Anu guidelines

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ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY
RESEARCH RULES AND REGULATIONS
PREAMBLE
Research Programmes leading to the award of M.Phil and Ph.D. degree
are offered in the teaching departments/centres of the University colleges, its
affiliated colleges and research organizations recognized by the University as
research centres. These regulations will come into force w.e.f. the date of
meeting of 67th Academic Senate i.e., 20-10-2012.
1. RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
It is responsible for the promotion of research activities in the
University through periodical review and monitoring of ongoing re-
search activities. The following members constitute the committee
Vice-Chancellor --- Chairman
Rector, ANU --- Member
Principals of the Campus Colleges --- Members
Registrar, ANU --- Member
Deans of the Faculties, ANU --- Members
Coordinator, Research Cell, ANU --- Convener
2. DEPARTMENT RESEARCH COMMITTEE (DRC)
Each department shall have a DRC and all recognized research
supervisors of ANU department shall constitute its DRC. The Head of
the department is the Convener of the Committee. The minimum
number of members constituting DRC shall be 3. If the number of
members is less than 3 in any department, the Vice-Chancellor shall
appoint Research Supervisors of related disciplines for constitution of
DRC.
3. FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT RESEARCH COMMITTEE (DRC)
The following are the functions of DRC
a) To fix up the number of seats in M.Phil./Ph.D. to be filled every
year for research admissions as per the guidelines of
UGC/University.

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b) To assist in preparation of the Academic Calendar for M.Phil./
Ph.D. programmes for the academic year.
c) To decide areas or topics of research to be pursued by the
M.Phil./Ph.D. students at the time of admission.
d) To recommend syllabi for M.Phil./Pre. Ph.D. course work for ap-
proval by the BOS.
e) To suggest panel of examiners and paper setters for M.Phil./Pre.
Ph.D. examinations to the BOS.
f) To prepare database of experts for each specialized area which can
be used for the preparation of panel of examiners for adjudicating
the M.Phil./Ph.D. thesis. The data base may be periodically updated
and made available to BOS.
g) Any other functions referred to by the Research Advisory
Committee or the Vice-Chancellor or any other statutory body.
4. CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY TO RECOGNIZE A TEACHER/
SCIENTIST AS A RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
a) All the existing faculty of ANU (including these working at ANU
Campus, Ongole) already recognized as research Supervisors will
continue to be the research supervisors.
(OR)
b) Any teacher (including contract) working in ANU or in any affiliated
colleges teaching UG/PG courses having 5 years of continuous
service with Ph.D. with at least 2 publications in refereed journals.
(OR)
c) Any scientist/researcher, working as a regular employee in any Na-
tional Institute/Research Centre with which ANU has entered an
MOU, having 5 Years of continuous service with Ph.D. and with at
least 2 publications in refereed journals.
5. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY A TEACHER/SCIENTIST
/RESEARCHER FOR OBTAINING RECOGNITION AS A RESEARCH
SUPERVISOR.
The application for recognition as Research Supervisors can be
obtained from the Coordinator, Research Cell, Acharya Nagarjuna
University on payment of a prescribed amount by way of Demand
Draft drawn in favor of the “Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University”.
The Teacher/Scientist/Researcher seeking recognition as
Research Supervisor should apply to the Head of the Department con-
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the eligibility conditions and shall send to the Principal within a week
from the date of submission of the application along with his specific
recommendations.
The Principal in turn puts up the file for the approval of the
Vice-Chancellor. Upon approval of the Vice-Chancellor, the Principal
concerned shall issue orders of recognition of the
Teacher/Scientist/Researcher as Research Supervisor. The
application seeking recognition will be considered during the
month of March for the next academic year.
6. NUMBER OF SCHOLARS WITH A RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
a) The number of Research Scholars under each Research Supervisor
should not exceed the number specified below at any point of time.
Professor/Associate Professor/Asst. Professor --- 8 Ph.D +5 M.Phil Full-
time/Part-time
b) Scientists / Researcher who were recognized as supervisors can be
allotted only 3 Ph.D. + 2 M.Phil FT/PT Scholars at any point of
time. However, the above Research Supervisors shall submit the
particulars of research scholars under their guidance allotted by
other Universities/Institutions including their parent institution.
c) But the total number of research scholars under any supervisor
from all the Universities (including ANU)/Institutions shall not
exceed the maximum number specified above. Further, they have
to give a declaration signed by Head of the Institutions the
particulars of the scholars working under him.
d) The Faculty members of Acharya Nagarjuna University shall not
accept research scholars of other Universities/Institutions without
prior permission of the Vice-Chancellor.
e) Candidates registered for Ph.D./M.Phil. need not be counted after
completion of maximum period for purpose of determining the
number of candidates under each guide. However, re-registered
candidates shall be considered as new admission and counted for
the purpose of determining the number of Candidates under each
Guide.
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already registered under him /her can do so as Guide for a max-
imum period of 5 years from the date of superannuation
g) Allotment of candidates will be permitted for the retired teachers of
ANU upto the age of 65 years with their consent.
h) A retired teacher may act as the Research Supervisor, if he/she is
appointed as Emeritus Professor and or if he/she has a Major
Research Project with Junior Research Fellowship/Senior Research
Fellowship. The research scholars so provided with admission shall
continue to be under the guidance of such retired teacher till the
completion of their research work. The supervisor or the scholar
has the option to change the guide with mutual consent.
7. CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION INTO M.PHIL/PH.D.
PROGRAMMES
Admissions into research studies are ordinarily made once in
each academic year. The notification calling for applications will be issued
every year at an appropriate time by the University following the guidelines
formulated by UGC/APSCHE from time to time. Candidates have to apply in
the prescribed form and submit the filled in applications with all necessary
enclosures in accordance with the University rules.
a) The candidate seeking admission into the M.Phil / Ph.D. course
should have passed the P.G. Examination of this or any other
recognized University in the concerned or related subject securing
1st or 2nd class with at least 55% of marks. However, in case of
SC and ST candidates, a relaxation of 5% marks is given. In the
case of related subjects the Boards of Studies concerned have to
determine the eligibility for doing research in the related subject
and the resolutions of Boards are to be approved in the proper
statutory bodies such as S.C. to A.S. or Academic Senate. Before
giving admission in the related subject, the Head of the Depart-
ment has to check whether proper approval is accorded or not.
b) The candidates qualified in NET/GATE/CSIR (Research Fellow-
ship only) and FIP (UGC) can be admitted into M.Phil/Ph.D.
course at any time of the academic year. In case, there is no va-
cancy in the Department, an extra seat may be provided to such
candidates. The JRFs and Project Fellows selected through duly

