The Latest UGC Guidelines 2023 for PhD Scholars

Introduction

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the guidelines for PhD scholars in 2023 to ensure that the students are eligible for PhD. The main objective of these guidelines is to ensure that students get suitable opportunities and facilities for their doctoral studies. These guidelines mainly cover the following: 

1. An aspirant must have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree program in any discipline with a minimum of 75 percent marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade. 
2. Distance Learning (especially for women) has become an important option in India’s higher education system. Especially after NSIT introduced it as an alternative mode of study which is also supported by many universities like JNU, Jadavpur University etc. Which offer distance learning courses at undergraduate level as well as postgraduate level. 

1) UGC Guidelines 2023 states that anyone. Who has completed a four-year bachelor’s degree program in any discipline with a minimum of 75 percent marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade is eligible for a PhD program. 

1. UGC Guidelines 2023 states that anyone. Who has completed a four-year bachelor’s degree program in any discipline with a minimum of 75 percent marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade is eligible for a PhD program. 
2. The eligibility criteria also include: 
3. Having passed all final year examinations as prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This consists of all examinations from first to fourth years including practicals, internal assessments and thesis defense; 
4. Having cleared the entrance test for admission into PhD courses at this institute or any other university affiliated to the University Grants Commission.

2) No stand-alone or off-campus center or study centers and off campus shall be allowed under open and distance learning mode. 

No stand-alone or off-campus center or study centers and off-campus shall be allowed under open and distance learning mode. This is to avoid the problems of fraud, corruption and other malpractices. This is also to ensure that the students get proper guidance from their faculty members. Who are present in their college/university campus in person. 

3) The online courses are required to add 6 percent more of their current intake capacity 

1. The online courses are required to add 6 percent more of their current intake capacity. This will help students get the best possible education. They deserve and also help them understand that they can achieve anything if they have hard work and patience. 
2. It also allows students who cannot access the physical classroom due to various reasons like distance from home or other circumstances. Thus giving them an opportunity for higher learning without any financial burden. 

4) For all regular courses offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate and research levels. The minimum course duration is three years and two years 

1. The minimum course duration is three years and two years for all regular courses offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate and research levels. This new rule has been implemented to ensure. That students are able to complete a program in a reasonable time frame. 
2. There will be no changes to what is considered as an extension of a regular course except for those. Who have taken up an internship or placement programme that extends beyond six months in duration. 

5) The number of seats eligible for approval by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in all PG courses should be at least 50% of the total seats available. 

The number of seats eligible for approval by the University Grants Commission (UGC )in all PG courses should be at least 50% of the total seats available. 

UGC Guidelines 2023 will have diverse options for students choosing Distance Learning (Especially for women). These include: 

• Self-financing mode (i) where a student pays for the course fee directly; 

(ii) where a student pays for the course fee through their own resources or through some other form of financial assistance such as scholarships and grants etc.; 

6) The rule mandated PhD scholars to publish at least one research paper in a UGC-refereed/peer-reviewed journal. Before submitting the dissertation/thesis for adjudication. 

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has mandated PhD scholars to publish at least one research paper in a UGC refereed/peer-reviewed journal before the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication. 

In case you are wondering. This rule applies only to PhD scholars who have completed their PhD degree from government-funded universities or colleges. And wish to apply for fellowship under the UGC scheme. 

7) For Undergraduate courses, a student can pursue two degrees simultaneously: 

1. For Undergraduate courses, a student can pursue two degrees simultaneously: 

An aspirant who has already acquired an undergraduate degree in any discipline and wishes to pursue another one must first obtain approval from the respective varsity. The admission process for this purpose will be considered as per existing rules and regulations. However, if the applicant does not have any such previous qualification/training and is seeking admission into another course with a different subject but having equal weightage (weightage = total marks), then he/she should apply through proper channels only after clearing all requirements like qualifying test, etc. 

The UGC Guidelines 2023 will have diverse options available to students choosing Distance Learning (Especially for women) 

The UGC Guidelines 2023 will have diverse options available to students choosing Distance Learning (Especially for women). 

Distance learning is a great option for students who want to work while studying. 

This is cost-effective, flexible, and can be done from anywhere in the world. It also allows you to choose your own schedule without having to commit yourself full-time into attending classes on a regular basis. 

Women will be allowed to continue their education after marriage and will be provided with an option to study at home. This will help them to become self-sufficient and independent individuals who can contribute positively to society. They can convert their degrees into their home university and not worry about transfers and documentation.  

The UGC Guidelines 2023 is going to help students by providing a wide range of options in their pursuit of higher education. The new guidelines are expected to have a huge impact on the industry. As it will provide opportunities for those. Who want to pursue PhDs without having to worry about finishing their bachelor’s degrees first. However, there are some concerns about the number of seats available which may not be enough for many students who wish 

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