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26 Institute of Graduate Studies
Postgraduate Handbook

Conversion from Master‟s to Ph.D
A candidate for the Master‘s degree programme by research may apply to
convert his Master‘s candidature to Ph.D. However, he has to complete at least
twelve months but not more than fifteen months of his Master‘s degree
programme of study at the time of his/her application for conversion.

The candidate is required to—

(1) make a written application within 12 – 15 months of candidature to the Dean
together with the following:

(a) A written report not exceeding 6,000 words regarding:

(i) Introduction and scope of the research;
(ii) Objective of the research;
(iii) Research methodology;
(iv) Research output that has been generated for the last twelve to fifteen
months including the production of:

 A journal paper accepted for publication and the presentation at a
seminar at the national or international level; or
 An application for a patent which is pending or has been granted
and a presentation at a seminar at the national or international level;
or
 Any other achievement as may be determined by the Faculty and a
seminar presentation at the national or international level.
(v) A research plan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

(b) Recommendation and report from supervisor; and
(c) The support and report of the Head of Department responsible for his
programme of study.

(2) present the research output in a seminar before a panel of assessors
comprising two experts from within or outside the University in the related
field as may be determined by the Faculty. The said seminar shall as far as
possible be held within a month from the date of the application for the
change in the status of candidature.

Residential Requirements
All candidates are subject to a residential requirement in a prescribed duration of
their candidature unless authorised leave of absence has been granted.
Candidates are expected to remain in residence in order to benefit from planning,
conducting and writing up their research within the University community and
environment.