology, Physical Education,
Yoga.
Fine Arts Music.
Agriculture Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Soil
Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Botany,
Genetics & Plant Breeding, Seed Science & Technology,
Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Agri. Business
Management, Agricultural Extension, Animal Husbandry
Medicine Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology,
Microbiology, Community Medicine, General Medicine,
Paediatrics, DVL, Psychiatry, General Surgery, ENT,
Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics,
Radio-Diagnosis, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,
Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Nursing.
Dentistry Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery,
Periodontology, Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry,
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Prosthodontics
and Crown & Bridge, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics,
Oral Medicine and Radiology
The University does not offer Ph.D. Programmes under Distance Education mode.
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III. Fee Structure & Scholarships
Fee Structure & Scholarships
3.1. FEE DETAILS

The University reserves the right to decide on fixing the fee for
registration, course work, examination and thesis submission from time to time.
i. All the candidates selected for admission shall pay the prescribed tuition and
other fees every year till the submission of the thesis.
ii. All fees shall be paid by the student within the stipulated time without fail. If
there is any default or delay in the payment of fees, then the registration of
the student is liable to be cancelled.
iii. The fee shall be paid as per Fee Structure prescribed by the University then
and there.
Part-Time
Full-Time External
Sl.No. Faculty / Department / Discipline (Internal)
(Rs) (India) (Rs)
(Rs)
1. Arts, Indian Languages, Fine Arts, 25,000 27,000 32,400

Education, Mathematics & Statistics
2. Physics, Botany, Herbal Science, Plant Biology & 38,400 42,500 51,000
Plant Biotechnology, Zoology, Environmental
Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology,
Geology, Applied Geology & Geoinformatics
3. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Marine 45,000 51,500 61,800
Sciences (except Marine Biology & Oceanography)
4. Marine Biology & Oceanography, and 45,000 40,050 61,800
Biotechnology
5. Computer Science (Faculty of Science) 51,500 64,500 77,400
6. Engineering & Technology/ Agriculture 51,500 64,500 77,400
7. Medicine & Dentistry 64,400 1,06,000 1,10,000
Ph.D. Full-Time : On-Campus (for International Students)
Sl.No. Faculty / Department / Discipline Fee (Rs)
1. Arts, Indian Languages, Fine Arts & Education 50,000
2. Mathematics & Statistics 65,000
3. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Herbal Science, Zoology, Microbiology, 75,000

Bioinformatics, Environmental Biotechnology, Geology,
Geoinformatics, Applied Geology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology &
Marine Sciences
4. Engineering & Technology, Agriculture, Medicine & Dentistry 1,25,000
Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
Ph.D. : External (Foreign)

All Faculties 3000 US$
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III. Fee Structure
3.2 Hostel Fee

 Admission to the hostel will be strictly restricted to actual accommodation
available and no associate will be allowed.
 A Ph.D. student may be allowed to stay in the hostel for a maximum of five
years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. Programme.
 The details of charges for accommodation in different hostels are as given
S.No. Programme Name of the Fee Particulars
Hostel (Rs per annum)
1. Ph.D. Students Pothigai Illam 45,000/-

(Boys) 19,000/-*(for SC / ST Students)
(Mess charges extra)
2. Ph.D. Students Thamarai Illam 45,000/-

(Girls) 19,000/-*(for SC / ST Students)
(Mess charges extra)
3. Ph.D. Students KRM Annexe Hostel 42,000/- (Room Rent only)

(International) Electricity Charges Extra
No mess
below.
* This fee has to be paid by the students at the time of joining the hostel and would
exclusively cover the room rent and establishment charges. The mess charges which
are in addition could be adjusted through the scholarship amount.
3.3 Scholarships / Fellowship

i. UGC: Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) for SC/ST students doing
Research work to the award of M.Phil./Ph.D.
ii. UGC-NET-JRF.
iii. UGC-BSR Research Fellowship in Sciences for meritorious students in the
various faculties (applicable to all Department of Sciences, Bio Sciences,
Agricultural Sciences, Engineering Sciences).
iv. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Indian Council of Social Science
Research (ICSSR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Fellowships, New Delhi.
v. DST-Inspire Programme – Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi.
vi. Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) – History Ph.D. Scholars.
vii. Central Institute of Classical in Tamil Chennai (CICT) (Tamil and Linguistics Ph.D.
students).
viii. The Post-Matric Scholarship will be awarded to the students studying Ph.D.
Programme including self finance courses those who belong to
SC/ST community and also converted students whose parents/ guardians
annual income from all sources does not exceed from Rs. 2,00,000/- for
converted students and Rs. 2,50,000/- for SC / ST students.
ix. Research Incentive will be granted to SC/ST students doing full time Ph.D.
Programme at a rate of Rs. 50,000/- p.a for 4 years only by Adi Dravidar and
Tribal Welfare Department, Chennai.
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The students of Annamalai University can avail the Government Scholarships subject
to eligibility.
Scholarships Sanctioned By the Government of Tamil Nadu
Application Fee Concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students:

Entrance/Course Application fees concession is granted to students belonging to
SC/ST Community and Converted Christian by the Government Tamil Nadu
(G.O. No.111. 22.09.1998).
Tuition Fee Concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students:
Full Tuition fee concession is granted to students belonging to SC/ST community
and converted Christian under the rule 92 of Tamil Nadu Education Rules by the
Government of Tamil Nadu [92-TNER].
SC / ST Communities whose Parent’s/Guardian’s income from all sources should not
exceed Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum, and Converted Christian (converted from
SC/ST) Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum.
Other State Scholarship:

Other State Scholarships for SC/ST/BC/OBC/EBC students.
Puducherry State Scholarships only for Puducherry SC/ST Students.
‚ISHAN UDAY‛ Scholarship for Northern Eastern Region Students.
Minority Scholarship: Minority Scholarship award on the basis of merit cum means
for minority community students.
Higher Education Special Scholarship: In addition to the Post Metric Scholarship,
Higher Education Special Scholarship is awarded to the hostel students belonging
to SC/ST and Converted Christian community and the number of scholarship is
limited by the Government. The Annual income from all sources should not
exceed Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum.
BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship: The Scholarship will be awarded to the Students
belonging to BC/MBC/DNC communities whose
Fellowship / Scholarship sanctioned by various Funding Agencies
UGC Scheme for award of Post Graduate Scholarship for professional courses
for SC/ST candidates.
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for single girl Child: This is only for the
Candidate who happens to be single Girl child of the family (having no broth-
er or sister) and who has taken admission in regular full time Master Degree
course in recognised University or a Post Graduate College in
conventional basic subject.
Note: For all Scholarship, Income Certificate taken after April 2016 should be produced.
3.4 University Research Studentship

The University Research Studentship is awarded for certain Ph.D. Scholars every
year based on the seniority, research progress work, conduct, and attendance. Those
who have been availing/availed the studentship once are not eligible for renewal.
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IV. Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
4.1 General Eligibility
For admission to the Ph.D. programme, a candidate has to fulfill the
following minimum qualifications:
4.1.1 Faculties of Arts, Science, Marine Sciences, Indian Languages, Engineering
& Technology, Education, Fine Arts, Medicine (Nursing & Physiotherapy
only) A pass in Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% of marks or
equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination
recognized as equivalent thereto.
4.1.2 Faculty of Agriculture
A pass in Master’s Degree in the same discipline with a minimum of
6.5 OGPA out of 10.00 of the aggregate marks or any other examination
recognized as equivalent thereto.
4.1.3 Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry
A Pass in Master’s Degree with 50% of marks in the concerned subject is
the minimum qualification for admission to the Ph.D. Programme for the
Faculties of Medicine (except Nursing & Physiotherapy) and Dentistry.
4.2 Candidates who have passed Master’s Degree through Open University
system are not eligible to apply; however, candidates who have secured
their Master’s Degree under (11+1) or (10+2) + 3 + 2 / (10+2)+4+2 /
(10+3)+3+2 / (10+2) + 5 pattern of courses of study are eligible.
4.3 For SC/ST and Differently-abled candidates, there will be a relaxation of
5% marks for the minimum eligibility for admission in the Faculties of
Arts, Science, Marine Sciences, Indian Languages, Education & Fine Arts.
4.4 Preference will be given to candidates who have passed the
UGC-JRF/NET/SET (SLET)/Lecturership/GATE/ CSIR/ ICAR/ICSSR or other
fellowship related examinations.
4.5 While granting admission to Ph.D. Programmes, due attention shall be
paid to the State Reservation Policy.
4.6 Discipline-wise Eligibility
4.6.1 Faculty of Arts
English
A pass in Master’s Degree in English, English & Comparative Literature,
English & Communication, English & Functional English, English & English
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Language Teaching, American Studies, English Language and Literature,
English with Computer Applications, English Studies with a minimum of 55%
marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination

recognised as equivalent thereto.
History
A pass in Master’s Degree in History, History & Heritage Management,
Ancient History & Archaeology, History & Tourism Management and any oth-
er Masters Degree relevant to the field of History with a minimum of 55%
Political Science
A pass in Master’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations,
Human Rights with a minimum of 55% marks orequivalent Grade Point
Average (GPA) or in an examination recognised as equivalent thereto.
Public Administration
A pass in Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Social Welfare
Administration, Police Administration, and Development Administration with a
minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an
examination recognised as equivalent thereto.
Economics
A pass in Master’s Degree in Economics, Applied Economics,
Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Business Economics, Environmental
Economics, Development Studies, Rural Economics, Rural Development,
Women Studies, Gender Studies, Business Studies, Disaster Management,
Rural Management, Environmental Management with a minimum of 55%
Rural Studies
A pass in Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of 55%
Sociology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Sociology/Social Work (MSW) with a
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Commerce
A pass in Master’s degree (M.Com) in Commerce / Accounting &
Finance / International Banking / Financial Services / Business Studies /
Co-operative Management and International Business / M.Com. Five Year
Integrated Programme / M.A. Co-operation / M.A. Corporate Secretaryship /
Master of Bank Management / Master of Business Studies / Master of
Financial Services/Master of Financial Management and Master of Financial
Control with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average
(GPA) or in an examination recognised as equivalent thereto.
Population Studies
A pass in Master’s degree in Population Studies or other interdisciplinary
Programmes viz. Hospital Administration, Hospital Management, Project
Management, Sociology, Economics, Commerce, Management, Psychology,
Geography, Statistics, Social Work, Rural Development, Anthropology,
Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Education, and Adult Education
Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Population & Development, Master of Health
Social Sciences (MHSS) with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade
Point Average (GPA) or in an examination recognised equivalent thereto.
Business Administration
A pass in Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a minimum of
55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination
Library & Information Science
A pass in Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science with a
Philosophy
A pass in Master’s Degree in M.A.(History, Political Science, Sociology),
M.S.W.(Master of Social Work) or any other Master’s Degree relevant to the
field of Philosophy & Religion with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent
Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination recognised as equivalent
thereto.
4.6.2 Faculty of Science
Mathematics
A pass in Master’s Degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks
or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination recognised as
equivalent thereto.
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Statistics
A pass in Master’s Degree in Statistics with a minimum of 55% marks
or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination recognised as

