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INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
(ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 3 OF THE UGC ACT 1956,
BY NOTIFICATION NO.F.9-12/2001-U3 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Number
Section Title
Page
Number
1.
2.
3.
Eligibility
4.
Admission Procedure
5.
6.
Registration
7.
Research Guide
8.
9.
Submission of Thesis
10.
Examination
11.
Award of Degree
12.
13.
14.
General
15
Annexures
10
Annexure 1
Consent by Guide
10
Annexure 2
11
Annexure 3
12
Annexure 4
Annexure 5
17
Annexure 6
18
Annexure 7
19
Annexure 8
Annexure 9.1 to
9.4
Annexure 10
13-16
20
21-25
26
Annexure 11
27
Annexure 12
28
Annexure 13
29
Annexure 14
Fee Structure
30
ii)
3. Eligibility
A candidate seeking admission to the PhD programme must satisfy any one of the following eligibility
requirements:
a)
Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA from any
University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in India. (SC/ST candidates are
eligible for a 5% relaxation in marks or equivalent CGPA). Candidates having postgraduate
diploma/certificate awarded by an Indian university/institute or foreign degree/ diploma/ certificate
awarded by a foreign university/institute should in their own interest, obtain and submit the equivalent
of their diploma/ degree/ certificate with Master's degree of a recognised Indian University from the
Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. (http://www.aiuweb.org)
b)
In case of candidates holding a qualifying degree from a foreign university, registration for PhD will be
confirmed after determination of equivalence by the SIU.
c)
Master's degree or equivalent in any subject with 55% marks and a minimum of five years of work
experience, in the area of interdisciplinary research in which admission is being sought.
d)
M.Phil. with 55% marks or equivalent grade/CGPA.
e)
Fellow members of the Chartered Accountants of India (CA) or Institute of Costs and Works of India
(ICWA) or Company Secretary of India, CFA (USA) with 55% marks at graduation level and with 5 years
of work experience after graduation (only for the Faculties of Law, Management and Humanities and
Social Sciences).
f)
Candidate who does not fulfill the above mentioned eligibility conditions, but wants to pursue PhD,
may be considered under the special category of enrolment, provided the RRC is convinced about their
academic prowess, professional accomplishments and their capacity to carry out research leading to the
award of a PhD degree. Such a candidate, with at least 55% marks at the Bachelor's Degree level from
any statutory Indian University or a foreign University, may be considered eligible for admission to the
PhD programme at the sole discretion of the Vice Chancellor.
Note
International candidates (NRIs, Foreign Nationals and PIOs who have obtained Master's degree from foreign
universities) are required to qualify IELTS with 6.5 score or IELA Test (Band 3) of SIU ELTIS, an equivalent test
for English language proficiency.
4. Admission Procedure
4.1
The details regarding the entrance test and the number of vacancies in each faculty shall be notified by
the University in the month of April/May. The entrance test for admission to PhD (PET) programme
shall be conducted by the University once in an academic year, on any Sunday in the month of June.
4.2
The Candidate shall apply online for admission to PhD programme on the University's website as per the
admission notification.
4.3
The candidate shall also upload the Proposed Research Idea along with the application. The Proposed
Research Idea shall detail the proposed research area and plan of action.
4.4
Candidates eligible and interested in availing the SIU Junior Research Fellowship shall mark the
specified section of the admission form.
4.5
The entrance test for the PhD programme shall be multiple choice questions for 75 marks and for 1 hour
30 minutes duration. It shall comprise of the following sections:
Sr. No
1
Section
Marks
25
25
Research Aptitude
25
TOTAL Marks
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
75
A list of candidates qualifying the Entrance test shall be uploaded on the University website. The eligible
and qualified candidates shall be short-listed for personal interview in July by the PhD Admission
Committee, on the basis of merit and number of vacancies available in a Faculty.
