Duration of Program

3 – 6 years

Ph.D Registration

Ph.D Registration Valid for maximum 6 years for both Full time/part time students.

Course Work

Compulsory pre-requisite for all Ph.D candidates

Must be completed within first year after Ph.D Registration

Completion of Course work requires minimum 55% qualifying marks or Grade B as per UGC regulation.

Course Work and the Exit examination will be conduct by the WBUHS.

Submission of Research proposal: Through Research Advisory Committee within six months of Registration.

Synopsis/Research Proposal Confirmation Seminar and approval by PhD Committee.

a) Half yearly progress report through Research Advisory Committee till submission of final thesis.
b) Two Presentations based on Ph.D research work in conference/seminar (Presentation Certificate needed).
c) Research publication in peer reviewed journal – at least one (Proof of acceptance needed).

Submission of Conclusion report/Draft thesis (after receiving the recommendation from supervisor).

Pre PhD Seminar and approval for writing Final Thesis.

Submission of final thesis for evaluation and recommendation for PhD viva-voce.

Formation of Board of Examiners for PhD viva-voce.

Open vivo-voce and defence of thesis.

Approval of Ph.D Award by Vice Chancellor and Depository with UGC.

Notification for PhD Award.

Note : Ph.D program is conducted in conformity to the extant guidelines/regulations issued by the UGC and WBUHS from time to time.