equivalent thereto.
Physics
A pass in Master’s Degree in Physics with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination recognised as
equivalent thereto.
Chemistry
A pass in Master’s Degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent thereto.
Botany
A pass in Master’s Degree in Botany with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent thereto.
Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Botany, Plant Sciences, Biotechnology,
Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Pharmacology
with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in
an examination recognised as equivalent thereto.
Herbal Science
A pass in Master’s Degree in Herbal Science / Botany / Pharmacy /
Agriculture / Chemistry / Biochemistry with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent thereto.
Zoology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Zoology with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent thereto.
Environmental Biotechnology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Environmental Biology with a minimum of
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Bioinformatics
A pass in Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics with a minimum of 55%
recognised as equivalent thereto
Microbiology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Microbiology with a minimum of 55%
Geology / Applied Geology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Marine
Geology / Geo-Physics / Geo-Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent thereto.
Geoinformatics
A pass in Master’s Degree in Geoinformatics / Geology / Applied
Geology / Marine Geology / Geo-Physics / Geo-Chemistry with a minimum of
Biochemistry
A pass in Master’s Degree in Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Molecular
Biology / Nutrition and Dietetics (equivalent thereto) / Biochemical
Technology / Genomics with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade
Point Average (GPA) or in an examination recognised as equivalent thereto.
Biotechnology
A pass in M.Sc. / M.Tech. Degree in Biotechnology (Industrial, Plant,
Animal, Nano, Medical, Environmental and Microbiology)/Molecular Biology/
Biochemistry / Microbiology / Genetics (Plant, Animal, Human and Biomedical
Genetics) / Life Sciences / Biomedical Technology / Genomics with a minimum
of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination
Computer Science
A pass in M.Sc (Computer Science / Information Technology /
Information Science / Software Engineering / Computer Technology) / MCA
with a minimum of 55% or its equivalent grade point average in the relevant
discipline of this University or any other University accepted by the Syndicate
as equivalent thereto.
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4.6.3 Faculty of Marine Sciences
Marine Biology & Oceanography

A pass in Master’s Degree in Marine Biology & Oceanography,
Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Animal Science & Biotechnology, Plant
Science & Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Applied Genetics,
Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Agriculture
Microbiology, and Pharmacology with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent
thereto.
Coastal Aquaculture
A pass in Master’s Degree in Coastal Aquaculture, Biotechnology,
Zoology, Botany, Animal Science & Biotechnology, Plant Science &
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Applied Genetics, Molecular
Biology, Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Agriculture Microbiology, and
Pharmacology with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point
Marine Biotechnology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Marine Biotechnology, Biotechnology,
Zoology, Botany, Animal Science & Biotechnology, Plant Science &
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Applied Genetics, Molecular
Biology, Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Agriculture Microbiology,
Pharmacology and Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent
thereto.
Marine Microbiology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Marine Microbiology, Marine
Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Animal Science &
Biotechnology, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology,
Industrial Microbiology, Agriculture Microbiology with a minimum of 55%
Marine Food Technology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Botany, Zoology, Aquaculture, Biochemistry,
Biotechnology, Microbiology, Fishery Science, Animal Science &
Biotechnology, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Biochemistry with a minimum
of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination
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Ocean Science & Technology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Ocean Science & Technology, Geology,
Applied Geology, Geoinformatics, Environmental Sciences, Environmental
Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, M.E. Energy Engineering and
Management, M.E. Disaster Management and Engineering, M.E. / M.Tech.
Remote Sensing & GIS, and M.Tech. Coastal Management with a minimum of
4.6.4. Faculty of Indian Languages
Tamil
A pass in Master’s Degree in Tamil with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent thereto.
Hindi
A pass in Master’s Degree in Hindi with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent thereto.
Linguistics
A pass in Master’s Degree in Linguistics / Translation Studies / any
language with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average
(OR)
A pass in any Master’s degree other than the above with 55% of marks
with a condition that the candidate should complete his / her Master’s Degree
in Linguistics / Translation Studies (through DDE) or post-graduate Diploma in
Linguistics / Natural Language Processing before submitting the dissertation.
For those candidates the degree will be awarded as Ph.D. in Linguistics
(Interdisciplinary).
4.6.5. Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering
A pass in Master’s Degree in any field of study/specialization related to
Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point
Structural Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent
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thereto.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent thereto.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent
thereto.
Instrumentation Engineering
Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering with a minimum of 55%
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade
Computer Science & Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks orequivalent
thereto.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy with a minimum of 55% marks orequivalent Grade Point Average
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4.6.6. Faculty of Education
Education
A pass in Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed./M.A. Education) with a
Psychology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Psychology or other specialization in
Psychology (Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Guidance and
Counselling, Organizational Behaviour etc.). with a minimum of 55% marks or
equivalent thereto.
Physical Education & Sports Sciences
A pass in Master’s Degree (M.P.Ed. / M.P.E. / M.P.E.S.) with a minimum of
Lifelong Education
Master's Degree with 55% of marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA)
or equivalent grade point average in the Faculties of
a) Arts: (Sociology/ Economics/ Social Works/ Philosophy/ History/ Political
Science/ Rural Development/ Anthropology/ Population Studies),
Education: (Education/ Work Education/ Psychology/ Physical Education/
Adult and Continuing Education)
Languages: (Tamil/ English) and
b) Science
A pass in M.Sc., with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point
Average (GPA) or in an examination recognized as equivalent thereto.
Yoga
A pass in M.Sc. Yoga with minimum of 55% of marks under 10+2+3 +
(P.G.Diploma in Yoga + M.Sc. Yoga (Lateral Entry) / M.Sc. Yoga or equivalent
Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination as equivalent thereto.
4.6.7. Faculty of Fine Arts
Music
A pass in Master’s Degree in Music / Dance of this University with 55% of
marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or in an examination as equiv-
alent thereto.
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4.6.8. Faculty of Agriculture

Agronomy
A pass in Master’s Degree in Agronomy with a minimum of 6.5 OGPA
out of 10.00 of the aggregate marks or any other examination recognized as
equivalent thereto in the fields of study.
Entomology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Entomology with a minimum of 6.5 OGPA
Plant Pathology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Plant Pathology with a minimum of
recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study.
Agricultural Microbiology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Microbiology with a minimum of 6.5 OGPA
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
A pass in Master’s Degree in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry with a
minimum of 6.5 OGPA out of 10.00 of the aggregate marks or any other
examination recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study.
Agricultural Botany
A pass in Master’s Degree in Agricultural Botany with a minimum of
Genetics & Plant Breeding
A pass in Master’s Degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding with a minimum
of 6.5 OGPA out of 10.00 of the aggregate marks or any other examination
Seed Science & Technology
A pass in Master’s Degree in Seed Science & Technology with a
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Horticulture
A pass in Master’s Degree in Horticulture with a minimum of 6.5 OGPA
Agricultural Economics
A pass in Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics with a minimum of
Agri. Business Management
A pass in Master’s Degree in Agri. Business Management with a
Agricultural Extension
A pass in Master’s Degree in Agricultural Extension with a minimum of
Animal Husbandry
A pass in Master’s Degree in Animal Husbandry with a minimum of
4.6.9. Faculty of Medicine
Master’s Degree with 50% of marks in the concerned subject is the
minimum qualification for admission to the Ph.D. Programme for the Faculty
of Medicine (Except Nursing and Physiotherapy).
Nursing & Physiotherapy
Masters Degree with 55% of marks in Nursing and Physiotherapy is the
minimum qualification for admission to Ph.D. Programme in Nursing and
Physiotherapy.
4.6.10. Faculty of Dentistry
Master’s Degree with 50% of marks in the concerned subject is the
minimum qualification for admission to the Ph.D. Programme for the Faculty
of Dentistry.
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V. Categories of Admission
Categories of Admission
There shall be four categories of Ph.D. candidates:

a. Full-time Scholars, On-campus
b. Part-time candidates (Internal), On-campus
c. External (India)
d. External (Foreign)
5.1 Full-Time Ph.D. Candidates, On Campus

Research Scholars within this category are those who pursue their doctoral
research under the guidance of a Research Supervisor in this university
full time.
5.2 Part-Time Candidates (Internal), On Campus

5.2.1 Research Scholars within this category are those who are presently
employed on regular basis in this university at the time of applying for
the Ph.D. programme.
5.2.2 Those who have joined as Assistant Professors with M.Phil. / M.E. /
M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.Sc.(Agri.) / M.D. / M.S. are permitted to register
for Ph.D. Programme after one year from the date of joining in the post.
5.2.3 Faculty who do not have an M.Phil. Degree shall register for the Ph.D.
Programme after two years from the date of joining in the post, provided
they fulfil the eligibility conditions of the Ph.D. registration Programme
as Part-time candidates.
5.2.4 The Regular Non-Teaching Staff shall register for the Ph.D.
Programme after five years from the date of joining in the post,
provided they fulfil the eligibility conditions of the Ph.D.
registration Programme as Part-time candidates. The normal office
work shall not be affected at any cost, if they are selected for the
Ph.D. programme. Their selection for the Ph.D. Programme is
subject to the final discretion of the Vice-Chancellor.
5.2.5 Those serving as Resource persons in Annamalai University are eligible to
apply for Ph.D. provided they fulfil the eligibility conditions of the Ph.D.
registration Programme as Part-time candidates.
5.2.6 The in-service candidates who register for Ph.D. programme on

part-time basis in the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry shall execute a
bond to serve the University for a minimum period of three years after
award of the Ph.D. Degree.
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5.3 External (India and Foreign)
5.3.1 The number of candidates considered for registration in this category
would depend upon the availability of research supervisors. The
University reserves full rights for the selection.
5.3.2 The candidate shall register under a Research Supervisor who is a member
of the Teaching Faculty of this University.
5.3.3 The candidates should be employed as Assistant Professor / Associate