The PhD Admission Committee of each Faculty shall have the following members:
(i)
Dean of the Faculty Chairperson
(ii) One representative of Research and Recognition Committee (RRC) of the relevant Faculty Member
(iii) Two external Experts Members
(iv) Head PhD Programme and Research Projects or Nominee-Secretary
These committees shall be proposed by the Dean of the Faculty for the approval of the Vice Chancellor.
Candidates shall be admitted to the PhD programme on the basis of merit of the Entrance test and
Personal Interview.
Exemption from Entrance Examination: Candidates who have cleared NET/SET/SLET/
GATE/JRF/M.Phil in the relevant discipline or are UGC/CSIR/ICMR DBT*/RGNF*/MANF*/DST
Inspire* & NBHM* Fellows shall be exempted from the Entrance examination during the period of
validity of the concerned test. They will however be required to appear for a Personal Interview.
Total
Credits
Section Title
I
Research Methodology
Quantitative Techniques and /or Numerical Methods/Qualitative
Techniques or any other course deemed necessary for a Faculty.
II
Total
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Note:
(i)
Courses of Section I are compulsory courses for all PhD candidates except for those pursuing PhD in Law,
Languages, Liberal Arts and Design. Deans of these Faculties shall decide the compulsory courses to be taken in lieu of
the above courses and the total credits from this Section would be 8.
(ii)
Courses of Section I may be research seminars and workshops as planned by the Dean of the Faculty concerned, or
self-study courses proposed by the respective Research Guide and approved by the Dean of that Faculty.
5.5
Evaluation of Section I of PhD Course Work shall be through a 100% continuous evaluation system.
5.6
Mode of evaluation of courses under Section II shall be decided by the Dean of the concerned Faculty in
consultation with the Research Guide, if necessary. It will be paper writing, presentations, project
outline, assignments etc.
5.7
In exceptional cases, where a Research Scholar fails to fulfill attendance requirement or fails in internal or
end semester examination, he/she shall apply for an extension for completion of the Course Work in
a prescribed format (Annexure 2). The Dean of that Faculty concerned may accord approval on the
recommendation of the Research Guide for another examination to be held after six months. Such
candidates will be required to pay additional examination fees as per the rules of the University.
5.8
The provisional admission of a Research Scholar who fails to complete the Course Work requirement
even in the extended period shall be cancelled.
5.9
Exemption from PhD Course Work
SIU-PhD Rules and Regulations
6. Registration
Admission to the PhD programme is confirmed only on the successful completion of Course Work and
approval of the Research Proposal by the Doctoral Committee (DC ).
6.1
Research Scholars who undergo Course Work shall submit a Research Proposal, duly recommended by
the Research Guide(s) within three months of the successful completion of Course Work.
6.2
Research Scholars who have been exempted from PhD Course Work shall submit a Research Proposal
within six months of the date of provisional admission, duly recommended by the Research Guide(s).
6.3
In case of non-submission of the Research Proposal within the prescribed period, the Research Scholar
may apply for extension in the prescribed pro forma (Annexure 3). The Dean of the concerned Faculty,
on the recommendation of Research Guide(s) may grant an extension for a maximum period of three
months. If the candidate fails to submit the Research Proposal even during the extension period, the
provisional admission shall be cancelled.
