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THE TAMIL NADU

Dr. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY,
69, ANN.A SALAI, GUINDY,
CHENNAI - 600 032.
REGULATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE OF
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Ph.D. 2010
Ph.D. Regulations 2010
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The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
PRESENTATION
SECTION – I : CURRENT REGULATIONS 06 - 45
SECTION – II : CURRENT APPLICATION FORMS / 46 - 80

ANNEXURES / REPORTING FORMS
SECTION – III: NEW RECOGNITIONS 81
SECTION – IV: UNIVERSITY WEBSITE 82
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CONTENTS
SECTION -I : CURRENT REGULATIONS
1) Preamble 6
2) Short Title and Commencement 6
3) Eligibility 6
4) Provisional Registration Sessions 10
5) Procedure for Provisional Registration 10
6) Categories for Provisional Registration 11
7) Requisites for Provisional Registration 11
8) Recognised Research Departments / Institutions 12
9) Recognised Guide 12
10) Recognised Co-guide 15
11) Recognised Second Co-guide 16
12) Ethical Committee and Clearance 16
13) Duration of the Research 17
14) Application for Provisional Registration 18
15) Submission of Application for Provisional Registration 19
16) University Course work / Screening Committee formation / Duties: 20
17) Approval of Provisional Registration 20
18) Non Approval of Provisional Registration 21
19) Doctoral Advisory Committee 24
20) Part – I Methodology Examination 25
21) Successful Part - I Methodology Examination 32
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22) Unsuccessful Part - I Methodology Examination 32
23) Extension of time for Part - I Methodology Examination 32
24) Confirmation of Provisional Registration 32
25) Places & Additional Places of Research Work 33
26) Research Course Work 34
27) Log Book 35
28) Ph.D. Fee Structure 35
29) Research Funding / Grants 36
30) Title of Thesis 36
31) Submission of Synopsis 37
32) Formatting of Thesis 37
33) Submission of Thesis 38
34) Extension of time for Submission of Synopsis / Thesis 40
35) Ph.D. Examiners 40
36) Valuation of Thesis 41
37) Commended Thesis 42
38) Rejected Thesis 42
39) Public Viva Voce Examination 42
40) Declaration of Final Result 44
41) Issue of Provisional / Degree Certificate 44
42) Publication of Thesis 44
43) Discrepancies & Disciplinary Actions 44
44) Procedure for Re-Registration 45
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SECTION – II CURRENT APPLICATION FORMS / ANNEXURES /
REPORTING FORMS
Eligibility Certificate Application Form 47
FORM – I : Ph.D., Provisional Registration Application Form. 54
FORM – II : Recognised Guide Form. 64
FORM – III : Recognised Co-guide Form. 65
FORM – IV : Ph.D., Synopsis Submission Application form 66
FORM – V : Thesis Submission Application Form. 69
FORM – VI : Thesis Evaluation Reporting Form. 72
FORM – VII : Public Viva Voce Examination Reporting Form. 73
Re – Registration Application Form 75
SECTION- III - NEW RECOGNITIONS 81
SECTION- IV - Ph.D. WEBSITE
1) Current Regulations. 82
2) Current Application Forms / Annexure / Reporting Forms. 82
3) New Recognitions. 82
4) Ph.D., Registered Thesis with Titles/Broad Areas of Research. 82
5) Ph.D. Approved Thesis with Titles. 82
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THE TAMILNADU DR. M.G.R MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI.
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF

PHILOSOPHY - Ph.D. - 2010
SECTION – I : CURRENT REGULATIONS
1. PREAMBLE:
The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the Research Degree of this

University.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 44 of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.
Medical University, Chennai, Act, 1987 (Tamil Nadu Act 37 of 1987), the Standing
Academic Board of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai hereby
makes the following regulations :-
The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is awarded to a candidate, who, as

per these regulations, has submitted a thesis on the basis of original research work done
by him / her in any particular discipline or more than one discipline (Inter disciplinary),
that makes a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in Medical Sciences or to
innovate methods of application of existing knowledge in Medical Sciences so as to
contribute to the betterment of lives of the people and has had the thesis approved by
suitably constituted examiners as required.
2. SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT:

2.1. These regulations shall be called “The Regulations for the Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University, Chennai”.
2.2. They shall come into force from 1st JULY 2010 onwards
2.3. The Regulations framed are subject to modifications from time to time as
decided by the Standing Academic Board of this University.
3. ELIGIBILITY :
3.1 The Ph.D. degree shall be awarded by this University under any one of
the recognized faculties of this University.
3.2. A recognized qualifying Higher Specialty Degree, Post Graduate Degree

/ Diploma is essential with a minimum of 50% of marks in the qualifying
examination or a second class or equivalent in the qualifying Post Graduate
degree / Diploma. The qualifying degree has to be registered with the
respective Council/Recognised University is eligible.
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3.3 Candidates with the following qualifications are eligible for Registering for
Ph.D.:-
A-1. Super Specialities D.M. - Doctor of Medicine, and
M.Ch., - Master of Chirurgery
in different Branches / Specialities.
*Candidates undergoing D.M. / M.Ch. can apply for
Part-Time Ph.D. programme simultaneously while
doing the course.
(*As resolved in the 44th Meeting of the Standing Academic
Board dated 15.06.2012.)
A-2. Masters degree in M.D. - Doctor of Medicine, and M.S. Master of

Medicine/Surgery Surgery in different Branches / Specialities.
A-3. Post Graduate Medical D.Ch., D.O., D.Ortho, D.L.O., D.G.O., etc
Diploma in Different Branches/
Specialities.
A-4 Diplomate of the National Board Diploma in N.B. in different branches/ specialities of
the National Board.
*The eligibility criteria for applying Ph.D. can be
MD, MS, National Board of Examinations and any
equivalent PG course Recognised by MCI.
(*As resolved in the 44th Meeting of the Standing Academic
B. Dental. B1. M.D.S. – Masters Degree in Dentistry in

different Branches / Specialities.
C. Pharmacy. M.Pharm. – Masters Degree in Pharmacy in

D. Indian Medicine. M.D. – Siddha in different Branches / Specialties.

M.D. – Ayurveda.
M.D. -Yoga and Naturopathy
M.D - Unani
E. Homeopathy. M.D. – Homeopathy.
F. Nursing. M.Sc.- Nursing in different Branches/ Specialities.

G. Physiotherapy M.P.T. – Masters Degree in Physiotherapy in
H. Occupational Therapy. M.O.T. – Master of Occupational Therapy in

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I. Public Health. M.P.H. – Master of Public Health
J. Basic Sciences. **** “The Board recommends that, candidates

who have completed their Non-Medical M.Sc.
(Faculty of Basic Sciences) with duration of
minimum two years in the branches furnished
below be permitted to Register themselves for
doing Ph.D. in this University and certificates
be issued under the faculty of Basic Sciences
M.Sc. in Medical Anatomy

M.Sc. in Medical Physiology
M.Sc. in Medical Sociology
M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology
M.Sc. in Medical Biochemistry
M.Sc. in Medical Pharmacology
M.Sc. in Medical Physics
Board recommends that, B.Tech (4 years)

graduates with two years Non-Medical M.Sc.
(Faculty of Basic Sciences) graduates be
permitted to register themselves for doing Ph.D.
programme in this University”.
K.Community Medicine * M.Sc., Epidemiology & Biostatistics

To award Ph.D. Degree in the Faculty of Community
Medicine for the students who pursue the Research in this
University with the basic qualification of M.Sc.
(Epidemiology & Biostatistics) obtained from Recognized
Medical Universities;
(*As resolved in the 44th Meeting of the Standing
Academic Board dated 15.06.2012.)
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L. Miscellaneous. ***Candidates with MBBS can be permitted to

register for Ph.D. Programme provided the
following criteria:-
 Minimum of two years working
experience in a Ph.D. Recognized
Research Centre under the affiliated
institutions of this University.
 Minimum of one paper Publication in the
area of Research work in peer reviewed
Indexed Journal.
 Duration of Research Programme is
4 years and Full Time. No Part Time
study is encouraged. The candidate
should have attended Research
Methodology course conducted at any of
the affiliated institutions of the Tamil
Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University.
 All other Rules and Regulations of Ph.D.
Programme is applicable for these
candidates also.
 ## “Board recommends that B.Tech with

M.Tech in Molecular Biology & Human
Genetics graduates be permitted to
register themselves for doing Ph.D
Research Programme in this University.
Board also recommends that M.Sc. in

Clinical Embryology graduates be
permitted to register themselves for
doing Ph.D Research Programme in this
University”
(*** As resolved in the 46th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board dated
17.07.2013)
(**** As resolved in the 47th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board dated
18.12.2013)
(## As resolved in the 48th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board dated
02.07.2014)
3.4 The above qualifying degrees should be from the Faculties of this University or
any other University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, Medical
Council of India, Central Council of Indian Medicine, Central Council of
Homoeopathy, Indian Nursing Council, Dental Council of India, All India Council
for Technical Education, and other approved recognized Scientific Bodies of the
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Government of India, etc., and approved by the Standing Academic Board /

Governing Council of this University for Provisional Registration for the Ph.D.,
Degree.
####GUIDELINES/REGULATIONS FOR NON-MEDICAL

FACULTIES TO DO Ph.D. RESEARCH PROGRAMME IN THIS
UNIVERSITY.
1. The candidates who aspire to register for Ph.D can register as “Full
Time or Part Time” as per the existing Regulations.
2. The candidates who seek registration for Ph.D must have a
minimum work experience of two years after qualifying the PG Degree in
any affiliated institutions of this university.
3. The Guide should be in the list of Recognized Guides of the
Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University and the Co-Guide can be from any
recognized university within India or overseas however he must register as
a Co-Guide at the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
4. The candidates are permitted to do their Ph.D only in their Post

Graduate Degree subject.
5. The members suggested that the candidates who wish to register

for a Ph.D Degree should have obtained a minimum of 55% as aggregate
in their Post Graduate Degree.
6. The candidates who register for Ph.D must do their research work in
the department recognized/institutions recognized by this university.
7. The members suggested that the Ph.D Degree awarded to Non-

Medical M.Sc candidates be given as “Ph.D in Allied Health Sciences
(Non-Medical subject).
Mandatory requisites for Ph.D Registration
 Undergraduate qualification ( DENTAL, AYUSH, NURSING,
PHARMACY, BPT, BOT) imparted by any medical/health
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sciences universities recognized by the respective Central

Councils with Post Graduate qualification in Basic Sciences,
Basic Medical Sciences , Medical/Surgical Specialties / Super
Specialties.
 For MBBS graduates the existing Ph.D regulations can be

followed.
This will be implemented with effect from PhD registration

Session July 2015 onwards.
((####As resolved in the 49th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board
dated 07.01.2015)
4. A. ELIGIBLITY CERTIFICATE FOR Ph.D. CANDIDATES

The candidates applying for Ph.D. Provisional Registration in this
University for January/July Session should obtain Eligibility Certificate
from the University. For JANUARY SESSION the candidate has to get
Eligibility Certificate from 16TH OCTOBER to 15th NOVEMBER and for JULY
SESSION from 16TH APRIL to 15th MAY.
Registration Last date for submission of

Session ELIGIBILITY APPLICATIONS
 January 16TH OCTOBER to 15th NOVEMBER

TH th
(The fee should be paid from 16 OCTOBER to 15
NOVEMBER of the year, through online PAYMENT
GATEWAY /University Challan, if fails such applications
will not be taken up for the Meeting of the Screening
Committee)
 July
16TH APRIL to 15th MAY
TH th
(The fee should be paid from 16 APRIL to 15 MAY
of the year, through online PAYMENT GATEWAY/
University Challan, if fails such applications will not be
taken up for the Meeting of the Screening Committee)
4. B.PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION SESSIONS :
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The Provisional Registration for Ph.D. Degree shall be made in two sessions
during an academic year as given in the table below :-
Registration Last date for submission of

Session Applications
 January 1st December to 31st December

(The fee should be paid from 1st December
to 31st December of the year, through online PAYMENT
GATEWAY /University Challan, if fails such applications
will not be taken up for the Meeting of the Screening
Committee)
1st June to 30th June

 July
(The fee should be paid from 1st June to 30th
June of the year, through online PAYMENT GATEWAY/
University Challan, if fails such applications will not be
taken up for the Meeting of the Screening Committee)
5. PROCEDURE FOR PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION :
Forms:
I. A Candidate shall register himself / herself in this University by submitting the
duly filled application along with other details for provisional registration by
remitting the prescribed fees for the same. The application form may also be
down loaded from the University web site www.tnmgrmu.ac.in
II. THE PH.D. CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION IN M.S. WORD
FORMAT &
WRITE UP/BRIEF SUMMARY IN PDF FORMAT TO THE UNIVERSITY ALONG WITH
HARD COPY.
III. The cost of the application form is the amount prescribed by this University from
time to time as applicable.
IV. If the application form is downloaded from the website, the cost of application
form as prescribed, has to be paid at the time of submission for the provisional
registration.
6. CATEGORIES FOR PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION :
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Provisional registration shall be done under the following categories as the case
may be:
6.1. Non inter disciplinary (single discipline) category -