Professor / Professor in a recognized college/University where facilities
for carrying out research work are available and have Postgraduate
Departments for Science, Marine Sciences, Engineering, Medical /
Dental and Agriculture subjects or Undergraduate Departments for Arts,
Fine Arts, Education and Indian Languages subjects, or employed as
Research Scientists or similar cadre in private or Government Institutions/
Industrial Units with research and development facilities, or Librarians
working in Colleges/University or Physical Director working in
Colleges/ University and who fulfill the eligibility conditions. Such
candidates can directly register for Ph.D. under suitable supervisor in
Annamalai University and they do not require a co-supervisor.
All other eligible candidates whether employed or unemployed shall

have a recognized co-supervisor. The co-supervisor may be from
college/institution located from the same or near by town of the
candidate.
The co-supervisor should be approved by the University. Generally
facilities for research should be made available at the place of work of
the Candidate. In cases where such facility does not exist, the research
facility at the place of work of Co-supervisor should be available to the
candidate. Otherwise the facilities available in Annamalai University in
the respective Faculties shall be extended to the candidates.
5.3.4 The candidate has to produce one month attendance per academic year
which will be issued by supervisor/co-supervisor.
5.3.5 The following certificates shall be attached with the application:
i) No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed. (Annexure -1)
ii) Acceptance letter from the co-supervisor. (Annexure -2)
Note : Provision exists for conversion of Full-Time to Part-Time and vice-versa

provided the residency and attendance requirements are satisfied.
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5.4 Admission of Foreign Students
Students who are selected under various Scholarship schemes, either by

the Ministry of Education and Culture or the Ministry of External Affairs,
will be given admission on the recommendations/sponsorship of the
respective Ministry of Government of India. Self-supporting foreign
students seeking admission should possess a Research VISA issued by
the Indian Embassies abroad and produce a No Objection Certificate
from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, after clearance
from the Ministry of External Affairs.
VI. Departmental Research Committee

6.1 Departmental Research Committees shall be constituted at the
commencement of every academic year for effective coordination of the
research activities of the departments. The total number of members of the
committee shall not exceed six.
6.2 The following is the constitution of the Departmental Research
Committee (hereafter referred to as DRC):
Designation Members
The Head of the Department (HOD) Coordinator
The respective Wing Head of DDE/ Section Head, if exists Member
Two Professors /Senior Faculty members nominated by Members
the Vice-Chancellor
One Senior Associate Professor Member
One Senior Assistant Professor Member
6.3 The DRC will have the following functions:

 Selection of candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
 Appointment of Research Supervisors for students enrolled for
the Ph.D. programme based on the students’ preference.
 Constitution of Doctoral Committees (DCs).
 Framing the syllabus for course work.
 Maintenance of the quality of research.
6.4 If there is any dispute either in the constitution or functioning of
the DRC, it shall be brought to the notice of the University administration and
the decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be final.
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VII. Admission Procedure
Admission Procedure
The selection of candidates for provisional admission shall be based on
the following procedure:
7.1 The Entrance Test for the Ph.D. programme (Full-time, Part-time and
External India and Foreign) will be conducted on the same day for all
the departments of study. The process will be coordinated by the
Controller of Examinations.
7.2 The selection shall be based on marks obtained in the qualifying
degree, a written test and an interview.
7.3 The weightage for Qualifying Degree Examinations will be given for 50
marks. The written test shall comprise objective type questions and
examine research aptitude, grasp of the subject, intellectual ability, and
general knowledge of the prospective candidates. The question paper
for the written Test shall be prepared for one hour duration. Question
papers will be set and evaluated by the DRC for 25 marks. The interview
will be conducted for 25 marks. The cut off marks for the selection shall
be fixed as 50%.
7.4 Candidates with M.Phil. Degree from an approved University, UGC-JRF/
NET / SLET / GATE / CSIR / ICAR /ICSSR qualified candidates and Teacher
fellowship holders are exempted from the Entrance Test but they have to
appear for the interview.
7.5 The Interview will be conducted by different departments simultaneously
following the written test on the same day. At the time of interview, the
candidates are expected to indicate their chosen area of research and
the research supervisor.
7.6 The allocation of the Research Supervisor for a selected student will
depend upon the vacancy, the number of students per faculty member
permitted by the University, the available specializations among the
faculty supervisors, and the research interest of the student as indicated
during the interview by the student.
7.7 For candidates who wish to undertake interdisciplinary research,
there will be two Supervisors – a Research Supervisor in the Department
where he/she is registered, and a Co-Supervisor in the relevant discipline.
7.8 The ‚Minutes of the DRC‛ shall indicate the chosen guide and the
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research area of the candidate. The DRC shall certify that the selected
topic for research is not a repetition of earlier Ph.D. research works.
Duration of Research
7.9 The Minutes of the DRC together with the recommendation will be
placed before the Vice-Chancellor, who in consultation with the Head of
the Department and the Dean of the Faculty will select and admit the
candidate for the Ph.D. programme under a Research Supervisor.
7.10 A candidate provisionally selected for admission for the Ph.D.
programme shall join on or before the specified date after paying the
prescribed fees and verification of certificates of the qualifying
examination(s).
7.11 A full time Scholar admitted for the Ph.D. degree may be allowed to
pursue any one programme at any given time offered by DDE of
Annamalai University only.
7.12 A full time Scholar shall not undertake any employment either part-time or
full time anywhere.
VIII. Duration of Research

8.1 For full-time Scholars, the minimum duration of Ph.D. is three years
for those who join after completing Master’s degree and two years for those
with M.Phil. For part-time Scholars, the minimum duration of Ph.D. is four years
for those who join after completing Master’s degree and three years for those
with M.Phil.
8.2 The maximum duration for Ph.D. is 5 years from the date of
admission for full-time Scholars and 6 years for part-time Scholars without
M.Phil. For full-time Scholars with M.Phil. degree, the maximum duration of
Ph.D. is 4 years and 5 years for part-time Scholars. The external Ph.D. will be
considered as part-time programme.
With M.Phil Without M.Phil
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

Years Years Years Years
Full Time
2 4 3 5
Part Time
3 5 4 6
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8.3 Extension for submission of Ph.D. Thesis
Extension of Time & Re-registration

A Ph.D. student may be granted two extensions of one year each with the
recommendation of the Doctoral Committee and Deans Committee with
approval of the Vice-Chancellor. However, in special cases (eg. Maternity Leave),
women candidates are eligible for three extensions of one year each.
IX. Extension of Time & Re-registration

9.1. Extension of Time
9.1.1 Scholars who do not submit the thesis within the stipulated
period as mentioned in Section 8 (2) shall apply for extension of time,
3 months before the completion of the maximum period for submission.
Extension of time and the fees to be paid will be considered by the Deans
Committee, if the extension is duly recommended by the DC, Head of the
Department, and the Dean of the Faculty. Such candidates will be eligible
for extension of time for a maximum period of 2 years for men and 3 years for
women as stipulated in Section 8 (3).
9.1.2 The Scholar shall enroll as a fresh candidate if he/she fails to

submit the thesis within the maximum extension period of 2 years for men and
3 years for women when granted.
9.1.3 If a Scholar requires a few more months after the expiry of the
maximum extension period for the submission of the thesis as per the
evaluation of the Research Supervisor, duly recommended by the Head of the
Department, DC and the Dean of the Faculty, as an exceptional case, the
Deans Committee may consider to enable the Scholar to submit the thesis
with a penalty. In any case, the time granted shall not exceed 6 months.
9.2. Re-registration
9.2.1 If a candidate has made significant progress in his/her work but

has not completed his/her thesis even after the expiry of the maximum period
and two extensions, he/she will be considered for re-registration with the
same topic on the recommendation of the DC, Head of the Department and
the Deans Committee and on the basis of his/her published/documented
work. He/she will have to pay all the prescribed fees.
Note : The candidates will be permitted to submit their thesis only

after 6 months from the date of re-registration but before the expiry of 36
months. These candidates are not eligible for any extension further.
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X. De-registration
De-registration
The registration of a Scholar who has exceeded the maximum period

stipulated for the programme shall stand cancelled automatically.
10.1 The registration is liable for cancellation administratively by the Deans

Committee, if
 The Scholar has not paid the fees within the stipulated time men-
tioned in Section 5.4 above
 Two consecutive progress reports are not submitted
 The performance is not deemed satisfactory by the Doctoral
Committee and cancellation of registration has been
recommended.
 The candidate has not submitted the thesis within the
maximum period of registration and exhaustion of extensions.
 The candidate is found guilty of plagiarism.
 The candidate contacts thesis Examiners.
 Any violation of the rules and regulations of the Ph.D. Programme.
 The candidates involved in criminal activity.
10.2 In case the student requests cancellation of his/her registration,

a service charge of Rs. 1000/- will be charged for refund of tuition fee
and return of original certificates provided the candidate withdraws
from the programme immediately after admission and has NOT attended
any of the classes or marked attendance in the department.
10.3 Students who have joined the Ph.D. programme and wish to
discontinue need not pay the tuition fees for the subsequent years, but
should have paid the fees in full upto the year of study.
10.4 No certificate will be issued unless the candidate has cleared all the
arrears of fees etc., due to the University.
10.5 With regard to any dispute arising in relation to admissions, examinations,
remittance of fees etc., the place of jurisdiction for the purpose of filing a
suit or preferring a complaint or taking any legal proceedings against
Annamalai University, will be Chidambaram Town only and not any other
place.
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XI. Residential & Attendance Requirements
Residential & Attendance Requirements