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constituted selection committee working in Research projects
funded by National Research Organizations can also be admitted
into M.Phil. / Ph.D. courses at any time during the academic year.
Project fellows and Research Assistants in projects sponsored
by National / State and Public funding agencies and not selected
by a duly constituted selection committee should follow the
general rules of research admission.
c) For admission into research under part-time programme, a
Candidate should satisfy the following conditions:
i) A teacher with at least 5 or 3 or 2 years of full-time teaching
experience in a recognized Polytechnic/Junior College or
Degree College/ Oriental College or Professional / PG College
respectively.
(OR)
ii) An employee possessing at least 5 years of research
experience in a cadre not lower than that of research assistant
working in a research institution run by the State Government
or Central Government or in a recognized institution funded
by organizations like UGC/CSIR/CSSR/DST/DAE and such
other agencies.
(OR)
iii) A gazetted officer with PG Qualification and having 5 years of
professional experience
(OR)
iv) An Executive having PG Qualification and 10 years experience
in Public Limited Company or quasi Government Organization.
Note: Service Certificate issued by the Principal of the College or
the Head of the Institution is valid for computing the length of
service for the admission into part-time research course of the
University.

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8. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
a) All admissions in research programmes leading M.Phil./Ph.D.
(F.T./P.T.) shall be made only through an entrance test to be con-
ducted by the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Acharya
Nagarjuna University except in case of Candidates with JRF of
UGC/CSIR/GATE or selected under FIP.
b) Candidates with a minimum of 55 % marks (50% in the case of
SC/ST candidates) in the subject concerned in the qualifying
examination are eligible to take the Entrance Test.
c) The Director, Directorate of Admissions, Acharya Nagarjuna
University will send the list of applicants and applications received
by him along with the ranks obtained by them in the Entrance Test
to the respective Principal Office and the respective Principal Office
in turn shall send them to respective departments for further scru-
tiny regarding eligibility and admission.
d) Applications are scrutinized in the departments. The Head of the
Department shall prepare a selection list of candidates to be
submitted to the Principal. The allotment of candidates to research
supervisors will also be indicated in the lists based on the vacan-
cies and the consensus arrived at in the meeting.
e) Admissions shall be processed as per the schedule and procedure
approved by the Vice-Chancellor based on the rules of reservation
in vogue and rank obtained by the student in the Entrance Test.
f) Admission Fees: At the time of admission, every candidate shall
have to pay the prescribed admission fee as given in the schedule of
fee. In addition, the candidate shall have to pay tuition fee twice in
a year as and when it falls due at the rates given in the fee sched-
ule.
g) Candidates admitted under Full-time category at affiliated colleges
or organizations shall have to process all financial matters includ-
ing fee reimbursement/welfare scholarships at the college/the in-
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9. ATTENDANCE
a) Full-time research students shall be required to be present during
working hours and shall sign in the attendance register on every
working day. The Head of the Department shall maintain the attend-
ance register and submit to the Principal the monthly statement of
attendance of all research students (FT), while circulating a copy of
the same to all research supervisors.
b) A full-time research candidate may be permitted to be away from the
campus on duties connected with his research work such as field
work for collection of materials, consultation in other libraries, etc.,
for a specific period, which should not be more than four weeks at a
time. The candidate shall have to take the permission of the Supervi-
sor and the Head of the Department.
c) A full–time research student whether enjoys fellowship /scholarship
or not, shall have to put in at least 75% attendance. They are not el-
igible for any vacation.
d) A full-time research student shall not be absent, except on medical
grounds or with prior permission from the Supervisor and Head of
the Department for not more than ten consecutive days in a term.
e) Full-time research students have to apply for leave of absence to the
Head of the Department through the Supervisor. The leave accounts
of the research students shall be maintained by Head of the Depart-
ment making the necessary entries from time to time in the register
kept for the purpose. All Fellowship / Scholarship-holders shall have
their bills and other papers relating to finance / accounts are to be
forwarded through the Supervisor and the Head of the Department.
The Supervisor's specific recommendation is also necessary for pro-
cessing all such bills.
f) Full–time research students will not be permitted study leave or for
fieldwork for more than two months before writing the Part-I
examination.
g) The failure to comply with the above attendance rules may lead to
any of the following consequences.
(i) The Scholar may be denied fellowship/scholarship;
(ii) The Scholar may not be allowed to appear in the Part I
Examination
(iii) The Scholar’s registration may be cancelled.