Candidates eligible under this category are :
) Medical – Subdivision - A1 to A5 of the Regulation 3.3.
2) Dental – Subdivision - B of the Regulation 3.3.
3) Indian Medicine – Subdivision – D of the Regulation 3.3.
4) Homeopathy – Subdivision – E of the Regulation 3.3.
5) Others – Subdivision - C,F,G,H of the Regulation 3.3.
6.2.A. Subdivision: Non inter-disciplinary ( single discipline) category is further

subdivided into :
A.1. Teacher / staff / faculty candidates: It includes candidates who are

employed and working as Tutors / Assistant Professors / Lecturers /
Readers / Additional Professors / Associate Professors / Professors and
Head of the Department in recognised departments / institutions
affiliated to this University.
A.2. Non teacher / Non staff / Non faculty candidates: It includes candidates
with Medical, Dental, Indian Medicine, Homeopathy and Paramedical
qualifications who are not employed and not working in the teaching
cadres but still having the eligibility and qualifications as mentioned in
the Regulations 3.3 and opting to do research in a recognized Departments
/ Institutions affiliated to this University.
7. REQUISITES FOR PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION :
The Essential requisites for Provisional Registration are shown in the table below :-
1. Eligible Qualifications For all candidates as mentioned in

3 and its subdivision of this
Regulation.
2. Recognised Department / Institution For all candidates as mentioned in
Regulation 8
3. Recognised Guide For all candidates as mentioned in
Regulation 9.
4. Approved Co-guide For all candidates as mentioned in
Regulation 10
5. Approved Second Co-guide For selected candidates as
mentioned in Regulation No.11
6. Ethical Committee Clearance For all candidates as mentioned in
Regulation 12
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8.The list of RECOGNISED Ph.D. RECOGNISED DEPARTMENTS /

INSTITUTIONS is furnished in the University web site at
www.tnmgrmu.ac.in - Ph.D. RECOGNISED RESEARCH DEPARTMENTS
/ INSTITUTIONS.
9. RECOGNISED Ph.D. GUIDE

(i.) It is the prerogative of the candidate to choose a suitable recognized Guide
in relation to his/her Research Topic.
(ii). The selected person should be a recognized Guide of this University.
(iii). The Guide for M.Pharmacy/M.Sc.,Nursing candidates applying for
Ph.D., registration should be a Ph.D., Degree holder.
(iv). The list of recognized guides is furnished in the University web site at
www.tnmmu.ac.in
(v). Further information and details about the recognized guides can be
obtained from the university web site.
(vi ) AGE ##
1) The Recognized Guide in the faculty of Medical, Dental, AYUSH and AHS
courses shall officiate upto the age of 70 years.
2) The Guide shall not enroll new candidates after the age of 66/67 years.
02.07.2014)
(vii).NUMBER OF CANDIDATES TO BE REGISTERED:

1) Each Guide is entitled to enroll a maximum of 6 (six) candidates.
2) The Guide at all times is entitled to have 6 (six) registered
candidates for doing research work.
## 3) The Guides who wish to pursue Research Programmes are not
permitted to admit any candidates under them during that particular
period.
02.07.2014)
(viii). DUTIES OF THE RECOGNISED GUIDE:

1) The Guide should give the consent and no objection certificate
obtained from the Dean for officiating as a Guide for the candidate
to be registered.
2) The Guide shall sign all the papers, declarations, certifications,
authentications, log books and other related documents pertaining
to the registration, submission of synopsis and thesis of the
registered candidate.
3) The Guide shall serve as a Supervisor / Convener to interact with
the University.
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4) The Guide shall supervise and interact with the University for three
candidates who have already submitted the Thesis till the final
decision is arrived.
5) The Guide shall suggest to the University, the members of the Post
Doctoral Committee to conduct the Part - I Methodology
Examination.
6) The Guide shall also be a member of the Public Viva Examination
Committee.
7) The Guide shall interact with the Co-guide who may be entrusted
to continue the research work of the candidate when the selected
Guide is not in a position to do the same under the following
situations:
a) When the Guide has completed 65 yrs. and till a new
recognized Guide takes over.
b) When the Guide is on long leave (three months and above).
c) When the Guide is sick or on Medical leave.
d) Other unforeseen circumstances.
8) Till a new guide is selected and appointed with the approval of the
university, the Co – guide shall assist the candidates in his/ her
research work.
9) The change of Guide shall be considered under special
circumstances with proper permission from the University and the
candidate has to choose a new Guide in accordance with the Ph.D.,
Rules & Regulations.
10) The change of guide is permissible only after the approval of the
provisional registration and before the completion of the part one
methodology examination.
11) Only one change of guide is permissible under ordinary
circumstances.
12) In case a candidate selects a faculty member who is not a

recognized guide, then the selected member should first apply to
the university for the guide recognition as per No 1 of the new
recognition of the Ph.D. regulations by submitting the duly filled
new guide recognition form – FORM VIII. The new guide after
getting the official recognition from this university is entitled to
officiate and function as full fledged guide for the Ph.D. program
of this university.
13) In case of detection of any discrepancy, conflict of interest,
unethical activities, academic dishonesty etc. it is the prerogative
of the University to initiate appropriate administrative and
disciplinary actions amounting to cancellation and debarring of the
guideship at any stage.
14) * The recognized Guides of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University will renew their guideship once in five years based on the
performance and merit of the research work done by the guide. Further
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the guide has to publish one Research Article or the Presentation of

Paper in National/ International Conference.
15) * Discrepancies, Conflict of interest and disciplinary

actions.
An Inquiry Committee has to be constituted by the

University to inquire if a guide / co-guide are found to
involve in any plagiarism, moral turpitude with fraudulent
academic accomplishments and other punishable offences,
other activities prejudicial to the reputation of the
University, etc.. The Vice-Chancellor may take action
based on the report of the Inquiry Committee against the
Guide /Co-guide.
(* As resolved in the 40th Meeting of the Standing Academic
16) **The Departments in which speciality, the Institution has

obtained recognition to conduct Ph.D. Research Programme, the
Ph.D. Guides are to be appointed in that speciality only and they
have to enroll candidates in that speciality only.
17) ** In case of inter-disciplinary proposals, the co-guides should be

of the concerned speciality in which the research is to be done.
18) **The Guides should not be spouse or First Degree relative of

the Ph.D. candidates;
(** As resolved in the 44th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board dated
15.06.2012.)
10. RECOGNISED CO-GUIDE:
Interdisciplinary provisional registration for Ph.D., shall have

recognized Co-Guide. The Recognized Co-guide should sign the
provisional registration application form along with his/her consent and
No Objection Certificate (NOC) duly signed by the Dean/Principal of the
College/Institutions.
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1) The Recognized Co-Guide in Medical, Dental, AYUSH and AHS
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courses shall officiate upto the age of 65 years.

2) The Co-Guide shall not enroll new candidates after the age of 61/62
years.
02.07.2014)
(ii). NUMBER OF CANDIDATES TO BE REGISTERED:

1) Each recognised Co-Guide is entitled to enroll a maximum of 6 (six)
candidates.
2) The recognised Co-Guide at all times is entitled to have 6 (six)
registered candidates for doing research work.
## 3) The Co-Guides who wish to pursue Research Programmes are not

permitted to admit any candidates under them during that
particular period.
02.07.2014)
(iii). DUTIES OF THE RECOGNISED CO-GUIDE:

1) The Co-guide should be from the department where the
registered candidate is working in the event of the selected
Guide working elsewhere but within the jurisdiction of this
University.
2) The co guide must be from the same specialty.
3) A person shall be recognized as a Co-guide in any Faculty
of Medicine/ Dentistry / Nursing / Pharmacy / Indian
Medicine & Homeopathy/ Physiotherapy / Occupational
Therapy and allied disciplines, if he / she possess a post-
graduate degree with atleast 5 years of P.G. teaching/
research experience in the University departments (or) in an
approved affiliated post graduate teaching institutions (or)
in a recognized research institutions of this University with
atleast 2 (Two) research publications as the Principal author
(or) co-author to his / her credit in any accredited indexed
journal.
4) The Co-guide shall provide guidance and offer professional
/ technical assistance to the registered candidate when the
selected Guide is not in a position to provide the same due
to the reasons mentioned in Regulation 9 viii (8) to 12) .
5) The Co-guide is eligible to become a fully recognized
Guide on the satisfaction of the stipulated norms, rules &
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regulations of this University for granting Guide’s

recognition.
6) An already recognized Guide shall not be a Co-guide.
7) A Co-guide can sign and officiate for a maximum number
of six candidates.
8) The list of recognized Co-guides is given in the University
web site web.tnmmu.ac.in
9) Further information and details of the recognized
Co- guides can be obtained from the university web sites.
10) In case of detection of any discrepancies, conflict of
interest, unethical activities, academic dishonesty etc. it is
the prerogative of the University to initiate the appropriate
administrative and disciplinary actions amounting to
cancellation and debarring of the co-guideship at any stage.
11. RECOGNISED SECOND CO-GUIDE -DELETED
12. ETHICAL COMMITTEE AND CLEARANCE

12.1. Every institution giving consent and approval to do research work in
their institution should have an Ethical committee.
12.2 The Ethical Committee shall be constituted according to the
guidelines given below
i. Chairperson
ii. 1-2 basic medical scientists
iii. 1-2 clinicians from various Institutes
iv. One legal expert or retired judge
v. One Social scientist/ representative of non-governmental voluntary
agency
vi. One philosopher / ethicist / theologian
vii. One lay person from the community
viii. Member Secretary
12.3 The Ethical Committee should study the proposed research project and
should give the clearance to conduct the proposed research and sign the
certificate of the Ethical Committee Clearance enclosed in the Ph.D
Provisional Registration application Form I.
12.4 Absence of the Ethical Committee Clearance will be deemed as an
incomplete application which will be rejected.
13. DURATION OF THE RESEARCH :
A candidate shall do Full-Time/Part-Time Ph.D. Research Programme in this University,

with the following eligibility criteria:
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1. The candidates those who are working as a teaching faculty in any one of the
affiliated teaching Institution of this University are eligible to do their Part-Time Ph.D.
Research Programme in this University.
2. The Doctors who are working in Recognized Research Centers are also eligible to do
their Part–Time Ph.D. Research Programme in this University.
3. The candidates those who are working as a non faculty member are eligible to do
their Full-Time Ph.D. Research Programme in this University.
Sub Division Qualifying Degree / Diploma Duration of

Research
Full Part
Time Time
A1. Super Specialities D.M. - Doctor of Medicine and 2 yrs 3 yrs.
M.Ch., - Master of Chirurgery
A2.Masters degree in M.D. - Doctor of Medicine and

Medicine/Surgery M.S. - Master of Surgery 2 yrs. 3 yrs
A3. Diplomate of the National Board Diploma in N.B. in different branches/ 3 yrs. 4 yrs
specialities of the National Board.
A4. Post Graduate Medical Diploma D.Ch., D.O., D.Ortho, D.L.O., D.G.O., etc 3 yrs 4 yrs.
in different Branches /
Specialities.
B1. M.D.S. - Masters Degree in Dentistry 3 yrs 4 yrs
. Dental. in different Branches / Specialities.
C. Pharmacy. M.Pharm. – Masters Degree in Pharmacy 3 yrs 4 yrs

D. Indian Medicine. M.D. – Siddha in different Branches/ 3 yrs 4 yrs
Specialties.
M.D. – Ayurveda.
M.D. – Yoga and Naturopathy
M.D - Unani
E. Homoeopathy. M.D. – Homeopathy. 3 yrs 4 yrs
F. Nursing. M.Sc., - Nursing in different Branches/ 3 yrs 4 yrs
Specialities.
G. Physiotherapy M.P.T. – Masters Degree in Physiotherapy 3 yrs 4 yrs
H. Occupational Therapy. M.O.T. – Master of Occupational Therapy 3 yrs 4 yrs
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I. Public Health. Master of Public Health 3 yrs 4 yrs

