Duration

As per DITU PhD Ordinance

The maximum period will count from the date of enrollment to the date of submission of the PhD thesis.

In exceptional circumstances, to the satisfaction of the Vice-Chancellor, a candidate may be granted (a) an extension of maximum of one year over and above the maximum duration as specified above or (b) a relaxation of one year in the minimum duration as specified above provided (s)he is a full time candidate with MTech or equivalent as entry qualification.

In case a Ph.D. scholar is not able to complete the Ph.D. successfully complete the Ph.D. within the maximum duration as specified above (including 6.2(a) above) his/her registration will expire and his/her Ph.D. program will stand automatically terminated.