The following clarification is issued in respect of UGC (Minimum Qualifications
for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges
and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) (4th
Amendment), Regulations, 2016 for the candidates registered for Ph.D. Degree prior
on July 1 1. 2009:-
“The research papers of the candidate from his/her research work,
published beyond the period of acquiring his/her Ph.D. Degree are also
acceptable in terms of the condition (d) of Clause 3 of UGC (Minimum
Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in
universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards
in Higher Education) (4h Amendment), Regulations, 2016, provided it is
certified by the Ph.D. Degree awarding University.
Similarly, presentations made by the candidate in conference/
seminar based on his/her Ph.D. work beyond the period of acquiring
his/her Ph.D. Degree is also acceptable in terms of the condition (e) of
Clause 3 of UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers
and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for
the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) (4h Amendment),
Regulations, 2016, provided it is certified by the Ph.D. Degree awarding
University.”