6.4
The Research Proposal to be presented before the Doctoral Committee shall consist of the following:
(i)
Introduction depicting the need and relevance of the proposed work
(ii)
Review of the literature
(iii)
Scope and statement of the problem
(iv)
Objectives of the study
(v)
Hypotheses or research questions
(vi)
Methodology, tools and techniques
(vii)
Schedule of the proposed work
6.5
The Research Scholar shall submit 4 copies of the Research Proposal to the office of the Head, PhD
Programme and Research Projects, SIU. The Research Scholar shall make a presentation of the Research
Proposal to the Doctoral Committee (DC) The DC shall have the following members:
(i)
Dean of Faculty or his/her nominee - Chairperson
(ii)
One member of the RRC
(iii)
Research Guide(s) - Member
(iv)
One outside Expert in the relevant area - Member
(v)
Head PhD Programme and Research Projects - Secretary
6.6
The presentations of the Research Proposals shall be organised in the University or at one of its
constituent Institutes. However, a special permission may be granted by the Vice Chancellor to organise
presentations at an Approved Research Centre, after considering the following:
a)
Number of candidates wanting to make a presentation at the Approved Research Centre
b)
Facilities available at the Centre with regard to presentations and video conferencing, if required
6.7
The DC shall give one of the following recommendations after the presentation of the Research Proposal:
6.8
6.9
6.10
a)
Approved
b)
Approved with minor modifications
c)
To be resubmitted and presented after major modifications
d)
Not approved
In case of (a) and (b) the date of registration shall be the date of the presentation, provided the Research
Scholar submits the revised proposal through the Research Guide and the Dean of the concerned
Faculty within 15 days of presentation (in case of (b)). In case of (c) a maximum period of six months
may be granted by the DC for the resubmission of the proposal. The registration will be effective from
the date of the subsequent presentation. In case of (d) the provisional admission shall be cancelled.
The title and the Research Proposal will be finalized by the DC.
The recommendations of the DC shall be forwarded to the Research and Recommendation Committee
(RRC)
7. Research Guide
7.1
To be an approved as a Research Guide at SIU, the following conditions must be fulfilled (Annexure 4):
a)
He/She must be a regular/adjunct teacher of the University holding a PhD degree, and must be
below the
a)
Age of 70 years.
b)
He/She must have at least three years post-PhD experience in Teaching/Research.
c)
He/She must have at least two publications in the previous three years at the time of application.
The
d)
Qualification of a Co-guide will be the same as that of the Research Guide. A Co-guide may be any
person within SIU or outside SIU and must be a recognised Research Guide of SIU.
7.2
The University approves reputed educational Institutions and Research Organizations as Approved
Research Centres. The candidates working in such Institutions are allowed to seek admission to PhD
programme. Researchers who fulfill the eligibility norms of the University, and are working in such
Institutions and Centres, may be recognized as Research Guides of SIU.
7.3
If collaborative research work is being carried out by a Faculty of the University with the collaborating
Institution being in India or abroad, and if major part of the collaborative work is being done in the
collaborating Institution, then the Research Guide shall be from that Institution and the Co-guide shall be
from SIU. Similarly, if major work is being done at SIU, then the Research Guide shall be from SIU and
the Co-guide shall be from the other Institution.
7.4
The following is the upper limit regarding the number of Research Scholars that can be registered with a
Research Guide/Co-guide for a PhD programme.
7.5
7.6
7.7
Professor
:
8
Associate Professor :
6
Assistant Professor :
4
No relative of a candidate such as wife, husband, son, daughter, sister, brother or such other person-people who are deemed to be close relations--shall be appointed as Research Guide/Co-guide for that
candidate.
In cases where the Guide has less than three years to retire, a Co-guide shall be mandatory.
Request for change of the Research Guide shall be entertained in the prescribed pro forma (Annexure 5)
only in the following cases:
a) The Research Guide has left the service of the University
b) By mutual consent of both the Research Guide and the Research Scholar.
c) In special circumstances, the change of the Research Guide can be approved even without the
consent of the present Research Guide.
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
The Research Scholar shall submit a proof of acceptance/publication of at least one research paper,
mentioning SIU affiliation, in refereed journals before submitting the Thesis.
Validity of Registration: The Research scholar shall submit the Thesis to SCRI within 5 years but not
earlier than 2 years from the date of registration.
Extension of Registration: The Research Scholar shall ordinarily complete the research work within
the normal period as provided in the regulations, but in genuine cases of hardship, the Dean of the
concerned Faculty, on the recommendations of the Research Guide, may allow extension up to one year
with the approval of the Doctoral Committee. (Annexure 11). Further, if at the end of the six-year
period, the Research Scholar is found to have completed a substantial part of the Thesis or has
published research papers in some refereed journals, the Vice Chancellor on the recommendation of the
Dean of the concerned Faculty, may allow further extension of one year, after recording detailed and
specific reasons as to why this special extension is being allowed.
