Section 7 in Regulation for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
7. Period of Research Work.
- A candidate finally registered for Ph.D. Degree may submit the thesis after completion of 2 (two) years of research work form the date of registration. But he/she shall be required to submit the thesis within 5 (five) years from the date of registration.If a candidate fails to submit the thesis within 5 (five) from the date of registration he/she may be allowed under orders of the Vice-Chancellor to apply for extension of time up to and not exceeding 7 (seven) years from the date of registration on payment of the prescribed delay fee. The Vice-Chancellor after consideration of the circumstances in which such extension of time is sought by the applicant through the guide may grant him/her extension of time for submission of the thesis.The final registration of a candidate shall stand canceled after 7 (seven) years from the date of registration and his/her name shall be struck off from the Ph.D. Registration Register and the candidate shall not be allowed to work on the same topic any further. However, under very specific circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor will grant a candidate to submit the thesis within 90 days after lapse of the period.
