ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

(Accredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC)

Ph.D. Programmes
(Affiliated Colleges)

Regulations 2022-23
(Information & Instructions to Candidates)
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Annamalai University
In the early 1920s, to serve the down trodden and to promote Tamil Literature,
Rajah Sir S.R.M.Annamalai Chettiar founded Sri Minakshi College and Sri Minakshi Tamil
College at Chidambaram. In 1928, Rajah Sir S. R. M. Annamalai Chettiar agreed with the local
Government to handover the above said institution for establishing a University. Thus, on
01.01.1929 Annamalai University was established as per Annamalai University Act 1928
(Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1929) amidst a rural environment serving all the disadvantaged districts
of Tamil Nadu.
Subsequently, Annamalai University Act, 2013 (Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013), came into
force from September 25, 2013, after obtaining the assent of His Excellency, the President of
India. The Act of 2013 has been amended by enactment of Act No. 32 of 2021 to render the
University as an affiliating University. Consequently the Colleges situated in the districts of
Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi and Mayiladuthurai have been affiliated to Annamalai
University.
Accolades
Annamalai University, accredited with ‘A+’ Grade (3.38 CGPA) by NAAC in 2022, is
one of India’s largest public residential universities with 10 Faculties and 49 departments of
study. Sprawling over 950 Acres of land, the University does yeoman service in taking
education to the door steps of the people who are otherwise far from access to centres of
higher learning. The University has initiated several innovative teaching programmes over the
years that are progressive & human resource centric; Offering ‘current-cum-next-gen’
academic and research programmes that are global & national in character. A systematic
introduction of Learning Outcome Based Curricula (LOBE) that bear remarkable relevance to
the UNO’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is the hall mark of Universities Curriculum
design. Besides, Annamalai University has been a pioneer in distance education.
Research & Partnership
Annamalai University has a commendable track record in projects and publications
and has been awarded the PURSE Programme by the Department of Science and
Technology. Ten departments are supported by UGC-SAP, Ten by DST-FIST and two
departments have attained the status of Centre of Advanced Study. Annamalai University has
joint research and innovation partnerships with 24 institutions across the USA, Europe,
Australia, Japan, and the UK. The list of partners includes prestigious institutes like Karolinska
Institute, John Hopkins University, and University of Michigan amongst others. Though
located in a rural environment the university is bringing out high quality research and
extension as reflected by higher citation related metrics and higher societal impact brought
out by popular articles and news flashes.
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There are several ongoing research projects in collaboration with international

foundations and industrial players like Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, United States
Agency for International Development (USAID), Department of Science and Technology
(DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF),
Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) etc.,
Institutional Social Responsibility Activities of the University includes, Hospital on
Wheels, Free Medical and Dental Camps in Villages, Lifestyle & Hygiene Awareness, Rural &
Urban Health Centres through the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry which is attached with a
1400 bedded hospital. The Faculty of Agriculture carries out extension activities like Agri
preneurship Development Programme, Sustainable Livelihood Projects for Tsunami affected
people and Training Farmers in Integrated Farming.
Directorate of Academic Research (DARE)
A separate Centre called DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH (DARE) was
created and a Director has been appointed to look after the admission of Ph.D. student’s
registration, constitution of Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for each Ph.D. student,
monitoring the progress and quality of publication and minor problems faced by scholars,
question paper setting, arrangement to conduct Ph.D. course work Examinations, evaluation
etc., This centre will also take care of expediting the process of thesis evaluation, conduct of
Viva-voce Examination and award of degree.
Infrastructure Facilities
The University has excellent infrastructural facilities including adequate classrooms,
air conditioned high-tech seminar halls with interactive boards for classroom teaching,
spacious examination and valuation centres, auditoria, well equipped research laboratories,
and computer labs with internet facilities. The Central Instrumentation Laboratory has
facilities for advanced research work. The General Library provides access to JSTOR for the
Social Sciences and Science Direct and PROQUEST for the physical and natural sciences. The
library staff also impart training to students in the use of e-resources.
The campus has a Sports pavilion with gymnasium, 18 hostels, Internet browsing
facility, canteens and waiting rooms for women. The University has a well-furnished and
comfortable Guest House with a seminar hall. A 24×7 Hospital with 1400 beds, advanced
equipment and facilities such as CT Scan, Trauma, ICU and emergency units caters the
healthcare needs of students and faculty. The University has 24 hours uninterrupted power
supply and additional generators in various faculties. The campus has its own water supply
system, including reverse osmosis water plants.
The University has invested substantially over the last few years to improve the
classroom and laboratory infrastructure, books and journals and online resources for
teaching, learning and research. Recent additions to infrastructure include an Emergency
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Medicine Block, a 24x7 Pharmacy, a rapid access Cardiac Wing, hostel for international
students, the Annamalai Digital Information Centre and four new canteens.
Student Support Systems
During their stay, students can avail of a number of support systems and services.
The Information Desk in the Administrative Block provides necessary information for students
on all aspects of campus life. The academic calendar and handbook give information on the
academic schedule and curriculum. All departments have associations under the auspices of
which, students can interact with eminent academicians and scientists. Students can make
use of both the Central and departmental libraries for reference work and computer and
internet services for browsing. Coaching classes are organized to prepare students for NET,
SET and civil services examinations. The Placement Cell arranges for campus recruitment. The
scholarship section provides information on various financial support schemes. The Equal
Opportunities Cell caters the welfare of SC/ST students, including dissemination of
information about financial support and provision of scholarships for socio-economically
weaker students.
Other support services include redressal of Students Grievances through SMS,
in-house language laboratories, the Yoga Centre and Alumni Associations. Girl students can
address their grievances to the Women’s Grievance Cell. Students in need of counseling have
access to professional counselors. Medical treatment in the University hospital is free for
students. A medical insurance scheme has been introduced for the benefit of students. The
Music College is a boon for music lovers and for those who aspire to learn music as a
pastime. The Physical Education department with the gymnasium, impressive courts and
tracks provide avenues for sports and games. Students trained by the Political Science Faculty
regularly participate in Youth Parliament and have won prizes too. Students actively
participate in extension activities through NCC, NSS and Youth Red Cross.
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CONTENTS
Particulars Page No.

Chapter-I : Act Provisions 1

Chapter-II : Regulations for Doctor of Philosophy – 2022 1

1. Preamble 2

2. Recognition of Research Centres 2

3. General Eligibility 3

4. Categories of Ph.D. Programme 4

5. Mode of Selection 5

6. Admission 6

7. Tuition Fees & Other Fees 7

8. Supervisor Recognition 7

9. Number of Scholars 8

10. Duration of the Programme 9

11. Extension of Duration 9

12. Research Advisory Committee (RAC) 10

13. Programme Structure (Course Work) 11

14. Research Outside the College / Institution 12

15. Monitoring the Progress of the Scholars 12

16. Submission of Synopsis 13

17. Submission of Thesis 14

18. Thesis Evaluation 16

19. Public Viva-voce Examination 17

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Particulars Page No.

20. Award of Ph.D. Degree 19

21. Cancellation of Registration 19

22. Publication of the Thesis 20

23. Residential & Attendance Requirement 20

24. Leave Rules 21

25. The Act of Plagiarism 21

26. Repository of the Thesis 21

27. Ethical & Legal Requirements 21

28. Research Ethics 23

29. Research Misconduct 25

30. Investigation of Research Misconduct 26

Chapter-III :Transitory Provisions 27

31. Amendments to the Ordinance 27

32. Interpretation of the Ordinance 27

Annexure - 1 to 12 28

Guidelines for the Preparation of the Synopsis and Thesis 42

Instructions for Filling in the Application 61

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CHAPTER-I
ACT PROVISIONS
In accordance with the provisions of Section 31(b) of the Annamalai University Act
2013, the following Annamalai University Ordinance Governing the Award of the
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is prepared with the approval of the Syndicate.

CHAPTER-II
REGULATIONS FOR DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY – 2022
DEFINITIONS AND NOMENCLATURE
In the Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires
i. “University” means Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 608 002.
ii. “Departmental Research Committee” means the Committee duly constituted
by the Vice-Chancellor of the University for Effective Coordination of the
research activities of the department.
iii. “Programme” means Doctoral Programme leading to the award of Ph.D. degree
in Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Indian and other Languages, etc.
iv. “Supervisor” means any faculty member of the College / Institution who has
been recognized by the University to guide the research scholars.
v. “Co-supervisor” means a recognized supervisor to guide the scholars in
interdisciplinary research that requires more than one expert to guide the
research scholars.
vi. “Head of the Department” means Head of the Department of the supervisor.
vii. “Place of Research” for the scholars shall be the Department where the
supervisor is working.
viii. “Research Advisory Committee” means a committee constituted as per this
regulations for each Scholar, to monitor the progress of his/her research
work.
ix. “Research scholar” means any candidate admitted by the University under
Full time and Part time category pursuing research for the award of
Ph.D. degree of the University.
x. “Course Work” means theory course(s) /subject(s)/practical course/theory
cum practical course that is/are prescribed by the Research Advisory
Committee for the scholar to undergo as a part of the programme
requirement.
xi. “Grade Point” means the total marks in percentage divided by ten and
rounded off to two decimal points.
xii. “Credit Point” means the grade point multiplied by the corresponding credit
hours.
xiii. “Grade Point average (GPA)” means the total credit points secured in a
semester divided by the total credit hours registered in a semester.
xiv. “Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Overall Grade Point Average
(OGPA)” means the total credit points secured by a research scholar for all the
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semesters divided by the total credit hours of the courses registered and
rounded off to two decimals.
xv. “Publication” means full length research articles reporting new research
findings in respective fields which comprise presentations on new concepts,
the development of innovative methods that include figures, tables and
references; the results of which have a general impact and contribute to the
advancement of the particular field, and are always peer reviewed.
1. PREAMBLE
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the Highest Academic Degree which
requires in-depth study and extensive intellectual effort. The Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree is awarded to a candidate who, as per these
regulations, has submitted a thesis on the basis of original research either in
any particular subject/discipline or involving more than one discipline(inter-
disciplinary) that makes a contribution to the advancement of knowledge,
which is approved by Board of Examiners as required. The Ph.D. Regulations-
2022 of Annamalai University from the admission to the award of “Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy” is based on the UGC (Minimum Standards and
Procedure for award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations dated 5th May 2016 and
subsequent amendments made during 2018.
This University does not offer Ph.D. Programmes under Distance
Education mode.

2(a). RECOGNITION OF RESEARCH CENTRES

i. Affiliated Colleges/Autonomous Colleges functioning directly under the
administrative control of the Annamalai University, which fulfill the norms
prescribed by the University as per the guidelines issued by the UGC are
recognized as Research Centres and are eligible to admit Full-Time (FT) as well
as Part-Time (PT) Research Scholars.
ii. The Post Graduate (P.G.) Departments of the affiliated colleges are eligible to
admit candidates for Full-Time Ph.D. after completion of 2 years from the date
of commencement of PG course.
iii. Institutions desirous of getting recognition shall apply to the University for
securing recognition as Research Centres. The University shall inspect the
department with an inspection committee for physical verification.
iv. A Department need to have two eligible Ph.D. research guides to obtain centre
approval.
v. The approved Ph.D. research guides shall admit the candidates for research
only after getting department approval for conducting research programmes
from the University. However the Social studies/Humanities/Language studies
candidates shall be admitted under Part-time mode even without Department
approval if recognised research guides are available in that institutions.
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vi. After assessing the reports of the inspection committee, the Syndicate will take
a final decision before awarding the recognition.
vii. All the process from the selection until the completion of Ph.D. Degree will be
monitored by the University departments/recognized centres.

