UGC extends deadline for submission of PhD, MPhil theses

Considering the ongoing pandemic situation, the PhD and MPhil scholars will get this six-months extension as most universities and colleges have remained closed across the country in light of COVID-19 outbreak.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) extended the deadline for submission of PhD, MPhil theses until June 30, 2021. According to the reports, the decision to extend the deadline is made due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, the last date to submit PhD and MPhil theses was December 31, 2020. Considering the ongoing pandemic situation, the PhD and MPhil scholars will get this six-months extension as most universities and colleges have remained closed across the country in light of COVID-19 outbreak. However, the tenure of fellowship for the MPhil and PhD will remain the same as earlier (5 years).

The official statement released by UGC states, “Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the universities have remained closed for the past several months. Therefore, the students have not been able to conduct their research experiments in the university laboratories, nor were they able to access library services that are critical for completion of the thesis." The statement further reads,“In view of the above and in larger interest of the research scholars, a further extension of six months for terminal MPhil/PhD students who were supposed to submit their thesis by 31 December 2020 may be granted by the universities, that is till 30 June 2021.” 

It further added: “Extension of six months as mentioned above may also be granted for submitting evidence of publication and presentation in two conferences.” While the Centre has given the nod to reopen schools, educational institutes and universities across the country, the final decision still depends on the states and union territories individually. 

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