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10. VALIDITY OF REGISTRATION AND RE-REGISTRATION
The minimum / maximum duration of working period to become
eligible for submission of dissertation / thesis under Part – II of the
examination is as follows:
Sl.No. Particulars
M.Phil. Ph.D. through M.Phil.
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
1. Full-time 1 year 2 years 2 years 4 years
2. Part-time 2 years 3 years 3 years 5 years
Sl.
No.
Particulars
Ph.D. Direct Admission
Minimum Maximum
1. Full-time 3 years 5 years
2. Part-time 4 years 6 years
If a candidate could not complete his M.Phil./ Ph.D. course even
after the stipulated time, his/her case for extension of time can be
considered only for a valid reason. Such cases shall be recommended
by the Supervisor and forwarded by the Head of Department if it is a
valid reason. The Vice-Chancellor may concede his request based on
the recommendations of the Principal concerned. With the approval of
the Vice-Chancellor, the candidate may be permitted to submit his
dissertation / thesis within one year by paying prescribed fee. If
he/she fails to submit the thesis within the extended period of
one year, he/she shall not be permitted any further extension and
shall have to go for re-registration through Head of the Depart-
ment and Principal concerned. The Vice- Chancellor is only au-
thorized whether to permit any candidate for re-registration or
not. In case if one is permitted, such re-registered candidates will
be counted under his/her supervisor in determining the vacancy
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11. COURSE WORK AND EXAMINATION PATTERN
a) M.Phil / Ph.D. programme is divided into two parts. Under Part-I,
a candidate shall take course work and appear for the Part-I
examination as per the schedule any time after 6 months.
b) The Part-I M.Phil / Pre-Ph.D. examination shall be conducted on
the same date for all the Departments of Acharya Nagarjuna
University, University Campuses, Research Centers of Affiliated
Colleges of ANU and other Research Centers recognized by ANU any
time 6 months after the closing date of research admissions by the
Coordinator, Research Cell. The Coordinator, Research Cell shall
issue a schedule for holding seminar. The Seminar examination of
the candidate shall be conducted by the individual Research Su-
pervisor after the Part-I examinations as per the schedule given by
the Research Coordinator. The Seminar should be conducted
openly inviting the scholars and teachers of the department/related
departments to attend the Seminar.
c) Paper–I: Research Methodology (which may include quantitative
methods, computer applications and review of literature wherever
appropriate) shall be a common paper for all the research scholars
admitted in a Department during a particular year. The second
paper shall be within the specified areas identified by the DRC.
d) Part-II examination will be dissertation / thesis for M.Phil. / Ph.D.
respectively.
12. PREPARATION OF SYLLABI AND PANELS OF PAPER-SETTERS/
EXAMINERS:
The PG Boards of studies are empowered to deal with the following
and make recommendations to the University for approval.
a) Preparation of syllabi for papers I & II of M.Phil Part-I / Pre-Ph.D.
b) Seminar topics.
c) Panel of paper setters / examiners (for Part-I/Pre. Ph.D. examina-
tion) comprising teachers in University holding a rank not lower
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of experts in the subject of the concerned paper from A.P. and four
from outside A.P.
d) Question paper shall be set by the external expert, while valuation
of answer scripts is to be done both by the external examiners and
internal examiners.
e) The Vice-Chancellor will appoint paper setters / examiners from
among the panels approved by the local members of the BOS (PG)
and submitted by the Chairman to the Coordinator, Research Cell,
A.N.U. The Vice-Chancellor may use his discretion to appoint the
paper setter/examiners outside the panels recommended by the
Board of Studies.
f) Board of Examiners for evaluation of performance at seminar:
Each Board of Examiners shall consist of three persons with the
research supervisor as the Convener, the Chairman BOS (PG) and
the Head of the Department. The Board should award single mark’
unanimously. In case of difference of opinion, marks will be
awarded based on majority decision.
g) The schedule for Part-I Pre. Ph.D. examination for all the candi-
dates admitted in a particular session shall be prepared by the Co-
ordinator, Research Cell, A.N.U. in consultation with the Heads of
the Department and Research Supervisors.
h) The examinations shall be held on alternate days.
13. PART – I EXAMINATION
Part-I examination for M.Phil / Ph.D. shall comprise two written
papers and a seminar. To become eligible to appear for Part-I examina
tion, a student shall:
a) Pay the prescribed examination fees to the University examination
account.
b) In case of full-time research scholars put in at least 75% of attend-
ance from the date of admission, including the authorized duty
leave.
c) The processing of paper setting, conduct of examination and evalu-
ation are carried out by the Coordinator, Research Cell, A.N.U. He
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paper setting and examination for evaluation of M.Phil / Ph.D.
Part-I examination.
(i) The Part-I examination will be common to the stu-
dents of the University and other research centres.
(ii) The Part-I examination will be handled by the
Coordinator, Research Cell of the University.
d) A candidate for Ph.D. shall be exempted from appearing for Part-I
examination provided that he / she has passed Part-I examination
of this University or secured a M.Phil Degree in the same subject of
specialization from Acharya Nagarjuna University / any other Uni-
versity recognized by the UGC.
14. PASS AND CLASSIFICATION RULES
a) A candidate shall be declared to have passed Part-I examination if
he/she secures at least 50% of marks in papers I, II and in the
seminar put together with a paper minimum of 40%. Otherwise
he / she shall be declared to have failed in Part- I examination. A
candidate who fails in Part–I shall appear for the paper concerned
after payment of the required examination fees.
b) Marking system for M.Phil.
Examination Maximum marks Minimum marks for pass
Part – I: Paper-I 100 40
Paper-II 100 40
Seminar 100 40
Part – II : Dissertation 200 80
Viva-Voce 100 40
Total 600 300
(with an aggregate of 50%)
c) Award of class / grade (in case of M. Phil. only):
Grade A: 60% & above; Grade B: 50% & above but below 60%.

