RAJKUMARI AMRIT KAUR COLLEGE OF NURSING, LAJPAT NAGAR, NEW DELHI

NURSING EDUCATION -II

CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF M. PHIL AND Ph.D. PROGRAMME
Advisor: Mrs Mitali Biswas
Speaker : Mrs. Archana Maju, MSc I Year

INTRODUCTION
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) is the regulatory body for nursing education and practice in India. It is an autonomous organization under the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and was established in 1947. The INC is responsible for establishing and maintaining
standards of nursing education and practice in the country.
The functions of the INC include accreditation of nursing schools and colleges, registration of qualified nurses, and regulation of nursing education
and practice. It also develops curricula and syllabi for nursing programs and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
The INC plays an important role in the development of the nursing profession in India by ensuring that nursing education and practice meet
international standards. It also collaborates with other organizations, both national and international, to promote the advancement of the nursing
profession.
There are six levels of nursing education in India today. They are:
 Multipurpose Health Worker Female training (ANM or MPHW-F)
 Female Health Supervisor training (HV or MPHS-F)
 General nursing and midwifery (GNM)
 BSc. Nursing
 MSc. nursing
 MPhil and PhD

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 M.PHIL AND PHD NURSING
MPhil and PhD programs in nursing are advanced degree programs designed for nurses who wish to pursue research or academic careers in the field
of nursing.
MPhil, or Master of Philosophy, is a research degree that is usually completed in two years. The program includes coursework in research methods
and the student is required to conduct an independent research project that contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the field.
PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is a research degree that is typically completed in four to six years. The program includes advanced coursework in
research methods and the student is required to conduct an original and significant research project that makes a substantial contribution to the field.
In both MPhil and PhD programs in nursing, students are expected to have a strong foundation in nursing theory and research, as well as in other
relevant fields such as psychology, sociology, and epidemiology. The programs typically involve close collaboration with faculty advisors and other
researchers, and may also involve internships or practicum experiences.
Graduates of MPhil and PhD programs in nursing are prepared to pursue academic careers as professors, researchers, or consultants. They may also
work in research institutions, healthcare organizations, or government agencies, contributing to the development of nursing practice and policy.

Till a few years ago nurses had to travel abroad to study PhD courses or seek admission in allied discipline. In the 80’s RAK college of started an
M.Phil program as a regular and part-time courses and in the year 1992, Doctoral programme in nursing was started under Department of Nursing,
University of Delhi.
Since then several universities started registering candidates for PhD in nursing. Prominent among these are MGR Medical University, Rajiv Gandhi
University and University. The Manipal Academy of higher education has started both MPhil and PhD program in nursing through support of WHO.

History of MPhil and PhD programs in Nursing in India

• In the 1980' s RAK College of nursing, New Delhi, started an MPhil program as a regular and part time courses. Since then several
universities started registering candidate for PhD in nursing. Prominent among:
- MGR Medical University.
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science.
- SNDT University.
- Delhi University.
 The Manipal Academy of higher education has started both MPhil and PhD program in nursing. The INC recently initiated a project on PhD
program in nursing through support of the WHO.
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 MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMME IN NURSING
MPhil in nursing program has started in 80's in RAK College of nursing, Delhi, both as a regular and part time course. The academic council
recommended to delink MPhil from the PhD program. The MPhil program started on October 15, 1986.
In 1980 RAK College of nursing started an MPhil programme as a regular and part time course. Since then several universities started taking students
for the MPhil course in nursing.
Prominent among these were: MGR Medical University, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, SNDT University and Delhi University and
Manipal Academy of Higher Education

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Name of the Institution: RajKumari Amrit Kaur College Of Nursing
Address: Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing (University of Delhi), Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi-110024
The Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing is a pioneer institute for nursing education in India and South East Asian region offering basic and
higher education programmes. It is controlled financially by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and academically affiliated to University of
Delhi as Department of Nursing under faculty of science. The primary objective of the College is to provide and promote education and research in
the field of nursing.
The College was established in 1946 and initially B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing programme was formulated to train young women as professional nurses for
meeting the health needs of the country. In 1959, the University approved the initiation of two years Master of Nursing programme, M.Phil, in
Nursing was started in 1986 as a foundation course for undertaking doctoral work and in the year 1992, Doctoral programme in nursing was started
under Department of Nursing, University of Delhi.
Besides the regular academic programmes, College also conducts short term courses for nursing personnel through the Department of Continuing
Education.
INC RAK COLLEGE OF NURSING REMARKS
PHILOSOPHY
Nursing shares with the whole university a main focus of preparing its
students for service and assisting them to achieve a meaningful
philosophy of life. The student is encouraged to develop judgment and
wisdom in handling knowledge and skills and achieve mastery of

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problem solving and creative skills.