J. Basic Medical Sciences. M.Sc., (Medical) – Anatomy, Physiology, 3 yrs 4 yrs
Microbiology, Biochemistry,
Epidemiology, Biostatistics &
Medical Sociology
K. Miscellaneous. M.Sc. Medical Research of the Tamilnadu 3 yrs 4 yrs
Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
14. APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION:
14.1. A candidate applying for provisional registration shall furnish all the
information as required in the provisional registration application
form – FORM - 1 which is available under Section-II in this
Regulation Book.
14.2. The completely filled in application forms should be submitted
together with the prescribed fees as mentioned in No. 28 of this
Regulation before the last date of each provisional registration session
vide Regulation No. 4. of this Regulation.
14.3. The candidate shall also include a write-up / brief summary minimum
of ten (10) pages but not exceeding ten (20) pages of the proposed
research in quadruplicate.
14.4. The write-up should include Aims, Objectives, Materials,
Methodology and expected contribution of the research to the
scientific knowledge and Academic growth and development.
14.5. Each page of the above write-up material should be signed by the
candidate, approved and signed by the Guide.
14.6 The candidate shall furnish the following information with
documentary evidence:
a) His / Her academic qualifications
b) Details of previous research experience.
c) Full particulars of publications in indexed / accredited journals if any.
d) The broad field or an inter disciplinary field in which the candidate
intends to perceive the research work.
e) The subject of research whether wholly / partly related to the main
branch of knowledge chosen for the post graduation in which the
candidate has qualified.
f) Name of the recognized guide selected
g) Name of the Co- Guide. A Co- guide is necessary for all candidates.
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h) For the candidates whose guides are not attached to the recognized
Departments for Research, Co-Guide is compulsory. ****
(**** As resolved in the 47th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board

dated 18.12.2013)
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i) No objection certificate from the head of the department and the head
of the institutions where the research work is proposed to be done.
j) Ethical Committee clearance certificate
14.7 A candidate is entitled to apply for provisional registration for one

Ph.D. Degree only.
15. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OF PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION:
15.1. A candidate shall not directly submit the provisional registration form to
this University as an individual.
15.2. The duly filled provisional registration application FORM -1 of the Ph.D.,
Regulations should be submitted through the proper channel as the case
may be.
15.3. The provisional registration application form should be routed through the
Head of the Department, the Head of the Institution and the Director of
Medical Education/ Commissioner of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy
and other officiating administrative authorities.
15.4 The Provisional Registration form should be submitted along with the
payment of the stipulated fees as mentioned in Regulation 28 of these
Regulations
15.5 Part-time Ph.D. students should obtain No Objection Certificate from
the concerned Institutions recognized by the University.
* 15.6 While applying to the University for Ph.D. Registration, the

service candidates must submit their Ph.D. registration applications
through the Director of Medical Education, Chennai. Candidates
applying for the 2nd time due to rejection, need not submit their
applications through D.M.E. again, but through the Institutions in
which they are working.
* 15.7 Candidates should obtain and furnish the Ethical Committee

clearance certificate for the proposed Research study in the
recognized Research centre.
* 15.8 Candidates should present the Write up/Brief Summary of their

proposed study by Power Point presentation to the Members of the
Screening Committee.
(* As resolved in the 44th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board dated

15.06.2012.)
16. UNIVERSITY COURSE WORK / SCREENING COMMITTEE

FORMATION/ DUTIES:
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16.1. The provisional registration application if found complete in all aspects

shall be received by the University.
16.2 A Screening Committee shall be constituted the University.
a) It shall have 3 members one shall be from the Board of Studies in
Medicine– Research who are specialist in the area of proposed research
work submitted by the candidate.
b) The Screening Committee members shall be nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor.
c) The Screening Committee shall meet once in a six months to study the
submitted application for provisional registration for Ph.D. Research.
d) The Screening Committee shall submit a report regarding the
recommendation, if found suitable, to the University.
e) The Screening Committee shall suggest modifications for re-
submission as the case may be.
f) The Screening Committee is also empowered to reject the application if
found unsatisfactory and shall justify the same.
16.3 The Provisional Registration application duly recommended by the

Screening Committee shall be placed before the Vice-Chancellor.
16.4. The provisional registration for the fifth and sixth candidates of the Guide
shall be placed before the Board of Studies in Research after going
through the initial Screening Committee of this University. -
DELETED ****
16.5. The recommendations of the Screening Committee of all the six candidates
enrolled under the Guide has to be placed before the Board of Studies in Research
for approval. - DELETED ****
18.12.2013)
16.6. The candidate has to appear in person, before the members of the Screening
Committee and to present their write/up Brief summary to the Screening
Committee.
16.7Part-Time Ph.D. students with prior permission from the University Screening
Committee should be allowed to do the Research work in any of the Recognized
Department after obtaining No Objection Certificate from the Institution attached.
16.8 Resolved that, only the Ph.D. holders recognized by this University
or any other University or Senior Faculty Members of the concerned
speciality be appointed as member of the Screening Committee to
scrutinize the proposals submitted by the Ph.D. applicants.
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16.9. *** From JULY 2013 session onwards, the result of the Screening
Committee will be published as:-
1. ACCEPTED
2. ACCEPTED WITH RECOMMENDATIONS
3. NOT ACCEPTED
Board further resolved to give three chances to appear before the same
Screening Committee Members with their rectifications for the approval of their
Research Proposal.
16.10.**** Resolved that for all the candidates who are pursuing Ph.D.
Research Programme in the Faculty of Medical, Dental, AYUSH and Allied
Health Sciences, the faculty and branch of the Ph.D. Research Programme be
decided based on the Subject/Field of the Research irrespective of the branch
in their Post Graduate qualification. The Faculty and Branch of the Research
programme be decided by the members of the Screening Committee at the time
of scrutinizing an approval of the topic/title of the Research.
18.12.2013)
16.11. The Results of the Provisionally selected candidates for Ph.D. will be
Published in the Website from JULY 2012 session onwards.
17. APPROVAL OF THE PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION :
17.1 The recommendation of the Provisional Registration shall be done by the

Screening Committee depending on the merits of the submitted
application.
17.2 The recommendation of the Screening Committee is an essential pre-
requisite for the provisional registration to be approved by the Vice-
Chancellor.
17.3 For candidates applying for provisional registration of the 5th and 6th
candidate under a Guide in the first instance in addition to the
recommendation of the Screening Committee, the recommendation and
approval by the Board of Studies in Research is absolutely essential for all
candidates in this category. The same may be obtained by placing the
recommendation of the Screening Committee before the Board of Studies
in Research. - DELETED ***
(**** As resolved in the 47th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board

dated 18.12.2013)
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17.4 The candidates shall be informed through the Guide about the approval of
provisional registration with instructions regarding the further continuation of
the research work according to the norms and regulations of this University.
17.5 All correspondence to the University after the approval of the Provisional
Registration of the candidate shall be addressed by the Guide to the
Controller of the Examinations of this University.
17.6 PILOT STUDY FOR Ph.D. CANDIDATES UNDERTAKING

CLINICAL STUDIES.
The candidate undertaking research in clinical area shall submit a

feasibility report on the selected topic after conducting a relevant pilot
study within six months after the provisional registration.
17.7 The contact period for part-time Ph.D. students/s shall be 15 days for every six
months. So that it becomes 30 days in a year. Candidate has to submit attendance for
this period through proper channel.
17.8 Submission of half yearly progress reports – After provisional Registration,

every candidate shall submit half yearly progress reports regularly in three sets in
the prescribed format (Annexure-A) through the Guide to the Registrar of the
University with a copy of the Head of the Department concerned and Head of the
Institution. Every such half yearly report shall be submitted for the period from
1st January to the end of June and from 1st July to the end of December.
However, the very first report for the fraction of six months period shall be
submitted ending either in June or December.
17.9 In the half yearly report, If there are any adverse remarks either by the Ph.D.
student on the Guide or by the Guide on the Ph.D. student, this can be placed
before the Expert Committee to take a decision within 30 days.
ANNEXURE : A
THE TAMILNADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
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FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION TO HALF YEARLY PROGRESS REPORT

BY THE Ph.D. STUDENTS
1. Name of the Candidate :

2. Working place of the Candidate :
3. Ph.D. Registration No.:
4. Date of Registration :
5. Name of the Research Guide :
6. Working place of the Guide :
7. Faculty to which candidate belongs :
(Medical / Dental / Ayurveda / Pharmacy / Nursing)
8. Title of Research Topic :
9. No. of the Progress Report under submission :
10. Period covered :
11. Summary of previous Progress Reports
(Copy to be enclosed)
12. Institutional Ethical Clearance Certificate : Submitted / Not submitted
13. Guidelines for submission of half yearly progress report by the Ph.D. students :
a. Progress in the review of Literature – Include only literature published during
the last 6 months pertaining to the area of your research work.
b. Research Methodology – Explain the methods employed / standardization /
progress made / New techniques developed for the present research work.
c. New data results obtained during your recent studies.
d. Discussion on the findings of your study.
e. Conclusions.
Signature of the Candidate Signature of the Guide Signature of the Principal

Date : Date : Date :
18 NON-APPROVAL/ REJECTION OF PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION :
18.1. The Screening Committee, after scrutinizing the provisional registration

application shall suggest modifications, point out deficiencies, if any, with
instructions for re-submission on the suggested lines for reconsideration
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and recommendation of approval for provisional registration along with a

compliance report signed by the Guide.
18.2 If the Screening Committee NOT ACCEPTED the provisional

registration application on THREE successive occasions, then the candidate
has to submit a fresh application along with the payment of stipulated fees as
mentioned in No.28 of the Regulation.
18.3 The Screening Committee shall complete and intimate the rejection
within three months.
19-A DOCTORAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
19.1. There shall be a Doctoral Advisory Committee for every candidate for
whom approval of the provisional registration has been granted by this
University.
19.2. The Doctoral Advisory Committee consists of a Guide and such other
persons as recommended by the Guide within the jurisdiction of this
University.
19.3. The total number of members in the Advisory Committee shall not exceed
three (3) except in special situation wherein the selected second Co-Guide
shall officiate as the fourth member.
19.4. The Guide shall be the Convener of the Doctoral Advisory Committee.
19.5. Atleast one member shall be an expert in the field of Research, outside the
institution where the candidate is working.
19.6 The Doctoral Advisory Committee shall also contain retired experts in the
concerned field who had been the head of the department prior to their
retirement and should be actively involved in their field of specialization
or in an approved research institution.
a) The Advisory Committee would guide the research scholar for one
year from the Date of Provisional Registration of particular candidate.
Doctoral Advisory Committee members can continue up to
Methodology Examination.
In case any one or two members of the Doctoral Advisory

Committee got transferred or not in a position to guide due to various
reasons and to perform the duties the guide will take the responsibility
to inform the University about their non-availability and the guide will
take up the entire responsibility.
b) Prior approval of the University is mandatory for the constitution of a

Doctoral Advisory Committee.
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19.7 * The advisory committee can have a maximum of three

candidates at a point of time;

15.06.2012.)
19.B Duties of the Doctoral Advisory Committee:
1) The Guide / Advisory Committee shall prescribe the Course of research

for the provisionally registered candidate and communicate the same
to the Controller of Examinations who shall get the approval of the
Vice – Chancellor.
2) Monitoring the candidate’s work periodically.
3) To conduct the Part – I Methodology examination.
4) The Doctoral Advisory Committee should serve till the completion of
the Thesis.
5) The Doctoral Advisory Committee should also supervise the public
Viva-voce examination.
6) The Doctoral Advisory Committee shall offer all professional
assistants / guidance
to facilitate the candidates in their research work at all stages.
7) The Doctoral Advisory Committee shall scrutinize the synopsis and
submitted and shall point out any gross deviations from the
Subject approved and shall suggest rectifications accordingly.
20-A. PART – I METHODOLOGY EXAMINATION:
The candidate those who have registered up to 01.04.2011 Session.
20.1. The University shall conduct the Part–I Methodology Examination for the
provisionally registered Ph.D. candidates
20.2. One year is mandatory for preparatory works to the candidates to appear
for the Part-I Methodology examination. In addition, the feasibility report
about the proposed Ph.D. work should be submitted by the Guide along
with the proposal to the Screening Committee.
20.3 The Convener for Part-I Methodology Examination shall be the Guide.
20.4 The Examination shall consist of:
1) One (1) Written Paper of three hours duration for 100 marks each.
2) Viva voce for 100 marks
20.5 Guidelines for preparing syllabus by the Advisory Committee for Research
The syllabus for the research methodology examination of the candidate

should cover the following areas :
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(i) Topics covering the relevant research field.

(ii) Research Methodology including Bio-statistics and
Computer
Applications pertaining to the relevant research work
selected.
The guidelines should be informed to the Advisory Committee of the
research candidate.
20.6. The questions shall cover the following:
SECTION-A: Principles of Research Methodology :-
1) General Research Methodology.

