13. THESIS

13.1

A scholar has to submit a thesis based on original research work. Plagiarism Test Report will be conducted on thesis before its submission to the Internal, External Evaluators within country.

13.2

The scholar has to submit one research paper from thesis, which may be published in any category (W,X,Y,Z) of HEC recognized Research Journals or Fulfill following criteria; (I) For Local/National Journal: (a) The Research Journal shall be at least single blind per review journal. (b) The Research Journal shall have International Editorial Board with at least two members from Technologically/Academically/Industrially Advanced Country. (II) For International Journal: (a) The Research Journal shall have online archive. (b) The Research Journal shall be at least single blind peer review journal. (c) The Research Journal shall have International Editorial Board with at least two members from Technologically/Academically/Industrially Advanced Country. (d) The Research Journal shall be indexed/abstracted by a reputed Agency/database with coverage of 1000 journals except Google scholar & citeceer.

13.3

The scholar shall submit four copies of thesis to the Research Supervisor type set as per University thesis report guidelines.

13.4

On completion of the research study, the candidate shall submit thesis to the DAC through the Supervisor, along with the evidence of completion of all pre-requisites that include:

A certificate from the Controller of Examinations stating the completion of course work credits with CGPA.

Copy of research paper with letter of acceptance or certificate of delivery of two seminars duly signed by research supervisor chairperson and Dean Faculty.

Certificate from Registrar/GSO indicating completion of students' file.

Fee receipts of all paid dues

13.5

The thesis shall include a signed certificate by the candidate that he/she has prepared and written thesis by himself/herself and that this thesis has not been submitted at any other University. The certificate will be counter signed by the Research Supervisor.

13.6

All the Head of Departments shall submit pool of relevant External Examiners other than UOB, approved by the DAC of each department. Examiners shall possess PhD/Equivalent degree from HEC recognized university/institutes in the related area of research. All PhD/Equivalent faculty members of UOB shall submit the names of examiners to their Chairpersons which shall subsequently be placed in DAC and AS&RB for approval.

13.7

The supervisor shall suggest three (3) names of External Examiners for thesis evaluation from the already approved list form AS&RB in a sealed envelope to the Controller of Examination. The Vice Chancellor will nominate one External Examiner from the panel of examiners.

External and Internal evaluation for MS/M.Phil shall be done through soft copy (PDF) along with the evaluation Performa.

13.9

The Dean Faculty after completing necessary formalities shall send four copies of the thesis and a soft copy of thesis in PDF format to the Controller of Examinations who shall forward copies of the thesis to examiners for evaluation. For sending soft copy of thesis only institutional email address shall be acceptable. After receiving the evaluation reports, the Controller of Examinations shall forward them to the Dean Faculty. The Dean Faculty shall provide a copy of the evaluation report to the concerned scholar and Research Supervisor through Head of Department for incorporating comments/suggestions/objections in the thesis.

The response to the remarks of the External Evaluators and copy of the modified thesis with the recommendations of the Research Supervisor duly verified by Dean Faculty and Dean Research shall be submitted to the Controller of Examination for approval.

13.11

After approval from the competent authority, Controller of Examinations shall arrange an oral examination with consultancy of Research Supervisor, Chairperson/Director, Dean Research and Dean Faculty. The Oral examination shall be conducted in the presence of DAC along with the Research Supervisor, Chairperson/Director, Dean Research and Dean Faculty. The External Examiner and Supervisor will furnish a collective report on the thesis along with marks obtained for 06 credit hours in research and 200 marks for the thesis.

13.12

In case, the External Examiner proposes revision of whole or a part of the thesis with the condition of re-submission of the revised thesis with the recommendation of degree, the revised thesis shall be re-submitted to the respective External Examiner following the same procedure defined for submission of thesis.

13.13

In case, the External Examiner proposes some revision without the condition of re-submission of thesis and recommend the award of the degree, article 13.11 shall be followed to get approval of oral examination from the Vice Chancellor.

13.14

In case, the External Examiner does not recommend award of the degree, the Advance Studies & Research Board shall decide to send thesis to second examiner.

13.15

In case, the second External Examiners does not recommend award of the degree, the thesis will be rejected along with the cancellation of registration of the candidate.

13.16

If a scholar fails to defend his thesis in the oral examination, the second attempt shall be allowed in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

13.17

If a scholar fails to defend his/her thesis in the oral examination in second attempt, his/her registration shall stand cancelled

13.18

After the conduct of viva voce examination by the committee, the Controller of Examination shall notify the result. Subsequently, list of all the successful candidates shall be communicated to the Registrar/GSO Office and shall be placed before AS&RB for the award of degree.

13.19

Decision for the award of MS/M.Phil degree shall be communicated to the Controller of Examinations, who will issue the provisional certificate.

13.21

Syndicate will approve the award of degree in routine as per University rules.

13.21