The Research Supervisor concerned will decide what constitutes ‚residence‛
and where the residential requirement is to be fulfilled, considering the
nature of the study and its requirements.
11.1 A Ph.D. scholar may be allowed to stay in the Hostel for a maximum of
four years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.
11.2 Full-time scholar will sign the attendance register maintained in the
Department on all working days. He/She is expected to put in a
minimum of 80% attendance both for the course work examination,
and submission of thesis, failing which the scholar will not be permitted
to write the course work examination and to submit the thesis.
11.3 A Ph.D Full-time scholar may be permitted to reside outside Annamalai
University for the purpose of collecting material / conducting
experiments / learning techniques for his/her thesis for a period not
exceeding six months during the entire tenure of Ph.D., which shall
count as residence at Annamalai University.
11.4 Further, in special cases, a Ph. D. Full-time scholar may be permitted to
reside outside Annamalai University for the purpose of his / her research
for the Ph.D. programme for durations it deems fit, on the
recommendation of the Doctoral Committee and approved by the
Vice-Chancellor; and this period too shall count as period spent in
residence at Annamalai University. The student shall however produce an
attendance certificate from the institution where he/she undertook
research during that period.
11.5 An employee of the University admitted to the programme leading to
the Ph.D. Degree as a part-time internal candidate in accordance
with these Ordinances shall be required to work for a minimum of
30 days per annum during the period of research. They shall carry out
research work without affecting their regular duty.
11.6 External Scholars including those with an M.Phil. Degree are required to
mark attendance maintained by the supervisor/ co-supervisor for a
minimum compulsory period of 30 days per annum during their period
of research.
11.7 External scholars are required to visit Annamalai University campus at
the end of every year on a specified date to appear before the Doctoral
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11.8 The attendance certificate signed by the Research Supervisor /
Leave Rules
Co-Research Supervisor shall be sent to the Controller of

Examinations through the respective Head of the Department and
the Dean at the time of submission of the Synopsis.
XII. Leave Rules

12.1 Leave for a maximum period of 30 days in a year in addition to
public holidays may be availed by Ph.D. students with the approval of the
Research Supervisor. However, they are not entitled to any other vacation.
12.2 Women candidates are eligible for maternity leave for

135 days once during the tenure.
XIII. Research Supervisors

13.1 Eligibility for Research Supervision
13.1.1 Ph.D. degree holders working as teachers on regular basis in the
Departments of Annamalai University and who have completed a
minimum of one year of service in this University.
13.1.2 In the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, teaching staff members with
a P.G. Degree are eligible to function as Research Supervisors for
Ph.D. scholars in their respective Faculties. Members of the Teaching
staff who do not find qualified research supervisors in these
faculties may be permitted to register under the guidance of the Head
of the Department/Division with Co-Supervision by a faculty specialized
in the field from another Department/ Division within the University or
other recognized Institutions/Universities.
13.1.3 A Research Supervisor will be permitted to register candidates with
M.Phil. Degree for Ph.D. guidance two years prior to their retirement.
Research Scholars will be permitted to continue to work and submit
their thesis under the guidance of a retired person for only a maximum
period of one year from the date of retirement. If the candidate is unable
to submit his / her thesis within this time, the Head of the Department
concerned will suggest a change of Research Supervisor in consultation
with the Doctoral Committee and Dean.
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13.1.4 Research Supervisors shall strictly adhere to the rules stipulated by the
Research Supervisors
University with respect to eight number of Scholars they can guide
at a time as per UGC regulations. This number includes full-time and
part-time Scholars, Research Scholars appointed to work in research
projects and external Ph.D. registrants. However, there is no number
restriction for a research supervisor to act as co-supervisor.
There shall be no compulsion on or by the Supervisors to hold the
full complement of research Scholars all the time.
13.1.5 A Research Supervisor is normally eligible to only guide in his/her basic
subject/discipline. However, he/she may be permitted to guide in a
related subject in which he/she has at least two publications in
professionally recognized national/international journals, or authored a
book, after getting approval of the expert in the concerned discipline
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. If there is any dispute in this regard,
then the matter shall be referred to the University Administration and
the decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be final in the matter.
13.1.6 A Research Supervisor shall not be allowed to register a candidate for
Ph.D. if the Researcher is blood related to him/her.
13.1.7 A Faculty member who accepts an administrative position such as
Controller of Examinations, Registrar or Vice-Chancellor shall not
function as a Research Supervisor. However, he/she may be allowed
to complete the theses of candidates registered with him / her and
after that he/she cannot register fresh candidates.
13.1.8 The Vice-Chancellor shall be empowered to summarily withdraw the
research supervisorship of a teacher on grounds of
 Moral turpitude / Sexual Harassment
 Plagiarism
 fraudulent academic claims
 any act prejudicial to the reputation of the university without
assigning any reason thereof.
13.2 Change of Supervisors and Transfer of Scholars
13.2.1 Change of Research Supervisor shall not be permitted as a routine. In
exceptional cases, such change may be permitted, if valid reasons
are provided by the candidate. The Committee headed by the
Vice-Chancellor shall look into the request of the petitioner, if there is
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any conflict between the scholar and the research supervisor. The
Doctoral Committee
Research Supervisor under whom the scholar has originally registered

shall give a ‚No Objection Certificate‛ and the new proposed Research
Supervisor gives a ‚Certificate of Willingness‛ to guide the candidate.
The final decision will however rest with the University. However, the
Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee
and Deans Committee has the right to assign a new research supervisor
to the research scholar.
13.2.2 When the change of Research Supervisor is approved, the
candidate shall work for a minimum of one year with the new
Research Supervisor if the topic of his / her research is different under
the new supervisor, provided he/she fulfils the attendance
requirements.
13.2.3 The research supervisors who wish to avail leave/lien/deputation
beyond a period of SIX MONTHS shall propose a Co-supervisor in
the concerned subject for the candidates registered with them, and
the fact may be intimated to the University well in advance. The final
approval of the proposal rests with the Vice-Chancellor.
XIV. Doctoral Committee

14.1 A Doctoral Committee shall be constituted with the approval of the
University for each candidate [full-time, part-time and external]
separately, immediately after his/her admission. The purpose of the
Doctoral Committee is to provide expert opinion on frontline research.
14.2 The Doctoral Committee shall consist of the Head of the
Department or a Professor nominated by the Vice-Chancellor as the
Chairperson, the Research Supervisor as the Convener, and two
members who are experts in the field nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
(one member from the same Department, and the other member from
another related Department of our University / another
University in Tamil Nadu/other States).
14.3 The Doctoral Committee shall have the following functions:
1. Discuss, advice, and recommend on all matters connected with the
candidate’s research from admission till the submission of the thesis.
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Course Work
2. Approve the topic of research and the synopsis.
3. Assess and approve the progress reports of Ph.D. students in the
4. prescribed format and to report to the University on the fitness or
otherwise of the candidate to proceed with his/her research work for
the Ph.D..
4. If necessary, recommend and approve change of title of dissertation/
Thesis, change of Supervisor and status of Researcher (full time to
part time and vice-versa).
5. Conduct and supervise the presentation by the candidate of the final
draft of his/her proposed thesis for approval before the submission
of synopsis of the thesis to the University and to give a certificate to
this effect to be submitted along with the synopsis.
14.4 The Doctoral Committee will meet once in six months:
 to scrutinize the research proposal submitted by the candidate.
 to assess the conduct of experiments/field work, peruse laboratory
notebooks, data recording and analysis, and publication.
 to review and endorse the annual progress report of the candidate.
 to approve the synopsis of the thesis.
The Convener will convene the Doctoral Committee meetings with inti-
mation to the Controller of Examinations.
XV. Course Work

15.1 All Research Scholars (Full-time and Part-time) shall undergo a minimum
of three courses of six credits each for a minimum period of one
semester as stipulated by the UGC. The course work shall include a
course on research methodology. The other courses may involve
advanced techniques, latest developments in the field of research, and
subjects related to the research problem.
15.2 While the minimum number of courses is three, there can be a great
degree of flexibility in the number of courses that a research student
takes based on the discipline and the area of research.
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Course Work
15.3 A candidate admitted to the Ph.D. programme after having

completed M.Phil. either from this University or other recognised
University is exempted from undertaking course work provided that the
Doctoral Committee is of the opinion that the course work completed by
the candidate at the M.Phil. level suffices the requirements of course
work at the Ph.D. level. In those Faculties, where more than 3 courses are
prescribed for Ph.D., the scholars who have completed their M.Phil.
degree and seeking admission in other disciplines / those who change
their area of research for the Ph.D. programme shall take up the extra
course work.
15.4 The course work for the ‚Area of Specialization‛ for a Ph.D. student shall
be prescribed by the Doctoral Committee.
15.5 The total marks for each course will be 100. The candidate shall secure not
less than 50% in the course work examination(s), failing which he/she has
to apply within six months after the first appearance. If a candidate
does not pass the course work examination in three appearances, his/her
registration will be cancelled.
15.6 The research scholars shall be required to complete the course work with-
in a period of eighteen months in order to pursue further with their re-
search work. For those who fail to complete the course work within the
stipulated time, the DC may recommend for an extension of six months,
if the DC is convinced of their performance. If not, the DC may recom-
mend cancellation of registration.
15.7 A student is deemed to have cleared any course only if he/she has more
than 80% attendance, appeared in the examination, and secured a
pass.
15.8 The performance of a student in each course is evaluated in terms of

percentage of marks with a provision for conversion to Grade
Point (GP). The sum total performance in each semester will be rated by
Grade Point Average (GPA), while the continuous performance will be
rated by Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA).
15.9 A student who has not secured a minimum of 50% of marks in a course is
deemed to have failed in that course. A candidate who has scored a min-
imum of 50% or equivalent GPA in a course is deemed to have passed
the course.
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XVI. Topic of Research
Topic of Research
A candidate shall specify the broad area of his/her research at
the time of submission of application for Ph.D. admission.
16.1 Presentation of the Broad Area of Research

The Scholars shall present their broad area of research and submit a
proposal to the Doctoral Committee within six months from the date of
their admission.
16.2 Change of Topic of Research

Change of the specific area of research may be permitted within one
year from the date of admission and requests must be submitted
with the recommendations of the Doctoral Committee. In such cases,
the minutes of the DC meeting must include whether the course work
undertaken by the candidate is relevant to the new research area and
the competence of the research supervisor in this field.
16.3 If the Doctoral Committee is of the view that there is a major change in
the specific area of research and is not relevant to the course work
undertaken, the candidate will have to go through the process of fresh
examination pertaining to the area of research.
XVII. Title of Ph.D. Thesis