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15. PRE-REQUISITES FOR SUBMISSION OF PH.D., THESIS
a) When the Scholar, after having pursued the research work for
the minimum length of period as stipulated in the Rule 10 sat-
isfies himself/herself that he/she has carried out sufficient re-
search work and therefore can submit the results in the form
of a thesis, he/she should inform this to the Head of the
Department through his / her supervisor. Along with this inti-
mation he/she should also submit copies of the sum-
mary/synopsis of the research work done by him/her.
b) The scholar should present his/her thesis work in an “Open
Seminar” (pre talk) at least one month before submission of
thesis in the concerned Department on the research work, car-
ried out by him/her. The seminar will be open to all Faculty
members and Research Scholars.
c) After getting the clearance from the Research Supervisor the
scholar shall prepare for the submission of the thesis. And, be-
fore submitting the thesis:
(i) The scholar should have passed Pre-Ph.D., Examination.
(ii) The Scholar should have published two research papers
in refereed Journals before the submission of the thesis
for adjudication, and produce the evidence for the same.
d) Plagiarism checking is mandatory and will be carried out at the
respective Principal’s Office, ANU before submission of the
Thesis and the Principal concerned will issue the required cer-
tificate.
16. PANEL OF EXAMINERS
a) The Research Supervisor shall submit to the Chairperson,
Board of Studies three Panels of Experts consisting of not less
than six names in each panel with full postal and e-mail ad-
dresses and contact numbers as detailed below marking a
copy to the Coordinator, Research Cell, ANU (advance
copy). The Examiners must be of not lower than the rank of
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M.Phil. Ph.D.
Panel of
adjudicators:
4 names from A.P.
outside the
jurisdiction of ANU
and 4 names from
other states
18 names with 6 from abroad, 6 from
other states and 6 from A.P. outside
the jurisdiction of ANU Two names of
Indian origin can be included in Adju-
dicators from abroad.
In case of Telugu and Sanskrit De-
partments, 8 names from within the
State and 6 names from outside the
State. The BOS is free to include
names from outside the country.
Note: 1) Identical panel for different scholars under same guide is to be
avoided.
2) Identical panels for different scholars under various guides are to
be avoided.
3) The Vice-Chancellor be authorized to appoint adjudicators from out-
side the panel forwarded by P.G. BoS.
b) While preparing the panel of examiners, care should be taken
not to include names of persons related to the candidate in the
panel of Examiners.
c) The Chairman, Board of Studies shall convene the meeting of
the Board of Studies with local members for finalization of the
panel of adjudicators for the evaluation of the thesis or by cir-
culation and shall complete the process within ten days. The
Chairman, Board Of Studies shall send the panel of examiners
in a sealed cover duly signed by the members of the BOS and
the Chairman, Board of Studies on each of the three panels to
the Coordinator, Research Cell, A.N.U. within 10 days from the
date of submission of panel by the Research Supervisor con-
cerned.
d) If any adjudicator is found to be of the rank below that of
Associate Professor, then the report of such adjudicators
will be rejected and the thesis will be sent the adjudication
to another examiner.
e) If the approved panel is not received by the Office of the
Coordinator, Research Cell, Acharya Nagarjuna University with-
in one month, the Coordinator shall put up the matter to the
Vice-Chancellor for further course of action.

