Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. programme will be offered only at the University departments/Institutes and Recognized Institutions. Ph.D. programme will not be conducted through the Distance Education mode.
The Ph.D. programme shall consist of a combination of course work (Part A) and research work (Part B).

Part A: Course work (1 year/two semesters)

After having been admitted, each Ph.D. scholar shall be required to undertake course work for a period of two semesters (in the 1st year). The course work shall be treated as Pre-Ph.D. preparation. The scholar will be allowed a maximum of 2 attempts (to be cleared within the first year after admission to the Ph.D. programme). The syllabus for the course work will be framed by the concerned Board of Studies.

Part B: Research Work

The scholar shall carry out research using acceptable research methods in the field under the supervision of approved guide(s).

A work which has already been considered for a Degree/Diploma by this or any other University/Institution shall not be considered for the conferment of Ph.D. degree by this University.

The thesis may be written in English, Marathi or Hindi provided the guide and/or co-guide is conversant with the chosen medium.