According to the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022, which of the following statements apply?

1.Students, ideally with a four-year degree course, will be allowed to do a PhD.

2.The PhD programme shall be for a minimum duration of two years (excluding course work) and a maximum of six years.

3.Extension beyond these limits will not be by more than two years.

4.Women candidates may be allowed a relaxation of two years in the maximum duration.

A1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct

B1, 2 and 3

C2, 3 and 4

D2 and 3

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

All four statements match the UGC PhD Regulations of 2022.

Statement 1 allows students, ideally with a four-year degree, to pursue a PhD.

Statement 2 sets a minimum duration excluding course work and a maximum of six years.

Statement 3 caps any extension beyond these limits at two years.

Statement 4 permits women candidates a two-year relaxation in the maximum duration.

The regulations also allow entry through the National Eligibility Test and similar routes.

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