2) Bio statistical Methods in Medical Research.
3) Ethical aspects of Medical Research.
4) Animal Experimentation (where applicable).
5) Instrumentation (where applicable).
SECTION-B: Selected Field / Subject of Research :-
1) History.
2) Literature Review.
3) Recent Advances.
4) Others.
Without prior approval of this University, the Guide should not
conduct the Part-I
Methodology Examination to any of the candidate.
20.7 In Viva Voce, the Doctoral Advisory Committee shall assess the
candidate’s knowledge in relation to the work done by him / her upto the
time of methodology examination and also asses the aptitude and
competence of the candidate to continue the research work.
20-B. PART – I METHODOLOGY EXAMINATION:
There should be two papers in Methodology Examination viz.

(As resolved in the Meeting of the Expert Committee held on
01.12.2011, the candidate those who have registered from
01.07.2011, shall write 2 papers in Methodology Examinations.)
Paper-I Research Methodology 100 Marks

Paper-II Specialized subject paper 100 Marks
related to the Research work.
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Oral 100 Marks

(An aggregate of 150 Marks in Paper I & Paper II & Oral, is
necessary for minimum Pass.)
The questions shall cover the following:
Paper– I : Principles of Research Methodology :-
1) General Research Methodology.

2) Bio statistical Methods in Medical Research.
3) Ethical aspects of Medical Research.
4) Animal Experimentation (where applicable).
5) Instrumentation (where applicable).
Paper– II: Selected Field / Subject of Research :-

1) History.
2) Literature Review.
3) Recent Advances.
4) Others.
Without prior approval of this University, the Guide should not

conduct the Part-I Methodology Examination to any of the candidate.
* 20.C. The Methodology Examination answer sheets and the results

should be sent to the University within a month’s time from the day of the

15.06.2012.)
20.D. - As resolved in the 44th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board dated
15.06.2012, the candidates those who have registered from 01.07.2012,
shall write 3 papers in Methodology Examinations.
The Methodology – Paper I Examination is common to all speciality
Paper-I - Research Methodology

Paper-II - Broad subject of the field
Paper-III - Area related to the thesis subject.
Followed by Oral presentation of the proposal.
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20.E. - As resolved in the 47th Meeting of the Standing Academic Board

dated 18.12.2013, the maximum of 100 marks may be allotted for each of
the three papers of the Methodology Examination.
No marks be allotted for Oral Presentation of the proposal.
## Candidates must obtain 50% marks in Research

Methodology (Paper I) Examination
&
50% aggregate in all the 3(three) papers of Part I
Examination (i.e. 150/300) to continue their Ph.D programme.
02.07.2014)
1.**** All the Ph.D. candidates should undergo the following training in
Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Bio-ethics.
The Ph.D. research work involving human subject and clinical trials
should undergo GCP [Good Clinical Practice] training.
2. The workshop for Research Methodology including Biostatistics can be

conducted by the qualified faculties of the affiliated Institution for 5 days
covering all the topics as furnished below:-
 Introduction to Epidemiology & Research Methodology

 Introduction to Bio-Statistics
 Sampling Techniques
 Measures of disease frequency
 Study design & Descriptive studies
 Case control and Cross-Sectional study
 Cohort Study
 Clinical Trials
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 Qualitative Research
 Questionnaire Development
 Diagnostic Test
 Bias in Clinical Research
 Sample size Calculation

 Test of significance
 Protocol Development
 Meta Analysis
 What test to do, when
 Regression and Correlation
 How to write and publish an article
 Collecting and handling data
 Plagiarism/Exercises
 Scientific Package for Social Science
 Medical Ethics
 Survival analysis
The workshop for GCP can be conducted with the qualified

faculty members of the affiliated Institutions.
3..The above mentioned training should be completed during the I Year,

before the Methodology Examination.
4. Examination for Paper-I Research Methodology shall be conducted by the

Controller of Examinations at the University premises twice in a year.
Candidates will become eligible to appear for Paper I Research Methodology
Examination one year from the date of Provisional Registration. The
Paper II and III shall be conducted at the concerned Institutions by the
Guides and Advisory Committee Members..
5.The Ph.D. applicants appearing for the screening committee should give the
details about the work plan. (ANNEXURE – I)
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ANNEXURE – I
FORMAT FOR PREPARING THE WORK PLAN FOR THE Ph.D. CANDIDATES
1.Background of the proposed work.
2.Clearly defined objectives
3.Literature review of the subject providing national and international
status
4.Work plan.
(a) Materials and Methods
i If clinical study, clearly defined patient population
ii Properly calculated Sample size.
iii.Clearly defined inclusion and exclusion criteria
iv.Brief note on Methods planned to be used to achieve the
objectives
v.Brief note on statistical evaluation of the date
(b) Duration of the study
(c) End points (primary and secondary endpoints) for all clinical
students
(d) If any intervention would be used, known toxicity of the agent
planned to be used.
(e) Criteria for response evaluation and for assessing toxicity.
5.Outcomes likely to result from the study.
6.References
7.Time schedule of activities giving milestones (pictorial or graphical
representation would be welcome)
8.For studies that are likely to involve more than one Department or
Institution, a letter from the Head of the Department/Institution expressing their
willingness to provide the facilities and their endorsement of the study design
will be mandatory.
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9.Funding agency, if relevant.

10.Informed consent and Ethical Committee clearance for all clinical
studies
SYLLABUS
PAPER – 1 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

UNIT – I :
Importance and need for research ethics and scientific research
formulation of Hypothesis, concepts types and characteristics,
designing a research work. Research methods, types of research and
essential components of a research proposal.
UNIT – II :
Application of Computer, Computer application in scientific research,
common software for documentation presentation and analysis of
data.
UNIT – III : Biostatistics :

Collection of samples, randomization, sample size, collection and
classification of data, diagrammatic and graphic representation of
data measurement of Central tendency, standard deviation, normal
distribution, test of significance based on large samples, students T
test, correlation and regression, chi-square for independence of
attributes – ANOVA, Kaplan Meir Analysis, Life Table Analysis, Multi
variate Analysis, Meta Analysis.
UNIT – IV : Library :
Library types, purpose and functions of library, classification types,
classification of books and journals. Computer assisted search of
Literature, common websites, impact factor, Citation index and peer
reviewed journals online journals.
UNIT – V : Scientific writing :

Scientific writing, characteristic, logical format for writing thesis and
research papers. Essential features of abstract, introduction. Review
of literature of material and methods and discussion. Effective
illustration, tables and figures, reference styles.
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UNIT – VI : Project Proposal :

Preparation of project proposal, components of a good research
proposal, strategy of project proposal, Oral and poster presentation.
UNIT – VII : Bio-Ethics :

ICMR guidelines, compensation for participation in clinical trials,
clinical trial insurance, clinical trial registration, animal ethics.
UNIT – VIII :
IPR, plagiarism, copyright, royalty.
UNIT – IX : Additional unit for those involved in clinical research,

GCP, GCLP.
21. SUCCESSFUL PART - I METHODOLOGY EXAMINATION
21.1. The candidate has to secure a minimum of 50% of the marks in the theory
paper and a minimum in the orals to be declared successful in the Part I
Methodology Examination. The report shall be approved by the Vice-
Chancellor of this University.
21.2. A detailed report on the performance of the Part–I Methodology

examination shall be submitted by the guide / convener to the University for
further action.
*21.3. The following Regulations will come into effect from July 2012
session.
a. Candidates will be permitted to appear for two attempts for the

Methodology Examination. After two attempts the candidates will be
discharged from the Research programme.
b. Candidates should pass the Methodology Examination before

submitting their thesis;
c. The Ph.D. applicants can start their Research work after getting the
Provisional Registration order from the University; they need not wait
till the Methodology Examination for which they will be eligible to
appear at the end of one year after their date of Registeration.
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d. During the Methodology Examination the candidates need not give

oral presentation of the proposal as they are giving oral presentation
before the screening committee.
e. It was decided to conduct Methodology Examination [ twice in a year ]

in the University for which the questions will be set by the university
and the examiners will be appointed by the university from the July
2012 session onwards i.e. for the candidates registered from July
2012.

15.06.2012.)
22 UNSUCCESSFUL PART - I METHODOLOGY EXAMINATION
22.1 In case the candidate is not approved in the first Part – I Methodology
Examination, the Advisory Committee shall recommend that the candidate
should undergo a further course for a period not exceeding three months
at the end of which he/she shall be examined again by the same
Committee and if found fit, he/she shall be permitted to proceed with the
research work. Any change in the members of the Advisory Committee
can be effected only with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor.
22.2. A candidate who is not approved even at the second time by the Advisory
`Committee shall not be permitted to continue and his/her provisional
registration shall be cancelled.
23 EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PART – I METHODOLOGY

EXAMINATION:
23.1. Extension of time for Part–I Methodology Examination shall be

considered on very special circumstances if adequately substantiated in the
application forwarded through the Guide for condonation by the Vice-
Chancellor.
23.2. If extension of time is granted then penal fees as prescribed by the
Governing Council has to be paid as mentioned in No.28 of the Research
Regulations.
23.3 The maximum extension period permissible is six months from the
stipulated due date fixed by the University in the first instance for the conduct of
Part – I Methodology Examination.
24 CONFIRMATION OF PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION
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24.1 The provisional registration of a candidate for Ph.D Degree shall be

confirmed on the receipt of the successful report of the Part I Methodology
examinations conducted by the Doctoral Advisory Committee.
24.2 The Part-I Methodology Examination report shall be approved by the
Vice-Chancellor of this University.
24.3 Confirmation of Provisional Registration shall be communicated to the

candidate through the Guide with a copy to the Co-guide with instruction to the
candidate to remit Rs.5000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) for confirmation of the
Provisional Registration as per the University norms.
24.4 Following confirmation, the University shall inform about the duration of
research and additional areas of work/departments with the consent of Guide if
need be as per No.25 of the Research Regulations.
25 PLACES & ADDITIONAL PLACES OF RESEARCH WORK:
25.1 The Candidate shall pursue and carry out the Research Work in all the
recognized Departments as mentioned in No 8 of this regulations.
25.2 The candidate shall be permitted to pursue research in any of the following
additional places / departments / Institutions as mentioned below:
a. The Departments of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University,

Chennai.
b. Post Graduate Departments of Colleges affiliated to the University and

recognized as having necessary facilities for carrying on Research in the
branch of study concerned. Provided that the department has a qualified
Guide and offering the post graduate course for a minimum period of 5
years. The Post Graduate Departments of the said colleges shall be
approved duly after inspection by an Expert Committee appointed by the
Vice Chancellor of this University for conducting the Research leading to
the award of Ph.D. Degree. The Expert shall consist of one member from
the Board of Studies in Research of this University and one more Expert
in the field selected by the Vice-Chancellor.
c. All India Research Institutions/Regional Research Institutions and any

other teaching /Non-teaching Medical /Dental Hospitals / Institutions
where recognized Post Graduate courses are not conducted and duly
located in the territorial jurisdiction of the University who have obtained
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the MCI / DCI permission and duly recognized by the Standing Academic
Board /Governing Council on the recommendations of the Expert
Committee appointed by the Vice Chancellor of this University.
d. A registered Ph.D., candidate after obtaining the approval of the

University, may continue a part of his research work after passing Part-I
Methodology Examination, in any of the institutions at National or
International level, where the latest advanced research facilities on
Medical Sciences are available and which has the world wide reputation,
so as to enable the candidate to use the day to-day advanced techniques to
acquire more research skill. In this case, the Guide/Supervisor selected by
the candidate
before provisional registration will continue to be the Guide/supervisor for
his/her continuing research within/outside the country. However, the
candidate where he/she proposed to continue the part of his/her research
work in the said new institution shall choose another Co-guide in the new
research department selected and to obtain his/her consent to be the co-
guide and such Co-guide/supervisor has to certify the quality of research
work done under their Supervision by the candidate for evaluation. The
candidate has to produce the No Objection Certificate (N.O.C.) from the
Head of the Department in that Institution to carry out the research work
along with the consent letter of the proposed Co-Guide to the University
through the Guide for obtaining the prior permission. In such cases, the
second co-guide in the new institution shall also be a member of the
Doctoral Advisory committee.
26. COURSE WORK:
26.1. The provisionally registered candidates shall do original research work

under direct supervision /guidance of the Guide / Co-Guide.
26.2. The candidate shall also utilize the services of the members of the
Doctoral Advisory Committee with the approval of the Guide / Co-Guide
for the betterment of the research work.
26.3. The Doctoral Advisory Committee shall conduct Seminars once in six
months to monitor and assess the quality of research work done by the
candidate.
26.4. Each candidate provisionally registered shall be required to work under
the selected recognised guide, taking the assistants of the selected
recognised Co–Guide according to the prevailing situation.
26.5. Each candidate shall undergo courses of instructions as may be prescribed
by the guide/ advisory committee.
26.6 The courses of instructions are meant to Guide the candidate for
subsequent research work after confirmation of the provisional
registration.
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26.7. The university shall conduct training classes, if facilities are available,
for the provisionally registered candidates covering the prescribed courses
and areas of research study.
27. LOG BOOK/PROGRESS REPORT:
27.1. Every registered candidate shall maintain a log book supplied by this
University.
27.2 The log book has to be supervised and signed by the Guide / Co-guide.
27.3 The log book should be available at the time of Part – I Methodology
Examination and at all other times as deemed by the Guide or the
members of the Doctoral Advisory Committee.
27.4 The log book shall be maintained till the completion of the research work.
27.5 Xeroxed and copies signed by the Guide should be submitted along with
the thesis at the time of final submission of the thesis.
28. FEE STRUCTURE :
As resolved in the 225th Meeting of the Governing Council held on