Registration of a Research Scholar, who fails to submit the Thesis within the stipulated period as above
or who fails to apply for grant of extension, will automatically stand cancelled. No extension beyond the
total period of seven years shall be granted in any case.
Plagiarism Policy: In case the research work of a Research Scholar is found to be copied without
proper acknowledgement, credit and reference, suitable action shall be taken by the University as per its
Plagiarism Policy to uphold the sanctity and integrity of the PhD Research Programme and credibility of
the University. The Originality Report (hard copy) signed by the Research Scholar and the Research
Guide, shall be submitted at the time of submission of Thesis. The similarity percentage shall not exceed
limit of 21%.
10. Examination
10.1
The Research Guide shall submit a panel of eight examiners (Annexure 12) in the area of research to the
Vice Chancellor through the Head, PhD Programme & Research Projects while forwarding the copies of
the synopsis and Thesis to the University. The panel must include at least 50% examiners from outside
the State. There shall be no examiner from the same organisation and city as that of the Research Scholar.
The Vice Chancellor may ask Head, PhD Programme & Research Projects to include additional name(s)
in the panel of examiners.
10.2
The Vice Chancellor will appoint two examiners from the panel, out of which one will be from outside
the State where the Research Scholar pursued the Research Work.
10.3
All three examiners including supervisor shall submit a detailed Assessment Report in the prescribed
Performa (Annexure 13) within eight weeks from the date of the receipt of the Thesis. The assessment
report will clearly indicate:
a)
The Thesis is recommended for the award of a PhD degree.
b)
The Thesis is recommended for the award of a PhD degree after minor revision.
c)
The Thesis be revised.
d)
The Thesis is rejected.
e)
Recommended for publication Yes/No/After modification
f)
Questions that he/she may like the Research Scholar to answer in the viva-voce, in a separate
envelop.
In case an examiner recommends revision of the Thesis, he/she shall also indicate whether the revision
suggested requires:
(i)
Substantial changes in the Thesis before it can be accepted for a PhD degree.
(ii)
Minor additions or alterations in the Thesis before its acceptance.
(iii)
The examiner may indicate whether he/she would like to re-examine the Thesis after the
revision.
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
The reports of the examiners (excluding the questions suggested for viva-voce) will be opened by Head,
PhD Programme & Research Projects.
In case both examiners recommend rejection, the Thesis shall be rejected.
In case one out of the two examiners rejects the Thesis, it will be sent to a third examiner (appointed by
Vice Chancellor) for evaluation. The Thesis shall be accepted only when at least two examiners approve
it.
In case an examiner recommends modification to the Thesis, the Research Scholar shall carry out the
necessary revision/modification as suggested by the examiner before the case is processed further.
The Research Scholar, who is required to re-submit the Thesis, must do so within one year from the date
of receipt of the examiner's comments by the University, unless an extension is specially given by the
Dean of concerned Faculty. A re-submitted Thesis shall be examined by the same examiner who had
recommended re-submission unless the examiner is unable to, or declines to do so.
The viva-voce examination shall be compulsory for all the Research Scholars and shall be conducted by
the following Committee as far as possible within two months of opening the reports:
(i)
Dean of Faculty - Chairperson
(ii)
One of the External Examiners - Examiner
(iii)
Research Guide(s)
(iv)
Head PhD Programme and Research Projects - Member
(v)
Members of the Doctoral Committee-Members
There shall be an open defense of the Thesis and it shall be conducted at the University.
Annexure 1
I am willing to guide the Research Work of Mr/Ms on the subject if he/she is registered for
PhD.
2.
To the best of my knowledge, the subject selected has not been studied so far in any
University.
3.