2(b). RECOGNITION OF AN INSTITUTION/ DEPARTMENT FOR RESEARCH

Requirements and specifications for Institutions / departments seeking
recognition to conduct research leading to Ph.D. are:
i. The Vice-Chancellor shall constitute an inspection committee for assessing the
feasibility for conducting research. The committee’s recommendation is placed
in the syndicate for approval. Department approval for concerned subject is
compulsory for recognition for Ph.D. centre approval. There should be a
minimum of two teachers with Ph.D. qualifications with approved guide ship
for conducting Full-Time/Part-Time Ph.D. programme, in the area(s) of
research by the department/institution as approved by the University.
ii. There should be adequate Library facilities with books (at least 500), journals
(at least 10), CD-ROM and internet facilities for literature survey in the area of
research.
iii. There should be adequate Laboratory facilities with sufficient equipment as
recommended by the Committee, for the discipline of research for which
recognition is sought (specific details to be provided by the respective Boards
of Studies for the disciplines concerned).
iv. There should be adequate working space for the research students in terms of
laboratories, study rooms, seminar rooms, computer labs, etc.,
v. The department seeking recognition as a research centre must provide, with
the faculty research profile of the Department along with the faculty
contributions made in the respective fields. Proposal/provision for hostel,
canteen and students amenity facilities and details of existing infrastructure
facilities of the Department /Institution need to be provided.

3. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
3.1 Master’s Degree from UGC recognized University or any other qualification
recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study notified from time to
time by the University.
3.2 Candidates qualified in Master's degree with not less than 55% of marks or a
CGPA of 5.50 and above in the 10.00 point scale under CBCS, under the
faculties of Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Indian and other languages, Management
etc., are eligible to register for Ph.D., under this category.
3.3 A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of
grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy
layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision
of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their
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Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. Candidates who have passed
Master’s Degree through Open University system are not eligible.

3.4 Candidates who have secured their Master’s Degree under 10+2+3+2 (or)
10+2+4+2 (or) 10+2+5 pattern of programmes of study are eligible. Candidates
who have passed Master’s Degree through Open University system are not
eligible.
3.5 Their Course of study must be as per the regulations of this University for the
award of the degrees in the respective disciplines of study.

4. CATEGORIES OF Ph.D. SCHOLARS

There are two categories of Ph.D., research scholars:
(I) Full-Time Research Scholars
(II) Part-Time Research Scholars
The candidates belonging to any of the above categories may register at
Affiliated Colleges recognized by Annamalai University
4.1 Full-time research scholars
Research Scholars of this category can pursue full-time doctoral research
under the guidance of a Research Supervisors in the Departments of the Colleges
affiliated to this University and recognized as research centres by the University.

4.2 Part-time research scholars

Part-time research scholars pursue their doctoral research under the guidance
of a Research Supervisor working in the affiliated colleges of this University.
The candidate under this category has to be a teacher with a prescribed
minimum qualification in the affiliated colleges of this University and having two
years of total service (service certificate issued by the Principal) and with or without
their qualification approval from the Government/University (irrespective of their
employment status).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) required from candidates working in different
institutions is mentioned below:
a) Government College - Director of Collegiate Education (DCE)
b) Aided college - Secretary of the college
c) Teachers of Polytechnics - Director of Technical Education
d) School Teachers (PG Asst) - Joint Director
e) Self-financing colleges - The Employer
f) Guest Lecturers - Principal of the concerned college
Eligible PG teachers working in all types of schools (Government/ Aided/
Private) are eligible to apply for part-time Ph.D. programme.
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4.3 Change of Category

Provision exists for change of category from full-time to part-time and vice-
versa provided the residency and attendance requirements are satisfied. The change
of category shall be approved by the Vice-Chancellor only once during the tenure,
subject to written request letter along with submission of necessary documents with
the recommendation of the supervisor, Head of the department, Head of the
institutions concerned. Change of category more than once may be considered only
under extraordinary circumstances, if deemed fit. Change of category is permitted
only for the scholars who had completed the confirmation of provisional registration.
In case of change from full-time to part-time or vice-versa, minimum period shall be
accounted as which ever is high. If the request is approved, official communication
shall be issued to the effect.

5. MODE OF SELECTION
5.1 Ph.D admission notification and entrance exam date will be published on the
university website every year.
5.2 The candidates desirous of registering for Ph.D. Programme under any one of
the above categories shall apply by filling all the relevant details mentioned in
the online application form posted in the University website and submit the
completed online application before the due date as indicated in the
notification issued from time to time.
5.3 Incomplete applications and applications with false information in any respect
shall be summarily rejected without any intimation to the candidate.
5.4 The Directorate of Academic Research (DARE) shall conduct the common
entrance test. Candidates should ensure their candidature for the eligibility
criteria.
5.5 The research scholars has the option to choose the research supervisor based
on expertise in the chosen research field and allotment of supervisor will be
done by the DRC giving due consideration to the research scholar’s option.
5.6 The admission of Ph.D. students shall be based on the following criteria
besides General Eligibility:
i. An entrance test at Post-Graduate level for 70 marks [70 multiple choice
questions (MCQs), each question carrying one mark and the duration of
the test is 90 minutes] followed by an interview that will have a weightage
of 30 marks.
ii. The candidates who secure 50% marks in entrance test and interview put
together are eligible for admission.
iii. A relaxation of 5% marks (from 50% to 45%) shall be allowed for the
candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layer)/Differently abled
category.
iv. Candidates with M.Phil. Degree from an approved University,
UGC-JRF/ NET/ SLET/ SET/ GATE/ CSIR/ ICHR/ ICPR/ ICSSR
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qualified candidates and teacher fellowship holders are exempted from the
Entrance test but they have to appear for the interview.
v. While granting admission to Ph.D. Programmes, due attention shall be
paid to the State Reservation Policy.

5.7 Departmental Research Committee

Every Department of the affiliated college shall constitute a Departmental
Research committee (DRC) comprising the Head of the department as the
chairperson, if he is an approved Research guide with at least two other approved
senior research guides of the Department as members (a minimum of THREE
members should be in the Committee). If the HOD is not an approved research guide,
he shall nominate the senior most research supervisor in the department as the
chairperson of the Departmental Research Committee.
(a) If only one guide is available in a department, then such a department
should constitute the above committee with the guides available from the
neighboring departments of the same college or other Institutions
recognized for research by this University or other recognised Universities.
5.8 The DRC has the following functions:
 Selection of candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
 Allotment of Research Supervisors to students enrolled for the
Ph.D. programme.
 Facilitating research facilities in the department.
 Framing the syllabus for course work.
 Maintenance of research quality and quality of publications.
 Sorting out any other research related issue of the department.
5.9 If there is any dispute either in the constitution or functioning of the
DRC, it shall be brought to the notice of the Director-DARE through Principal
/ Head of the Institution and the decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be
final.
5.10 The minutes of the DRC together with the list of candidates and their research
supervisors along with recommendations of the Principal / Head of the
Institution will be placed before the Vice-Chancellor for approval.

6. ADMISSION
6.1 After the evaluation of the entrance test answer sheet by the University, the
marks secured by the candidate will be sent to the concerned colleges. The
DRC would conduct the interview in the respective research institutions. The
committee in turn will send its recommendations to the Director, Directorate
of Academic Research, Annamalai University.
6.2 The intimation of the provisional selection of the candidate will be sent to the
institution concerned for the admission into the Ph.D. programme.
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6.3 The provisional admission will be done in the institution concerned.

6.4 The candidates should join before the last date mentioned in the selection
order by paying the prescribed fees, failing which they will forfeit the
admission.

7. TUITION FEES & OTHER FEES

7.1 The selected candidates shall pay the prescribed fees by the concerned
colleges before the last date mentioned in the selection order, failing which
they will forfeit the admission.
7.2 The yearly fees shall be paid by the scholars within the prescribed date till the
scholars submit the thesis. The supervisors should monitor the regular
payment of yearly fees by those scholars who are working under them.
7.3 The registration is liable for cancellation if the research scholar has not paid
the yearly fees within the stipulated time.
7.4 Non-payment of yearly fees is a serious lapse on the part of scholars.

8. SUPERVISOR RECOGNITION
8.1 The applicant for supervisor recognition should possess Ph.D. degree from
UGC recognized university in the relevant area of research in which he/she
has carried out research.
8.2 The applicant should have published a minimum of TWO publications after
the award of Ph.D. in SCI/SSCI/UGC listed journals as a first author or
corresponding author which is mandatory for supervisor recognition.
8.3 The eligible candidates can apply in the prescribed application for supervisor
recognition.(Annexure-3)
8.4 The regular full-time teaching faculty members after completing one year of
service in the respective college are eligible to apply for supervisorship.
8.5 The supervisorship will be awarded in the same specialisation in which
his/her Ph.D. Degree was awarded.
8.6 Supervisor recognition orders shall be issued officially only to eligible
applicants as mentioned above.
8.7 A research supervisor will be permitted to register candidates till two years
prior to his/her retirement. Research scholars will be permitted to continue to
work and submit their theses under the guidance of a retired person only for a
maximum period of one year from the date of retirement. If the candidate is
unable to submit his/her thesis within this time, the Head of the department
concerned will suggest a research supervisor in consultation with the
Research Advisory Committee and Head of the Institution.
8.8 A research supervisor is normally eligible to guide only in his/her basic
subject/discipline. However, he/she may be permitted to guide in a related
subject in which he/she has at least two publications in professionally
recognized national/international journals, or authored a book, after getting
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approval of the expert in the discipline concerned nominated by the

Vice-Chancellor. If there is any dispute in this regard, the decision of the
Vice-Chancellor shall be final.
8.9 A research supervisor shall not be allowed to register a candidate for Ph.D.
if the candidate is a blood relative to the supervisor.
8.10 A faculty member who accepts an administrative position such as Controller of
Examinations, Registrar or Vice-Chancellor shall not function as a research
supervisor. However, he/she may be allowed to complete the theses of
candidates registered with him/her and after that he/she cannot register fresh
candidates.
8.11 The Vice-Chancellor shall be empowered to summarily withdraw the research
supervisorship on the following grounds:
 Moral turpitude/Sexual harassment
 Plagiarism
 Fraudulent academic claims
 Any act prejudicial to the reputation of the University without assigning
any reason thereof.
Change of Supervisor:
8.12 Change of research supervisor shall not be permitted as a routine.
In exceptional cases, such change may be permitted, if valid reasons are
provided by the candidate. The committee headed by the Vice-Chancellor shall
look into the request of the petitioner, if there is any conflict between the
scholar and the research supervisor. The research supervisor under whom the
scholar has originally registered shall give a “No Objection Certificate” and the
new proposed research supervisor should give a “Certificate of Willingness” to
guide the candidate. However, the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of
the Department Research Committee, has the right to assign a new research
supervisor to the research scholar, and change of supervisor order shall be
issued officially by Director, DARE.
8.12.1 When the change of research supervisor is approved, the candidate shall work
for a minimum of one year with the new research supervisor before submitting
the synopsis provided he/she fulfils the attendance requirements. However,
based on the merit of the request of the scholar, the decision of the
Vice-Chancellor is final.
8.12.2 The research supervisor who wishes to avail leave/lien/deputation beyond a
period of SIX MONTHS shall propose a co-supervisor in the subject concerned
for the candidates registered with him/her, and the fact may be intimated to
the University well in advance. The final approval of the proposal rests with
the Vice-Chancellor.

9. NUMBER OF SCHOLARS
A Professor who is a recognized supervisor shall guide only a maximum
of 8 Ph.D. scholars as supervisor/co-supervisor at any time. An Associate
Professor who is a recognized supervisor shall guide only a maximum of
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6 Ph.D. scholars as supervisor/co-supervisor and an Assistant Professor who

is a recognized supervisor shall guide only a maximum of 4 Ph.D. scholars as
supervisor/co-supervisor at any time.

The number of vacancies under a supervisor shall be considered taking into

account of the actual date of submission of the thesis by the registered
candidates.

10. DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

10.1 The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are
counted from the date of remittance of admission fee.
10.2 The minimum duration of the programme is three years for those who join
after completing Master’s degree and two years for those with M.Phil. degree
for Full-time scholars. For part-time scholars, the minimum duration is four
years for those who join after completing Master’s degree and three years for
those with M.Phil.Degree.
10.3 The Vice-Chancellor, shall permit if deemed fit for reasons, break of study for
the scholar under extraordinary circumstances such as medical grounds and
other compelling reasons which warrant his/her absence from the
programme. However, the break of study period shall not be counted for the
minimum duration of the programme.
10.4 Break of study shall be granted upto a maximum period of one year. Such
request shall be made in writing by the scholar with the recommendation of
the supervisor, Head of the Department and Head of the Institution and it
should reach the Director, DARE prior to availing the break of study.
The orders for break of study shall be issued by the Director after assessing
the need. If prior permission is not sought and obtained, it will be considered
as a case of discontinuation and action will be taken to cancel the registration
of such scholars. Break of study period will be counted for the maximum
duration of the programme (Clause 11.2). The scholar should remit the yearly
fees during the break of study period also.
10.5 The maximum duration of the programme shall be six years for full-time
and part-time scholars of all the Faculties.
10.6 Women candidates (who availed maternity leave) and persons with disability
(more than 40% disability) are allowed a relaxation of two years. Thus, the
maximum duration for such scholars shall be eight years.