07.01.2014 that, the consolidated fee remitted by the Students/Institutions which
is apportioned by this University towards Application Fee, Processing Fee,
Registration Fee etc., a component of such consolidated fee could not be
refunded on any circumstances.
28. 1 Cost of Ph.D. Eligibility Application Form Rs. 500/

28. 2 Fee for Eligibility Certificate Rs 2,000/-
28. 3 Cost of Ph.D. Provisional Registration Application Form Rs. 2,000/-
28. 4 Non-refundable processing fees Rs. 5,000/-

28. 5 Ph.D. Screening Committee fee Rs. 5,000/-
28. 6 Provisional Registration for Ph.D., Degree Rs.10,000/-
28. 7 Recognition of preliminary Post Graduate Degree Rs. 1,000/-
(Awarded by Other Universities)
28. 8 Cost of Ph.D. Log Book Rs. 1,000/-
28. 9 Fees for the conduct of Part I Methodology Examination Rs. 5,000/-
28.10 Confirmation of Provisional Registration fee Rs. 5,000/-
28.11 Fees for extension of time for Part I Methodology Examination Rs. 3,000/-
28.12 Fees for resubmitting a fresh application for provisional Rs. 2,000/-
registration
28.13 Fees for extension of time of the thesis submission Rs. 3,000/-
28.14 Fees for resubmission of the thesis Rs. 3,000/-
28.15 Cost of Application form for submission of Synopsis Rs. 500/-
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28.16 Fee for submission of Synopsis Rs.15,000/-

28.17 Cost of Application form for submission of Thesis Rs. 500/-
28.18 Fee for submission of Thesis Rs.30,000/-
28.19 Ph.D. Late submission of Synopsis/Thesis for a period of one year Rs. 5,000/-
28.20 Fee for Change of Title of Synopsis/Thesis Rs. 5,000/-
28.21 Fee for conversion of Duration of Ph.D. Course Rs.20,000/-
28.22 * Cost of Ph.D. Re-Registration Application Form Rs. 2,000/-
28.23 * Non-Refundable processing fee for Re- Registration Rs. 5,000/-
28.24 * Re-Registration Fee for Ph.D. Degree Rs.30,000/-
The fee should be paid, through online Payment Gateway, Indian

Overseas Bank/University Challan)
22.12.2010.)
Note: The payment schedule and amount is likely to vary periodically as prescribed by
the University from time to time and the current stipulated fees has to be paid
accordingly.
29 RESEARCH FUNDING :
29.1. The candidate is permitted to avail research grants with the approval of the
Guide and the same may be intimated to the University.
29.2. The research grant availed should be acknowledged with full information
in the preface at the time of submission of final thesis.
29.3. It is the prerogative of the candidate to approach and avail funds for
research from the different funding agencies and scientific bodies.
29.4 The University takes no responsibility in relation to the funds received and
handled by the candidate from any source and in whatever capacity.
30. TITLE OF THE THESIS :
30.1 The provisional title of the thesis shall be intimated to the University
within six months of the successful completion of the Part I Methodology
examination.
30.2 The exact / final title of the Thesis shall be intimated to the University
three months before submission of the synopsis.
30.3 ***The change of title requested by the candidate whether minor or major
need not be placed before the Screening Committee. The Change of
Title proposals may be scrutinized by the Concerned Speciality Experts at
the Examination Wing itself.
30.4 No change in the title shall be accepted after the submission of the
synopsis.
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30.5 As per the provisions existing in the Ph.D. Regulations, the candidates are permitted
for change of title of the thesis before the Methodology Examination. The Research
candidates who apply for change of title after their methodology Examination, may be
instructed to apply as a fresh candidate with new title and proposal.
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31. SUBMISSION OF SYNOPSIS :
31.1 Synopsis should be submitted through the guide three months before the
expiry of prescribed date of thesis.
31.2 The title of the thesis mentioned in the synopsis is the final title and the
same title has to be maintained in the final thesis to be submitted
31.3 Six copies of the synopsis has to be submitted with the prescribed fees and
the synopsis submission application form - FORM IV duly filled and
signed by the candidate and the guide.
31.4. The synopsis of the thesis should include in brief an Introduction, Aims,
Objectives, Material & methods, Observations, Inferences Summary &
conclusions etc. with a minimum of 20 pages and not exceeding 40 pages.
31.5. The synopsis should be submitted with the original certificates as required
by the university regulations in the Ph.D. synopsis application Form – IV.
31.6 The synopsis approved by the Guide shall be considered for the further
course of action as per University norms.
32. FORMATTING OF THESIS :
32.1 The final thesis to be submitted by the candidate should be formatted

according to the
University regulations.
32.2 Every thesis shall have 2 major components

a. The certificate component
b. The Research work component
32.3 The certificate component shall include the following

1. Certification and declaration by the candidate
2. Certification of the research work by the guide
3. Certification of the research work by the co-guide in selected
cases
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4. Certification of the research work by the second co-guide in

selected cases
Every candidate shall submit with his/her application for the

research degree and thesis, a certificate from the guide/ supervisor under
whom he/ she worked, 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 had not previously formed the basis for the award to the
candidate of any Degree, Diploma, associateship, fellowship or other
similar title together with the statement from the guide/ supervisor
indicating the extent to which the thesis represents independent work on
the part of the candidate. If the thesis submitted has formed in part, the
basis for the award of a previous research degree, the candidate shall
clearly set forth in a preface or written statement the portion or portions
which have formed the basis for the award of the previous degree.
32.4 The Research work component of the thesis represents the actual research
work done by the candidate under the supervision of the guide / co-guide.
It should have the following :
1) Introduction 2) Aims and Objectives 3) Review of literature
4) Scope and Plan of Work 5) Materials and methods (other than Medical)
(or) Patients and Methods (Medical) 6) Results and Analysis
7) Discussion 8) Summary and Conclusion 9) Recommendations
10) Appendix 11) Bibliography (Vancour Style)
32.5 The number of pages of the text matter in the thesis should not exceed 250
pages (foolscap).
32.6 Annexure, charts, graphs, Bibliography and Attached publications paper
are not to be numbered along with the text.
33. *A. PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS

The Ph.D. Candidates registered from 1-7-2011, should have
published a minimum of two research papers in any indexed journals
before submitting their Ph.D. Thesis to the University.

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33.B. SUBMISSION OF THESIS :
33.1 The Synopsis should be submitted 3 months prior to the submission of the
prescribed date of Thesis.
33.2 Every candidate shall submit six hard copies of the thesis along with the
duly filled thesis submission application form - FORM V under Section II
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of the Research Regulations and signed by the candidate and the guide
along with the fees as prescribed. The candidate should submit the thesis
with soft copy (CD) under the following heads only and it should not
contain any irrelevant dedication format pages:
CONTENTS
 Introduction
 Aims and Objectives
 Review of Literatures
 Materials / Patients and Methods
 Results and Analysis
 Discussion
 Summary & Conclusion
 Impact of the Study
 Bibliography – The author of any study mentioned in

Bibiliography exceeds more than four, the word et al should
come after fourth author. (Only Vancouer style alone should
be followed and not by ALPHABATICAL order)
33.3 Every candidate shall submit 2 copies of the electronic version of the
thesis Mention should be made about CD formatting technique used in the
preparation of the CD.
33.4 Publication of Research Papers -All Ph.D. candidates before

submitting their Ph.D. thesis to the University should have
published a minimum of two research papers in any Indexed
journals. The publication of research papers may also be implemented from 1-7-
2011 onwards.
* 33.5 The penal fee of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only)

prescribed for late submission of thesis is upto one year. After the
lapse of one year, the candidates will be discharged from the
Research programme by the University.
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is included and the Research Guide has to give necessary certificate for
having utilized the Anti-plagiarism software as specified in the regulations of
this University.
02.07.2014)
34. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF SYNOPSIS / THESIS :
34.1 Extension of time beyond the prescribed period shall be considered and
granted for genuine reasons if adequately substantiated.
34.2 Applications for extension of time with adequate justifications should be
signed and forwarded by the guide and submitted to the university before
the expiry of the period prescribed for the submission of the synopsis.
34.3 The last date for submission of Thesis is, for a period of one year only
from the prescribed date for submission of Thesis.
34.4 Extension of time shall be considered and granted for a period of 6 months
to 1 year with a penal fee of Rs.5,000/-.
34.5 Extension of time beyond one year shall not be permissible at any time /
stage.
34.6 The period of extension granted covers the period for the submission of
the synopsis
and the final thesis as per the regulations sited above.
34.7 If any candidate, fails for submission of final thesis within the grace
period (i.e) (last date for submission of thesis) the candidate will be
discharged immediately from perusing Ph.D. course.
34.8 The Ph.D. candidates should submit their thesis to the

University in PDF format along with hard copy. The University should
upload the thesis in the University website and create a password.
The password should be sent to the Examiners and in turn the
Examiners should download the thesis and the Report from the
Examiners should also be sent to the University in Electronic format
(i.e.) through E-mail. The University should create a system for the
above process.
35. Ph.D. EXAMINERS :
35.1 The University has to appoint three external examiners, one from
Southern India, one from Northern of India and one from abroad for the
evaluation of the thesis submitted by the candidate to this University.
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35.2 The Vice- Chancellor shall appoint three examiners (one from Southern
State, one from rest of India and one from abroad) after the submission of
the Synopsis for perusal and confirmation of their acceptance to evaluate
the Thesis so as to avoid delay in the evaluation of Thesis. The Controller
of Examinations shall correspond with these examiners to get their
eligibility and willingness to evaluate the Thesis.
36. VALUATION OF THESIS :
36.1 The thesis shall be referred by the Vice-Chancellor for valuation to a

Board of Examiners consisting of three members.
36.2 One examiner from Tamil Nadu, and the Second Examiner will be from
the rest of India and Third Examiner will be from outside India.
36.3 In selected / special cases two examiners may be from Outside India and
selected by the Vice Chancellor.
36.4 ##The thesis has to be sent to the Examiners (Both Internal and External)
in the form of CD and to use Dropbox facility (cloud technology) or
through Email.
36.5 The examiners after evaluation have to report their comments in the
“Ph.D. thesis reporting form” as in FORM VI under Section II of the
Ph.D./ Regulations.
36.5 The Examiners have to submit their reports within 3 months from the date
of receipt of the thesis from the University.
36.7 The University shall send remainder to the examiners at the end of 2
months.
36.8 If no report is received by the University at the end of 3 months then one
copy of the thesis shall be sent to the fourth Examiner selected by the Vice
Chancellor.
36.9 If two of the examiners commend the thesis and one examiner does not
commend, the Vice-Chancellor shall refer the thesis to one more new
examiner for his opinion and evaluation.
36.10 If any of the examiners point out clarifications and suggest resubmission
with corrections, the candidate has to carry out through the guide all the
suggested corrections and resubmit the thesis within three months for
evaluation by the same examiner who has initially suggested the above.
36.11 A total of three commended reports are absolutely essential.
36.12 The Evaluation report in the following format from various examiners will
be received by this University. All the three reports will be sent to the Guide to
consolidate the report and then forwarded to the Controller of Examinations for
fixing Viva Voce Examination.
 Literature Review
 Materials / Patients and Methods
 Results and Analysis
 Summary and Conclusion
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36.13 Each examiner has to award marks for the thesis submitted by the
candidate instead of “Recommended” and “Not Recommended.”
36.14 Thesis will be sent to three examiners evaluating for 100 marks
each. Out of 100 marks the candidate has to secure minimum 75 marks
as a pass from minimum of two examiners out of the three.
##. The rectification if any suggested by any of three examiners has

to be clarified by the candidate at the Public Viva voce.
36.15 If the candidate has failed in the thesis the examiners have to furnish
their comments on the thesis and the rectification to be done in the thesis.
36.16 The candidate has to rectify the deficiencies pointed out by the
examiners and resubmit the thesis to this University within 2 (Two) months.
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37. COMMENDED THESIS :
37.1 A total of three commended reports are absolutely essential.