17.1 Candidates shall give the exact title of the Ph.D. thesis at the time of
submission of the synopsis.
17.2 The title of the thesis shall clearly reflect the content and context of the
research.
17.3 Once the synopsis is submitted, there shall be no provision for the change
of title.
XVIII. Training
It is mandatory for all Ph.D. scholars to undergo training in Research
Methodology in order to adopt Good Research Practices (Section 34).
Scholars registering for a research degree shall compulsorily attend these
courses immediately after joining in order to inculcate best practices early in
their research career.
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XIX. Progress Reports
Progress Reports
19.1 The Research Scholars, both full time and part time, shall submit
Progress Reports in the prescribed format (Annexure-3) duly endorsed
by the Doctoral Committee once in six months to the Controller of
Examinations until he/she submits his/her synopsis.
19.2 Failure to submit the progress reports shall entail automatic
cancellation of registration.
19.3 The minutes of the meeting of the Doctoral Committee along with
enclosures will be sent to the Controller of Examinations.
19.4 The review meetings of the DC may also be conducted through video
conferencing or internet chat if the candidate or the Research
Supervisor is in a foreign country.
19.5 Candidates who are recipients of fellowships such as JRF/SRF directly
from any of the funding agencies, shall send the progress reports and
the utilization certificates in the format prescribed by the respective
funding agency through proper channel.
XX. Publication of Research Papers

20.1 Ph.D. candidates should have published at least two research papers rel-
evant to their area of research and to the thesis submitted in a peer re-
viewed / refereed National and / or International Journal before
submission of the thesis for adjudication, and produce evidence for the
same in the form of reprint or acceptance letter along with a copy of the
paper.
20.2 The research papers shall be attached with the Ph.D. thesis.
20.3 The DC shall certify the quality and authenticity of the publications and
ensure that both the candidate and the Research Supervisor are listed as
authors of the papers with the correct affiliations.
XXI. Pre-submission Presentation

21.1 The pre-submission presentation of the thesis is a requirement to
enrich the Scholar and to fine tune his / her research presentation.
21.2 This presentation shall be conducted before the submission of the
synopsis in the presence of the DC, Supervisor / Co-Supervisor, Faculty
members, Research Scholars, M.Phil., and/or P.G. Students.
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21.3 The Scholar is expected to present the first draft of the research work or
Submission of Synopsis
explain the findings/problems faced.
21.4 The gathering may suggest ideas/references to be consulted/suggestions
to improve the work and so on.
21.5 A report on this event along with an attendance sheet shall be forwarded
by the Research Supervisor with the endorsement of the DC and HOD to
the Controller of Examinations.
XXII. Submission of Synopsis

22.1 The submission of synopsis may be permitted 3 months before the
completion of required duration on successful completion of course
work.
22.2 The Research Scholar shall submit 3 copies of the synopsis
approved by the Doctoral Committee along with a soft copy to the
Controller of Examinations through the Research Supervisor, the HOD
and Dean of the respective Faculty. Guidelines for the preparation of the
synopsis is appended in (Annexure-4).
22.3 Name of the candidate and name of the supervisor shall not be
mentioned anywhere in the synopsis; Enrolment Number of the
candidate alone shall be given. A model cover page for a synopsis is given
in (Annexure-5).
22.4 A panel of Examiners shall be submitted through proper channel by the
Research Supervisor along with the synopsis (Annexure-6).
XXIII. Submission of Thesis

23.1 The candidate shall be allowed to submit his/her thesis after the
completion of stipulated period. A grace period of 30 days may be
allowed to submit the thesis after the prescribed duration. If the thesis
is not submitted even after the grace period, the student shall pay the
tuition fee for the year.
23.2 Five copies of the thesis (in the approved format) shall be submitted
together with the submission fee not later than three months after the
submission of the synopsis. No dues certificates from the Department
and Central Libraries, Hostel, Stores etc. must be attached with the thesis
copies. The Research Supervisor shall forward the thesis copies with the
enclosures to the Controller of Examinations through the HOD and the 45
Dean. A soft copy of the thesis shall be submitted along with the hard
Submission of Thesis
copies.
23.3 The thesis shall comply with the following conditions to merit award for
the Ph.D. degree :-
i) It should be a piece of research work characterized either by finding
of new facts or by a fresh approach towards interpretations of facts
and theories.
ii) It should reflect the candidate’s capacity for critical examination and
judgment.
iii) It should be satisfactory in terms of presentation, adhering to proper
methodology of thesis writing.
23.4 The thesis shall not exceed 250 pages excluding the Bibliography,
Appendices, etc. If it exceeds the specified number of pages, the
Research Supervisor should write to University with the reasons and get
prior approval from the University. The candidate shall pay a penalty for
the excess number of pages as decided by the Deans Committee. The
thesis should be in A4 size. The specifications for the preparation of the
thesis are given in (Annexure-7). A model cover page for a thesis is given in
(Annexure-8).
23.5 The thesis shall be typed on both sides of the page in order to save
paper and postage.
23.6 The thesis shall contain a Certificate from the guide (Annexure-9)
specifying that the thesis submitted is a record of research work done by
the candidate during the period of study under him/her, and that the
thesis has not previously formed the basis for the award of any
Degree, Diploma, Associate ship, Fellowship or similar title. A statement
from the guide indicating the extent to which the thesis represents
independent work on the part of the candidate should also be made.
23.7 The thesis shall also contain a Declaration by the candidate (Annexure-10
that the work reported in the thesis has been carried out by the
candidate himself/herself and that the material from other sources, if any,
is duly acknowledged and no part of the thesis is plagiarised.
23.8 The Ph.D. thesis in the field of Tamil, History and Fine Arts may be
submitted in the Tamil Language and for other language subjects in the
respective language also.
23.9 The title and the certificate for Ph.D. theses in Tamil, Hindi, and
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XXIV. On-Line Tracking System
Panel of Examiners
The Office of the Controller of Examinations shall complete all procedures
with respect to thesis evaluation in a timely manner. A Ph.D. student after submitting
the thesis can submit an online application for tracking the thesis position on-line.
Once the account is activated, the student shall be able to monitor the status of the
Ph.D. thesis
XXV. Panel of Examiners

25.1 Along with the synopsis, the Research Supervisor is advised to submit the
panel of Examiners for the candidate through proper channel to the Controller of
Examinations in the prescribed format. A Panel of ten Examiners (five from Foreign
countries and five from India) shall be provided by the Supervisor to evaluate the thesis
(Annexure-4).
25.2 Foreign Examiners may not be insisted upon for the disciplines of
Indian Languages such as Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi and for Fine
Arts. The panel may consist of five members within Tamil Nadu and five members
outside Tamil Nadu.‛
25.3 In the case of Indian Examiners, the Faculty suggested for
appointment as Examiner should hold a Ph.D. Degree with not less than 10 years
experience at the Post-Graduate level with publications in National / International
Journals in the same or related research area of the thesis to their credit
25.4 If the Research Scholar has carried out part of his/her work in another
institution, the panel should not include the names of the Scientists with whom he/
she worked with.
25.5 The Vice-Chancellor will choose one Indian and one overseas Examiner
from within the panel and will also indicate the order of priority of Examiners from
1 to 5 from the Panel of Indian and Foreign Examiners submitted.
25.6 Once the Vice-Chancellor has approved the Panel of Examiners and
assigned the priority (order of preference), the Controller of Examinations shall
forward/dispatch the Synopsis to the first Examiner in both the panels and seek their
acceptance for evaluation of the thesis.
25.7 Once an Examiner accepts the invitation and agrees to evaluate the
thesis, the Controller of Examinations shall arrange to send the thesis for evaluation
along with the associated formats, guidelines, and framework of assessment.
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Adjudication of Thesis
25.8 If any Examiner declines to accept the invitation to evaluate the

thesis, the synopsis shall be sent to the next Examiner in the list.
25.9 If there is no response from the Examiner two weeks after dispatch-
ing the synopsis, the Controller of Examinations shall send two reminders. If that
effort also fails to get a response, the Controller of Examinations shall send the
synopsis to the next Examiner in the respective panel.
25.10 If acceptance to adjudicate the thesis is not received from
the first panel of Examiners within 45 days, the COE shall call for an addi-
tional panel from the Research Supervisor.
XXVI. Adjudication of Thesis

There shall be two Examiners out of whom one shall be from a foreign
country and the other from within India.
26.1 The Board of Examiners appointed shall evaluate the thesis and report on
the merit of the thesis for the award of the Ph.D. degree. Each Examiner is
expected to give a detailed report on the thesis apart from a duly filled in
proforma for adjudication supplied by the Controller of Examinations.
26.2 The two Examiners shall send the individual reports together with the duly
filled in proforma to the Controller of Examinations.
26.3 The Supervisor (Convener) will submit a consolidated report, bringing out
the salient points made in the individual reports by the Examiners
to the Controller of Examinations.
26.4 Each Examiner shall be requested to send his/her report within two
months from the date of receipt of the thesis to the COE. The reports
sent by fax or e-mail shall be accepted provided the fax number or email
ID is the same as that given in the panel. However, a hard copy of the
report shall also be demanded from the Examiners.
26.5 If an Examiner(s) fails to send the reports within the stipulated time, the
Controller of Examinations shall send a reminder to him/her immediately
after the expiry of the deadline and request him / her to send the
report within thirty days. If the concerned Examiner fails to comply even
within the extended period, the Controller of Examinations shall cancel
the appointment forthwith and invite the next Examiner from the
approved panel to evaluate the thesis.
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Adjudication of Thesis
26.6 In the event of a request for more time for the submission of a report or
receipt of the report after the appointment has been cancelled or postal
delay or loss of report etc. an appropriate decision will be taken based on
facts.
26.7 If both the Examiners unanimously recommend the award of the degree,
the candidate will be asked to appear for a public viva-voce examination.
26.8 If both the Examiners give definite recommendation against the award
of the degree, the thesis will be rejected.
26.9 If one of the Examiners recommends the thesis for the award of the
degree and the other Examiner rejects the thesis, the thesis will be
referred to a third Examiner belonging to the same category (i.e., Indian
or foreign) for adjudication.
26.10 The third Examiner will not be provided with the report of the other
Examiners. If the third Examiner recommends the award of the degree,
the candidate will be asked to appear for a public viva-voce
examination. If the third Examiner also does not recommend the award
of the degree, the thesis will be rejected.
26.11 If any Examiner has in his/her report made some comments and
suggested corrections/modifications/alterations and does not insist on
resubmission, asking the candidate to carry out the same in the thesis,
then the candidate will be informed accordingly through the Research
Supervisor (who is the convener of the viva board). The candidate shall
carry out the corrections suggested by the Examiners, before the public
viva-voce examination. The Supervisor shall furnish a certificate to this
effect together with the list of corrections, endorsed by the HOD and the
Dean, to the University before the defence.
Such a thesis shall belong to the category Recommended for
Revision before viva-voce.
26.12 If the thesis is recommended to be revised and resubmitted by one or
both the Examiners, the points of revision shall be indicated clearly
in the report. The necessary corrections shall be carried out, and the
revised version resubmitted to the concerned Examiner(s). If the
Examiner(s) is/are still not satisfied with the revised version, the
thesis will be sent to another examiner. If the revision is accepted by
the Examiners, the viva-voce examination will be conducted.
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XXVII. Public Viva-voce / Thesis Defence
Public Viva-voce / Thesis Defence
If both the Examiners unanimously recommend the award of the degree,

