Format for Thesis Preparation

R.9.1	Candidates submitting the thesis for the University Ph.D. degree is required to follow the following aspects regarding paper size, text layout etc., except in special cases in which concerned faculty dean is satisfied that it will not be possible to comply with the requirements of these rules : Size of the paper should be A4 (8.5" x 11.5") except for maps, drawing, graphs on which no restriction is placed. The text should be typed on both side of the paper leaving a margin of 3 cm on left hand side and 3 cm on right hand side as well as 3 cm at the top and 2 cm at the bottom. The text should be typed in 1.5 line spacing using normal typeface /electronic typing/ PC word processing in 12 font size of Arial/ Times New Roman; Fancy fonts should be avoided for text writing. Optimal length of the thesis in Faculty of Management Studies should be kept between 200-350 pages. However, in the other faculties it can be less.
R.9.2	Likewise, cover layout is also specified. Affiliation of the supervisor could be added but it should not contain administrative designation like Head of the Department/ Dean, etc.
R.9.3	Candidates should submit thesis in the following specific colors on cover page. Faculty of Management Studies : Cream Faculty of Dental Sciences : White Faculty of Engineering : Light Blue Faculty of Pharmacy : Light Green Faculty of Commerce : Pink Faculty of Education : Yellow Faculty of Science: Violet
R.9.4	The format of cover and title page of the thesis shall be as prescribed in Annexure C1.
R.9.5	The candidate should submit an abstract of the thesis not exceeding 1200 words with key words and title page in printed form as well as in soft copy which shall be sent to the examiner by post/e-mail for seeking consent on prescribed form for evaluation of the thesis. Consent sent by an examiner by e-mail to the Dean, PG studies will be accepted provided the same is as per the prescribed format.
R.9.6	Following certificates shall be submitted along with the thesis: Certificate of fulfillment of residential requirement by the candidate duly signed by the supervisor. ‘No Dues Certificate’ from the Dean of the concerned Faculty where the research work was done. A Declaration by the candidate regarding originality of the research work should be given on A4 sheet (to be attached with the thesis) and on a non-judicial stamp paper costing Rs 100/- attested by a notary as per format given in Annexure C2. Research papers published/ accepted of the candidate relevant to the research work reported in the thesis.