37.2 The three commendations by the examiners may be in one instance or in
subsequent instances in cases of re-submission of Thesis.
37.3 A commended report by any examiner at any time will be considered at all
times.
37.4 A consolidated report shall be prepared by the Controller of Examinations
of this University to include the main point made by the individual
examiners together with his / her remark with special reference to any of
the critical commend made by any of the examiners.
38. REJECTED THESIS :
38.1 If the thesis is not commended by two examiners then the thesis is deemed
as rejected.
38.2 The candidate can resubmit the thesis for the second time within six
months to a maximum of one year by carrying out additional research
work or modify the original thesis with suitable corrections and make new
presentations which may enhance the quality of thesis.
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38.3 The resubmission of the thesis should be accompanied by the payment of

the stipulated fees as decided by the Governing Council from time to time
as mentioned in Regulation No. 28 of the Research Regulations.
38.4 The candidate shall not be permitted at any time to make more than two
submissions of the thesis.
39. PUBIC VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION :
39.1 A candidate whose thesis is commended by three examiners shall submit

himself / herself for a Public Viva Voce Examination.
39.2 The Public Viva Voce examination shall be conducted by a panel of
examiners consisting of
a). One external Examiner among the three examiners who have
already evaluated the thesis
b). The guide who shall be the Convenor
c). Advisory committee members
d)* Public Viva Voce Examination:
The Public Viva Voce Examination will be conducted by the Guide
along with one external Examiner appointed by the University. If the chosen
external examiner fails to respond within a month, an alternate external
examiner will be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor.
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39.3 The Public Viva Voce Examination is open to all faculty / non faculty
members in the field of research work done by the candidate. The Public
Viva-Voce Examination will be conducted in the premises of this
University.
39.4 The commended thesis of the candidate shall be made available for
reference at the University before and upto the Public Viva Voce
examination as per the University norms.
39.5 All clarifications / questions / suggestions made by the examiners who
have evaluated thesis shall be addressed by the panel of examiners at the
time of Public Viva Voce examination for the candidate to defend his / her
thesis.
39.6 The panel of examiners of the Public Viva Voce Examination shall report
their comments and sign the “Public Viva Voce Examination Reporting
Form” as in Form VII under Section II of the Research Regulations.
39.7 The successful report of the Public Viva Voce examination is essential for
the final approval of the thesis.
39.8 A candidate who is not successful in the Public Viva Voce Examination
shall be permitted to reappear for a similar examination for a second time
within a period of 3 months.
39.9 A candidate shall not ordinarily be permitted to take the Public Viva Voce
Examination on more than two occasions.
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39.10. In order to have transparency in Ph.D. viva-voce

Examination, the entire proceedings of the viva-voce Examination
should be done with full video coverage and the cassette should be
submitted to the University along with the report. The cost of the
video coverage should be borne by the candidates.
39.11 As resolved in the 207th Meeting of the Governing Council held on

27.09.2011.
“TO CONDUCT Ph.D. VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION IN THE COLLEGES OF GOOD
ACADEMIC STANDING WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA.
(I) Colleges of at least 25 years of existence.
(ii) Colleges of > 100 Professor
(iii) Colleges of > 200 Faculty
(iv) Colleges of at least 20-25 years Ph.D. training 5-10 disciplines offering Ph.D.
Programme.
40. DECLARATION OF THE FINAL RESULT :
40.1 The Controller of Examinations of this University shall prepare the

consolidated report inclusive of the thesis evaluation commended reports
of three examiners and the Public Viva Voce Examination Report and
place before the Vice Chancellor for approval and declaration of the
results of the successful candidate who shall be deemed eligible to receive
the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) of this University.
40.2 The successful candidate shall be notified and intimated through the guide.
41. ISSUE OF PROVISIONAL / DEGREE CERTIFICATE :
A candidate who successfully pass the Public Viva Voce Examination and
declared to have qualified for the Ph.D., Degree shall be issued Ph.D.,
Provisional / Degree certificate duly mentioning the branch / field of research /
specialization and faculty under which the candidate has carried out his / her
research work.
42. PUBLICATION OF THESIS :
42.1. *** The student may be permitted to publish only part of the Ph.D.
work done and not the entire Ph.D. work as a single publication before
getting the Ph.D. Degree from the University.
17.07.2013)
43. DISCREPANCIES, CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCIPLINARY

ACTIONS :
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It shall be the authority of the University with the approval of the

Governing Council to consider individual cases with special reference to
Discrepancies of any nature, conflict of interest and to initiate appropriate
administrative actions against the candidate, Guide and the Co-Guide accordingly.
44. * PROCEDURE FOR RE-REGISTRATION :

An amnesty measure for the Research candidate has been introduced
by this University as a one time measure to clear the backlog for Re-
Registration of Ph.D. Research candidates. The Re-Registration of
Ph.D. Research candidate means the candidates who have not
submitted their Synopsis/ Thesis before the last date for submission of
Synopsis / Thesis prescribed in the Research Schedule issued to the
candidate. Even after Re-Registration if, the Research Candidates
have not completed their Research Programme within a period of one
year, such candidates will be automatically discharged from the
Research Programme.
“A candidate who has availed one year extension of time for

submission of Synopsis / Thesis as mentioned in the para above will be
automatically discharged on the expiry of one year grace period.
However, the candidate may apply for Re-Registration for a further
period of one year on payment of Rs.37,000/- (Cost of Ph.D. Re-
Registration Application Form : Rs.2,000/- + Non-refundable processing fee
for Re-Registration : Rs.5,000/- + Re-Registration Fee for Ph.D. Degree
Rs.30,000/- = Total : Rs.37,000/-) before the expiry of one year grace
period. If the candidate fails to submit the final thesis his or her
candidature will be automatically discharged”.

22.12.2010.)
THE TAMIL NADU DR. MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY CHENNAI.

Ph.D REGULATIONS 2010
SECTION – II
CURRENT APPLICATION FORMS / ANNEXURES / REPORTING FORMS
Eligibility Certificate Application Form
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FORM – I : Ph.D., Provisional Registration Application Form.
FORM – II : Recognised Guide Form.
FORM – III : Recognised Co-guide Form.
FORM – IV :Synopsis Submission Application Form.
FORM – V :Thesis Submission Application Form.
FORM – VI :Thesis Evaluation Reporting Form.
FORM – VII :Public Viva Voce Examination Reporting Form.
Re – Registration Application Form
INTRODUCTION OF ELIGIBLITY CERTIFICATE FOR Ph.D. CANDIDATES
Cost of Ph.D. Eligibility Application Form Rs. 500/-

Fee for Eligibility Certificate Rs. 2,000/-
THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY,

69, ANNA SALAI, GUINDY, CHENNAI – 600 032.
APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE
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Ph.D.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Read the instructions carefully and fill up all the columns and attach
relevant Original certificates along with the application form. Add Rs. 500/-
along with the prescribed fee if the application form is downloaded from the
website.
From (Self Address) Serial No.
PAYMENT GATEWAY / IOB Challan No:

Date of PAYMENT GATEWAY /IOB Challan
Name of Bank:
Amount:
For Office Use Only :
a) Application Received by:
b) Signature of the Assistant, A.S.O &
S.O. Checked the E.C Application
To
The Registrar,
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai 600 032.
Sir/Madam,
I request you to kindly issue me the Eligibility Certificate for

seeking admission in Ph.D., (Doctor of Philosophy) Degree course in the
affiliated Institutions/ Departments of this University for
JANUARY/JULY 20__ - Session.
1. a) Name of the Speciality :

b) College/Dept. to which
Research work carried out :
c) Part-Time/Full-Time :
d) If Part-Time, details of the service particulars :
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2. Name of the Applicant Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss: :

(In BLOCK LETTERS as per records)
3. MOBILE No.
4. Name of the Father / Guardian :
5. Nationality :
6. Date of Birth & Age :
7. (a) Name of the Post Graduate Degree course
Examination passed :
(b ) Register Number month and year :
of passing
(c) Name of the University & place :
(d) Name of the State Council of Registration
of the Post Graduate Degree Course :
(e) Council’s Registration No. & Date :
8. Name of the University the Migration Certificate

issued to the Candidate :
a) Migration Certificate No.& Date :
9. Please Tick the Xerox copy of the Certificates enclosed with the application:
NOTE: The Eligibility Applications received without necessary documents

as
mentioned below, will be summarily REJECTED WIHTOUT ANY
INTIMATION.
1. Attested Xerox copy of the Post Graduate Educational qualification

certificate.
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2. Those with Post Graduate qualification acquired from other States have
to produce the following documents :
a) Attested Xerox copy of the State Council Registration Certificate.
b) Attested Xerox copy of the Migration Certificate from the
University in which the candidate has completed his/her Post
Graduate qualification.
3. ORIGINAL Ethical Committee Clearance for Human / Animal studies

from the Institution in which the candidate intends to do their Research
Programme.
4. One copy of the Write up / Brief summary should contain 10-20 pages
5. ORIGINAL No objection certificate from the Head of the Institution

presently working in.
6. ORIGINAL Permission letter from the Head of the Institution &

Department to utilize the Department for Research purpose.
7. ORIGINAL Consent letter from the guide to serve as a guide for the
candidate.
8. ORIGINAL Candidates working in Government Institutions should

produce the permission letter from the Director of Medical Education.
9/ Address to which the E.C is to be sent :

(In BLOCK LETTERS)
(Attach Guide & Self addressed sufficiently stamped envelopes)
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the particulars furnished in the application

form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
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PLACE :
DATE : SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT:
Instructions to the Candidates to apply for Eligibility Certificate for

admission to Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Degree Course .
Candidate should submit the following documents for the issue of

Eligibility Certificate for admission to Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy).
The candidates applying for Ph.D. Provisional Registration in this
University for January/July Session should obtain Eligibility Certificate
from the University. For JANUARY SESSION the candidate has to get
Eligibility Certificate from 16TH OCTOBER to 15th NOVEMBER and for JULY
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SESSION from 16TH APRIL to 15th MAY. The following criteria has to be
fulfilled by the candidate for the issue of Eligibility Certificate to submit
their application to do Ph.D. Research Programme in this University.
1. Attested Xerox copy of the Post Graduate Educational qualification

certificate.
2. Those with Post Graduate qualification acquired from other States

have to produce the following documents :
a) Attested Xerox copy of the State Council Registration Certificate.

b) Attested Xerox copy of the Migration Certificate from the
University in which the candidate has completed his/her Post
Graduate qualification.
3. ORIGINAL Ethical Committee Clearance for Human / Animal

studies from the Institution in which the candidate intends to do their
Research Programme.
4. Write up / Brief summary should contain 10-20 pages with the

following topics:
 Introduction
 Objective / Aims
 Previous work done
 Plan of study
 Research Methods
 Expected results / outcome
 Innovations / Applications
 References
5. ORIGINAL No objection certificate from the Head of the Institution
presently working in.
6. ORIGINAL Permission letter from the Head of the Institution &

Department to utilize the Department for Research purpose.
7. ORIGINAL Consent letter from the guide to serve as a guide for the
candidate.
8. ORIGINAL Candidates working in Government Institutions should

produce the permission letter from the Director of Medical Education.
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9. Candidate has to submit duly filled in Eligibility Certificate application

form downloaded from the Website of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.
Medical University (www.tnmmu.ac.in & www.tnmgr.ac.in) either in person
or by post.
10. Candidate has to remit a sum of Rs.500/- towards the cost of application
and Rs.2,000/- for issue of Eligibility Certificate Fee through online
PAYMENT GATEWAY, Indian Overseas Bank or the IOB challan
to be paid at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University
Premises. No demand Draft /Banker’s Cheque will be accepted for the
above amount.
11. The amount once remitted by the candidate to the University will not
be refunded at any cost.
12. The University will issue the Eligibility Certificate, For JANUARY Session
from 16TH OCTOBER to 15th NOVEMBER and for JULY Session from 16TH
APRIL to 15th MAY of every year.
13. Institutions / Agents / Mediators are not allowed to apply for the
Eligibility certificate on behalf of the candidate.
14. Attach Guide & self addressed sufficiently stamped envelope along
with the application form.
15. Eligibility Certificate will be sent to the concerned only by Post and
will not be issued in person.
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NOTE:
THE PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION FOR PH.D. DEGREE FOR JULY 2012

SESSION
CANDIDATE IS HEREBY INSTRUCTED, TO REMIT/SUBMIT THE

FOLLOWING ANNEXURES ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION FOR Ph.D.
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PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION, FAILING WHICH, SUCH APPLICATIONS WILL

NOT BE CONSIDERED/ THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO APPEAR BEFORE
THE SCREENING COMMITTEE.
1. ORIGINAL ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE
2. Cost of Ph.D. Provisional Registration Application Form : Rs.2,000/-

Non-refundable processing fee : Rs.5,000/-
3. 4 COPIES OF THE WRITE/UP BRIEF SUMMARY
4. THE Ph.D. CANDIDATES SHOULD ALSO SUBMIT SOFT COPIES OF-

APPLICATION IN M.S. WORD FORMAT &
WRITE UP/BRIEF SUMMARY IN PDF FORMAT.
Cost of Ph.D. Provisional Registration Application Form : Rs.2,000/-

Non-Refundable Processing Fee : Rs.5,000/-
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai – 32.
FORM – I
PH.D. PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORM
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Note : Please read the Ph.D. Regulations 2010 before filling the Application.
The Provisional Registration Applications received without necessary
documents as mentioned in the Application will be summarily
REJECTED WIHTOUT ANY INTIMATION.
THE Ph.D. CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION IN M.S.