11. EXTENSION OF DURATION

11.1 Scholars who do not submit the thesis within the maximum duration of the
programme(six years) shall apply for extension of time three months prior to
the completion of six years with the recommendation of Supervisor, Head of
the Department and Head of the Institution. In such cases a maximum grace
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period of one year, beyond the normal maximum period of six years shall be
granted by the Director, DARE with the approval of Vice-Chancellor.
11.2 If the scholar fails to submit the thesis within seven years from the date of
joining the programme, the registration shall be cancelled without any
further notice.

12. RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC)

12.1 There shall be a Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for every scholar to
monitor the progress of research work.
12.2 The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) shall consist of
1. Supervisor – Convener
2. Head of the Department concerned where the candidate registered
3. One External subject expert
12.3 The Research Advisory Committee will meet once in six months.
12.4 The first RAC meeting shall be convened within two months from the receipt of
provisional registration orders. The research topic and the courses to be
undertaken by the scholar shall be decided in the meeting and the minutes of
the first RAC meeting in the prescribed format (Annexure-4) should be
forwarded to the Director, DARE.
12.5 The other RAC meetings shall be convened periodically during the month of
July and December every year to review the research progress of the Scholars
and to offer suggestions/modifications.
12.6 The Research Advisory Committee shall have the following functions:
i. Advise and recommend on all matters connected with the candidate’s
research from admission till the submission of the thesis.
ii. Approve the topic of research.
iii. Scrutinize the research proposal submitted by the candidate.
iv. Recommend the course(s) that the candidate has to undergo.
v. Assess and approve the progress reports of Ph.D. scholars in the
prescribed format and report on the fitness or otherwise of the candidate
to proceed with his/her research work.
vi. If necessary, recommend and approve change of title of thesis, change of
supervisor and change of status of researcher (full time to part time and
vice-versa).
vii. Review and endorse the research progress of the candidate periodically.
viii. Supervise the presentation by the candidate of the final draft of his/her
proposed thesis for approval before the submission of synopsis of the
thesis to the Director, DARE and sign a certificate to this effect to be
submitted along with the synopsis.
ix. Assess the conduct/validity of experiments/field work, peruse laboratory
observation notebooks, data recording and analysis and publications.
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x. Assess the quality and quantum of research work for submission of

synopsis.
xi. Verify the two mandatory publications in SCI/ SSCI/UGC listed journals
to permit the scholar to submit the synopsis.
xii. Approve the synopsis of the thesis.
xiii. Approve the panel of Foreign and Indian Examiners.
xiv. Finalize and approve the title of the thesis.
xv. Monitor the corrections carried out, if any pointed out by the thesis
evaluation examiners.
12.7 The convener in consultation with the Head of the Department concerned will
convene the Research Advisory Committee meetings with intimation to the
Director, Directorate of Academic Research (DARE).

13. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (Course Work)

13.1 All research scholars (full-time and part-time) shall undergo a minimum of
four/five courses of six credits each as stipulated by the UGC. The course
work shall include a courses on Research Methodology and Research
Publication Ethics which are mandatory. The other courses may involve
advanced topics, latest developments in the chosen field of research, and
courses related to the research problem.
13.2 While the minimum number of courses is four, there can be a great degree of
flexibility in the number of courses that a research scholar can undertake
based on the discipline and the area of research.
13.3 Scholars who opted for interdisciplinary research can take an additional
course work relevant to the topic as prescribed by the RAC.
13.4 Candidates already holding M.Phil. Degree and admitted to the
Ph.D. programme in the same area of M.Phil.research, may be exempted from
Ph.D. course work. All other M.Phil. candidates admitted to the
Ph.D. programme shall undergo Ph.D. course work as prescribed by the
RAC/Ph.D. regulation.
13.5 The total marks for each course in the final examination will be 100.
The candidate shall secure minimum 50%, in the course work examination,
failing which he/she has to reappear for the same course work examination in
the next semester. If a candidate does not pass the course work examination
in three appearances, his/her registration will be cancelled.
13.6 The research scholars shall be required to complete the course work within a
period of eighteen months from the date of provisional registration in order to
pursue further with their research work. For those who fail to complete the
course work within the stipulated time, the RAC may recommend an extension
of six months, if the RAC is convinced of their performance. If not, the RAC
may recommend the cancellation of Ph.D. registration.
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13.7 A scholar is deemed to have cleared the course(s) only if he/she has more than
80% attendance, appeared for the examination and secured a minimum of
50% marks in the course(s).
13.8 The performance of a scholar in each course is evaluated in terms of
percentage of marks with a provision for conversion to Grade Point (GP).
The sum total performance in each semester will be rated by Grade Point
Average (GPA), while the continuous performance will be rated by
Cumulative/Overall Grade Point Average (CGPA/OGPA).

13.9 Confirmation of provisional registration:

After the successful completion of course work(s) and comprehensive
examination, the RAC meeting shall be convened to verify the course work
completion, and assess the progress of research work.
13.10 The scholar shall be issued confirmation of provisional registration by the
Director, DARE upon completion of all the courses prescribed by RAC in its
first meeting and satisfactory progress in research. The provisional registration
shall be cancelled for those scholars who do not fulfil the requirements within
two years from the date of provisional registration.

14. RESEARCH OUTSIDE THE COLLEGE / INSTITUTION

14.1 The research scholar shall be permitted to carry out his/her research in an
institution or National Laboratory or R&D centre outside the college for a
maximum period of one year only after the confirmation of the provisional
registration. Such request from the scholar shall be approved by the Director,
DARE, only if the request of the scholar has been recommended by the
supervisor and forwarded by the Head of the Department and Head of the
College/Institution.
14.2 The scholars who carried out research outside the university shall submit the
synopsis only after a minimum period of two months on his/her return. The
papers published during such period of outside assignment should be relevant
to the area of research and should carry the scholar’s supervisor name as one
of the authors.
14.3 The scholars who obtain permission to work outside the College/Institution for
a specific period as in Clause 15.1, on return to the College/Institution,
should submit a certificate from the Organization stating the period of work
and a brief research report.
14.4 If the scholar continues to stay outside the College/Institution beyond the
approved period without prior permission, the registration of the scholar shall
stand cancelled automatically.

15. MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF THE SCHOLAR

15.1 The research scholars, both full-time and part-time, shall submit Research
Progress Reports in the prescribed format (Annexure-5) duly endorsed by the
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Research Advisory Committee once in six months to the Director, DARE until
they submit their synopsis.
15.2 Failure to submit the progress reports periodically shall result in the
automatic cancellation of registration.
15.3 The minutes of the meeting of the Research Advisory Committee along with
enclosures will be sent to the Director, DARE.
15.4 The RAC meeting may also be conducted through video conferencing or
internet chat if the candidate or the Research Supervisor is in a foreign
country.
15.5 The pre-synopsis presentation before the submission of the synopsis in the
presence of RAC, faculty members, research scholars, and P.G. students is a
mandatory requirement to assess the quality and quantum of research in
addition to the incorporation of the suggestions offered by RAC members.
15.6 The participants may suggest new ideas/references/suggestions to improve
the work and so on.
15.7 A report on this event along with an attendance sheet shall be forwarded by
the research supervisor with the endorsement of the RAC and HOD to the
Director, DARE through the Head of the Institution during the submission of
synopsis.

16. SUBMISSION OF SYNOPSIS

16.1 The scholar shall be permitted to submit the synopsis 3 months before the
completion of minimum duration of the programme as per Clauses 10.2 and
11.0, provided the scholar has published/accepted for publications two
research articles in SCI/SCI-E/SSCI/UGC listed journals and recommended
by RAC otherwise the synopsis shall not be accepted for submission.
16.2 A certificate in the prescribed format signed by the supervisor,
co-supervisor, if applicable and Head of the Department stating that the
scholar has completed the minimum duration of the programme.
16.3 The Ph.D. scholars in the Departments of Tamil, Hindi and Music have to publish
two research articles in the UGC-CARE listed Journals (either published or
accepted for publication), which are mandatory prior to the submission of their
synopsis; otherwise the synopsis shall not be accepted for submission.
16.4 The research scholar shall submit one copy of the synopsis approved by the
Research Advisory Committee along with a soft copy to the Director, DARE
through the research supervisor, HOD and Head of the institution. The
guidelines for the preparation of synopsis are given in Appendix-I.
16.5 The RAC meeting should be conducted just before the submission of synopsis to
assess the quality and quantum of research, contents of synopsis, verify the two
publications and approve the panel of Indian and foreign examiners. All these
shall be presented as minutes of RAC meeting while submitting the synopsis
(Annexure-6) along with, attendance certificate for pre-synopsis presentation
(Annexure-7).
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16.6 The research supervisor shall mandatorily submit the panel of examiners
(Indian and Foreign) duly approved by RAC, along with the synopsis through
proper channel to the Director, DARE in the prescribed format
(Annexures-8&9). A panel of ten examiners (five from foreign countries and
five from India) shall be provided by the supervisor. The examiners shall be
from reputed Universities/Institutes/Organizations.
16.7 For Indian Languages such as Tamil, Linguistics (Tamil version), Hindi and
Fine Arts, the panel shall consist of five members within Tamil Nadu and five
members outside Tamil Nadu.
16.8 The proposed Indian Examiners should hold a Ph.D. Degree with not less than
10 years experience at the post-graduate level with publications at
national/international level journals in the same or related research area of
the thesis to their credit.
16.9 If the research scholar has carried out part of his/her work in another
institution, the panel should not include the names of the
Scientists/Professors with whom he/she has worked for a short duration.
16.10 If the Vice-Chancellor observes that the panel of examiners is not from reputed
Institutions, he/she shall call for fresh panel or suggest examiners (both
Indian and Foreign) of his/her choice.
16.11 The Vice-Chancellor will select one Indian and one overseas examiner from the
panel and will also indicate the order of priority of examiners from 1 to 5 from
the panel of Indian and foreign examiners submitted.
16.12 Once the Vice-Chancellor has approved the panel of examiners and assigned
the priority (order of preference), the Director, DARE shall forward/dispatch
the synopsis to the first examiner in both the panels and seek their
acceptance for evaluation of the thesis.
16.13 Once an examiner accepts the invitation and agrees to evaluate the thesis, the
Director, DARE shall arrange to send the thesis for evaluation along with the
associated formats, guidelines and procedure for assessment. The covering
letter of the Director, DARE to examiners shall insist on the confidentiality of
the appointment, and request the examiners not to reveal the appointment to
the supervisor/scholar/anybody.
16.14 If any examiner declines to accept the invitation to evaluate the thesis, the
synopsis shall be sent to the next examiner in the list.
16.15 If there is no response from the examiner three weeks after dispatching the
synopsis, the Director, DARE shall send the synopsis to the next examiner in
the same order of priority in the respective panel.
16.16 If the acceptance to evaluate the thesis is not received from the first panel of
examiners, the Director, DARE shall call for a fresh panel from the research
supervisor.

