Part time PHD in Annamalai University

I want to do part time PhD programme from Annamalai University, so tell me what is the required eligibility criteria for Annamalai University part time PhD programme & selection procedure to apply for & important dates for admission, please provide here???

Can you tell me if the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program offered by Annamalai University is available in part time and full time both modes?

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Yes, the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program offered by Annamalai University is available in part time and full times both modes. The details are as follows:


Full Time Programme
All full time research scholars shall undergo course work for two semesters as prescribed by the Department. Duration of the programme will be for three years.

Part Time Programme
The part time programme will be offered to the in-service candidates / Research Scholars of projects of Annamalai University.
The candidates of this University should route their application through HOD and Dean, Faculty of Agriculture. The duration of the programme will be of 4 years.
The in-service candidates / Research Scholars of projects of Annamalai University will be permitted to register the Ph.D. programme by course work and they have to undergo 1year course work by utilizing any eligible leave for that period.


ADMISSION PROCEDURE

The selection of candidates for admission shall be based on the following procedure:

The Entrance Test for the Ph.D. programme (Full time, Part time - Internal, Part time - External (India and Overseas) will be conducted for all. The process will be coordinated by the Director, Centre for Academic Research (CARE).

The selection is based on marks obtained in the qualifying Degree, Entrance test and an Interview.

The weightage for Qualifying Degree Exams is given for 50 marks. The Entrance test shall comprise objective type questions to examine the research aptitude, grasp of the subject, intellectual ability and general knowledge of the prospective candidates. The question paper for the Entrance test shall be prepared for one hour duration. Question papers will be set and evaluated by the DRC members for 25 marks. The interview will be conducted for 25 marks.

The cut off marks for the selection is fixed as 50%, provided that a relaxation of 5% of marks (from 50% to 45%) is allowed for one belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-Creamy layers)/ Differently-abled category in the entrance test.

One with M.Phil Degree from an approved University, UGC-JRF/NET/ SLET/GATE/ CSIR/ICAR/ICHR/ICPR/ICSSR qualified candidates and teacher fellowship holders are exempted from the Entrance test but have to appear for the interview.

The Interview is conducted by different departments simultaneously following the common entrance test on the same day. At the time of interview, one is expected to indicate the choice of area of Research and the Research supervisor.

The allocation of the Research Supervisor for a student will depend upon the vacancy, the number of students per faculty member permitted by the University, the available specializations among the faculty supervisors and the research interest of the student as indicated during the interview.

For one who wishes to undertake interdisciplinary research, there will be two Supervisors – a Research Supervisor in the Department where one is registering and a Co-Supervisor in the relevant discipline.

The “Minutes of the DRC” shall indicate the chosen guide and the research area of the candidate.

The Minutes of the DRC together with the recommendation will be placed before the Vice-Chancellor, who in consultation with the Head of the Department and the Dean of the Faculty will select and approve the list of students for the Ph.D. programme and Research Supervisor(s).

One provisionally selected for admission for the Ph.D. programme shall join on or before the specified date after paying the prescribed fees and verification of certificates of the qualifying examinations.

A full time Scholar admitted for the Ph.D. degree is allowed to pursue any one programme at any given time offered by DDE of Annamalai University only.

A full time Scholar is not allowed undertakes any employment either part-time or full time anywhere.


Duration of Research


For full-time Scholars, the minimum duration of Ph.D. is three years for those who join after completing Master’s degree and two years for those with M.Phil. For part-time Scholars, the minimum duration of Ph.D. is four years for those who join after completing Master’s degree and three years for those with M.Phil.

Full-time:
One with M.Phil / without M.Phil can submit thesis after the completion of 2 / 3years and requires on or before completion of 5 years from the date of joining.

Part-time Internal/External:
One with M.Phil / without M.Phil can submit thesis after the completion of 3/ 4 years and requires on or before completion of 5 years from the date of joining.

Extension for submission of Ph.D. Thesis
A Ph.D. researcher may be granted 2 extensions of 1 year each with the recommendation of the Research Advisory Committee and Deans Committee with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor. However, in special cases (eg Maternity Leave), women candidates are eligible for 3 extensions of 1 year each.