WORD FORMAT & WRITE UP/BRIEF SUMMARY IN PDF FORMAT TO THE
UNIVERSITY ALONG WITH HARD COPY.
1. Details of Fee Remittance (To be filled by the Candidate)
a. Name of the Bank / Branch
b. Amount Remitted
c. PAYMENT GATEWAY / IOB Challan No:
d. Date of issue / Remittance.
2. Particulars of the Applicant

a. Name in Block Letters
b. Date of Birth & Age
c. Residential Address
d. Residential Telephone No,
e. Mobile No.
f. E-Mail
g. Fax (if available)
2a. For Faculty Candidates

Designation
Department
Name of the Institution
Address of Institution
Telephone No.
Fax No.
E-mail ID
(Service candidates should submit the NO OBJECTION
CERTIFICATE from the Institution, where they are working).
3. Academic Qualifications
(Certified Xerox copies of the degrees to be enclosed)
Degree Name of Name of Name of Year of Class or %

Degree Institution University Qualification of marks
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U.G
P.G. Diploma
P.G. Degree
Higher Specialty Degree
4a. Whether the applicant has

been a recipient of any
Fellowship
(UGC / ICMR / CSIR…Etc)
4b. Details of any Research Experience already
gained (Details of State Research Schemes /
ICMR / CSIR projects)
(Certified Xerox copies to be enclosed)
5a. Details for Provisional Registration for Ph.D., Candidate

i. Candidate Category
A. Non Interdisciplinary
B. Interdisciplinary
ii. Candidate Status
A. Faculty Candidate
B. Non Faculty Candidate
iii Employment Status
A. Employed - Government / Private
B. Unemployed
5b. Research Particulars
1. Subject / field of Research
2. Provisional title of Research
3. Are there similar Research works in the University

4. Nature of Research – Clinical / Non Clinical / Experimental /
Animal Experimental
5c. Research Department

1. Name of the proposed department for conducting Research.
2. Has the Department been recognized by this University for Ph.D.,
Research
3. Name of the Institution in which proposed Research work is to be
carried out
Full Address
Telephone Number
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Fax
E-mail ID
5d. Guide
Name
Qualification
Designation
Address
Telephone
Mobile No.
Fax
Departmental E-mail ID
Recognised Guide by this University
Residential Address
Res. Telephone No.
Res. Fax No.
Personal Email – ID
5e Co-Guide
Name
Qualification
Designation
Address
Telephone
Mobile
Fax
Departmental E-mail ID
Recognized Co-Guide by this University
Residential Address
Res.Telephone No.
Res. Fax No.
Personal Email – ID
6. Details of Certificates / Annexure

a. Name of the Certified Xerox copies of the certificate enclosed
(Separate list may be enclosed)
b. Name of Annexure enclosed.
7. Certification
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7a. Recognised Guide Consent Certificate
I …………………………………………………………. working as
………………………… in the department of ………………………………………. at
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
and a recognized guide of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, hereby
certify that I shall abide by the rules and regulations of the University and give my
consent to officiate and carry out all the duties of a Guide for
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
a candidate applying for Provisional Registration for the Ph.D., Programme.
Station : Signature :
Date : Name :
Seal :
7b. Recognised Co-Guide Consent Certificate
I …………………………………………………………. working as
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
and a recognized Co-Guide of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, hereby
certify that I shall abide by the rules and regulations of the University and give my
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consent to officiate and carry out all the duties of a Co-Guide for
……………………………………………….. a candidate applying for Provisional
Registration for the Ph.D., programme.
Date : Name :
Seal :
7c. New Co-Guide Consent Certificate
I ……………………………………………………………. working as
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
hereby certify that I shall abide by the rules and regulations of the University and give my
consent to officiate and carry out all the duties of a Co-Guide for
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
I have submitted all my papers and the application form as per the rules and regulations
seeking recognition as a Co-Guide in this University.
Date : Name :
Seal :
7d. No objection certificate from the Head of the Department
Consent is hereby given to …………………………………………………….. to

carry out Research Work in the Department of ……………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
It is a recognised department for Ph.D., Research work in Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.
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Medical University. The Department agrees to offer all necessary facilities for carrying
out the Research Work for the above mentioned candidate.
There is no objection for the above mentioned candidate to do the research work in this
department.
Date : Name :
Seal :
7e. No objection certificate from the Head of the Institution

Consent is hereby given
to…………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………….…………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………… to carry out Research Work in
this Institution which is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
Name of the Institution…………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
There is no objection for the above mentioned candidate to do the research work in the
selected department of this institution.
Date : Name :
Seal :
7f. Ethical Committee Clearance Certificate

We, the Undersigned Chairman/Members of the Ethical Committee, functioning
in …………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………have
studied the proposed research Subject/Project of
…………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
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a candidate applying for provisional registration and hereby give the certificate of
clearance of approval by this Ethical Committee.
Station : Signature of the Chairman/ Members of the Ethical Committee

Date : Name of the Institution:
Seal :
7g. Consent of the Directorate (Only for Government /Institutions)
Permission is hereby given to ……………………………………………………..

who is working as
………………………………………………………………………………………………
..
………………………………………………………………...……………………………
…………. in
………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………., and Institution affiliated to
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and coming under the Administrative
Control of the Directorate.
Date : Name :
Seal :
8.Declaration by the Candidate

I ………………………………………………… a candidate applying for
Provisional Registration for Ph.D., in The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
hereby certify and declare that all the particulars furnished in this Provisional Application
are true and correct. In case any particulars given in the application are found to be
incorrect at any stage and any discrepancies that may be noticed at any time of the
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Research Programme inclusive of discrepancies in the Title, Synopsis and Thesis, I agree
to forfeit my candidature no matter at what stage I will be in at that time.
Date : Name :
Guide Address for sending communication :
To
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
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Pin code …………………………………………..

Mobile No. ……………..........................................
To
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
Pin code …………………………………………..
Mobile No. ……………..........................................
To
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
Pin code …………………………………………..
Mobile No. ……………..........................................
To
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
Pin code …………………………………………..
Mobile No. ……………..........................................
Instructions to the candidates
1. Read the PhD Regulations book of this university before filling the applications form.
2. All entries in the provisional registration application form must be written neatly and
legibly by the candidate in his / her own handwriting in blue / black ink or it may be
neatly typed
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3. Only one application should be submitted by each candidate
4. All the particulars required in the provisional registration application form should be
furnished without any omission.
5. Incomplete filled applications will be deemed as rejected application
6. Candidates are specifically requested to note that error, overwriting and corrections if
any in the certificates are duly attested by the authorities concerned before submitting
them.
7. The prescribed fees shall be remitted through online PAYMENT GATEWAY, Indian
Overseas Bank or the IOB challan to be paid at The Tamil Nadir Dr. M.G.R Medical
University premises. No demand draft / Banker’s Cheque will be accepted for the
above amount.
8. The prescribed fees are as follows
a). Application Form fee (if downloaded from the website) Rs. 2,000/-
b). Non Refundable Processing fee Rs. 5,000/-
c). Registration fee Rs. 10,000/-
d). Fee for recognition of other university Degrees (if any) Rs. 1,000/-
9. As resolved in the 225th Meeting of the Governing Council held on

07.01.2014 that, the consolidated fee remitted by the students/Institutions
which is apportioned by this University towards Application Fee,
Processing Fee, Registration Fee etc., a component of such consolidated fee
could not be refunded on any circumstances.
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai

Ph.D REGULATIONS
FORM - II
Ph.D. Recognised Guide Particulars Form :-
(To be filled by the Recognised Guide only and submitted along with the Provisional
Registration form of the Candidate)
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1. Name of the Guide

2. Qualifications
3. Designation
4. Official Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail I.D.
5. Residential Address
Telephone
Fax
Mobile
E-mail I.D.
6. Recognised Guide of this University or
(Enclose certified Xerox Copies).
7. No. of candidates already
Guided and who have received
Ph.D., Degree
8. Details of candidates currently Registered
S.No Name Date Date of Date of Provisional Area of

of the of Registration Methodology submission title of Research
candidate & Session Exam of synopsis thesis
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
I shall abide by the rules and regulations of the University
Date : Signature
Station : Seal
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai

Ph.D REGULATIONS
FORM - III
Ph.D., Recognised Co-Guide Particulars Form :-
(To be filled by the Recognised Co-Guide only and submitted along with the
Provisional Registration form of the Candidate)
1. Name of the Co-Guide
2. Date of Birth & Age
3. Educational Qualifications
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with date and year of Passing

4. Designation
5. Official Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail I.D.
6. Residential Address
Telephone
Fax
Mobile
Personal E-mail I.D.
7. Willingness to officiate as Co-Guide
8. Previous Experience as Co-Guide
9. Details of candidates currently Registered
S.No Name Date of Date of Date of Provisional Area of
of the Registration Methodology submission of title of Research
candidate & Session Exam synopsis thesis
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
10. If willingness to officiate as a Co-Guide

for the first time, whether the applications
for Registration as a Co-Guide has been
submitted in FORM IX as mentioned
in No.2 of the new recognitions mentioned
in the Ph.D Regulations.
I shall abide by the rules and regulations of the University

Date : Signature
Station : Seal
Serial No. APPLICATION FEE : Rs.
FORM – IV
Ph.D., Synopsis Submission Application Form:-
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Note : Candidates should submit the duly filled Synopsis Application Form and Six copies
of the Synopsis on or before the last working day of the Registration Sessions as
given in No.31 of the Ph.D., Regulations.
1) Details of Remittance :
a) Name of the Bank / Branch.
b) Amount Remitted.
c) Demand Draft / Chelan No.
d) Date of issue / remittance.
2) Name of the Candidate :
3) Date of Birth & Age :
4) Place of Birth :
5) Name and Occupation of father / guardian :
6) Nationality :
7) Religion :
8) Designation of the Candidate :
9) Office Address with Tel. No./Fax No./E-mail I.D. :
10) Address for Communication with :
Telephone No. / Fax No. / E-mail I.D.
11) Name of the University, Register Number, :

Month and Year of Passing of the qualifying
examination as mentioned in No.3 of
Ph.D., Regulations.
12) Date, Month & Year of the Convocation at

which the qualifying Degree was taken :
13) The Examination passed is from any other
University, state the number and date of the
communication recognising the Degree :
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14) The month and year in which the candidate was :

provisionally registered (Enclose certified
Xerox Copies of confirmation of
Provisional Registration).
15) Name of the Guide :
16) Name of the Department / Institution where :
the Research Work was done Mention may be
made about the additional places of the Research
Work if any.
17) Title of the Thesis in Block Letters :
18) Signature of the Candidate :
19) Signature of the Guide with Designation :+
20) Signature of the Head of the Department :
where the candidate conducted the
Research Work.
21) Signature of the Head of the Institution
where the candidate is working :
22) Station with Date :
Instructions to the candidate :
1) The ‘Synopsis submission application form – FORM IV should be completely filled

and submitted through the proper channel
2) Six copies of the synopsis should be submitted as per the university regulations
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3) The qualifying post graduate degree certificate should be submitted in original

(attested / Photostat copies will not be accepted)
4) The communication (in original) confirming the provisional registration for the Ph.D.
degree on the recommendation of the Doctoral / Advisory Committee under Part I of
the Ph.D degree.
5) A fee of Rs. 5000/- in the form of a demand draft drawn in favour of “The Registrar.
The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai – 600032” and payable at
Chennai should be enclosed.
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Serial No. APPLICATION FEE : Rs.
FORM - V
Ph.D., Thesis Submission Application Form :-
1) Details of Remittance :
a) Name of the Bank / Branch.