the candidate will be asked to appear for a public viva-voce examination.
27.1 The viva-voce Board shall consist of the Research Supervisor, one
of the adjudicators (Indian Examiner – External Examiner) and the
Head of the Department (Internal Examiner). The Research Supervisor
shall be the Convener of the viva-voce Board. The reports of the
Examiners shall be made available to the Convener (Research
Supervisor) of the viva-voce board, and the Co-Research Supervisor
(if any). It is the duty of the Research Supervisor to consolidate the
results of the viva-voce Examination.
27.2 If the External Examiner so appointed is unable/unavailable to conduct

the viva-voce, one of the Examiners from the Panel of Indian Examiners
submitted shall be appointed to conduct the examination.
27.3 If the Head of the Department happens to be the Research Supervisor,

one of the senior Faculty in the department shall be appointed from
the Department by the Vice-Chancellor as an Internal Examiner.
27.4 The conduct of Ph.D. viva-voce examination shall be notified fifteen days
before the date of the viva-voce examination.
27.5 A copy of the thesis will be kept in the Department Library for perusal
by those interested in the thesis for at least 15 days preceding the
conduct of the public viva-voce examination.
27.6 The viva-voce examination shall be held preferably on working days.
27.7 The purpose of the viva-voce is to test the understanding of the Scholar
on the subject matter of the thesis and the competence in the general
field of study. The Scholar shall be asked to make a brief presentation
before the audience and answer the questions raised by the Examiners
and the audience.
27.8 A candidate who is successful at the public viva-voce examination

shall be recommended for the award of the Ph.D. degree by the Board to
the Syndicate.
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XXIV. Adjudication of Thesis
Public Viva-voce / Thesis Defence

27.9 If a candidate fails to defend his/her thesis satisfactorily in the viva-voce
examination, the candidate may be permitted to reappear for the
viva-voce after a period of three months.
27.10 The viva-voce Board shall decide the award of the degree based
on the candidate’s defence of his / her thesis.
27.11 The viva-voce examination shall be held in all seriousness befitting the
solemnity of an examination and no attempt shall be made to treat it as
a mere formality. The Candidate/Supervisor shall not indulge in any
action that may be perceived as influencing the External Examiner.
27.12. Minutes of the Viva-Voce Examination
27.12.1 The Supervisor shall submit a comprehensive report of the public

viva-voce examination to the Controller of Examinations, duly endorsed
by the External Examiner, together with a list of participants in the
examination with their signature, designation, and address.
27.12.2 The Minutes shall record the performance of the candidate, the answers
furnished by the candidate to the questions posed by the Indian and
Foreign Examiners in their report, viva-voce board of examiners as
well as by the audience.
27.12.3 The Board shall recommend one of the following:
i) that the degree be awarded
ii) that the candidate be re-examined in a second viva-voce examination.

This will be done after a period of 3 months.
iii) that the degree be not awarded and the thesis be rejected.
27.12.4 The Research Supervisor shall then forward the consolidated

recommendation to the Controller of Examinations, along with such other
documents as may be required by the University for consideration. The
consolidated recommendation will be placed before the Syndicate for its
approval from the date of viva-voce examination and the Degree for the
approved candidates will be awarded in the convocation in person or in
absentia.
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XXVIII. Provisional and Degree Certificate
Provisional and Degree Certificate
28.1 After the thesis is approved by the Syndicate, the candidate can
apply for the provisional certificate. The provisional certificate shall state that
the candidate has undergone course work.
28.2 The Ph.D. Degree Certificate shall incorporate the title of the
thesis along with the name(s) of the Faculty/Faculties and discipline(s).
28.3 In the case of the award of the Ph.D. Degree for inter-disciplinary
research, the Degree Certificate shall bear both the subjects of the candidate’s
post-graduate Degree and the discipline of the department in which the
candidate has conducted his/her doctoral research mentioning them as
‚inter-disciplinary.‛
XXIX. Publication of the Thesis

29.1 The thesis, once submitted, becomes the property of the University.
29.2 In case the research comes under the ‚classified‛ category, it shall not be
published without the approval of the Syndicate.
29.3 The Syndicate may grant permission for publishing the results/findings
based on a written request from the candidate through the Research Supervisor.
29.4 In case the thesis does not fall under the ‚classified‛ category, the research
Scholar may publish his/her thesis results after obtaining necessary permission from
the Vice-Chancellor.
29.5 Two copies of the thesis in its published form must be submitted to the
office of the Registrar.
XXX. Depository of the Thesis

After the successful completion of the evaluation and announcement of
the award of Ph.D. degree, the University shall submit a soft copy of the Ph.D.
thesis to the UGC within a period of 30 days for hosting the same in INFLIBNET.
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Ethical & Legal Requirements
XXXI. Ethical & Legal Requirements
31.1 All research involving use of all data and material relating to
human subjects as well as laboratory animals must be approved by the
appropriate Ethical Committees constituted by the University. In practice this
means that no research in this line can be undertaken until all of the required
approvals and authorisations have been given from the Appropriate Ethical
committees.
31.2 It is the responsibility of the Research Supervisor and the Research
Scholar to obtain approval from the relevant committee before initiating the
research work.
31.3 The Research Supervisors and Scholars shall follow the regulations
stipulated by appropriate bodies for undertaking research. Annamalai
University has constituted Institutional Committees to scrutinize and approve
research proposals.
31.3.1 Institutional Psychology Research Ethics Committee (IPREC) for
research in Psychology and Institutional Humanities and Social Sciences
Research Committee (IHSSRC) for research in the Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences or cognate areas shall scrutinize research proposals to ensure that the
dignity, human rights, interests, health, safety and privacy of research
participants is protected, that valid consent has been obtained and that the
information gained by the research is not outweighed by any costs to the
subject in time, effort, discomfort or potential risk. These Committees will
also explore potential ethical issues that may arise as the result of a proposed
research work.
31.3.2 Institutional Technology Ethics Committee (ITEC) will address ethi-
cal issues specific to new and emerging technologies in terms of impact on the
environment and human well-being.
31.4 Regulations for Studies on Plants: All research work carried out on
transgenic plants shall follow the guidelines laid down by the Department of
Biotechnology (http://dbtindia.nic.in/guidelines_98.pdf).
31.5 Regulations for Field work: Permission for field work shall be
obtained from the Departments of Forests, Fisheries, National Biodiversity
Authority, Wildlife etc., as appropriate.
31.6 Regulations for Studies on Laboratory Animals: The Institutional
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Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) shall examine proposals involving research on
laboratory animals.
Ethical & Legal Requirements
a. The proposals shall be submitted to the IAEC for evaluation and

approval in the prescribed format http://envfor.nic.in/division/ committee-
purpose - control - and -supervision - experiments - animals-cpcsea-1#RF.
b. The conduct of animal studies shall follow the rules for Good
Laboratory Practice established by the Committee for the Purpose of
Control and Supervision on Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) under the
guidance of an authorized Veterinarian.
c. Project Staff engaged in scientific experiments on animals shall
act in conformation with the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Act, 1960 and breeding of and experiments on animals (Control and
Supervision Rules, 1998 Act amended). These provisions are enforced by the
CPCSEA.
31.7 Regulations for Biosafety: Biosafety rules encompass
manufacture, import, export, and storage of micro-organisms, Genetically
Modified Organisms (GMOs), and Gene-technology products as supplemented
by the Biotechnology Safety Guidelines issued by the Department of
Biotechnology (DBT).
31.8 Regulations for Human Sampling: The Institutional Human Ethics Com-
mittee (IHEC) will scrutinize use of human volunteers and clinical samples for
research. Sampling of human tissue and biological fluids shall conform to the
Ethical guidelines for biomedical research on human participants (2006),
issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi (http://
www.icmr.nic.in/ ethical.pdf).
With the burgeoning biomedical and pharmaceutical industry, there is a
growing interest in obtaining human tissues for research, validation and com-
mercial purposes. Researchers must be aware of the ethical and legal
issues involved in using human tissues and comply with the Human Tissue
Act (2004). Informed consent must be obtained.
31.9 Where research is being conducted in collaboration with another
institution outside the University, the ethics policies of those institutions
should be appended to any proposals to be considered by the Research Ethics
Committee of this University, provided the experiments are carried out in this
University. If the experiments are carried out in the collaborating institution
the procedure may be reversed.
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XXXII. Research Ethics
Annamalai University is committed to undertaking research with
Research Ethics
impeccable scientific integrity and in conformity with the accepted code of
principles on Good Research Practices (GRP). GRP is concerned with the
organizational process and the conditions under which academic research is
planned, performed, monitored, recorded, archived, and reported. This requires
appropriate training and supervision to ensure the highest achievable standards
for conducting research. All Research Scholars and Supervisors shall follow the-
se guidelines while planning and executing research.
32.1 Scientific Integrity
All Researchers shall maintain a very high degree of integrity with
respect to all aspects of research including application for funding,
designing and conducting experiments, analysing data, and publication of
results.
32.2 Ethical and Legal Requirements
All Researchers must be aware and comply with the ethical and legal
requirements relating to human participants, animals, disclosures of personal
information, biological material transfer and testing, and biodiversity protection
before undertaking research. All Researchers are expected to follow the
standard procedures for conducting research laid down by relevant scientific
and professional bodies.
32.3 Conflict of Interest
A conflicting interest exists when professional judgement concerning a
primary interest such as scientific knowledge may be influenced by a
secondary interest such as financial gain, personal advancement, or personal
rivalry. Conflicts of interests may influence interpretation of results. Examples
of potential conflicts of interest include employment, consultancies, stock
ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/
registrations, and grants or other funding. All conflicts of interest, perceived,
potential or actual, must be declared.
32.4 Safety
A researcher must be aware of the safety precautions and potential
hazards of materials and equipment, use, storage and disposal of chemicals,
how to deal with spills and accidents, and requirement for vaccinations when
dealing with biological samples. Equipment used to generate data should
be calibrated and serviced regularly to ensure optimal and reproducible
performance. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and easily accessible
instructions for safe shutdown in case of emergency should be maintained for
each equipment.
32.5 Economy
All Researchers shall exercise the principle of economy in the use of
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resources including infrastructure facilities, equipment, and consumables.
Regular review meetings shall be conducted by the Doctoral Committee to
Research Ethics
assess the progress of research and to decide when to stop experiments.

