Doctorate Programme at CMJ University, Meghalaya

CMJ University

Established by government of Meghalaya

Section 2(f) of UGC act 1956

Doctorate Programme(PH.D)

In India, a Masters Degree is required to gain admission to a Doctoral Programme although M.Phil Degree holders are preferred. In some subjects, doing a Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil) is a prerequisite to start Ph.D. The Indian Universities are required to lay down the criteria for the Faculty to be recognized as Research Supervisors both for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes. The admissions are made through a Entrance Test at the level of the individual university. Upon satisfactory completion of the course work and the research methodology, which shall form part and parcel of the Doctoral Programme, the Scholars shall undertake research work and produce a draft Thesis within a reasonable time, as stipulated by the concerned university. The final Thesis produced by the Doctoral student and submitted to the University shall be evaluated by at least two experts, out of which one shall be from outside the State. It shall be up to the University concerned to have one examiner from outside the country. On receipt of satisfactory evaluation report, the Doctoral student undergoes a viva-voce examination which are to be openly defended. Along with the Degree, the University shall issue a Provisional Certificate certifying to the effect that the Degree has been awarded in accordance with the provisions of these regulations of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

REGISTRATION FOR PH.D. DEGREE AT CMJ UNIVERSITY

Every candidate for the Ph.D. Degree registered under regulations shall be required to carry on research work in his/her own subject or allied subject at least for two to three years, respectively, from the date of his/her registration under the guidance of a supervisor.

The CMJ University has framed its own guidelines for admission to the Ph.D. Degree in the light of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2009. Click here to Download UGC Guidelines for Ph.D.

ELIGIBILITY

A Master's Degree in the relevant subject or any other equivalent degree from recognised University. Those having M.Phil Degrees will be preferred.

All candidates working in the Govt. Department or Industrial Units or in research organizations and are pursuing Ph.D. programme in the university, while continuing in their Job. They shall pursue research both in their place of employment and in the university.

DURATION

Two to Five Years.

SELECTION

The Ph.D. Scholars will be selected on the basis of an Entrance Examination conducted by the CMJ University at different locations in India 30 June 2011 and on 31 December 2011. The subjects and topics for the Entrance Test will include science, general knowledge, communication and research methodology. Only the predetermined number of students may be admitted to Ph.D. programme.

However, a candidate shall be exempted from the Entrance Test, if he / she meets any one of the following criteria:

•           holds M.Phil Degree

•           has cleared the NET / SLET / JET / GATE examinations

•           holds the post of scientist in any National level research laboratories and has published at least two research papers in the refereed journals.

•           hold research visa (applicable only to foreign national) issued as per the guidelines of HRD Ministry, Goverment of India. Provided other eligibility conditions are met.

The Candidates desirous of registration in Ph.D. programme shall submit the filled-in prescribed form to the DG INFOTEC along with the necessary supporting documents.

REGISTRATION

The selected candidates will be required to qualify course work as per UGC guidelines and submit five copies of the synopsis as per university guidelines in consultation with his/her Research Supervisor. Based on the clearance from the Research Board of the University, registration will be confirmed by also notifying the specific topic for research selected by the Research Scholar who will start researching on the notified topic. The application for Ph.D. programmes will be accepted in the university either July or in  January in each academic session. Eligibility of Guide

The Guide under whom a candidate proposes to carry on research programme must satisfy the requirements as under:

•           The Proposed supervisor must possess a Ph.D. degree in relevant areas of research in which he/she proposes to supervise the candidate.

•           A Guide shall not have, at any given point of time, more than eight Ph.D. candidate.

•           Guide should not be related with the candidate.

Only under unusual situation change of guide may permitted by the university subject to the “No Objection Certificate” from the previous guide stating therein the reasons of change and subsequent recommendation of CCII. The Thesis can be submitted under new Guide only after one year of the change of Guide.   

PROGRESS REPORT

The Candidate  shall arrange to make presentation on research work once in a year before the faculty members of the university department with consultation of of the Guide. The Guide will prepare a progress report on the prescribed form for onward transmission to University Research Board.

The registration of the candidate whose progress is not found satisfactory as per the recommendation of the Guide and the CCII will be cancelled.  Also the Ph.D. registration shall be automatically cancelled if the thesis not submit within five years of registration.

FEE STRUCTURE

•           First Installment:   Rs. 30,200/-  (to be paid in the favor of CMJ University) and Rs. 6,000 ( to  be paid to CCII information Centre) ,within a month from the date of the selection of the candidate.

•           Second Installment: Rs. 30,000/-  (to be paid after four month of first Installment in the favor of CMJ University)

•           Third Installment: Rs. 30,000/-  (to be paid in the favor of CMJ University) and Rs. 6,000 ( to  be paid to CCII information Centre) after six month of second installment.

•           Fourth Installment: Rs. 30,000/- (to be paid after four month of third installment in the name of CMJ University)

Evaluation Fee of Rs.5000/- is to be paid in the favor of “CMJ University” while submitting the Doctoral Thesis after two years from the date of registration.          

HOW TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION

1)         The applicants must submit the Application Form along with attested testimonials through Registered Post only to the following Address :       

            To

The Admission Coordinator CMJ University

#143/19 Picnic Garden Road

1st Floor, Kolkata - 700 039

West Bengal

INDIA

2)         No Application other than in the prescribed Application Form will be considered.    

3)         Downloaded Application Forms must be accompanied by a crossed bank draft of Rs. 5125/- in favour of “DG Infotec ” payable at Kolkata.  

4)         Candidate must write the category i.e. Ph.D /M Phil/M Tech or any other Programe applied for and also the following lines On the Top of the Envelope in Capital Letters “APPLICATION FOR THE ADMISSION TO "COURSE NAME" IN 2011-12 SESSION”.         

5)         Filled in Application Forms must be sent by hand, courier or Rgistered Post service etc. will be accepted.    

6)         Completed Application Forms along with duly self-attested documents must reach to The Admission Office , latest by the last date as mentioned in the email or by Admission Counselor of CMJU.The University shall not entertain any Application after the last date and shall not be responsible for postal delay.       

7)         FEE DEPOSITS

Candidates can deposit their Fee(s) ,Dues by NEFT/RTGS Transaction in the AXIS BANK ONLINE PAYMENTSAccount No:

Account Name: DGINFOTEC

Name of the Bank:AXIS BANK

Account Type: Current Account

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From Anywhere Anytime and send us the origional receipt of Fee Deposits .

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