b) Amount Remitted.
c) Demand Draft / Challan No.
d) Date of issue / remittance.
2) Name of the Candidate :
3) Date of Birth & Age :
4) Place of Birth :
5) Name and Occupation of father / guardian :
6) Nationality :
7) Religion :
8) Designation of the Candidate :
9) Office Address with Tel. No./Fax No./E-mail I.D. :
10) Address for Communication with :

Telephone No. / Fax No. / E-mail I.D.
11) Name of the University, Register Number, :

Month and Year of Passing the qualifying
examination as mentioned in No.3 of
Ph.D., Regulations.
12) Date, Month & Year of the Convocation at

which the qualifying Degree was taken :
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13) The Examination passed is from any other

University, state the number and date of the
communication recognising the Degree :
14) The month and year in which the candidate was :

provisionally registered (Enclose certified
Xerox Copies of confirmation of
Provisional Registration).
15) Name of the Guide :
16) Name of the Department / Institution where :

the Research Work was done Mention may be
made about the additional places of the Research
Work if any.
17) Title of the Thesis in Block Letters :
18) Whether the applicant submitted the Thesis :

previously for the Degree; if so, the month/s and
year/s in which the Thesis was submitted :
19) If the Thesis is re-submitted, please mention :

the reasons for re-submission –
a) Corrections carried out and re-submitted.

b) Rejected in the first instance and re-submitted
with additional work.
20) Signature of the Candidate :
21) Signature of the Guide with Designation :
22) Signature of the Head of the Department :

where the candidate conducted the
Research Work.
23) Signature of the Head of the Institution

where the candidate is working :
24) Station with Date :
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Instructions to candidates :
A). The Thesis submission application form – FORM V should be completely filled
and submitted through the proper channel.
B). Six copies of the Thesis should be submitted as per the university regulations
C). Two copies of the Thesis should be submitted in the electronic version. The
technique/Method used for CD formatting of the Thesis should be mentioned
clearly.
D). A fee for Rs. 10,000/- in the form of demand draft drawn in favour of
“The Registrar, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai–
600032” and payable at Chennai should be enclosed.
E). All original certificates should be enclosed as per the requirements of the
university.
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THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
PH.D REGULATIONS
FORM N0. VI
PH.D., EVALUATION REPORT
Note:
a. To be filled and returned to the University within 3 months from the Date of receipt of
the communication.
b. Additional papers may be used, if need be
1. NAME OF THE CANDIDATE :

2. UNIVERSITY REFERENCE NO. :
3. TITLE OF THESIS :
4. DATE OF SUBMISSION :
5. PERIOD OF STUDY :
6. PLACE OF WORK :
7. FOCUS / OBJECTS OF THE THESIS :
8. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE WORK DONE :
9. ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION :
10. RESULT OF THE EVALUATION OF THESIS:
MAXIMUM MARKS : 100
MARKS OBTAINED BY THE CANDIDATE :
11. For 10 A & 10 B
i. POINTS TO BE DISCUSSED AT PUBLIC
VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION :
ii. QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED AT
PUBLIC VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION :
iii OTHER CLARIFICATIONS:
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST :
13. REASONS FOR REJECTION :
14. SUGGESTIONS FOR RESUBMISSION :
15. PERSONAL COMMENTS :
16. NAME OF THE EXAMINER :
17. DESIGNATION :
18. ADDRESS:
19. STATE, COUNTRY, POSTAL PINCODE :
20. SIGNATURE :
21. DATE :
22. OFFICE SEAL :
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THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI.
Ph.D REGULATIONS
FORM NO. VII
PH.D. PUBLIC VIVA EXAMINATION REPORT
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE :
DATE OF PRESENTATION :
VENUE :
TITLE OF THESIS :
COMMENTS :
RESULTS : APPROVED / NOT APPROVED.
EXTERNAL EXAMINER / CHAIRMAN
CONVENOR.
NAME SIGNATURE
DESGINATION
ADDRESS
DATE :
PLACE : CHENNAI.
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Cost of application form Rs. 2,000/-
* THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY,

69, ANNA SALAI, GUINDY, CHENNAI – 600 032.
APPLICATION FORM FOR RE-REGISTRATION OF Ph.D. RESEARCH

PROGRAMME
NOTE: ATTACH GUIDE ADDRESS SUFFICIENTLY STAMPED ENVELOPE

ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION FORM.
Amount Remitted :
Challan No. :
Date of Remittance :
(Enclose original University copy Challan - Indian Overseas Bank or

through online Payment Gateway)
1 (i). Particulars of the Applicant
a) Name in Block Letters :

b) Date of Birth & Age :
c) Residential Address :
d) Residential Telephone No. :
e) Mobile No. :
f) E-mail ID :
(ii) For Faculty Candidates
Designation
Department
Name of the Institution
Address of Institution
Telephone No.
Fax No. & E-mail ID
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2. Details of Guide
a) Name of the Guide already approved
at the time of Provisional Registration
by the University for doing the Research
Programme by the Candidate :
b) Qualification :
c) Designation :
d) Address :
e) Residential Telephone No. :
f) Mobile No. :
g) E-mail ID :
3. Name of the department and institution

approved by the University at the time of
Provisional Registration for conducting
Research by the candidate :
4. Consent of the institution for carrying out

the Research now (Consent letter in original
to be enclosed) :
5. Research Particulars :
a) The name of the subject / Field of Research
already approved by the University :
b) The name of the provisional title of

Research already approved by the University :
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6. The year in which the name of the candidate has

been provisionally registered by the University
to do Ph.D. Research Programme (xerox copy
of Ph.D. Provisional Registration Order to be
enclosed) :
7. Whether the candidate has completed the

Methodology examination (xerox copy of
the Registration Certificate to be enclosed) :
8. Whether the candidate has submitted the

Synopsis to the University (xerox copy of
the Synopsis to be enclosed) :
9. Please indicate the prescribed date for

submission of thesis by the candidate to the
University, as per Research Programme
Proforma issued to the candidate at the time
of Provisional Registration :
10. Whether the candidate has submitted the thesis

to this University :
a) If ‘Yes’ state the reason about the status
of the thesis :
b) If ‘No’ state the reasons for non submission
of thesis to the University before the
prescribed date for submission of thesis :
11. Whether the undertaking for continuing the

Ph.D. has been furnished by the candidate.
(Undertaking in original to be enclosed) :
Signature of the candidate
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CONSENT BY THE GUIDE
I hereby give my consent to be a guide to

……………….……………
to carry out and complete the Research Programme for submission
of Synopsis / Thesis to the University by the said candidate.
Signature of the Guide
Name :
Seal :
UNDERTAKING BY THE CANDIDATE
I _________________________________________, hereby
undertake that, I am well aware of the Rules and Regulations for Re-
Registration of Ph.D. candidates under an amnesty measure. I will submit
my Synopsis/Thesis to the T.N. Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai within
a period of one year as per the Research Programme Schedule issued to
me, if I ____________________________________, failed to submit my
Synopsis/Thesis to the University within a period of one year, I shall be
discharged from the Research Programme immediately by the University.
SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE.
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Guide Address for sending communication :
To
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
Pin code …………………………………………..
Mobile No. ……………..........................................
To
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
Pin code …………………………………………..
Mobile No. ……………..........................................
To
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
Pin code …………………………………………..
Mobile No. ……………..........................................
To
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………….
Pin code …………………………………………..
Mobile No. ……………..........................................
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Instructions to the candidates

1. Re-registration of Ph.D. Research means the candidates who have not
submitted their Synopsis / Thesis before the last date for submission
of Synopsis / Thesis prescribed in the Research Schedule issued to the
candidate.
2. The duration is one year for submission of Synopsis / Thesis from the
date of Re-registration.
3. If the Research Candidates have not completed their Research
Programme within a period of one year, such candidates will be
automatically discharged from the Research Programme.
4. All entries in the Re-registration application form must be written
neatly and legibly by the candidate in his / her own handwriting in
blue / black ink or it may be neatly typed.
5. Only one application should be submitted by the candidate.
6. All the particulars required in the Re-registration application form
should be furnished without any omission.
7. Incomplete applications will be deemed as rejected application.
8. Candidates are specifically requested to note that error, overwriting
and corrections if any in the certificates are duly attested by the
authorities concerned before submitting them.
9. The prescribed fee should be made either through NEFT/RTGS or
through Payment Gateway.
10. The prescribed fees are as follows :
a) Application Form fee … Rs. 2,000/-
(if downloaded from the website)
b) Non Refundable Processing fee … Rs. 5,000/-
c) Re-registration fee … Rs. 30,000/-
22.12.2010.)
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THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI.

Ph.D REGULATIONS
2010
SECTION – III
NEW RECOGNITIONS
1) Recognition of New Guides. - furnished in the University web site at

web.tnmgrmu.ac.in
2) Recognition of New Co-guides/ Second New Co-Guide- furnished in the

University web site at web.tnmgrmu.ac.in
3) Recognition of New Departments / Institutions offering Recognised Post

Graduate Courses. - furnished in the University web site at
web.tnmgrmu.ac.in
4) Recognition of Departments / Institutions not offering Post Graduate Courses.

furnished in the University web site at web.tnmgrmu.ac.in
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Ph.D., REGULATIONS
2010
SECTION IV
UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
1) Current Regulations.
2) Current Application Forms / Annexure/ Reporting Forms.
3) New Recognitions.
4) Ph.D., Approved Thesis with Titles.
5) Ph.D., Registered Thesis with Titles.
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REGULATIONS
UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
The University Website is www.tnmgrmu.ac.in
1. The candidate shall visit the website to collect all the information
regarding the Ph.D., Regulations / Registration etc., as mentioned below :
A) Current Regulations.
B) Current Application Forms, Annexures and Reporting Forms.
C) New Recognitions.
D) Approved Ph.D., Thesis with Titles.
E) Registered Ph.D., Thesis with Titles.
2. The candidate shall declare at the time of submission of the provisional

registration that the website has been visited and that there is no repetition
/ duplication of the subject selected by him / her and duly approved by the
Guide.
3. The University shall maintain the above website and periodically update
all the modifications and revisions from time to time as approved by the
Research Board, Standing Academic Board and the Governing Council of
this University.
4. The updated information in the website shall be printed subsequently in

the Ph.D., Regulation Booklet accordingly.
5. The candidate should also visit the research websites of other Universities
for gaining information and knowledge in the field of research.
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THE TAMIL NADU

Ph.D. Regulations 2010

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

Ph.D. Regulations 2010

SECTION – I : CURRENT REGULATIONS 06 - 45

SECTION – II : CURRENT APPLICATION FORMS / 46 - 80

SECTION – III: NEW RECOGNITIONS 81

SECTION – IV: UNIVERSITY WEBSITE 82

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

2) Short Title and Commencement 6

4) Provisional Registration Sessions 10

5) Procedure for Provisional Registration 10

6) Categories for Provisional Registration 11

7) Requisites for Provisional Registration 11

8) Recognised Research Departments / Institutions 12

10) Recognised Co-guide 15

11) Recognised Second Co-guide 16

12) Ethical Committee and Clearance 16

13) Duration of the Research 17

14) Application for Provisional Registration 18

15) Submission of Application for Provisional Registration 19

16) University Course work / Screening Committee formation / Duties: 20

17) Approval of Provisional Registration 20

18) Non Approval of Provisional Registration 21

19) Doctoral Advisory Committee 24

20) Part – I Methodology Examination 25

21) Successful Part - I Methodology Examination 32

22) Unsuccessful Part - I Methodology Examination 32

23) Extension of time for Part - I Methodology Examination 32

24) Confirmation of Provisional Registration 32

25) Places & Additional Places of Research Work 33

26) Research Course Work 34

27) Log Book 35

28) Ph.D. Fee Structure 35

29) Research Funding / Grants 36

30) Title of Thesis 36

31) Submission of Synopsis 37

32) Formatting of Thesis 37

33) Submission of Thesis 38

34) Extension of time for Submission of Synopsis / Thesis 40

35) Ph.D. Examiners 40

36) Valuation of Thesis 41

37) Commended Thesis 42

38) Rejected Thesis 42

39) Public Viva Voce Examination 42

40) Declaration of Final Result 44

41) Issue of Provisional / Degree Certificate 44

42) Publication of Thesis 44

43) Discrepancies & Disciplinary Actions 44

44) Procedure for Re-Registration 45

SECTION – II CURRENT APPLICATION FORMS / ANNEXURES /

Eligibility Certificate Application Form 47

FORM – I : Ph.D., Provisional Registration Application Form. 54

FORM – II : Recognised Guide Form. 64

FORM – III : Recognised Co-guide Form. 65

FORM – IV : Ph.D., Synopsis Submission Application form 66

FORM – V : Thesis Submission Application Form. 69

FORM – VI : Thesis Evaluation Reporting Form. 72