17. SUBMISSION OF THESIS

17.1 The thesis should be reported, in an organised and scholarly fashion, an
account of original research work of the scholar leading to the discovery of
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new facts or techniques or correlation of facts already known (analytical,

experimental, hardware oriented, etc.) and demonstrate a quality contribution
to the advancement of knowledge as well as the scholar’s ability to undertake
sustained research.
17.2 The thesis shall be prepared in accordance with the prescribed format and
specification as given in Appendix II. Four hardcopies of the thesis with
soft copy in CD (PDF format) in each copy of the thesis. The thesis shall
be typed on both sides of the pages with soft cover binding.
17.3 The thesis shall include a declaration from the scholar, and a certificate from
the supervisor and co- supervisor (if applicable) as prescribed, to the effect
that the thesis is a record of original research work carried out by the scholar
and the work reported in the thesis is not copied from other sources/not
submitted elsewhere for a degree or diploma.
17.4 The research papers shall be attached to the Ph.D. thesis.
17.5 The Research Scholar and the Supervisor shall certify the quality and
authenticity of the publications and ensure that the candidate is listed as first or
corresponding author and the supervisor should be one of the author in the
articles with the correct affiliations.
17.6 Fees shall be paid by the scholars every year during the notified period till the
submission of the thesis. Any other fees as applicable shall be paid as notified
from time to time. In case, any scholar has not paid the tuition fees and other
notified fees, then the processing of synopsis and thesis shall not be processed
until all the fees are paid. No dues certificate should be submitted while
submitting the thesis.
17.7 The thesis shall comply with the following conditions to merit the award of
Ph.D. degree:
i. It should be a piece of research work characterized either by finding of
new facts or by a fresh approach towards interpretation of facts and
theories.
ii. It should reflect the candidate’s capacity for critical examination and
judgment.
iii. It should be satisfactory in terms of presentation and adhering to proper
methodology of thesis writing.
17.8 The thesis shall not exceed 300 pages excluding the bibliography, Appendices,
etc. If it exceeds the specified number of pages, the research supervisor should
write to the Director, DARE with the reasons and get prior approval from the
Director, DARE. The thesis should be in A4 size. The specifications for the
preparation of the thesis and a model cover page of the thesis are given in
Appendix II.
17.9 The thesis shall contain a certificate from the supervisor specifying that the
thesis submitted is a record of research work done by the candidate during
the period of study under him/her, and that the thesis has not previously
formed the basis for the award of any Degree, Diploma, Associateship,
Fellowship or similar title. A statement from the supervisor indicating the
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extent to which the thesis represents independent work on the part of the
candidate should also be made including free from plagiarism.
17.10 The thesis shall also contain a declaration by the candidate that the work
reported in the thesis has been carried out by the candidate himself/herself
and that the material from other sources, if any, is duly acknowledged and no
part of the thesis is plagiarised.
17.11 The Ph.D. synopsis and thesis shall be submitted in English. However the
Ph.D. thesis in the field of Linguistics, History and Fine Arts may be submitted
in Tamil Language. A prior recommendation of the Department Research
Committee is needed at the time of registration itself to submit the Synopsis
and Thesis in Tamil language. For other language subjects, the thesis must be
in the respective languages.

18. THESIS EVALUATION

18.1 The thesis shall be referred to two examiners (one from India and another from
abroad) nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from the panel of examiners
recommended by the RAC. The Vice-Chancellor if deems it necessary may also
nominate examiners from outside the panel.
18.2 The examiners appointed shall evaluate the thesis and report on the merit of
the thesis for the award of the Ph.D. degree. Each examiner is expected to give
a detailed report on the thesis, apart from a duly filled in proforma for
evaluation sent by the Director, DARE.
18.3 The examiners shall be requested to send his/her report within 45 days from
the date of receipt of the thesis to the Director, DARE. The reports sent by
e-mail shall be accepted provided the email ID is the official email ID of the
examiners.
18.4 If an examiner fails to send the report within the stipulated time, the Director,
DARE shall send a reminder to him/her immediately after the expiry of the
deadline and request him/her to send the report within the next thirty days. If
the examiner concerned does not comply even after the extended period, the
Director, DARE shall cancel the appointment forthwith and invite the next
examiner from the approved panel to evaluate the thesis.
18.5 In the event of a request from the examiner(s) for more time for evaluation or
receipt of the report after the appointment has been cancelled or postal delay
or loss of report, etc. appropriate decision will be taken based on the facts in
consultation with the Vice-Chancellor.
18.6 The two examiners shall send the individual detailed reports along with the
duly filled in proforma to the Director, DARE. The Director will forward the
reports to the research supervisor of the scholar.
18.7 The supervisor (convener) shall prepare a consolidated report, bringing out the
salient points made in the individual reports of the examiners, and place the
consolidated report and the examiners’ reports before the RAC. After approval
of the RAC members, the minutes shall be forwarded to the Director, DARE.
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18.8 If both examiners unanimously recommend the award of the degree, the
candidate will be asked to appear for a public Viva-voce examination.
18.9 If both examiners give definite recommendation against the award of the
degree, the thesis will be rejected.
18.10 If one of the examiners recommends the thesis for the award of the degree and
the other examiner rejects the thesis, the thesis shall be referred to a third
examiner belonging to the same category (i.e., Indian or foreign) for evaluation.
18.11 The third examiner will not be provided with the report of the other two
examiners. If the third examiner recommends the award of the degree, the
candidate will be asked to appear for a public Viva-voce examination. If the
third examiner also does not recommend the award of the degree, the thesis
will be rejected.
18.12 If the examiner(s) recommends suggestions /corrections/ modifications/
alterations and does not insist on resubmission, asking the candidate to carry out
the corrections/modifications in the thesis, then the candidate will be informed
accordingly through the research supervisor. The candidate shall carry out the
corrections suggested by the examiners. The supervisor shall furnish a certificate
stating that all corrections have been carried out, which shall be endorsed by the
RAC, HOD and the Dean. The corrected thesis along with the certificate shall be
sent to the Director, DARE, before the Viva-voce examination.
18.13 If the examiner(s) recommends revision and resubmission, by one or both the
points of revision shall be indicated clearly in the report(s). The necessary
corrections shall be carried out by the scholar and the revised version shall be
submitted along with the Minutes of RAC meeting for resubmission of thesis to
the Director, DARE, who will in turn send the corrected thesis to the
examiner(s) concerned. If the examiner(s) is/are still not satisfied with the
revised version, the thesis will be sent to another examiner. If the revision is
accepted by the examiners, the Viva-voce examination will be conducted.

19. PUBLIC VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION

19.1 The reports of the examiners shall be made available to the convener (research
supervisor) of the Viva-voce board, and the co-research supervisor (if any). The
reports shall be placed in the RAC and obtain the approval for the conduct of
Viva-voce examination.
19.2 The Viva-voce Board shall consist of the research supervisor, co-supervisor, if
applicable, the Indian examiner (External Examiner) who evaluated the thesis
and the Head of the Department (Internal Member). The research supervisor
shall be the convener of the Viva-voce Board. The research supervisor shall
consolidate the results of the Viva-voce Examination and communicate to the
Director, DARE.
19.3 If the Indian (External) Examiner, who evaluated the thesis, is unable/
unavailable to conduct the Viva-voce examination, one of the examiners from
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the panel of Indian examiners submitted shall be appointed by the

Vice-Chancellor to conduct the Viva-voce examination.
19.4 The Viva-voce examination shall be conducted within six months from the
date of receipt of the reports by the examiner. The Viva-voce should not be
conducted on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. The date of Viva-voce
examination shall be finalized in consultation with the external examiner and
Head of the Department at least 15 days prior to Viva-voce date and the same
shall be communicated to the Director, DARE. The circular for viva-voce
(Annexure-10) shall be communicated to the Director, DARE, other
departments, other Institutions, faculty members and research scholars,
atleast two weeks prior to the viva-voce examinations. A minimum of
25 members excluding the viva-voce board members shall be present for the
Viva-voce examination.
19.5 If the Head of the Department happens to be the research supervisor, one of
the senior faculty members in the department shall be recommended by the
Head of the Department as an Internal Examiner and the same has to be
forwarded to the Director, DARE for approval.
19.6 A copy of the thesis will be kept in the Department Library for perusal by
those interested in the thesis for at least 15 days preceding the conduct of the
public Viva-voce examination.
19.7 The purpose of the Viva-voce examination is to test the understanding of the
scholar on the subject matter of the thesis and the competence in the general
field of study. The scholar shall be asked to make a brief presentation before
the audience and answer the questions raised by the examiners and the
audience.
19.8 The Viva-voce examination shall be held in all seriousness befitting the
solemnity of an examination and no attempt shall be made to treat it as a
mere formality. The candidate and the supervisor shall not indulge in any
action that may be perceived as influencing the external examiner.
19.9 The minutes of Viva–voce shall contain a comprehensive report including the
performance of the candidate, the answers furnished by the candidate to the
questions raised by the Indian and Foreign examiners in their reports, the
Viva-voce board of examiners as well as by the audience. The proceedings of
Viva-voce along with a list of participants with their signature and designation
and checklist should be submitted to the Director, DARE through Head of the
Institution immediately after the Viva-voce examination on the same day
(Annexure-11 & 12).
19.10 A candidate who is successful in the public Viva-voce Examination shall be
recommended for the award of the Ph.D. degree by the Viva-voce Board of
examiners.
19.11 If a candidate fails to defend his/her thesis satisfactorily in the Viva-voce
examination, the candidate may be permitted to reappear for the Viva-voce
after a period of three months.
19.12 The Viva-voce board shall recommend one of the following:
i. that the degree be awarded
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ii. that the candidate be re-examined in a second Viva-voce examination.

(This will be done after a period of 3 months).
iii. that the degree be not awarded and the thesis be rejected.
19.13 The consolidated recommendation will be placed before the Syndicate for its
approval from the date of Viva-voce examination and the Degree for the
approved candidates will be awarded in the convocation in person or
in absentia.

20. AWARD OF Ph.D. DEGREE

20.1 After the thesis is approved by the Syndicate, prior to the actual award of the
degree in the Convocation, a certificate of completion of Viva-voce and
Provisional Certificate shall be issued on written request from the scholar to
the effect that the Degree has been awarded in accordance with the provisions
of UGC Regulations, 2016.
20.2 The Ph.D. Degree Certificate shall contain the name of the scholar, photo of
the scholar and also the title of the thesis along with the name(s) of the
Faculty/Faculties and discipline(s).Further, the degree certificate shall also
contain the statement “The degree is awarded in compliance with the
University Grants Commission Regulations, 2016”.
20.3 In the case of the award of the Ph.D. Degree for inter-disciplinary research, the
Degree Certificate shall bear the subject of the candidate’s postgraduate
degree and the discipline of the department(s) in which the candidate has
conducted his/her doctoral research mentioning them as “inter-disciplinary.”

21. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION

21.1 The registration of a scholar who has not submitted his/her thesis before the
end of the maximum duration including the extension period for the
programme as in Clauses 11.1 and 11.2 shall stand cancelled automatically.
21.2 The registration is liable for cancellation, if
i. The scholar has not paid the yearly fees within the stipulated time.
ii. Two successive progress reports are not submitted or not satisfactory.
iii. If the scholar fails to complete the confirmation of provisional registration
within two years from the date of registration for the Ph.D. programme.
iv. Prior permission not obtained for break of study from the Director, DARE.
v. Does not complete the course work(s) within the stipulated time.
vi. The scholar misbehaves in the Institution and acts against the rules and
regulations of the University.
vii. The scholar wishes to withdraw from the programme and requests to
cancel his/her registration.
viii. Extension of time (beyond six years) not obtained as in clause 11.2.
ix. Submission of thesis beyond three months from the date of approval of
synopsis by the RAC without prior permission.
x. Submission of revised thesis incorporating the suggestions of any
examiner beyond six months.
xi. The act of plagiarism involved in the research article/ synopsis/thesis.
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xii. Communicating with the thesis examiners in any form by the scholar/
supervisor/ co-supervisor, if applicable/anybody.
xiii. Any violation of the rules and regulations of Ph.D. programme.
21.3 In case, the student requests cancellation of his / her registration, a service
charge of Rs. 1000/- will be charged for refund of fee and return of original
certificates, provided the candidate withdraws from the programme
immediately after admission and has NOT attended any of the classes of
marked attendance in the department.
21.4 Students who have joined the Ph.D. programme and with to discontinue need
not pay the tuition fees for the subsequent years, but should have paid the
fees in full upto the year of study.
21.5 No certificate will be issued unless the candidate has cleared all the arrears of
fees, etc., due to the University.
21.6 With regard to any dispute, related to admissions, examinations, remittance of
fees, etc., the place of jurisdiction for the purpose of filing a suit or preferring a
complaint or taking any legal proceedings against Annamalai University, will
be Chidambaram Town only and not any other place.