32.6 Documentation of Data
32.6.1 All data must be recorded promptly, accurately, legibly,
indestructibly, and signed and dated by the Research Scholar and countersigned
by the Supervisor. Confidentiality is important for data publication and
protecting intellectual property.
32.6.2 All raw data, documents, protocols, specimens, and reports shall
be retained and archived by the Research Supervisor. Data must be retained intact
for a period of at least 7 years from the date of any publication. Proper
documentation of data will help in establishing ownership rights, and provide
proof against charges of cheating or falsification.
32.7 Publication
Annamalai University encourages Researchers to publish research data
while emphasizing the paramount importance of quality over quantity. All
Researchers shall refrain from ‚fudging‛ and fabricating data. If an error is detected
after publication, the corresponding author shall request the journal to publish an
erratum. If there are concerns and serious doubts about the authenticity of the
data, the authors shall retract the paper from the journal. Any deviation from GRP
and indulgence in research misconduct will be dealt with severely as detailed in
the ensuing section.
32.8 Dissemination
Results that are published may be disseminated, provided there is no
infringement on any Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). However, Researchers
must exercise utmost caution in discussing work that is incomplete,
unpublished, or pending patent application.
XXXIII. Research Misconduct

33.1 Annamalai University’s policy on defining and dealing with
research misconduct adheres to national and international conventions
on the issue and the policy statement issued by the Govt. of India on
addressing situations related to national integrity, which is the
foundation of research.
33.2 Research or scientific misconduct is defined as fabrication,
falsification and plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or deception in proposing,
carrying out or reporting research results. However, honest error or
differences of opinion cannot be classified as research misconduct.
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33.2.1 Fabrication that involves making up results and publishing them.
Research Misconduct
A minor form of fabrication is where references are included to give
arguments the appearance of widespread acceptance, but are actually
fake, and/or do not support the argument.
33.2.2 Falsification which refers to manipulation of research materials,
equipment, or processes or changing or omitting data or results such
that the research is not accurately represented in the research record.
33.2.3 Plagiarism that involves the appropriation of another person's ideas,
processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit. Plagia-
rism also includes deliberate failure to appropriately credit prior
work by others thereby giving a false impression of priority (citation
plagiarism).
Self-plagiarism is also considered as scientific misconduct.
33.2.4 Ghost-writing, the practice of commissioning an anonymous writer is also
regarded as a form of plagiarism because it undermines the integrity of
scientific publication system.
33.2.5 Unacceptable Authorship:
Guest authorship refers to granting authorship out of respect for an
individual, or because it will increase the likelihood of publication,
credibility, or status of the work.
Gift authorship is credit offered from a sense of obligation, or anticipated
benefit, to an individual who has not contributed to the work. Ghost
authorship is denying authorship to an individual who has made
substantial contributions to the research or writing of a manuscript.
33.2.6 Violation of ethical standards in human and animal experiments.
33.2.7 Suppression or failure to publish findings adverse to the researchers’
interests.
33.2.8 Failure to follow established protocols if this failure results in
unreasonable risk or harm to humans or the environment and
facilitating of misconduct in research by collusion in, or concealment of,
such actions by others.
33.2.9 Intentional, unauthorized use, disclosure or removal of, or damage to,
research-related property of another, including apparatus, materials,
writings, data, hardware or software or any other substances or devices
used in or produced by the conduct of research.
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XXXIV. Investigation of Research Misconduct
Research Ethics
34.1 A committee duly constituted by the University will investigate

complaints of alleged research misconduct by the research Scholar and/or
Supervisor.
34.2 Confidentiality will be maintained during the investigation

including the identity of the individual registering the complaint (complainant).
34.3 If the misconduct is unintended, due to an error in interpretation,

or the charges are baseless, the complaint will be dismissed. However, a
report will be filed in the office.
34.4 If the complaint is credible, the committee, after informing the

Ph.D. student and Research Supervisor against whom the complaint has been
made (the subjects), will assess the authenticity of the charge, and the nature
of the misconduct based on the material information available.
34.5 The subject will be allowed to defend himself/herself. However,

he/she shall provide the Committee access to reports, raw data, electronic
records, manuscripts and any other material relevant to the investigation.
34.6 The Committee shall complete its investigation and submit its
report on the recommended course of action within a period of sixty days.
34.7 Annamalai University regards research misconduct as a serious

offence and any member of staff/students may raise bonafide concerns
confidentially and without fear of suffering a detriment. However, if the
allegations prove to be made frivolously or with malicious intent, formal action
against the complainant will be initiated.
34.8 If the charges of misconduct are proved, the subject(s) will

be notified and disciplinary action initiated.
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XXXV. Instructions for Application
Instructions for Application

Application
Procedure for registration of application is Online from the University

website www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm
PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF ONLINE APPLICATION
35.1 General Instructions for Applicants
i. Online Application Number is the Registration Number of the

Annamalai University Ph.D Admissions 2016.
ii. The Candidates seeking admission should Register and apply only
through Online by logging on to www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm
iii. The guidelines for registration are available on the Annamalai

University Website Portal.
iv. The filled in Online application should be downloaded and sent with all
the enclosures either by speed / Registered post or in person to
THE REGISTRAR
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
ANNAMALAINAGAR
CHIDAMBARAM
CUDDALORE DISTRICT
TAMIL NADU
PIN- 608 002
and should reach on or before 22.08.2016 - 5.30 p.m.
v. Acknowledgement will be sent to the registered e-mail on receipt of the

filled in online application by post together with a demand draft for
` 1500/- which is drawn in favour of The Registrar, Annamalai
University, payable at Chennai.
vi. The candidates shall ensure that the completed online application form
with all particulars and enclosures reaches the Annamalai University
within the date and time specified. Applications received by Speed post/
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Instructions for Application
courier or any other means, after the last date & time will not be
accepted irrespective of the date of booking.
vii. The University shall not be responsible for any delay in the receipt or for
the loss in transit of application form etc.,
viii. Request for extension of time for submission of documents called for,
after the specified date and time will not be entertained.
ix. Any supporting documents received after the due date or application
without required documents/particulars will not be entertained.
x. Photocopy/ Fax copy of the application will not be accepted.
xi. The candidates are directed to enclose the following certificates along
with the Online application:
1. S.S.L.C Mark list
2. H.Sc. or Diploma Mark list
3. U.G. Mark lists & Degree Certificate
4. P.G. Mark lists & Degree Certificate
5. M.Phil Mark lists & Degree Certificate (if applicable)
6. N.O.C from employer (Part time - Internal & External)
7. Co-guide acceptance letter (External & Interdisciplinary)
8. Transfer Certificate
9. Community Certificate
www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm
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ANNEXURE - 1
Annexure—I
NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
From Date:
To
The Registrar
Annamalai Nagar
Sir,
Sub: No Objection Certificate from employer to carry out Ph.D.

Programme for External Registration.
***
This is to certify that Mr. / Ms. ____________________________________________

is working as a _______________________________________________________ in our
Organization / Institution / Industries and he/she is interested to pursue Ph.D.
Degree Programme in Annamalai University on External registration basis.
We do not have any objection for him/her to pursue Ph.D. Degree

Programme on External registration basis in Annamalai University.
Signature and Seal of the

Concerned Authority
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ANNEXURE - 2
Annexure—2
(To be filled by Co-guide (applicable for External / Interdisciplinary)
Signature of the Head of Institution Signature of Co-guide

(where the Co-guide is presently working (with Seal & Date)
with designation and seal)
1 Name of the Applicant
2 Name of the Co-Guide
3 Date of Birth & Age
4 Designation, Place of Working
Contact Address with Phone/Mobile

5
e-mail:
Qualifications
Month &
Specialisation College and Univer-
Name of Degree Year of Pass-
(major) sity
ing Class
Title of dissertation for Ph.D.

