UGC M. Phil / Ph. D award regulations 2009 and exemption from NET

The UGC regulation 2009 (minimum standards and procedures for award of M. Phil / Ph. D) has been published in the Gazette of India dated 11 July 2009.

The Universities will now have to follow these regulations and guidelines for award of M.Phil and Ph.D. This regulation comes into force from the date of publication in Gazette of India.

Most importantly, this regulation clearly states that M. Phil and Ph. D shall be counted for exemption from NET for UG and PG classes respectively, if the minimum standards are met. However, M.Phil and Ph.D cannot be done through Distance Education mode.

A copy of the published gazette in English can be downloaded by clicking the download image.

The same gazette publication in Hindi can be downloaded from here
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UGC Standing Committee for identifying univeristies who follow UGC guidelines for award of Ph. D's

The Joint Secretary, UGC has issued a letter to All Vice Chancellors of Indian Universities regarding formation of a standing committee who will determine and identify Universities which have followed UGC guidelines for award of Ph.D's.

The Universities are required to send a detailed proposal indicating the procedure being followed by them along with a copy of their Ph.D. Ordinance/rules. The same shall be placed before the above said Committee for its consideration and recommendation.

A copy of this letter is available here for free downloading

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