The Research Section deals with the activities as mentioned below as per section 59 (2) of the Maharashtra Public Universities Act-2016 and Ph. D., M. Phil, and M. Sc.(PPPR) rules.
1. M.Phil and Ph.D.
2. M.Sc.(PPPR)
3. Recognition of Research Centre/Lab.
4. Eligibility and L.C/T.C. of M.Phil., Ph.D. students.
1. Concerned authorities/bodies :
I) Board of Research (BoR) :
The Board of Research is constituted as per section 59 (2) of Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016. The constitution of the BoR is as below :
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(a)
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The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor
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Chairperson
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(b)
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The Pro-Vice-Chancellor
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Member
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(c)
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The Dean's of Faculties and Associate Deans
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Member
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Four eminent researchers, of national or international repute nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, with proven experience; one each from pure and applied sciences and technology, humanities, commerce, accounts and finances, and interdisciplinary studies
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Member
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(e)
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Two teachers, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from university departments
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Member
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Two teachers, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, from colleges or recognized institutions having a strong base in research culture
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Member
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Eight eminent persons from different areas of Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Banking, Finance, Industry, Intellectual Property Rights, etc., who are conversant with the global trends as well as regional issues to be nominated by Chancellor
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Member
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II. Research Advisory Committee :
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Director of the School/concerned Head of the Department or Principal of the concerned College
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Chairperson
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(ii)
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Two approved research supervisors in the concerned Subject
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Member
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(iii)
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Research Supervisor/Guide
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Convener
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2. Guidelines for Ph.D. :
- Revised Rules for Ph.D. w.e.f. 11/07/2009
- Rules for Ph.D. w.e.f. 23/06/2012 to 26/05/2014
- Revised Rules for Ph.D. w.e.f. 27/05/2014
- Rules and Procedure for the award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) w.e.f. April 2017