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17. THESIS
After passing the Part-1 M.Phil/Pre-Ph.D. examination and
completing the research work and minimum duration, the candidate shall
submit his/her thesis on the concerned topic of research. Every thesis
should make a distinctive contribution to the existing knowledge of the
subject and afford evidence of the candidate’s originality, whether based
on new facts discovered by himself/herself or new relations of facts
observed by others, whether constituting an exhaustive study and
criticism of published work of others or forming a valuable contribution to
the existing literature of the subject, contributing to the advancement of
knowledge.
(a) Guidelines for writing Thesis
The thesis will be impeccable in all respects, which will be
apparent primarily from the following:
(i) Definition of the research scope and goals:
The goals will have to be presented clearly, and the
research scope will be clearly defined, which indicates deep
understanding of the topic. The goals will be set high but are
attainable.
(ii) Command of the topic:
The works to be cited will be selected not only appropriately
but critically; the number of relevant works cited will be
sufficient, consisting primarily of high quality scientific
publications (journals or other refereed fora). The results
will have to be evaluated in the light of the cited works and in
that of prior research and theories on the topic. In addition, the
Research Scholar has to demonstrate deep understanding of the
research topic.
(iii) Methods and conclusions:
The Scholar has to demonstrate command of the relevant
research methods, use appropriate and justified methods, re-
port the research process and the methods accurately and pre-
cisely and justify the choices made. The reliability and trans-
ferability of the results will have to be evaluated thoroughly,
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cal data/analytical/simulated results. In addition, the line of
reasoning behind the conclusions will be particularly clear, ac-
curate and critical and proves that the Scholar has gained a
deep understanding of the topic. The research results shall
provide thorough answers to the posed research questions.
(iv)Contribution to knowledge and thesis structure:
The results will meet the standards of international con-
ference publications and will be of interest to academia or in-
dustry or otherwise relevant to professionals in the field. The
Research Scholar has to work very independently on the thesis,
while the contributions of the supervisor should be minimum.
(v) Presentation and language:
The appearance, presentation and language of the thesis
should be impeccable.
(b) Style of Presentation of Thesis
The presentation of the Thesis is recommended to be in the
following order:
However the guide/scholar is free to design his own structure
relevant to his subject.
 Title page
 Dedication
 Declaration
 Certificate from the Research Supervisor
 Plagiarism compliance certificate issued by the Princi-
pal concerned to be signed both by the Research
Scholar and the Research Supervisor
 Preface
 Acknowledgements
 Index of the thesis
 List of Tables/Graphs/Figures
 Glossary of abbreviations
 Text of thesis
o Introduction
o Review of Literature
o Objectives of Research
o Materials and Methods
o Results
o Discussion
o Summary and Conclusions
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 Bibliography
 Webliography
 Appendices
(c) Guidelines for the preparation of Synopsis and Thesis
(i) Synopsis
Synopsis should outline the research problem, the
methodology used for tackling it and the summary of the find-
ings. The size of Synopsis should not generally exceed 10 pages
of typed matter reckoned from the first page to the last page
including the List of Publications. The Synopsis should be
printed on both sides of the paper.
The sequence in which the Synopsis should be arranged is
as follows:
 Cover Page/Title page
 Text divided into suitable Headings (numbered consecu-
tively)
 References (not more than 15)
 List of Publications (those published/accepted for publica-
tion in Journals and papers presented in Confer-
ences/Symposia)
The Candidate has to submit to the Head of the Department
10 copies of the Synopsis in case of Ph.D. and 6 copies of the
Synopsis in case of M.Phil.
(ii) Thesis
The final thesis shall be presented in accordance with the
following specifications:
A. The paper used for printing shall be of A4 size.
B. Printing shall be in a standardized form on one side of the
paper and in 1½ spacing. In case the number of pages in
the thesis (excluding the initial pages) exceeds 250, the
candidate should get it printed on both sides of paper.
C. A margin of 1 ½ inches shall be on the left hand side and
one inch on the right hand side.
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E. The title of the thesis, name of the University, degree,
name of the candidate, place of the research work, and
the month and year of submission shall be printed on the
title page and the front cover.
F. Spine should mention Ph.D. thesis on the top, name of
the candidate and month and year.
The thesis in all subjects shall be written and submitted
only in English except in language subjects where the
candidate shall have the option of writing the same either in
English or in the language concerned. Where the thesis is sub-
mitted in a Language other than English, a detailed summary in
English version of the thesis shall also be submitted.
(iii) Binding
The Dissertation / thesis shall be properly soft bound, us-
ing hard cover of white color. The bound front cover should
indicate in Colour Embossed letters with the following:
1. ……(Title)
2. ……(Name of the candidate)
3. ……(Name of the Department in which the thesis is
being submitted)
4. ……(Name of the Faculty in which the thesis is being
submitted) (e.g. Faculty of Natural Sciences)
5. University Emblem
6. University Name
7. Month and Year of submission at the bottom
The name of the scholar appearing on the Thesis and
Synopsis etc. must be same as in his/her S.S.C. (X Class)
Certificate.
Two plain blank papers should be provided at the beginning and
at the end.
The following pages should be included in the Thesis after Title Page.
 Declaration by the candidate to the effect that the thesis either
in part or full does not constitute any part of any thesis/ disser-
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any University/Institute. The candidate shall be held responsi-
ble for the genuineness of his/her work and any false statement
shall lead to cancellation of his/her registration/degree at any
stage even after the declaration of result and award of the
degree.
 Certificate from the supervisor to the effect that the thesis is the
bona fide work done by the candidate.
 Plagiarism Compliance Certificate issued by the Principal con-
cerned duly signed by both the Research Scholar and the Re-
search Supervisor stating that the work is free from plagiarism
and if plagiarism is proved, they are abide by the rules and regu-
lations of the University.
(iv) Plagiarism Test
A. For ensuring originality of submitted content, the thesis shall
be checked by anti-plagiarism software by the Principal con-
cerned, ANU. Thesis will be permitted for submission only
when the match is less than 30 per cent in the plagiarism
check. If any text strings/figures are found to be copied or
dubious without proper acknowledgement of the source, the
thesis has to be thoroughly revised.
i. Each Research Scholar before submission of the thesis
have to submit a SOFT COPY - CD (in pdf Format) of
his/her Thesis to the Principal concerned, ANU, for Plagia-
rism Check.
The following details must be mentioned on the CD…..
 Name of the Candidate, Supervisor & Co-supervisor if
any
 Department & Year of Admission
 Contact Address, E-mail ID and Contact Number of
the Candidate, Supervisor & Co supervisor
 A covering letter duly signed by the Supervisor & Co-
supervisor with seal.
 Joining report along with copy of proceedings should
be enclosed
ii. ENTIRE SOFT COPY of THESIS must be ONE FILE (cover
page to references) only.
iii. Anti-Plagiarism Check Criterion/ Acceptability < 30%
match.

