UGC allows the submission of an MPhil or Ph.D. thesis

The University Grants Commission has allowed the extension of up to 6 months beyond June 30 for the submission of MPhil or PhD thesis after taking into consideration the study time lost due to Covid-19.

After taking into consideration the loss of study time during the Covid-19 situation, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted another extension of 6 months beyond June 30 for the submission of MPhil or PhD thesis. As per the official information, this is the second time authorities have granted the extension. The first extension was granted in June 2020.

Universities and higher educational institutions can give another extension of up to 6 months beyond 30 June for MPhil or PhD thesis. Submission on a case-to-case basis after reviewing a student’s work.

The UGC has approved that an extension of up to 6 months beyond June 30 may be given to MPhil and PhD students for the submission of the thesis by their respective higher education institutions on a case-to-case basis on the basis of the review of the work of the student by the research advisory committee and on the recommendation of the supervisor and head of the department- The UGC official said to PTI.