DU approves new rules for PhD courses; scholars need to publish at least 2 research papers
The university will also admit students into the PhD programmes through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PhD) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from 2023-24 academic year.
The University of Delhi, on June 13, has introduced new rules for PhD courses. Scholars will now have to publish at least 2 research papers in “renowned and credible” journals. The changes that will be introduced by DU for its PhD courses this year include the evaluation of thesis by research supervisor besides external examiners, and relaxation for non-teaching staff to pursue doctoral programmes.
The university will also admit students into the PhD programmes through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PhD) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from 2023-24 academic year. However, the teaching and non-teaching category serving in the university are exempted from the entrance examination. Such candidates can directly appear for the interview.
“We have introduced several amendments in the rules in the minimum standards and procedures for awarding a PhD degree. We have also introduced changes in the procedure of admission. Now all the admission into PhD will be done through CUET PhD,” Prakash Singh, director of South Campus, Delhi University told PTI.
Among the amendments, there is a provision that a PhD scholars should publish at least two research papers in UGC Care listed journals before the submission of the thesis and produce evidence in the form of a letter or a reprint.
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