SYNOPSIS SUBMISSION DOCTORAL THESIS SYNOPSIS AND THESIS SUBMISSION PROCEDURE The scholar shall give synopsis seminar to the department. The doctoral committee deliberates, suggests changes and approves the synopsis. The soft copy of the synopsis along with the names of five external examiners is to be forwarded to the director by the head of the department post approval of the same by the Doctoral committee. The director shall approve and forward the synopsis to the Registrar with recommendations, if any. Synopsis submission form along with hard copy of synopsis and the names of five external examiners is to the submitted to Registrar s office. THESIS- EVALUATION COPY SUBMISSION The thesis is to be prepared according to the prescribed guidelines. Three soft-bound/ spiral bound copies (duly signed) along with the evaluation copy submission form is to the submitted to the registrar s office A soft copy of the thesis is to be forwarded to the Registrar by the Research advisor. ORAL EXAMINATION Post-receipt of two positive reports of the thesis, oral examination committee is constituted by the head of the department in consultation with the director of the school and the research advisor. Date of the public viva-voce is set in consultation with the research scholar and committee members. Final Oral-examination report (form given) is prepared and signed by the committee to be forwarded to the director of the school.
FINAL THESIS SUBMISSION After incorporation of all the modifications suggested by the examiners, final copies of the thesis is to be prepared. Prepare Three Hard Bound copies o The thesis is to be printed in high quality bond paper. o Black external jacket with gold writings. Two CDs/DVDs with the thesis (in both PDF and word format) Submit hard and soft copies of the thesis along with the Final Thesis submission form to the registrar s office.
Name of the Candidate: DOCTORAL THESIS SYNOPSIS SUBMISSION FORM Roll Number: Department: Date of Joining: School: Title of Thesis: Date of Synopsis Presentation: Date of final Submission of Synopsis: Communication Address:.. District., State:, Pin Code:..., Country: Contact Details Mobile No: E-Mail ID: This is to declare that the PhD synopsis submitted by the student is approved by the doctoral committee. The names of possible external examiners for evaluation of the thesis has been vetted and approved (Kindly attach) Chairperson Signature Date Member 1 Signature Date Member 2 Signature Date Research Advisor Signature Date Research Co-advisor, if any Signature Date Head of Department Signature Date Director of School: Date:
DOCTORAL THESIS EVALUATION COPY SUBMISSION FORM Name of the Candidate: Roll Number: Department: Name of Research Advisor: Date of Joining: School: Name of Co-Advisor (If Any) Title of Thesis: Date of Synopsis Presentation: Date of Submission of Thesis for Evaluation: Communication Address:.. District., State:, Pin Code:..., Country: Contact Details Mobile No: E-Mail ID: Note: One copy of the approved thesis synopsis is to be attached with this form. Printed copy of at least one journal article with the student as author. 3. Three soft / spiral bound copies of thesis prepared per Shiv Nadar University norms are to be submitted along with this form. 4. A copy of URKUND antiplagiarism Report showing percentage of similarity is to be attached. 5. No Dues certificate in the prescribed form is to be submitted at this time if fellowship/assistantship (SNU or others- CSIR, UGC, etc) tenure is exhausted or if you are leaving the University after thesis submission. Signature of the Ph.D. Student with date
DECLARATION This is to declare that the thesis entitled [THESIS TITLE] submitted by me to Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Buddha Nagar in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a record of work carried out by me at Shiv Nadar University. The work, in full or in parts, has not been submitted to any other University/Institute for the award of any other degree. Any information/material used in the thesis from external sources has been appropriately acknowledged. [Signature] [NAME of the Candidate] Place Date Recommendations of the Thesis Research Advisor for submission of Ph.D. Thesis I/we recommend submission of doctoral thesis for evaluation by external examiners. Name and Signature of Ph.D. Research Advisor (with date): Name and Signature of Ph.D. Co-Research Advisor (with date): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR REGISTRAR OFFICE USE ONLY The above Ph.D. Synopsis and Thesis has been submitted to the Registrar s office. Signature of the Registrar
Name of the Candidate: DOCTORAL THESIS- ORAL EXAMINATION REPORT Roll Number: Name of Research Advisor: Date of Joining: Name of Co-Advisor (If Any): Title of Thesis: Date of Oral Examination: Oral Examination Committee Report: Changes and modifications suggested by the external examiners have been incorporated in PhD thesis. Yes No If No, whether the committee is satisfied with the explanation provided. The scholar has answered all the questions raised by external examiners to their satisfaction. Please attach a detailed report 3. Final recommendation of the committee: Chairperson Signature Date Member 1 Signature Date Member 2 Signature Date Research Advisor Signature Date Research Co-advisor, if any Signature Date External Examiner Signature Date The Recommendation of the Oral Examination Committee is approved. Director of School:
Date: DOCTORAL THESIS: FINAL THESIS SUBMISSION FORM Name of the Candidate: Roll Number: Department: Name of Research Advisor: Date of Joining: School: Name of Co-Advisor (If Any) Title of Thesis: Date of Synopsis Presentation: Date of Submission of Thesis for Evaluation: Communication Address:.. District., State:, Pin Code:..., Country: Date of Oral Examination: Contact Details Mobile No: E-Mail ID: The following documents are being submitted with this form. Oral examination report Three hard bound copies of thesis prepared and signed per Shiv Nadar University norms is being submitted along with this form. 3. Two CDs with the soft copy of the thesis along with the duly signed digital archiving consent form, authentication certificate and metadata form is being submitted 4. No Dues, certificate in the prescribed form (if not submitted before) Signature of the Scholar Signature of Research Advisor Place : Place :
Date : Date : FOR REGISTRAR OFFICE USE ONLY The above mentioned documents have been submitted to the Registrar s office. Signature of the Registrar
Annexure-I Thesis Soft copy Authentication Certificate Name of the Author (Research Scholar) Roll Number Degree Department School Research Advisor Thesis Title Date of Submission I hereby certify that the softcopy of Ph.D thesis submitted along with this form is in accordance with the guidelines issued by Shiv Nadar University and is identical to the Thesis submitted in print form. Signature of the Scholar Signature of Research Advisor Place : Place : Date : Date :
Annexure-II Consent Form for Digital Archiving Name of the Author (Research Scholar) Roll Number Degree Department School Research Advisor Thesis Title Date of Submission I hereby give my consent to the Shiv Nadar University and INLIBNET to archive and to make available my thesis / dissertation in whole or in part in the University s database and Shodhganga repository and to make it accessible worldwide. The University shall submit the document for public access to any other Electronic Thesis/Dissertation database as per University and government regulations passed at a later date. I retain all other ownership rights to the copyright of the thesis/dissertation. I also retain the right to use in future works (such as articles or books) all or part of this thesis or dissertation. Conditions: Under exceptional circumstances, public access of the thesis may be restricted for a maximum of three years. The exemption request from public access and time duration for the same has to be specified explicitly by the scholar Public access may be granted immediately Public access to be grated after 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Signature of the Scholar Signature of Research Advisor Place : Place : Date : Date :
Annexure-III Thesis Metadata Form Title Alternative Title, if any 3. Name of Research Scholar 4. Roll Number 5. Name of Research Advisors/ Co-Advisors 3. 6. Name of Degree 7. Department 8. School 9. Date of Submission 10. Subject Keywords 3. 4. 5. 1 Language of the thesis 1 File Format of thesis and accompanying material, if any (PDF, MPEG, etc.)