22. PUBLICATION OF THE THESIS

22.1 The thesis, once submitted, becomes the property of the University.
22.2 In case the research comes under the “classified” category, it shall not be
published without prior approval of the Syndicate.
22.3 The Syndicate may grant permission for publishing the results/findings based
on a written request from the candidate through the research supervisor.
22.4 In case the thesis does not fall under the “classified” category, the research
scholar may publish his/her thesis results after obtaining necessary
permission from the Vice-Chancellor.
22.5 Two copies of the thesis in its published form must be submitted to the office
of the Director, DARE.

23. RESIDENTIAL & ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Research Supervisor concerned will decide what constitutes
“residence” and where the residential requirement is to be fulfilled,
considering the nature of the study and its requirements.
i. Full-time scholar will sign the attendance register maintained in the
Department on all working days. He/She is expected to put in a
minimum of 80% attendance both for the course work examination,
and submission of thesis, failing which the scholar will not be
permitted to write the course work examination and to submit the
thesis.
ii. Part-time Scholars including those with an M.Phil. Degree are
required to mark attendance maintained by the Department for a
minimum compulsory period of 30 days per annum during their
period of research.
iii. The attendance certificate shall be sent to the Director, Directorate
of Academic Research.
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24. LEAVE RULES

Leave for a maximum period of 30 days in a year in

addition to public holidays may be availed by Ph.D. students with
the approval of the Research Supervisor. However, they are not
entitled to any other vacation.

25. THE ACT OF PLAGIARISM

25.1 In the case of scholars who have committed the act of plagiarism in the
Synopsis/Thesis/Journal Publication, he/she shall be called for enquiry at
the DARE and shall be advised to rectify the plagiarism and resubmit the
documents with appropriate penalty. If the scholar fails to rectify the
plagiarism in the documents, the Thesis/Degree shall be forfeited and his/her
research registration shall be cancelled and also he/she shall be debarred to
register for any other programme in the University.
25.2 For the abetment of the above such action, the recognition of his/her
supervisor shall be withdrawn for a period of five years and he/she shall be
debarred from guiding the scholars for any research programme in the
University till the end of the period.
25.3 If any scholar has committed an act of self-plagiarism in the publications and
ascertained by the committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor, such work
shall not be allowed in his/her thesis and the scholar shall be fined upto
Rs.50,000/- with a warning to the supervisor. The Synopsis/Thesis of such
scholar shall be accepted only based on a new publication in a refereed
Journal (as applicable). If plagiarism is detected in the Publication/Thesis of
any other scholar under the same supervisor, the recognition of his/her
Supervisorship shall be withdrawn for a period of five years and he/she shall
be debarred from guiding the scholars for any research programme in the
University till the period is over.
25.4 If a plagiarism is observed in the later stage at any point of time, the Ph.D.
Degree awarded to the scholar shall be withdrawn.

26. REPOSITORY OF THE THESIS

Following the successful completion of the evaluation process and
before the announcement of the award of the Ph.D. Degree, the Institution
concerned shall upload the electronic version of Ph.D. thesis to the
Shodhganga - INFLIBNET, so as to make it accessible to all
Institutions/Colleges and one copy of the thesis should be submitted to the
department library and another copy of the thesis should be submitted to the
University General library.

27. ETHICAL & LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

27.1 All research involving use of all data and material relating to human subjects
as well as laboratory animals must be approved by the appropriate Ethical
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Committee constituted by the University. In practice this means that no

research in this line can be undertaken until all the required approvals and
authorisations have been given from the Appropriate Ethical committees.
27.2 It is the responsibility of the research supervisor and the research scholar to
obtain approval from the relevant committee before initiating the research work.
27.3 The research supervisors and scholars shall follow the regulations stipulated
by appropriate bodies for undertaking research. Annamalai University has
constituted Institutional Committees to scrutinize and approve research
proposals.
27.3.1 Institutional Psychology Research Ethics Committee (IPREC) for research in
Psychology and Institutional Humanities and Social Sciences Research
Committee (IHSSRC) for research in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences or
cognate areas shall scrutinize research proposals to ensure that the dignity,
human rights, health, safety and privacy of research participants are protected,
that valid consent has been obtained and that the information gained by the
research is not outweighed by any costs to the subject in time, effort, discomfort
or potential risk. These Committees will also explore potential ethical issues
that may arise as a result of the proposed research work.
27.3.2 Institutional Technology Ethics Committee (ITEC) will address ethical issues
specific to new and emerging technologies in terms of impact on the
environment and human well-being.
27.4 Regulations for Studies on Plants: All research works carried out on
transgenic plants shall follow the guidelines laid down by the Department of
Biotechnology(http://dbtindia.nic.in/guidelines_98.pdf).
27.5 Regulations for Field work: Permission for field work shall be obtained from
the Departments of Forests, Fisheries, National Biodiversity Authority,
Wildlife, etc., as appropriate.
27.6 Regulations for Studies on Laboratory Animals: The Institutional Animal
Ethics Committee (IAEC) shall examine proposals involving research on
laboratory animals.
27.6.1 The proposals shall be submitted to the IAEC for evaluation and approval in
the prescribed format http://envfor.nic.in/ division/committee-purpose-
control-and-supervision-experiments-animals-cpcsea-1#RF.
27.6.2 The conduct of animal studies shall follow the rules for Good Laboratory
Practice established by the Committee for the Purpose of Control and
Supervision on Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) under the guidance of an
authorized Veterinarian.
27.6.3 Research scholars engaged in scientific experiments on animals shall act in
conformation with the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,
1960 and breeding of and experiments on animals (Control and Supervision
Rules, 1998 Act amended). These provisions are enforced by the CPCSEA.
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27.7 Regulations for Biosafety: Biosafety rules encompass manufacture, import,

export, and storage of micro-organisms, Genetically Modified Organisms
(GMOs), and Gene-technology products as supplemented by the Biotechnology
Safety Guidelines issued by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
27.8 Regulations for Human Sampling: The Institutional Human Ethics
Committee (IHEC) will scrutinize the use of human volunteers and clinical
samples for research. Sampling of human tissue and biological fluids shall
conform to the Ethical guidelines for biomedical research on human
participants issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi
(http://www.icmr.nic.in/ethical.pdf) (2006).With the burgeoning biomedical
and pharmaceutical industry, there is a growing interest in obtaining human
tissues for research, validation and commercial purposes. Researchers must
be aware of the ethical and legal issues involved in using human tissues and
comply with the Human Tissue Act (2004) and consent must be obtained.
27.9 Where research is conducted in collaboration with another institution outside
the University, the ethics policies of those institutions should be appended to
any proposal to be considered by the Research Ethics Committee of the
University, provided the experiments are carried out in this University. If the
experiments are carried out in the collaborating institution, the procedure may
be reversed.

28. RESEARCH ETHICS

Annamalai University is committed to undertake research with
impeccable scientific integrity and in conformity with the accepted code of
conduct on Good Research Practices (GRP). GRP is concerned with the
organizational process and the conditions under which academic research is
planned, performed, monitored, recorded, archived and reported. This requires
appropriate training and supervision to ensure the highest achievable
standards for conducting research. All Research Scholars and Supervisors
shall follow these guidelines while planning and executing research.
28.1 Scientific Integrity
All researchers shall maintain a very high degree of integrity with
respect to all aspects of research including application for funding, designing
and conducting experiments, analysing data, interpretation of results and
publication of results.
28.2 Ethical and Legal Requirements
All researchers must be aware and comply with the ethical and legal
requirements relating to human participants, animals disclosures of personal
information, biological material transfer and testing, and biodiversity
protection before undertaking research. All researchers are expected to follow
the standard procedures for conducting research laid down by relevant
scientific and professional bodies.
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28.3 Conflict of Interest

A conflicting interest exists when professional judgement concerning a
primary interest such as scientific knowledge may be influenced by a
secondary interest such as financial gain, personal advancement or personal
rivalry. Conflicts of interests may influence interpretation of results. Examples
of potential conflicts of interest include employment, consultancies, stock
ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/
registrations, and grants or other funding. All conflicts of interest, perceived,
potential or actual, must be declared.
28.4 Safety
A researcher must be aware of the safety precautions and potential
hazards of materials and equipment, use, storage and disposal of chemicals,
how to deal with spills and accidents and requirement for vaccinations when
dealing with biological samples. Equipment used to generate data should be
calibrated and serviced regularly to ensure optimal and reproducible
performance. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and easily accessible
instructions for safe shutdown in case of emergency should be maintained for
each equipment.
28.5 Economy
All researchers shall exercise the principle of economy in the use of
resources including infrastructure facilities, equipment and consumables.
Regular review meetings shall be conducted by the Research Advisory
Committee to assess the progress of research and to decide stop further
experiments.
28.6 Documentation of Data
28.6.1 All data must be recorded promptly, accurately, legibly, indestructibly, and
signed and dated by the Research Scholar and countersigned by the
Supervisor. Confidentiality is important for data publication and protecting
intellectual property.
28.6.2 All raw data, documents, protocols, specimens and reports shall be retained
and archived by the research supervisor. Data must be retained intact for a
period of at least 7 years from the date of any publication. Proper
documentation of data will help in establishing ownership rights, and provide
proof against charges of cheating or falsification.
28.7 Publication
Annamalai University encourages researchers to publish research data
while emphasizing the paramount importance of quality over quantity. All
researchers shall refrain from “fudging” and fabricating data. If an error is
detected after publication, the corresponding author shall request the journal
to publish an erratum. If there are concerns and serious doubts about the
authenticity of the data, the authors shall retract the paper from the journal.
Any deviation from GRP and indulgence in research misconduct will be dealt
with severely as detailed in the ensuing section.
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28.8 Dissemination
Results that are published may be disseminated, provided there is no
infringement on any Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). However, researchers
must exercise utmost caution in discussing work that is incomplete,
unpublished, or pending patent application.

29. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

29.1 Annamalai University policy on defining and dealing with research misconduct
adheres to national and international conventions on the issue and the policy
statement issued by the Govt. of India on addressing situations related to
national integrity, which is the foundation of research.
29.2 Research or scientific misconduct is defined as fabrication, falsification and
plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or deception in proposing, carrying out or
reporting research results. However, honest error or differences of opinion
cannot be classified as research misconduct.
29.2.1 Fabrication involves making up results and publishing them. A minor form of
fabrication is where references are included to give arguments the appearance
of widespread acceptance, but are actually fake, and/or do not support the
argument.
29.2.2 Falsification refers to manipulation of research materials, equipment, or
processes or changing or omitting data or results such that the research is not
accurately represented in the research record.
29.2.3 Plagiarism involves the appropriation of another person's ideas, processes,
results, or words without giving appropriate credit. Plagiarism also includes
deliberate failure to appropriately credit prior work by others thereby giving a
false impression of priority (citation plagiarism). Self-plagiarism is also
considered as scientific misconduct.
29.2.4 Ghost-writing, the practice of commissioning an anonymous writer, is also
regarded as a form of plagiarism, because it undermines the integrity of
scientific publication system.
29.2.5 Unacceptable Authorship
Guest authorship refers to granting authorship out of respect for an
individual, or because it will increase the likelihood of publication, credibility,
or status of the work.
Gift authorship is credit offered from a sense of obligation, or anticipated
benefit, to an individual who has not contributed to the work. Ghost
authorship is denying authorship to an individual who has made substantial
contributions to the research or writing of a manuscript.
29.2.6 Violation of ethical standards in human and animal experiments.
29.2.7 Suppression or failure to publish findings adverse to the researcher’s
interests.
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29.2.8 Failure to follow established protocols if this failure results in unreasonable

risk or harm to humans or the environment and facilitating of misconduct in
research by collusion in, or concealment of, such actions by others.
29.2.9 Intentional, unauthorized use, disclosure or removal of, or damage to,
research-related property of another, including apparatus, materials, writings,
data, hardware or software or any other substances or devices used in or
produced by the conduct of research.

