Handbook Volume I - VMOU, Kota

Ph. D. Degree Programme
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The Research Board may decide the eligibility of such
candidates for registration provided the application is
forwarded and recommended by two Professors of the
subject concerned and a member of the Board of Management
of Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University. The
Certificate should state that he/she has contributed and
worked significantly in the area of his/her research work
either through his published work or practical or social
work. The Research Board shall review his/her certificates
and research area on the basis of concrete evidences
and if the Board gives a favourable opinion,
his/her research proposal shall be considered by the
Academic Council.
(d)
The successful candidate(s) in the Ph.D. Entrance test shall be
interviewed by the Research Committee nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor. The candidate(s) shall be assigned a supervisor for
undertaking the course work which consists of:
i. Research Methods
ii.
iii.
Computer Application
Review of Literature (published research work in the relevant
field)
After six months the candidate(s) shall be examined. Successful
candidate(s) shall submit a synopsis and also make a
presentation before the Research Committee.
The candidate(s) shall abide by the decision of the Research
Committee.
Note :
In case the candidate(s) does not clear this examination, he/
she shall be eligible to take such an examination along with
the candidate(s) of the immediately next batch whenever
conducted by the University.
(e)
The University shall admit only the pre-determined
number of students in the Ph. D. programme.