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B. It should be mandatory to include Plagiarism Compliance Cer-
tificate issued by the Principal, concerned as a part of the The-
sis.
C. Procedure for submission of thesis:-
The Candidate should submit 15 copies of Synopsis in case of
Ph.D. (6 copies in case of M.Phil.) and 4 copies of the Thesis in
case of Ph.D. (3 copies of the Dissertation in case of M.Phil.) and 2
soft copies to the Head of the Department along with Thesis sub-
mission form duly signed by the Research Director, Head of the
Department and Principal of the concerned University College,
Acharya Nagarjuna University along with all other necessary en-
closures. The thesis should also contain the signature of the
Head of the Institution/Organization (from place of work) in addi-
tion to the supervisor’s signature in case of Part-Time Scholars.
The Head of the Department will forward the Thesis, Synopsis
and Panel of Examiners to the Research Cell, Acharya Nagarjuna
University along with thesis submission form within a week.
 Certificates/documents to be submitted along with
thesis/dissertation:
(i) No dues certificate from Principal Office, Department,
Hostel and Library
(ii) M.Phil Part-I Result copy/Pre-Ph.D. Result copy
(iii) A copy of M.Phil original degree in case of Ph.D. if Ph.D.
registration was after M.Phil.
(iv) A copy of P.G. Degree in case of M.Phil./in case of direct
registration to Ph.D. after PG.
(v) Thesis submission form duly signed by the Research
Director, Head of the Department and Principal
concerned of the University College.
(vi) Copy of Adjudication fee receipt from the DD Cell,
Acharya Nagarjuna University
(vii)Soft copy of the Synopsis
(viii) Soft copy of the Thesis.
(ix)Plagiarism Compliance Certificate issued by the Principal
concerned.

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18. EVALUATION OF THE THESIS
A thesis shall be evaluated independently by three examiners
external to the University in case of Ph.D. and two examiners in case of
M.Phil.. The examiners will be nominated / approved by the Vice-
Chancellor from amongst the panel of examiners and the Coordinator,
Research Cell, A.N.U. will arrange for adjudication.
a) Adjudication report & recommendations of the adjudicators:
The adjudicators are required to send their recommendations
in the prescribed proforma and also enclose a detailed report.
Based on the adjudication reports, the Vice-Chancellor may direct
the candidate to revise and re-submit the dissertation/thesis. In
such a case, the candidate shall re-submit after revising the dis-
sertation/thesis as suggested after an interval of not less than six
months and not more than 2 years on payment of the prescribed
fees, failing which he/ she has to re-register.
M.Phil: Adjudication report shall contain approval or otherwise of
the dissertation, award of marks for a maximum of 200 and a
detailed report. Both the adjudicators should recommend the
award of M.Phil degree. In case of revision it has to be submitted
to the same examiner.
Ph.D.: All the three adjudicators shall recommend the award of
Ph.D. degree. However, if one of the examiners rejects the thesis it
may be referred to another examiner. If foreign examiner re-
jects the thesis, it shall be referred to another foreign examiner
and if an examiner outside Andhra Pradesh rejects the thesis it
will go to another examiner outside Andhra Pradesh. If an ex-
aminer within Andhra Pradesh rejects it, it will go to another ex-
aminer within Andhra Pradesh. In case revision / resubmission
the revised thesis will be referred to the same examiner.
The examiners are required to:
i. Outline the main features of the thesis.