30. INVESTIGATION OF RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

30.1 A committee duly constituted by the University will investigate the complaints
of alleged research misconduct by the research scholars and/or supervisors.
30.2 The following is the composition of the committee to investigate the complaints
of alleged research misconduct by the research scholars and/or supervisors.
Designation Members
The Director, DARE Convener
The Head of the Institution Member
Head of the Department or a senior Professor in the Department Member
Head of the Department from the faculty concerned (other than
Member
the scholar department) (nominated by the Vice-Chancellor)
One Lady Faculty member (nominated by the Vice-chancellor) Member
30.3 Confidentiality will be maintained during the investigation including the
identity of the individual registering the complaint (complainant).
30.4 If the misconduct is unintended, due to an error in interpretation, or the
charges are baseless, the complaint will be dismissed. However, a report will
be filed in the office.
30.5 If the complaint is credible, the committee, after informing the Ph.D. scholar
and research supervisor against whom the complaint has been made (the
subjects), will assess the authenticity of the charge, and the nature of the
misconduct based on the material evidence available.
30.6 The person (scholar/supervisor) will be allowed to defend himself/herself.
However, he/she shall provide the Committee access to reports, raw data,
electronic records, manuscripts and any other material relevant to the
investigation.
30.7 The committee shall complete its investigation and submit its report on the
recommended course of action within a period of thirty days.
30.8 Annamalai University regards research misconduct as a serious offence and
any member of staff/students may raise bonafide concerns confidentially and
without fear of suffering a detriment. However, if the allegations prove to be
made frivolously or with malicious intent, formal action against the
complainant will be initiated.
30.9 If the charges of misconduct are proved, the subject(s) will be notified and
disciplinary action initiated.
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CHAPTER-III : TRANSITORY PROVISIONS

31.AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE
This ordinance is subject to modifications or amendments as and when
situation warrants from time to time by the Syndicate, based on the
recommendations of the Academic council.
32.INTERPRETATION OF THE ORDINANCE
If any dispute arises in the interpretation of the ordinance, the decision
of the Syndicate shall be final.
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ANNEXURES
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Annexure – 1
NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
Date:
From

To
The Registrar
Annamalai University
Annamalai Nagar

Sir,
Sub: No Objection Certificate from the employer to register for
Ph.D. Programme underPart-time mode (Name of the
College) affiliated at Annamalai University – Reg.
***
This is to certify that Mr. / Ms. __________________________________ is
working as ___________________________________on regular basis from
______________________in our Organization / Institution / Industry and
he/she is interested in pursuing Ph.D. Degree Programme affiliated at
Annamalai University under Part-time mode.
We do not have any objection to him/her pursuing Ph.D. Degree
Programme under Part-time mode at (Name of the College). The
Organization / Institution is willing to depute the employee to (Name of the
College) affiliated at Annamalai University as and when he/she undertakes
course work and other related research work.

Signature and Seal of the

Concerned Authority
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Annexure – 2

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
(To be filled by co-supervisor (applicable for Interdisciplinary research)
1. Name of the Applicant
2. Name of the co-supervisor
3. Date of Birth & Age
4. Designation& Place of Work
5. Contact Address with
Phone/Mobile
e-mail:
6. Qualifications
Specialization College and Month & Year of
Name of Degree
(major) University Passing & Class

7. Title of the Ph.D. thesis

8. No. of research papers published in accredited/
indexed journals (enclose full list)
9. No. of books published / invited chapters
contributed (enclose list)
10. Total research experience (enclose details) Years: Months:
11. Positions held:
Name of Institution From To

12. Subject / Discipline in which propose to

guide Ph.D. Scholars
13. Whether already recognized as Ph.D. guide by any
other institution, if so, give details.
14. Total No. of candidates registered at present under you
as co-supervisor at Annamalai University.

Signature of Co-Supervisor Signature of the Head of Institution

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Annexure – 3

DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH (DARE)

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
ANNAMALAINAGAR – 608 002

Reference No:
Application for Supervisor recognition for Ph.D.
1. Name & Contact Details :

Mobile :
Landline :
E-mail :
Date of Birth :
2.Qualification Details :
Class /
Year of Branch /
Sl.No Degree University CGPA
Passing Specialization
Obtained
1. Ph.D
2. M.Phil.
3. PG
4. UG
3. Experience Details :
Sl. Univ/R&D/Org/ Designation From To Total
No Indu/Colleges Years
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Total
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4. Faculty :

5. Department :

6. Area(s) of Specialization :

7. List of Publications :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
8. Attach at least two best publications (Photo copy).
(after the award of Ph.D.)

9. Any other details:

Signature of the Applicant

Recommended / Forwarded

Signature of Signature of
Head of the Department Head of the Institution
(Name with Seal)

Date :
Place :
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Annexure – 4

Name of the Institution:

Name of the Department:

MINUTES OF THE FIRST RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MEETING
PERIOD : 01-01-2022 to 30-06-2022
The Research Advisory Committee Meeting of the Ph.D. Scholar,
Mr./Ms…………………………………………… (Roll No. ……………………………) was held on
at 11 a.m.in the Department of Botany.

The following members were present.

1. (Supervisor & Convener)
2. (Co-Supervisor, if applicable)
3. Head of the Department
4. (Member)
5. (Member)
Mr./Ms. ………………………………. has presented an overview of the proposed
research work. The Research Advisory Committee has approved the research topic as
“......................................................................”. The Committee has recommended the
scholar to undertake the following course works based on the qualification of the
candidate and the proposed research area.

Course Core Course/ Elective/

Course Title Credits
Code Special Elective

Number of course works as applicable to the scholars

Member Member
(Signature with Name and Date) (Signature with Name and Date)

Supervisor
(Signature with Name, Date and
Seal)

Signature of Head of the Department

(Name with Seal)
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Annexure-5
Name of the Institution:
Name of the Department:

Research Progress Report

(To be submitted every six months from date of Registration)

PERIOD : 01-01-2022 to 30-06-2022

Name and Roll No. of the :
Scholar
Programme : Ph.D. FT/PT

Title of research work :

Date of previous RAC meeting :

Brief report of the research work carried out between previous and present
RAC meetings. Mention the objectives completed:

List research paper published/accepted for publication/communicated for

publication / patents (National /International) filed / approved:

National / International Conference/Symposia attended (Give details such

as Name of the Conference, venue, title, period):

Overall assessment and comments about the progress of the research

scholar:

Member Member
(Signature with Name) (Signature with Name)

Supervisor
(Signature with Name and seal)

Head of the Department

(Signature with Name and seal)

Note: Research Performance Assessment restricted to maximum 2 pages

should be submitted along with the minutes of RAC meeting duly signed
by RAC members
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Annexure – 6

Name of the Institution:

Name of the Department:

MINUTES OF THE RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING FOR

SUBMISSION OF SYNOPSIS
The Research Advisory Committee Meeting of the Ph.D. Scholar,
Mr./Ms. …………………. (Roll No. ………………….) was held on at a.m./p.m. in
the Department of……………………….. The following members were present.
1. (Supervisor & Convener)
2. (Co-Supervisor, if applicable)
3. Head of the Department
4. (Member)
5. (Member)
The Research Advisory Committee critically reviewed the research work
entitled “…….................................................................” carried out by
Mr./Ms……………………..and the contents of the draft Synopsis. The scholar
completed the pre-synopsis presentation on ………………..to the faculty
members and research scholars. The attendees list is enclosed herewith. The
scholar has ............. publications in the journals (SCI/UGC listed) from
his/her research work.
The scholar has the following publications in the listed journals.
1. .......................................... (Accepted/Published)
2. .......................................... (Accepted/Published)
It is also certified that the Paper/Papers mentioned above are within the scope
of the Journal and the paper/papers is/are relevant to the Ph.D. work carried
out by the scholar.
The Committee is satisfied with the research performance of the scholar, the
quality and quantum research work and approves the Synopsis submission.
The Committee also recommends the panel of Indian and Foreign Examiners
for the evaluation of the Thesis.

Member Member
(Signature with Name and Date) (Signature with Name and Date)

Supervisor
(Signature with Name, Date and Seal)

Head of the Department

(Signature with Name, Date and Seal)
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Annexure – 7

List of attendees for the Pre-Synopsis seminar Presentation of

Mr/Ms …………………..,Department of ……………………………. held
on (Date) at (Time) in the (Venue).
Sl.No. Name Designation & Address Signature

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

.
.
.
.

24.

25.

Member Member
(Signature with Name and Date) (Signature with Name and Date)

Supervisor
(Signature with Name, Date and Seal)

Head of the Department

(Signature with Name, Date and Seal)
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Annexure – 8
PANEL OF INDIAN EXAMINERS FOR Ph.D. THESIS EVALUATION
(Preferably from IITs, NITs, Universities and Government Institutions)
(Not less thanAssociate Professor)

Name and Roll No. of the Scholar :

Programme : Ph.D. FT/PT
Title of the Thesis :
Faculty& Dept. as per PG Qualification :
Name of the Supervisor :
Name of the Co-Supervisor (if applicable) :

Sl. Area of
Name with full and correct postal address with pin code
No. specialization
1. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
2. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
3. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
4. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
5. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
Note: For each expert, the list of publications in reputed Journals indexed with Scopus/Web of
Science/Thomson Reuters/ISI with impact factor during the last five years to be enclosed.

Supervisor
(Signature with Name, Date and Seal)

Head of the Department Head of the Institution

(Signature with Name, Date and Seal) (Signature with Name, Date and Seal)
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Annexure – 9
PANEL OF FOREIGN EXAMINERS FOR Ph.D. THESIS EVALUATION

Name and Roll No. of the Scholar :

Programme : Ph.D. FT/PT (Internal / External)
Title of the Thesis :
Faculty& Dept. as per PG Qualification :
Name of the Supervisor :
Name of the Co-Supervisor (if applicable) :

Sl. Area of
Name with full and correct postal address with zip code
No. specialization
1. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
2. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
3. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
4. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
5. Name : Area of
Designation : specialization
Department :
Address :
Mobile : Official E-mail:
No. of Publications:
Note: For each expert, the list of publications in reputed Journals indexed with Scopus/Web of
Science/Thomson Reuters/ISI with impact factor during the last five years to be enclosed.

Supervisor
(Signature with Name, Date and Seal)

Head of the Department Head of the Institution

(Signature with Name, Date and Seal) (Signature with Name, Date and Seal)
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Annexure – 10
DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH (DARE)
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, ANNAMALAINAGAR – 608 002

Email:careau2018@gmail.com
The Director
DARE
Proceedings No. 2011174172/Ph.D./AR6. Date:
Sub: Ph.D. Programme – Constitution of Viva-voce Examination Board –
Conduct of Viva-voce in respect of Mr. M. Kandan – Orders issued –
Regarding.
The Vice-Chancellor is pleased to constitute a Viva-voce Examination Board consisting of
the following experts to conduct the Viva-voce Examination in respect of the Research Scholar,
Mr. M. Kandan.
1. Dr. K. Srinivasan Supervisor and Convener
Associate Professor,
Department of Commerce
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar.

2. Professor and Head, Internal Examiner & Member

Department of Commerce
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar.

3. Dr. B. Ramadoss, Indian Examiner & Member

Professor, Department of Commerce
Sri Sai Arts & Science College
Chennai.

The Convener of the Viva-voce Examination Board is requested to conduct the Viva-voce
Examination on a convenient date except Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays. The Viva-voce
Examination for the above scholar shall be conducted as an “Open Defense Type”. The Outside
member is eligible for TA/DA as per Annamalai University norms.The date of Viva-voce
examination may be fixed by the Convener (in consultation with Indian Examiner and the
Head of the Department) and the same may be communicated to the Director, DARE 15
days in advance.
The Viva-voce notification shall be necessarily communicated to other Institutions/
University HoDs, for which evidence to be produced along with minutes of the Viva-Voce
examination. A minimum of twenty five members excluding the examiners should participate in
the Viva-voce examination, for which the list of participants shall be sent along with minutes of
Viva-voce.
A copy of the Viva-Voce notification and the minutes of the Viva-voce Examination Board
shall be sent to the undersigned as per the format specified soon after the Viva-voce is over for
taking appropriate action.
The receipt of the proceedings may please be acknowledged.