4.
I have (give number) Research Candidates registered under my super vision before giving
consent to this candidate.
5.
The candidate is not a close relation of mine as per University PhD Rules 7.5.
Date:
Contact Details
Place:
Email:
Dean of Faculty
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Annexure 2
PRN
Signature
Place:
Research Guide
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Annexure 3
PRN
Yes/No
Date:
Signature:
Place:
Research Guide
Dean of Faculty
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Annexure 4
Law
Management
Computer Studies
Engineering
Specialization .
1.
2.
3.
Nationality
4.
(a) Post held at the time of sending the application, date of appointment (whether permanent, on
probation or temporary)
Male/Female
Marital Status
5.
6.
7.
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8.
Academic Qualification:
Examination
Year of
completion
Main
Subject(s)
University
Bachelors
Degree
Masters Degree
M.Phil
PhD
Title
Date of Award/
submission
Other
Distinctions
9.
Whether the candidate has qualified UGCNET/JRF examination (if so, give details)
Designation &
Scale of pay
Nature of Post:
Temporary/
Permanent
Classes taught
Under
graduate
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Period
Postgraduate From
To
10.
(a)
Select list of the research publications in the last five years (provide photocopies, the
first page of the research paper should be self-attested)
(ii)
(iii)
List of other publications (books, chapters in edited books, review articles etc with
complete details)
2.
3.
Faculty
Declaration:
I declare that the statements made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date:
Signature of the applicant.
Signature of the applicant
SIU-PhD Rules and Regulations
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4.
Forwarded with the remarks that the facts stated in the above application have been verified and found
correct and this Institution/Organization has no objection to the candidature of the applicant being
considered for Recognition as Research Guide at the Symbiosis International University.
Designation
Address
Pin Code.
Date:
5.
Signature
(Head of the Institution/
Organization with seal)
Telephone No.
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Annexure 5
PRN
Yes/No
Guide of SIU
Need/ reason for change:
Member
Dean of Faculty
Date:
Vice Chancellor
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Annexure 6
PRN
Year
Signature
Name of Research Scholar
Payment of Dues:
Fee receipt No:
Date:
Authorised Signatory
Forwarded
Signature:
Name of Research Guide:
Confirmation of Registration in the semester
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Annexure 7
PRN
1.
Duration
From
Planned Work
Actual Work
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2.
No
Details of Publication
Title of the Paper
Journal/ Conferences
Date:
3.
Page No.
Certified that the performance of the Research Scholar is: Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
Comments: Research Guide
Dean of Faculty
Head, PhD Programme & Research Projects
SIU-PhD Rules and Regulations
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Annexure 9.1
PRN
Date of Registration
Topic of PhD Research work
Research Guide(s)
1.
2.
Signature:
Research Scholar's Name: ...........................................................................................................................................
Recommended/Not Recommended
Extension up to. may be/may not be given .......................................................
Research Guide:
Dean of Faculty
Approved/ Not Approved
Date: .
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Annexure 9.1
Title Page
Inside Cover Page
Thesis Certificate (Annexure 9.3)
Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
List of Figures, Tables or Illustrations
List of Abbreviations
Structure of the Thesis (Tentative Chapter Scheme)
References
Appendices or and
Glossary
Hard copies of publications during PhD
(Note: Research Scholars should consult the Dean and the Research Guide as to whether any other
discipline-specific components need to be included and if so where.)
The thesis should be printed on white A4 paper in Times New Roman, 12pt and the color scheme
for the cover page should be as per Annexure 9.4. The Thesis may be printed on both side of the
paper. Lines pacing in the abstract and the text of should be 1.5. Single spacing should be used in
long tables, block quotations separated from the text, foot notes and bibliographical entries.
Paragraphs should not be indented. One line space be left between paragraphs.
