MPhil program

M. Phil. Degree in Pali and Buddhist Studies

Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies  · Faculty of Arts
2 yearsDuration
8Credit hours
2Courses

Introduction

Qualifications and requirements for admission into degree of M. Phil. programme :

  1. Four Years B.A. Honours Degree.
  2. Three Years B. A. Honours Degree and One Year Master Degree.
  3. Two Years B. A. Pass Degree and two Years Master Degree.
  4. Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks or equivalent letter grade in all the experience.
  5. Candidates having teaching experience University/ College or research experience at recognizrd research institute with at least second class or equivalent letter grade (but no third class in any examination) may be admitted into M.Phil. Programme.
  6. Candidates in service shall have to take at least one year`s leave from relevant authorities
  7. Candidates with requisite qualifications (mentioned above) may be admitted to M. Phil. programme on the recommendation of the Academic Committee of the Department and with the approval of the Board of Advanced Studies.
  8. The duration of M.Phil. Programme is two academic years consisting of course works in the first year and thesis writing in the second year the programme may be extended upto four academic years.

In the first year of admission M.Phil. Students shall undertake a course work of 200 marks, divided into 2 courses of 100 marks each designed by the Department and a viva voce of 100 marks. The minmum pass marks is 50% or equivalent letter grade in each paper and viva voce separately. Students shall have to submit a thesis after completion of the second year.

Students who obtain less then 50% marks or equivalent letter grade in any one of the written papers/viva voce will be allowed to sit for the examination in the next academic year as an irregular student. Students who obtain less than 50% marks or equivalent letter grade only in the viva voce may be allowed by the department to sit for the examination within 3 to 6 months.

Exam Time : 4 hours

Each written paper will be examined by two examiners. Viva-voce will be held by a Viva Voce Board consisting of three Internal members.

The thesis will be submitted in triplicate on before the date prescribed by the Department. An Examination Committee Constituted by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Faculty concerned consisting of three examiners of which two must be external, and degree will be conferred by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the examiners.