DIRECTOR
To
Convener & Members
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Annexure – 11

Name of the Institution:

Name of the Department:

Proceedings of the Ph.D. Viva-voce Examination of Mr. Saravanakumar. R held at

10:30 AM on 20.05.2020 at the Department of English, AnnamalaiUniversity,
Annamalainagar.
The Ph.D. Viva-voce Examination of Mr. ……………………...(Roll. No. …………………….) on
his/her Ph.D. Thesis Entitled “ ……………………………. ” was conducted on
……………………. At ……………………. in the Department of ………………………, Annamalai
University, Annamalainagar.
The following members of the Viva-voce Examination Board were present:

1. Dr. P.Dhanavel, Professor of English, IndianExaminer

Indian Institute of Technology,
Chennai – 600 032.

2. Professor and Head, Internal Examiner

Department of English,
Annamalai University,
Annamalainagar – 608 002.

3. Dr. V. Mohankumar , Professor of English, Supervisor& Convener

Annamalai University,
Annamalainagar – 608 002.

The Research scholar, Mr. ……………………………. presented the salient features of

his/her Ph.D. work. This was followed by questions from the viva-voce examination
members. The questions raised by the Foreign and Indian Examiners were also put to the
scholar. The scholar answered the questions to the full satisfaction of the board members.
The corrections suggested by the Indian/Foreign examiner have been carried out
and incorporated in the Thesis before the viva-voce examination.
Based on the scholars research work, his/her presentation and also the
clarifications and answers by the scholar to the questions, the viva- voce board
recommends that
Mr. …………………………… be awarded Ph.D. Degree in the Department of ……………...

Indian Examiner Internal Examiner

Supervisor & Convener

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Annexure – 12

Name of the Institution:

Name of the Department:

List of Participants who attended the Public Viva-voce Examination in

respect of Mr …………………., Department of …………………………. on
……………..at ……………….. in the Seminar Hall, Department of ………………,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar.

Sl. Name Designation & Signature

No Address

1. Prof. P. Kandasamy Professor and Head,

Indian Examiner Department of Sociology,
Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai.

2. Prof.Raviramachandra Rao Professor and Head,

Internal Examiner Department of Sociology,
Annamalai University.

3. Dr. Veerappan Associate Professor,

Supervisor & Convener Department of Sociology,
Annamalai University.

4.

5.

.
.
.

25.

Indian Examiner Internal Examiner

Supervisor & Convener

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GUIDELINES FOR THE

PREPARATION OF
SYNOPSIS AND THESIS
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Appendix – I
GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF SYNOPSIS
Synopsis should outline the research problem, the methodology it and the
summary and conclusion of the findings. The size of the Synopsis should not exceed
15 pages of typed matter reckoned from the first page to the last page including the
list of references and list of publications of the scholar. The sequence in which the
synopsis should be arranged is as follows with references and list of publications in
separate pages.
1) Cover page and title page
2) Text divided into suitable headings (numbered consecutively)
3) References (not more than 12)
4) List of publications (those published/accepted for publications. Mention
the impact factor of the journal- only Web of science or Scopus impact
factor)
Standard A4 size (297 mm x 210 mm) bond paper may be used for preparing the
synopsis. The synopsis should have the following page margins:
Top edge : 30 to 35 mm
Bottom edge : 25 to 30 mm
Left side : 35 to 40 mm
Right side : 20 to 25 mm
The synopsis should be prepared using good quality white paper preferably not
lower than 80 GSM. One and half line spacing should be used for typing the general
text. The general text shall be typed in Font Style Times New Roman and
Font Size 13. One or two tables/figures may be included at appropriate places in the
text of the synopsis and they should conform to the margin specification. All page
numbers (Arabic numbers) should be typed without punctuation on the upper right
hand corner 20 mm from top with the last digit in line with the right hand margin.
Synopsis should be soft bound with black calico cloth and using flexible cover of
thick white art paper. The cover should be printed in black letters on plan white
background and the text for printing should be identical to what has been prescribed
for the title page. The references such as journals, books, E-books, conference
proceedings, patents, etc should be typed following the International standard.
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A typical Specimen of Cover page and Title Page

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MARKETING OF ORGANIC FOODS IN
TAMIL NADU - A CONSUMER STUDY
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A SYNOPSIS
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Submitted to the Annamalai University inpartial fulfillment of the
requirements forthe award of the Degree of
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMERCE

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By
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R.TAMILVANAN
Roll No 2219030011
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Under the supervision of
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Dr. V.PIRABAKARAN
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Professor
PG and Research Department of Commerce
Government Arts College, C-Mutlur, Chidambaram - 608102
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ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
ANNAMALAINAGAR - 608 002
TAMIL NADU, INDIA
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APRIL 2022
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MARKETING OF ORGANIC FOODS IN

TAMIL NADU - A CONSUMER STUDY

A SYNOPSIS

Submitted to the Annamalai University inpartial fulfillment of the

requirements forthe award of the Degree of

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMERCE

By
R.TAMILVANAN
Roll No 2219030011

Under the supervision of

Dr. V.PIRABAKARAN
Professor
PG and Research Department of Commerce
Government Arts College, C-Mutlur, Chidambaram – 608102

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
ANNAMALAINAGAR - 608 002
TAMIL NADU, INDIA
APRIL 2022
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Appendix – II

GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THESIS

The scholars are expected to read the guidelines carefully, and meticulously
follow them in the preparation of the thesis. Non-compliance with any of these
instructions may lead to the rejection of the thesis submitted.
1. GENERAL
This Manual is intended to provide general guidelines to the research scholars in
the preparation of the thesis. In general, the thesis shall report, in an organized and
scholarly fashion, an account of original research work of the research scholar
leading to the discovery of new facts or techniques or correlation of facts already
known (analytical, experimental hardware oriented, etc.). Thesis shall demonstrate
quality as to make a definite contribution to the advancement of knowledge and the
research scholar’s ability to undertake sustained research and present the findings in
an appropriate manner with actual accomplishments of the work.
2. SIZE OF THE THESIS
The size of the thesis shall be normally between 100 and 300 pages of typed
matter reckoned from the title page to the last page of thesis including the reference
section.
3. ARRANGEMENT OF THE CONTENTS OF THE THESIS
The sequence in which the thesis material should be arranged and bound as
follows:
1) Cover page and Title page (as shown in Annexure I)
2) Certificate (as shown in Annexure II)
3) Declaration by the Scholar (Annexure III)
4) Abstract
5) Acknowledgement (one page only)
6) Table of contents (Annexure IV)
7) List of Tables (Annexure V)
8) List of Figures (Annexure VI)
9) List of Abbreviations and Symbols (Annexure VII)
10) Chapters
11) Appendices (if applicable)
12) References
13) List of Publications
The Tables and Figures should be included subsequently after referring to them
in the text of the thesis. The thesis starting from chapters should be printed on both
sides.
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4. QUALITY OF PAPER AND MARGIN SPECIFICATIONS

The thesis should be prepared using good quality white paper preferably not
lower than 80 GSM. Standard A4 size bond paper may be used for preparing the
thesis. The dimensions of the final bound thesis (5 copies) should be 290 mm x 205
mm.
The following page margins should be followed while preparing the thesis:
Top edge : 30 to 35 mm
Bottom edge : 25 to 30 mm
Left side : 35 to 40 mm
Right side : 20 to 25 mm
The Tables and figures should also conform to the margin specifications. Large
size figures should be photographically or otherwise reduced to the appropriate size.
5. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
While preparing the thesis manuscript, attention should be paid to ensure that
all textual matter is typewritten in the same format to the extent possible. Hence,
some of the information required for the final typing of the thesis is presented in this
section. The headings of all items from 2 to 12 listed in section 3 should be typed in
upper case letters without punctuation and centered 50 mm below the top of the
page. The text should start 4 spaces below the heading. The page numbering from 1
to 8 should be done using lower case Roman numerals and the pages from 9 to 12
should be numbered using Arabic numerals.
5.1 Cover Page and title Page
A specimen copy of the cover page and title page for the thesis is given in
Annexure II.
5.2 Certificate
The certificate shall be typed in double line spacing using font style Times New
Roman and Font size 12 as per the format shown in Annexure III. The
certificate shall be signed by the Supervisor and shall be followed by the
supervisor’s name academic designation, department and full address of the
institution where the supervisor has guided the scholar. Signature of the co-
supervisor with details should be included wherever applicable.
5.3 Abstract
Abstract should be an essay type of description not exceeding four pages
outlining the research problem, methodology used and summary of the
findings. This shall be typed in one and a half line spacing using Font style
Times New Roman and Font size 12.
5.4 Acknowledgement
It should be very brief and restricted to one page only when typed in one and a
half line spacing. The scholar’s signature shall be affixed at the bottom right
end above the scholar’s name typed in capitals.
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5.5 Table of contents

The title page, certificate and acknowledgement will not find a place among the
items listed in the Table of Contents, but the page numbers of which are in
lower case Roman letters. One and a half line spacing should be adopted for
typing the matter under this head. A specimen copy of the table of contents for
the thesis is given in Annexure IV.
5.6 List of Tables
The list should use exactly the same captions as they are written above the
tables in the text. One and a half line spacing should be used for typing under
this heading.
5.7 List of Figures
The list should use exactly the same captions as they appear below the figures
in the text. One and a half line spacing should be used for typing under this
heading.
5.8 List of symbols and abbreviations
One and a half line spacing shall be used for typing the matter under this
heading. Standard symbols, abbreviations, etc., shall be used.
1.9 Chapters
The chapters may be broadly classified into three parts: (i) introduction,
(ii) the main theme of the thesis and (iii) results, discussion, summary and
conclusion. The main chapters may be divided into several sections, divisions
and sub-divisions. Each chapter should be given appropriate title. Titles and
figures in a chapter should be placed in the immediate vicinity of the reference
where they are cited.
5.10 Appendices
Appendices are provided to give supplementary information, which if included
in the main text may serve as a distraction and spoil the central theme of the
thesis. Appendices shall be numbered using Arabic numerals, e.g. Appendix 1,
Appendix 2, etc. Tables and references in appendices should be numbered and
referred at appropriate places just as in the case of chapters. Appendices shall
carry the title of the work reported and the same title shall be included in the
table of contents.
5.11 List of References
Any works of other researchers, if used either directly or indirectly, the origin
of the material thus referred to should be indicated at appropriate places in
the thesis. Such references in the form of research articles, monographs,
books, review articles, patents and proceedings shall be cited in the thesis
following the international standard. A citation should be placed wherever
appropriate, preferably at the end of a sentence. All the citations shall be in
the same font as the main text. The list of references should be typed 4 spaces
below the heading “REFERENCES” in single line spacing using Font style
Times New Roman and Font size 13.
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5.12 List of Publications