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ii. Critically evaluate the thesis and send a detailed report
on the thesis.
iii. Make one of the four following definite recommenda-
tions.
 The thesis attains the standard required for the award of
the Ph.D. degree
 The thesis requires revision and re-submission to Viva-
Voce Committee.
 The thesis requires revision and re-submission for re-
evaluation by the same examiner.
 The thesis is rejected.
In a nutshell, the following are the guidelines for taking further course of
action in recommending the thesis for the award of Ph.D. degree.
S.No.
Recommendation of the
adjudicator(s)
Action on the further processing
of the thesis
1
All the adjudicators have recom-
mended for the award of the degree
To constitute Viva-Voce commit-
tee
2
One/Two of the three adjudicators
has/have recommended for revision
of the thesis
To revise the thesis by the
scholar on the suggestions of the
adjudicator(s) and to be sent to
the same adjudicator to evaluate
the revised version
3
One of the three adjudicators has
recommended for rejection of the
thesis
To send it to another adjudicator
4
Two/all of the three adjudicators
recommended for rejection of the
thesis
To reject the thesis
 Viva-voce Examination shall be conducted only when all the three
adjudicators unanimously recommended for the award of the degree
in case of Ph.D. and two adjudicators in case of M.Phil.
19. OPEN VIVA-VOCE:
When the dissertation / thesis is approved by the duly appointed ad
judicators for the award of the research degree, the Vice-Chancellor will
appoint a Viva-Voce Committee for the conduct of Viva-Voce. One of the
Indian Examiners shall be in the panel of Viva-Voce examination for the
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Constitution of Viva-Voce Committee M.Phil Ph.D.
a) Supervisor of Research Convener Convener
b) Head of the Department Member Member
c) Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Senior
Faculty Member
Member
Indian examiner
d) Chairmen BOS Member Member
e) Dean of the Faculty -- Member
Quorum 3 3
The convener will fix the date and time of Viva-Voce examination and
intimate the same to all the members.
If a candidate fails to defend his / her work to the satisfaction of the
Viva-Voce Committee, he / she will be required to take the Viva-Voce once
again after one month. In case of M.Phil, Viva-Voce shall be evaluated for
100 marks.
After the Viva-voce examination, the Candidate is required to submit
his Thesis after reducing it into A5 size with printing in black letters on
both sides with hard bound binding in white colour duly certified by the
Supervisor and Joint Supervisor, if applicable, with his/her signature that
all the corrections / modifications suggested by the examiners have been
incorporated in the Thesis.
The Thesis in A5 size should contain the Certificate (as applicable)
given below. Soft copy of the Thesis in CD form (2 Nos.) should be
submitted for University archives along with A5 size Thesis..
CERTIFICATE
a) This is to certify that no corrections/suggestions were pointed out
by the Indian / Foreign Examiner(s) in the Thesis titled
“………………………………” submitted by Mr./Ms. ……………
………………….
(OR)
b) This is to certify that all corrections and suggestions pointed out by
the Indian / Foreign Examiner(s) are incorporated in the
Thesis titled “…………………………………………” submitted by
Mr./Ms.……………………
SUPERVISOR

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20. UNIVERSITY DIGITAL LIBRARY
Every Research Scholar before the date of Viva-voce Examination
shall upload a pdf file of his/her thesis, after incorporating all the cor-
rections and suggestions made by the examiners, in the University Digital
Library. The electronic pdf file serves as the University’s archival copy of
the document.
After uploading the pdf file, take the print out of a form from the
University Digital Library, which will serve as evidence of uploading of the
file. This print out should be sent as an enclosure to the Viva-voce
Examination Report.
21. REVIEW OF RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Research advisory committee, chaired by Vice-chancellor shall
review at least once in six months, matters relating to the stage of adjudi-
cation of M.Phil Dissertations and Ph.D. theses submitted and bring to
the notice of the Vice-Chancellor, the cases of inordinate delays for fur-
ther action. The Principal of the University College office of the Coordina-
tor, Research Cell, ANU shall place before the Committee a list of M.Phil.
dissertations / Ph.D. theses received / pending in the Principal's office for
the relevant period.
22. FAILURE OF THE M.PHIL / PH.D. EXAMINATION:
M.Phil.
a) If he does not secure minimum pass marks at Part I/Pre. Ph.D.
Examination, even on second appearance.
(OR)
b) If he fails to secure minimum pass marks in Dissertation and Viva
in case of M.Phil.
M.Phil./Ph.D.
If any one of the three examiners rejects the Thesis (any of the
two examiners, in case of M.Phil.), the Candidate is deemed to have
failed in the Examination. In such cases, the Candidate may
re-register for the research programme, if he desires so within a pe-
riod of the one month. He shall be permitted to submit the thesis after
expiry of one year from the date of re-registration and upon payment
of prescribed fee. The thesis shall be evaluated by the fresh panel of
examiners following usual procedure.

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23. CANCELLATION OF RESEARCH ADMISSION & REGISTRATION:
Research admission and registration of a full-time scholar shall be
cancelled in case of any of the following:
a) The candidate does not fulfill the attendance requirement,
b) The candidate abstains consecutively on non-medical grounds for
ten days or more without prior permission or he / she is engaged in
the study of any other full-time course of this or any other University
/ Institution or the candidate being a full-time research student en-
gages himself / herself in full-time employment / profession in the
University or elsewhere or the candidate is found guilty of miscon-
duct, indiscipline or fraud or participation in illegal and deviant ac-
tivities which bring disrepute to the Institution or arouse/incite
communal feelings, or group animosities / hostilities or other activi-
ties that disturb peace and tranquility on the campus (A research
scholar is not expected to take part in activities other than those di-
rectly connected with his research work).
c) If the candidate fails in Part-I examination even at the second chance
d) If he/she fails to submit dissertation/thesis even after the maximum
period
e) If the candidate does not pass the Viva-Voce even during the second
attempt;
f) If he / she is found guilty of misconduct, indiscipline, fraud, such
other activities that disturb the peace and tranquility on the campus
and those that cause disrepute to the University.
24. HOSTEL FACILITY:
Hostel facility, if given, can be utilized for the prescribed minimum
period of the respective research programme only.

