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36. A candidate shall fulfil the following requirements for the purpose of graduation for a programme of
study by Research:

(a) Achieve a pass in the examination of his thesis;

(b) Pass the viva voce;

(c) Fulfil any other requirements set by the Faculty where the candidate is attending his
programme of study; and

(d) Fulfil the language requirements as may be prescribed.

Programme of study by Coursework and Research

37. A candidate shall fulfil the following requirements for the purpose of graduation for a programme of
study by Coursework and Research:

(a) Fulfil the requirements of the coursework component, that is—

(i) achieve a final CGPA 3.0 and above;

(ii) complete the number of credit hours as may be prescribed for his programme of
study. From the total number of credit hours that is required for graduation, at least
two thirds of the total number of credit hours that has been obtained must be from
courses conducted by the University; and

(iii) fulfil requirements, if any, of the Faculty with which he is registered for his
programme of study; and

(b) Fulfil the requirements of the research component, that is,—

(i) achieve a Pass in the examination of his thesis;

(ii) pass the viva voce as may be held; and

(iii) fulfil other requirements, if any, as may be determined by the Faculty with which he is
registered for his programme of study; and

(c) Fulfil the language requirements as may be determined for his programme of study.

Award of distinction for thesis

38. A thesis qualifies to be awarded a distinction if—

(a) a distinction is recommended in the reports of all the examiners;

(b) it is recommended by the Committee of Examiners; and

(c) it is completed and submitted by the candidate for examination not more than six semesters
with respect to the Degree programme of study by Research and eight semesters with
respect to the Degree programme of study by Coursework and Research from the date of the
initial registration of the candidate concerned.

PART X
APPEAL

Appeal for review of examination results of course

39. (1) A candidate who is not satisfied with his examination results can appeal for a review of
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