Department of ………………………………………………Engineering

Guidelines for EVALUATION OF M.Phil./Ph.D. THESES

This dissertation,is to be considered as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of MPhil/PhD
Degree.

1. Name of the Student :

2. Title of the Thesis :
3. Modified Title of Thesis (if necessary)* :
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*Modified as suggested by examination panel
The following criteria may be considered by the thesis evaluation panel:
4. Continuous evaluation
# Category Y/N
1 Progress reports submitted
2 Publications requirement fulfilled*

*Guidelines for determining the fulfillment of publication requirement:

The following are normally expected to have been satisfied:

for Ph.D.: one Journal paper (peer-reviewed full paper) and two Conference papers

for M.Phil.: one Journal paper (peer-reviewed full paper) or two Conference papers

5. Thesis

# Evaluation Criteria Satisfied (Y/N) Comments (if any)

1 Introduction
- Significance of the study in terms of contribution to the
body of knowledge and application.
-Well defined scope and objectives.
2 Literature Review
- Depth of review in terms of thoroughness.
- The extent of support of previous studies on the present
research.
- How (if any) the researcher link the previous studies to
the present concept (theory).
3 Methodology
-Clarity and applicability of concept(s) used.
-Ability to be conceptually and operationally defined.
-Research design.
- Data collection method.
-Validity and authenticity of data
4 Analysis
- Coherent analysis supported by literature and data
collected.
- Recognition of future areas of study.
- Identification of limitations of the study
5 Research Contribution/Originality

6 Written Expression
- Grammar and articulation
- Use of proper format for referencing.

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6. Final presentation

# Evaluation Criteria Satisfied Comments (if any)

(Y/N)
1 Clarity of the presentation
2 Articulation of the research objectives
3 Evidence of Lit. review / Existing work
4 Usage of proper research methodology
5 Comprehensiveness of analysis
Proper Synthesis of conclusions and identification of future
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work
7 Question and answer session

7.1 We recommend the acceptance of this thesis as partial requirement for the Degree of M.Phil./Ph.D.
a. With no corrections
b. Subject to following minor corrections to be done to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s) and/or
examiners
c. Subject to following major corrections to be done to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s) and
examiners
d. Subject to following additional research work to be done to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s), and
examiners
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7.2. We do NOT recommend the acceptance of this thesis as a part of the requirements for the Degree of
MPhil/PhD, but would like to recommend the acceptance of the work done for the award of a
degree/diploma of a lower denomination, viz., Postgraduate Diploma/M.Phil. Degree as justified below:
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7.3. We do NOT recommend the acceptance of this dissertation as a part of the requirements for the Degree of
M.Phil./Ph.D.
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8. Any further directions to the student for carrying out the corrections.
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9. Overall recommendation (encircle the index of the relevant recommendation and copy the corresponding
description in the space provided).
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7.3

Name/s of the Examiner/s: …………………………………………………………………….

Signature/s: …………………………………………………………………………………….

Date: ……………………….

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