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25. M.PHIL./PH.D. FEE STRUCTURE (for Arts, Commerce, Law and Sci-
ence Courses)
Particulars M.Phil Ph.D.
Admission Fee: (payable at
the time of admission)
1) Rs.2,000/- for
Science and Tech.
Subjects;
2) Rs.1,500/- for other
subjects
1) Rs.2,000/- for Science
and Tech. Subjects;
2) Rs.1,500/- for other
subjects
Tuition Fee / Research Fee
(PT & FT) to be paid twice in
a year
1) Rs.2,000/- per an
num for Science &
Tech. subjects
2) Rs.1,500/- per
Annum for other
subjects
1) Rs.2,000/- per annum
for Science & Tech.
subjects
2) Rs.1,500/- per annum
for other subjects
Part-I Examination Fee: Rs.1,000/- Rs.1,000/-
Adjudication Fee: Rs.1,500/- Rs.7,000/-
Re-submission Fee: Rs.1,500/- Adjudication by a foreign ex-
aminer is Rs.7,500/- or by
an Indian examiner is
Rs.2,500/-
Change of Guide Rs.2,000/- Rs.2,000/-
Library Deposit Rs.500/- (Refundable) Rs.500/- (Refundable)
Registration Conversion Fee Not applicable Rs.2,000/-
Remuneration to Foreign
Adjudicators:
Not applicable US $ 50
Remuneration to Indian
Adjudicators:
Rs.500/- Rs.1,000/-
Sitting allowance to the Ex-
ternal Member, who is one of
the Indian Examiner, of the
Viva-voce Examination
Committee besides TA and
DA
Not applicable Rs.500/-
Plagiarism checking fee Rs.750/- Rs.750/-
Note: (1) The above fees are subject to variation from time to time as
decided by the E.C. of the University.
(2) In case of other courses the fee structure will be as desided
by the E.C. of the University

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26. PUBLICATION OF THESIS
The research scholars are free to publish their work. However, the
University shall be suitably acknowledged.
27. DEPOSITORY WITH UGC
Following the successful completion of the evaluation process and
announcements of the award of Ph.D., the University shall submit a soft
copy of the Ph.D. thesis to the UGC within a period of thirty days, for
hosting the same in INFLIBNET accessible to all Institu-
tions/Universities.
ADDITIONAL ISSUES
28. JOINT RESEARCH SUPERVISORS (JRS):
A Joint Supervisor of research may also be appointed in case of the re-
search supervisor going on leave or on lien for a period longer than one
year and feels it necessary for his research student. However, if the leave
or lien period is more than two years, the candidate(s) working with him
registered for M.Phil./ Ph.D., shall be transferred to another supervisor.
In case of administrative exigencies arising out of the non-availability of a
candidate’s supervisor, the Head of the Department may forward routine
papers and monthly claim bills of a research student, but not accounts or
other financial statements.
29. CHANGE OF GUIDE:
Change of guide is permitted only once and can be considered
within the subject only in such cases wherein (i) both the guides agree for
such a change; (ii) the change shall be effected for valid reasons only,
with a payment of a prescribed fee. Application made by the research
scholar for such change shall be signed by both the guides indicating
their willingness for the change specifying the reasons for the transfer
and the letter shall be forwarded by the Head of the Department to the
Principal, University College for further processing. The decision of the
Vice-Chancellor is final in this matter. The Candidate is permitted to

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submit his/her thesis after working under the new Guide for a period of
not less than six months.
30. GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN-
TO RESEARCH
(i) They are exempted from appearing entrance test and admissions for
them are made round the year.
(ii) Their admissions are based on their scores in the qualifying examina-
tion/GPA Grade.
(iii) Their admissions will be processed by the International student cell
and the admitting authority is the Principal, College concerned.
(iv) Their date of reporting shall be the date of joining and annual tuition
fee payable is accounted from the date of joining.
(v) The duration of the course, Pre-Ph.D. examination, the syllabus,
seminars, Thesis submission procedure, evaluation etc. are as per
ANU Research Regulations/guidelines in Vouge from time to time.
(vi) They are allowed to appear for the next immediate Pre-Ph.D. examina-
tion after the date of joining, basing on their eligibility.
Sd/- xxx Sd/- xxx Sd/- xxx
(Y. P. RAMA SUBBAIAH) (T. UMA MAHESWARA RAO) (A.V. DATTATREYA RAO)
Sd/- xxx Sd/- xxx
(Z. VISHNUVARDHAN) (D.A.R.SUBRAMANYAM)

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