Procedure for research programs

An M.S. scholar will have a Genetal Test Committe (GTC) consisting of faculty members from the Institute. The GTC will meet every year for the first two years and every six months afterwards to analyse the progress made by the scholar. Typically, the scholar takes a number of courses as suggested by his or her GTC members. After the successful completion of the course work, the scholar does independent research, culminating in a dissertation which is sent to external experts for review. Based on the reviewers comments, the GTC decides if the work done is satisfactory for awarding the M.S. degree. The scholar may optionally be asked to appear for a viva-voce.
A Ph.D. scholar will have a Doctoral Committe (DC) consisting of faculty members from the Institute. The DC will meet every year for the first three years and every six months afterwards to analyse the progress made by the scholar. Typically, the scholar takes a number of courses as suggested by his or her DC members. After or during the coursework, the scholar has to take a seperate comprehensive exam conducted by the Department. The scholar has to clear the comprehensive exam in two attempts, else the registration will be cancelled. The scholar then does independent research, resulting in a dissertation which is sent to external experts for review. After incorporation the reviewers' comments, the scholar appears in a viva voce before an expert panel, to defend his or her thesis. After this thesis defence, the DC decides if the work is satisfactory for awarding the Ph.D. degree.