7 Degree Programme
8 No. of research papers published in accredited / indexed journals
9 No. of books published / invited chapters contributed (enclose list)
10 Total research experience (enclose details) Years: Months:
Positions held:
Name of Institution From To
11
Subject / Discipline in which you propose to guide for

12
Ph.D.
13 Whether already recognized as Ph.D. guide by any other institution if so, given details.
Total No. of candidates registered at present under you as co-guide in
14
Annamalai University.
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ANNEXURE - 3
Annexure—3
(To be filled by Co-guide (applicable for External / Interdisciplinary)
Progress Report of the Ph.D. Scholar
[To be submitted once in an year by both full-time / part-time candidates
and External candidates]
i) The progress reports shall be submitted by the candidate in
quarduplicate, to the Research Supervisor accompanied by a report by the
candidate about the work carried out during the period of this report(in about
300 words) duly signed by the candidate and countersigned by the Research
Supervisor.
ii) The Research Supervisor shall fill his/her part, sign it, and get it coun-
tersigned by the DC and Head of the Department.
iii) The first copy shall be retained by the Research Supervisor for
placing before the Doctoral Committee and subsequent office record, second
copy shall be sent to the Controller of Examinations through the HOD, and
the third copy shall be sent to the Research Scholar.
1. Particulars of the candidate

[a] Name :
[b] Designation (where applicable) :
[c] Institution where employed (if applicable) :
[d] Period of the Report :
2. Registration Details
[a] Category of Registration : Full-time / Part-time
(Internal) /External
[b] Date of registration
with University reference :
3. Particulars of the Research Supervisor(s)
[i] Research Supervisor
[a] Name :
[b] Designation :
[c] Institution where employed :
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[ii] Co-Research Supervisor (if applicable)
[a] Name :
Annexure—3
[b] Designation :
[c] Institution where employed :
4. Name of the Department/Faculty where

research is conducted :
5. Area of work and tentative title of the proposed thesis :
6. Details of the progress :
*a+ Whether the research scholar’s report
in triplicate is enclosed? : Yes / No
[b] Whether any papers have been
published?
: Yes / No
(if yes, furnish details)
[c] Whether seminars/conferences attended? : Yes / No
[d] Whether the prescribed course work
has been completed? : Yes / No
If yes, courses completed .
7. Whether the tuition fee has been paid : Yes / No
Date: Signature of the Research Scholar
8. Remarks of the Research Supervisor

[a] Attendance : Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
[b] Progress : Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
[c] Expected time of completion :
9. Whether the Research Supervisor agrees with the

Scholar’s report? If yes, give details) :
Signature of Co- Research Supervisor Signature of the Research Supervisor

(if applicable)
Date:
Place:
Signature(s) of the HOD and Members of the DC
Seal Signature of the Dean.
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Annexure—4
ANNEXURE - 4
Guidelines for the Preparation of Synopsis
The Research Scholar shall be permitted to submit the synopsis three months
prior to the completion of his/her minimum duration.
The Research Scholar shall submit a copy of the synopsis of his/her re-
search work prepared in accordance with the format and specification prescribed, to
the Doctoral Committee through the Research Supervisor. If the Doctoral Committee
approves the research work reported in the synopsis, the candidate shall submit three
copies of the approved synopsis to the COE through proper channel.
1. Synopsis should contain title of the thesis, outline of the research prob-
lem, the methodology used for tackling it, the organization of the thesis, and the
summary of the findings.
2. The size of synopsis should not exceed 20 pages of typed matter.
3. The sequence in which the Synopsis should be arranged is as follows:
i. Cover Page/Title page (as shown in the Annexure 10
ii. Text divided into suitable Headings (numbered consecutively)
iii. References (not more than 10)
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Annexure—5
ANNEXURE - 5
Model cover page for a synopsis
India’s Trade in Services: Development
since 1970
A Synopsis
Submitted by
Name: ……………………………..
Roll No. …………………………..
In partial fulfillment for the requirement of the award of the degree
of Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Department of Economics
Faculty of …………………
Annamalainagar - 608 002
Tamil Nadu, India
2016
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ANNEXURE - 6 / Pg. 1
Annexure—6
PANEL OF EXAMINERS FOR DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) THESIS
Annamalainagar
The Research Supervisor shall complete and return this form including the
brief academic CV for Foreign and Indian Examiners to the Controller of Ex-
Name of Research Scholar

Register Number
Title of thesis
Subject area of research
Name of the Research Supervisor
Name of the Department
Mobile Number
Email Address
aminations along with the Synopsis.
The following panel of Examiners is proposed for the evaluation of the above
Sl. No. Affiliation
Foreign Examiners
1
2
3
4
5
Sl. No. Affiliation

Indian Examiners
1
2
3
4
5
thesis. The Curriculum Vitae of each Examiner are enclosed herewith along with
the contact details.
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ANNEXURE - 6 /Pg. 2
Annexure—6
Curriculum-vitae of Ph.D. Thesis Examiner

(This format should be used for each of the 10 Examiners)
Full Name
Mobile Number
Email Address
Current Academic/ Research Position &
Name of Institute
Complete Official Address
Address for Communication
(if different from above)
Publications & Experience
List of the 5 most Recent Publications
(pertinent to the thesis
topic to be examined)
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ANNEXURE - 7 / Pg. 1
Annexure—7
Specifications for the Preparation of the Thesis
The thesis consists of three principal parts. Each part is

composed of two or more sections or divisions. Some of the parts listed
are not found in all theses, but a prescribed order should be followed
regardless of what is omitted.
I. Preliminaries
1. Title Page
2. Certificate from Research Supervisor
3. Declaration by the Research Scholar
4. Acknowledgements
5. Table of contents
6. List of tables (optional)
7. List of figures (optional)
8. List of Abbreviations (optional)
9. List of Symbols (optional)
II. Text of the thesis

10. Introduction
11. Body of the thesis (Review of Literature, Objectives, Mate
rial(s) and Methods, Results, Discussion etc.)
12. Summary and Conclusions
III. Bibliography
13. References
14. Appendix / Appendices
15. Published research articles
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ANNEXURE - 8
Annexure—8
Model cover page for a thesis
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Control Strategies for

Lymphatic Filarias is in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu
A Thesis
Submitted by
Name: …………………………………..
Roll No.: ………………………………..
in partial fulfillment for the requirement of the award of the Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Department of Economics
Annamalainagar 608 002
Tamil Nadu, India
2006
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Annexure-9
Annexure—9
RESEARCH SUPERVISOR’S NAME
Designation
Department of
Faculty of
Annamalainagar-608 002
Tamil Nadu
India
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the thesis entitled ‚………………………………..‛

is a bonafide work Mr./Ms. …………..………………………….………………….,
(Roll No. ….…………, Ph.D Scholar, Department of ………………………………
…………………………………………….., Annamalai University who carried out
research under my supervision. Certified further, that to the best of my
knowledge this thesis has not previously formed the basis for the award
of any Degree, Diploma, Associateship, Fellowship or other similar title
to the candidate.
Signature of the Co-Research Signature of the Research

Supervisor Supervisor
Station:
Date:
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Annexure-10
Annexure—10
DECLARATION BY CANDIDATE SUBMITTING THESIS
Annamalainagar
(This format shall be used for declaration by the candidate in submission

of thesis)
DECLARATION
I, _________________________________________ (Roll No. _____________) Research
Scholar in the Department of ____________________________ declare that the
work embodied in this Ph. D. thesis entitled is a result of my own bonafide
work carried out with my personal effort and submitted by me under the
supervision of ______________________________________ at Annamalai University,

Annamalainagar (and the co-supervision of ______________ at ______________
wherever applicable). The contents of this thesis have not formed the basis
for the award of any Degree/ Diploma/ Fellowship/ Titles in this University or
any other University or similar Institutions of Higher Learning.
I declare that I have faithfully acknowledged and given credit and
referred to the researchers wherever their works have been cited in the body
of the thesis. I further declare that I have not willfully copied some other’s
data/ work/ results etc. reported in the journals, magazines, books, reports,
dissertations, theses, Internet etc. and claimed as my own work.
Station : Signature of the Research Scholar

Date:
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This brochure-cum-prospectus is published for enlightening those
who intend to apply for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), at
Annamalai University during 2016-2017.
The contents covered are subject to change from time to time and the
University may make such changes without notice.
The University will provide additional information in response to enquiries
from individuals and institutions.
AT A GLANCE
Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy for the

Academic Year 2016-2017.
IMPORTANT DATES
Online Registration Application Commences From : 22-07-2016

Last Date for Online Registration Application Form : 19-08-2016
Last Date for Receipt of Online Application
along with enclosure : 22-08-2016
Date of Entrance Test & Interview : 01-09-2016
Online Application Form along with Prospectus will be available at the

University Website
http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm
Online Application Fee : Rs. 1500/-
For details, Please refer our University website

www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
THE REGISTRAR
Annamalainagar - 608 002
Tamil Nadu, India
WEBSITE
www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
ENQUIRY
+(91)4144-238348
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Annamalai University

(A State University Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC)

Ph.D. Admissions 2016

Ph.D. Prospectus 2016 - 17

(Information & Instructions to Candidates)

CHANCELLOR : His Excellency Dr. K. ROSAIAH

REGISTRAR (i/c) : Dr. K. ARUMUGAM

II. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 14

III. Fee Structure & Scholarship 16

IV. Eligibility Criteria 19

VI. Departmental Research Committee 32

VII. Admission Procedure 33

VIII. Duration of Research 34

IX. Extension of Time & Re-registration 35

XI. Residential & Attendance Requirements 37

XII. Leave Rules 38

XIII. Research Supervisors 38

XIV. Doctoral Committee 40

XV. Course Work 41

XVI. Topic of Research 43

XVII. Title of Ph.D. Thesis 43

XX. Publication of Research Papers 44

XXI. Pre-submission Presentation 44

XXII. Submission of Synopsis 45

XXIII. Submission of Thesis 45

XXIV. On-Line Tracking System 47

XXV. Panel of Examiners 47

XXVI. Adjudication of Thesis 48

XXVII. Public Viva-voce / Thesis Defence 50

XXVIII. Provisional & Degree Certificate 52

XXIX. Publication of the Thesis 52

XXX. Depository of the Thesis 52

XXXI. Ethical & Legal Requirements 53

XXXII. Research Ethics 55

XXXIII. Research Misconduct 56

XXXIV. Investigation of Research Misconduct 58

XXXV. Instructions for Application 59

Established in 1929, Annamalai University, accredited with

For details visit www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

Research and Consultancy

Student Support Systems

Instruments Laboratory Bio-tech Laboratory

Oral Pathology P G Lab

Instruments Lab - Marine sciences

Provisions of the Annamalai University Act 2013

FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS OFFERING Ph.D. PROGRAMMES

Facilities exist for research leading to the award of Ph.D. Programme in

Arts English, History, Political Science, Public Administration,

3.1. FEE DETAILS

1. Arts, Indian Languages, Fine Arts, 25,000 27,000 32,400

6. Engineering & Technology/ Agriculture 51,500 64,500 77,400

7. Medicine & Dentistry 64,400 1,06,000 1,10,000

Ph.D. Full-Time : On-Campus (for International Students)

Sl.No. Faculty / Department / Discipline Fee (Rs)

1. Arts, Indian Languages, Fine Arts & Education 50,000

2. Mathematics & Statistics 65,000

3. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Herbal Science, Zoology, Microbiology, 75,000

Ph.D. : External (Foreign)