Margins should be one inch or 2.5cm on all sides, and page size should be set to A4. Pages should
be numbered at the bottom in the centre, using Arabic numerals (1,2,3) starting with the first page
of the Thesis (i.e. the first page of the Introduction). Pages prior to this should be numbered with
lowercase Roman numerals (i,ii,iii).
Chapters should start on a new page, but sections and sub sections should not.
Title Page
The title page should provide the following information in the following order/the full title of the Thesis
The Faculty and Name of the University/ Research Scholars Name
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Executive Summary
An Executive Summary is a short document that summarizes a longer report in such a way that readers can
rapidly become acquainted with a large body of material without having to read it all. It usually contains a brief
statement of the problem covered in the major document(s), background information, concise analysis and main
conclusions. It is intended as main reflection and has been described as possibly the most important part of the
report.
Acknowledgements
This page will acknowledge individuals who provided the scholar with any assistance in the preparation of the
Thesis. This would include individuals/organizations in addition to the research guide.
Table of Contents
The Thesis must have a table of contents page listing chapter headings, section headings and sub headings,
appendices and references as well as their corresponding page number.
List of Abbreviations
If theses is makes use of a large number of abbreviations that may be unfamiliar to a reader, providing a list of
them can act as a useful guide.
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Annexure 9.2
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Annexure 9.3
THESIS CERTIFICATE
1.
. submitted to the
Symbiosis International University, Pune for the award of PhD Degree under the Faculty of is based on
my original work carried out under the guidance of from
to . The Research Work has not been submitted elsewhere for award of any degree.
2.
The material borrowed from other source and incorporated in the Thesis has been duly acknowledged
and/or referenced.
3.
I understand that I would be held responsible and accountable for plagiarism, if any, detected later on.
4.
Research papers published based on the research conducted out of and in the course of the study
leading to PhD are appended.
Date:
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Annexure 9.4
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Annexure 10
PRN
I hereby submit four hard bound copies of the Thesis and a CD containing the PDF format of the Thesis.
Dated
Signature of Research Scholar
Recommendation by the Research Guide
Research Guide
Designation with full contact details
For office Use only
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Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Annexure 11
PRN
Yes/No
Signature:
Research Scholar's Name
Recommendation by the Doctoral Committee:
Date:
Research Guide
Recommended/Not Recommended
Date:
Dean of Faculty
Date:
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Annexure 12
Name of Examiner
Designation
Telephone No
& Address
E-mail, if any
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Note:
The examiners suggested, would be actively engaged in the area of research work concerned,
and also as far as possible, not be below the rank of University Professor/Scientist in the grade
of professor.
Authenticity of the rank of the examiners given in the panel shall be the sole responsibility of the
supervisor. Supervisor-ship may be cancelled by the University if the designation of the expert is found
wrong.
The Panel must include at least 50% of the examiners from outside the State. There should be no
examiner from the same organization and city as that of the Research Scholar.
Place
Date:.
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Annexure 13
Section1
Please give your comments on the following aspects of the Thesis:
Relevance of the Research Work carried out by the Research Scholar, literature review,
methodology, tools & techniques used, analysis, results, discussions and conclusions and
contribution of the work to the already existing body of knowledge, language and organization of
the Thesis.
Section2
a) Strengths of the work.
b) Weaknesses of the work, if any.
c) Are any major/minor modifications needed (Please specify).
Section3
(a) Questions to be asked/clarifications to be sought at the time of viva-voce examination
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Annexure 14
FEE STRUCTURE*
Programme Fees For PhD (Indian Students)
Amount
` 25,000
` 20,000
First Semester
` 10,000
Second Semester
` 10,000
` 10,000
Amount
$ 420
$ 500
First Semester
$ 250
Second Semester
$ 250
$ 170
* Subject to Change
All candidates are requested to submit semester fee at the beginning of every semester.
The fee shall be paid by a demand draft issued in favor of Symbiosis Centre for Research and
Innovation, payable at Pune.
All part-time internal candidates registered for PhD programme shall be entitled to get 50%
concession in all fees except application fee
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Registrar