The list of publications (those already published/accepted for publication in
journals and papers presented in conferences/symposia) made by the
research scholar during the period of research shall be reported in the table of
contents.
5.13 Tables and Figures
Table means tabulated data in the body of the thesis as well as in the
appendices. Others such as charts, graphs, maps, photographs and diagrams
may be designated as figures. The table or figure including caption should be
accommodated within the prescribed margin limits and should appear on the
following page where their first reference is made. All tables and figures should
be typed on the same quality paper used for the preparation of the text of the
thesis. Two or more small tables or figures may be grouped and typed in a
single page, if necessary. Wherever possible, the photograph(s) shall be
reproduced on a full sheet of photographic paper or standard A4 size paper.
6. TYPING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 General: The impressions on the typed/printed copies should be black in
colour. One and a half line spacing should be used for typing the general text.
The general text shall be typed in Font style Times New Roman and Font size
13. Long tables, long quotations, foot notes, multiline captions and references
should be typed in single line spacing.
6.2 Chapters: The format for typing headings, division headings and sub-division
headings are as follows
Chapter heading CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Division heading 1.1 OUTLINE OF THESIS
Sub-division heading 1.1.1 Literature Review
1.1.1.1 Romanian views on archaeology
The word CHAPTER without punctuation should be centered 50 mm down
from the top of the page. Two spaces below, the title of the chapter should be
typed centrally in capital letters. The text should commence 4 spaces below
this title, the first letter of the text starting 20 mm inside from the left hand
margin.
The division and sub-division captions along with their numbering should be
left justified. The typed material directly below division or sub-division heading
should commence 2 spaces below it and should start typing 20 mm from the
left hand margin. Within division or sub-division paragraphs are permitted
and they should also commence 3 spaces below the last line of the preceding
paragraph, with offset from the left hand margin by 20 mm.
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7. NUMBERING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 Page Numbering
All page numbers (whether it be in Roman or Arabic numbers) should be typed
without punctuation on the upper right hand corner 20 mm from the top with
the last digit in line with the right hand margin. The preliminary pages such
as title page, acknowledgement, table of contents, etc. should be numbered in
lower case Roman numerals. Pages of the main text starting with Chapter 1
should be consecutively numbered using Arabic numerals till the end of the
thesis.
7.2 Numbering of Chapters, divisions and Sub-Divisions
The numbering of chapters, divisions and sub-divisions should be done using
Arabic numerals only and further decimal notation should be used for
numbering the divisions and sub-divisions within a chapter. For example sub-
division 2 under division 4 belonging to chapter 3 should be numbered as
3.2.4. The caption for the sub-division should immediately follow the number
assigned to it. Appendices, if any, should also be numbered in an identical
manner starting with appendix 1.
7.3 Numbering of tables and figures
Tables and figures appearing anywhere in the thesis should have appropriate
numbers. For example, if a Figure in Chapter 4 happens to be fifth, then
assign 4.5 to that figure. Similar rules apply for tables. For example, if a table
in chapter 3 happens to be second, then assign 3.2 to that table. If Figures or
Tables appear in Appendices, then Table 3 in Appendix 1 will be designated as
Table A1.3. Similarly for Figures.
7.4 Numbering of Equations
Equations appearing in each chapter or appendix should be numbered
serially, the numbering should commence afresh for each chapter or appendix.
Thus for example, an equation appearing in chapter 3, if it happens to be the
fourth equation in that chapter should be numbered as (3.4) thus:
y’ + a(t) y = b(t) (3.4)
While referring to this equation in the body of the thesis it should be referred
to as equation (3.4).
8. BINDING SPECIFICATIONS
Thesis side pinning/stitching, covered with wrapper printed on 300 GSM
white art card and outer side gloss laminated, adhesive binding. The cover
(white)colorshould be printed in black letters and the text for printing should
be identical to what has been prescribed for the title page.
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Annexure – I
A typical Specimen of Cover page and Title Page
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MARKETING OF ORGANIC FOODS IN
TAMIL NADU - A CONSUMER STUDY
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A THESIS
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Submitted to the Annamalai University in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the award of the Degree of
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMERCE

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By
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R.TAMILVANAN
Roll No 2219030011
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Under the supervision of
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Dr. V.PIRABAKARAN
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Professor
PG and Research Department of Commerce
Government Arts College, C-Mutlur, Chidambaram - 608102
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ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
ANNAMALAINAGAR - 608 002
TAMIL NADU, INDIA
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APRIL 2022
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MARKETING OF ORGANIC FOODS IN

TAMIL NADU - A CONSUMER STUDY

A THESIS

Submitted to the Annamalai University in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the award of the Degree of

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMERCE

By
R.TAMILVANAN
Roll No 2219030011

Under the supervision of

Dr. V.PIRABAKARAN
Professor
PG and Research Department of Commerce
Government Arts College, C-Mutlur, Chidambaram – 608102

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
ANNAMALAINAGAR - 608 002
TAMIL NADU, INDIA
APRIL 2022
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Annexure – II

Dr. V. PIRABAKARAN C-Mutlur, Chidambaram 608 102

Professor Tamil Nadu, INDIA
PG & Research Department of Commerce Mobile: +91-9786867600
Government Arts College E-mail: prabakar@gmail.com

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the thesis entitled “MARKETING OF ORGANIC
FOODS IN TAMIL NADU - A CONSUMER STUDY” submitted to the
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce is a record of
original research work done by Mr. R.TAMILVANAN(Roll No. 2219030011)
during the period 2019-2022 of her research in the PG AND RESEARCH
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE at GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE,
C-MUTLUR, CHIDAMBARAM, under my supervision and guidance and the
thesis has not previously formed the basis for the award of any Degree,
Diploma, Associateship, Fellowship or other similar title to any candidate of
any University.

This is also to certify that the thesis represents the independent work of
the candidate.

(Dr. V. PIRABAKARAN)
Research Supervisor

Counter signed by
Head of the Department with Seal

Principal of the College with Seal

Place :
Date :
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Annexure – III
DECLARATION

I, R.TAMILVANAN hereby declare that the Ph.D. thesis entitled

“MARKETING OF ORGANIC FOODS IN TAMIL NADU - A CONSUMER
STUDY” submitted to the ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in
Commerce in a record of original and independent research work done by
me during the period 2019-2022 under the supervision and guidance of
DrV.PRABAKARAN, Professor, PG and Research Department of
Commerce, Government Arts College, C-Mutlur, Chidambaram and it has
not formed the basis for the award of any Degree/Diploma/
Associateship/Fellowship or other similar title to any candidate in any
University

Signature of the Research Scholar

(Roll No.: 2219030011)

Place:
Date:
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Annexure –IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
Title
No. No.
ABSTRACT
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. POLLUTION
1.2. TYPES OF POLLUTION
1.2.1. Water Pollution
1.2.2. Soil Pollution
1.2.3. Noise Pollution
1.3. SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION
1.3.1. Natural Sources
1.3.2. Anthropogenic Sources
1.4. EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION
1.4.1. Green Houses Gases
1.4.2. Indoor Air Quality
1.4.3. Accidents due to Air Pollutants
1.4.4. Health Effects
1.4.4.1. Effects on respiratory and cystic
fibrosis
1.4.4.2. Effects on children
1.5. AIR POLLUTANTS SOURCES AND EFFECTS
1.5.1. Sources of NOX
1.5.1.1. Thermal NOX
1.5.1.2. Fuel NOX
1.5.2. Sources of Sulfur Dioxide
1.5.2.1. Effects of sulphur dioxide emissions
1.6. AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST AND THEIR EFFECTS
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Chapter Page
Title
No. No.
1.6.1. CI Engine and Emission Control Techniques
1.6.2. Basic Operation Principles of CI Engine
1.6.3. Various Methods to Reduce Automobile
Pollutants
1.6.3.1. Exhaust gas recirculation and
deNOXsystem
1.6.3.2. Diesel particulate filters/catalysts
1.6.3.3. Humid air motor system
1.7. DEFINITION AND CHEMISTRY OF NOX
1.8. OVERVIEW OF THE EMISSION NORMS IN INDIA
1.8.1. Control of Emissions
1.8.1.1. Cleaning up the emissions
1.9. CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
1.9.1. Two-way Catalytic Converters
1.9.2. Three-way Catalytic Converters
1.9.2.1. Oxygen storage in three-way
converters
1.10. COMPONENTS OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
1.10.1. Core or Substrate
1.10.2. Wash Coat
1.11. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PRESENT
INVESTIGATION
2. EXPERIMENTAL METHODS
2.1. MATERIALS AND METHODS
2.1.1. Materials
2.1.2. Synthesis of Mesoporous MCM-41
2.2. CHARACTERIZATION OF THE PREPARED CATALYSTS
2.2.1. X-Ray Diffraction Study
2.2.2. Nitrogen Adsorption and Desorption Study
2.2.3. Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectoscopy
2.3. CATALYTIC STUDIES
2.3.1. Catalytic Reduction of NO with Acetone
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Chapter Page
Title
No. No.
2.3.2. Catalytic Reduction of NO with Methane
Vapour
3. COPPER CONTAINING MICROPOROUS H-ZSM-5 ZEOLITE
FOR THE REDUCTION OF NOX IN THE EXHAUST FLUE
GAS
3.1. CHARACTERIZATION OF THE PREPARED CATALYSTS
3.1.1. X-Ray Diffraction
3.1.2. Nitrogen Adsorption and Desorption Study
3.2. CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOX USING ACETONE
VAPOUR AS THE REDUCING AGENT
4. COPPER CONTAINING MESOPOROUS MCM-41
MATERIALS FOR THE REDUCTION OF NOX IN THE
EXHAUST FLUE GAS
4.1. IMPORTANCE OF MESOPOROUS Cu-MCM-41
CATALYSTS
4.2. CHARACTERIZATION OF MESOPOROUS CATALYSTS
4.2.1. X-Ray Diffraction
4.2.2. Nitrogen Adsorption and Desorption Study
5. SUPPORTED CeO2-ZrO2 CATALYSTS FOR THE SELECTIVE
CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOX
5.1. INTRODUCTION
5.2. CATALYSTS CHARACTERIZATION
5.2.1. X-Ray Diffraction
5.2.2. Nitrogen Adsorption and Desorption Study
6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
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Annexure – V

LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Title Page No.

1.1. Indian emission standards for 4-wheel vehicles

3.1. Physico-chemical characteristics of the prepared materials

4.1. Physico-chemical characteristics of nano and composite

materials

5.1. BET surface area and crystallite size of the catalysts

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Annexure – VI

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No. Title Page No.

1.1. Operating cycle for a four-stroke CI engine
1.2. General composition and typical diesel particle
1.3. Typical diesel particle size and distribution
2.1. Schematic representation of the experimental set-up for
the reduction of NOX with acetone vapour
2.2. Schematic representation of the experimental set-up for
the reduction of NOX with methane vapour
3.1. XRD patterns of H-ZSM-5
3.2. XRD patterns of Cu-ZSM-5
3.3. N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm of H-ZSM-5
4.1. XRD patterns of MCM-41
4.2. XRD patterns of Al-MCM-41 (50)
4.3. XRD patterns of Cu-MCM-41 (50)
5.1. XRD patterns of (a) CeO2 (b) ZrO2, (c) CeO2-ZrO2, (d)
CeO2-ZrO2/SiO2, (e) CeO2-ZrO2/Al2O3 and (f) CuO/
CeO2-ZrO2
5.2. Raman Spectra of (a) CeO2-ZrO2/SiO2and (b) CeO2-
ZrO2/Al2O3
5.3. TGA and derivative curve of CeO2-ZrO2/Al2O3
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Annexure – VII
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
ABBREVIATIONS
AES – Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
AIR – Air Injection Reactor
BET – Brunauer-Emmet-Teller
CFC – Chlorofluorocarbon
3
cm /min – Cubic Centimetre per minute
3
cm /g – Cubic Centimetre per gram
CNG – Compressed Natural Gas
DRS UV-Vis – Diffuse Reflectance Ultraviolet Visible
EDX – Energy Dispersive X-Ray
EPR – Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
FT-IR – Fourier Transform Infra-Red
GC – Gas Chromatography
IUPAC – International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
KHz – Kilo Hertz
LPG – Liquid Petroleum Gas
m – Micrometre
nm – Nanometre
C – Degree Celsius
RT – Retention Time
RH – Relative Humidity
PCR – Polymerase Chain Reaction
UNDP – United Nations Development Programme
WTO – World Trade Organisation
FRBM – Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management
BE – Budget Estimate
RE – Revised Estimate
SYMBOLS
 – Absolute frequency
 – Density of the fluid
 – Direction of wave propagation
 – Frequency of the waves
 – Potential function
 – Alpha
Å – Angstrom
 – Beta
% – Percentage
 – Surface tension
 – Theta
 – Wavelength
 – Psi
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING IN THE APPLICATION

Application
The registration of application is through online mode only.

University website: [www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm/index.php]

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF ONLINE APPLICATION

General Instructions for Applicants

i. Online Application Number is the Registration Number of the Annamalai
University Ph.D. Admissions, 2022.
ii. The candidates seeking admission should register and apply only through online
by logging onto www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm/index.php
iii. The guidelines for registration are available on the Annamalai University
Website Portal.
iv. The hard copy of the filled in online application should be sent with all the
following enclosures either by speed / Registered post or in person to
THE REGISTRAR
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
ANNAMALAINAGAR
CHIDAMBARAM – 608 002
CUDDALORE DISTRICT
TAMIL NADU
and should reach on or before 04.11.2022 – 5.30 pm.
1. S.S.L.C Mark sheet
2. H.Sc. Mark sheet
3. U.G. Mark sheet & Degree Certificate
4. P.G. Mark sheet & Degree Certificate
5. M.Phil. Mark sheet & Degree Certificate (if applicable)
6. N.O.C from employer (Part time)
7. Co-Supervisor acceptance letter (if applicable)
8. Transfer Certificate
9. Community Certificate
At the time of interview, the candidates are directed to report and produce
all the above certificates in original for verification.