Commitment to lifelong learning is the mark of truly professional

person. In order to maintain clinical competencies and enhance
professional practice the student must stay abrupt of the new
developments and contribute to the advancement of nursing
knowledge.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The objectives of M.Phil degree course in nursing are:

• To strengthen the research foundations of nurses for

encouraging research attitudes and problem-solving capacities

• To provide basic training required for research in undertaking

doctoral work
ATTENDENCE
A student: admitted to the M Phil program will be required to attend A student: admitted to the M Phil program
not less than 2/3rd of the total number of lectures, seminars and will be required to attend not less than 2/3rd
practical separately in each course of part-I. of the total number of lectures, seminars and
practical separately in each course of part-I.
DURATION OF THE COURSE
The duration of the full-time MPhil programs will be one year and the In RAK the duration of the full time M.Phil.
part-time MPhil will be Two Years. Programme was one year and the part time
M.Phil. Programme for two years.
COURSE OF STUDY
The MPhil studies will be in two distinct parts: Part-I consists of 3 The M.Phil studies will be in two distinct
courses and part-II a dissertation. parts:
Part I Part I consists of three courses and Part II a
It consists of 3 courses, one course to be selected from each of the dissertation.
three major groups A, B, and C.
Part II In RAK for the admission of M.Phil nursing
After passing the Part-I examination, a student shall be required to student, admission test weightage was
write a Dissertation. The topic and the nature of the dissertation of decided:
each candidate will be determined by the advisory committee 1. Theories and concepts of nursing (20
consisting of 3 member's set-up by the MPhil committee including the marks)
project Supervisory. The dissertation may include results of original 2. Nursing process and its
research, a fresh interpreting of existing facts and date or a review implementation in health- illness
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articles of a critical nature of may take such other form as maybe situations (30 marks)
determined by the advisory committee. 3. Problem solving approach to the
investigations of nursing problems (30
marks)
4. Designing instructional programmes
(20 marks)

EVALUATION IN PART I AND PART II

Each courses in part I will carry 10 marks on the basis of equal weight At RAK classification of division are as
age for sessional work and the end of semester written test. The follows:-
evaluation of the sessional work (internal assessment) of the candidates  I division with distinction: 75%
will be basic on seminars, independent study and assignments marks in aggregate or above.
administered by the concerned teacher(s). Each paper will be evaluated  I division: 60% marks in aggregate or
separately. above but below 75% marks.
• The evaluation of part II, i.e. the dissertation will be at the end of  Passed : 50% marks in aggregate or
second semester. It will be evaluated by the supervisor and once above but below 60% marks.
member appointed by the MPhil committee. Evaluation of dissertation
will be on the basis of project papers and viva voce. It will carry 300
marks.
• Provided that a student clears at least 2 courses in the part-I exam, The Evaluation of Candidate in Part I and
she may allowed to proceed with the dissertation work such students Part II will conform to Following Scheme
will be permitted to submit the dissertation only when they have PART1 Exam Internal Total
passed the exam in all the 3 courses prescribed under part-I marks assessment marks
• In case of students who have not cleared all the courses at the GROUP A : 50 50 100
semester exam as prescribed in part-I, a special exam in the remaining research
courses will_ be held by the MPhil committee at an appropriate time. methods in
• No student will be allowed to appear in any part of the exam more nursing
than twice and a student must clear the MPhil exam within three years GROUP B : 50 50 100
of her initial registration .for MPhil full-time program and within 4 major aspects
years of initial registration for the part-time program. of nursing
GROUP 50 50 100
The Evaluation of Candidate in Part I and Part II will conform to C :applied
Following Scheme disciplines
PART1 Exam Internal Total Viva voce and dissertation
marks assessment marks PART-2 100 200 300
GROUP A : 50 50 100 Dissertation
research
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 methods in including
nursing viva voice
GROUP B : 50 50 100 600
major aspects
of nursing Courses of the study under part 1
GROUP 50 50 100  Groups -A courses on research
C :applied methods in nursing
disciplines  Group-B: Courses on major aspects of
Viva voce and dissertation nursing.
PART-2 100 200 300 • Group-C: Courses of allied disciplines:
Dissertation -
including
viva voice
600

The results will be classified as follows:

 Pass At least 50% marks in each Course in part 1 and
50%marks in the dissertation (part2)
 First class 60%marks in the aggregate of( part 1 and 2 )
 Distinction 75% marks in aggregate of (part 1 and 2)
Courses of the study under part 1
 Groups -A courses on research methods in nursing
 Group-B: Courses on major aspects of nursing.
 Group-C: Courses of allied disciplines: -

FELLOWSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP

Students who are admitted to the MPhil course are eligible to compete
for junior research fellowship and other scholarships that are available
in the department and university. They may apply when those
fellowships and scholarships advertised.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES:
BUILDING:

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The College of Nursing should have---
 a separate building.
 should be near to its parent hospital
 the constructed area of the college should be 23720 square feet.
 Adequate hostel/residential accommodation for students and staff.
CLASSROOM:
 At least 4 class room
 well-ventilated with proper lighting
 White /green /black board
 Chair and tables
 Racks and cupboard
DEPARTMENT:
 Fundamental of nursing
 Nutrition
 Community health nursing
 Obstetrics and gynecology nursing
 Child health nursing
 Medical surgical nursing
 Psychiatry and mental health nursing
LABORATORIES:
 Nursing foundation and medical surgical
 Community health nursing
 OBG and paediatrics
 Nutrition

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 Computer lab
 Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology
AUDITORIUM:
 Enough to accommodate at least Double the actual strength of student.
Utilized for-
 Hosting function of college
 Educational
 Conference
 Workshop
 Well-ventilated with light
 All kind of basic and advanced audiovisual aids
LIBRARY:
 SIZE—2400sQ FEET
 Easily accessible
 Seating arrangement-60 student
 3000 books
 10 sets of books in each subject
 Journals
 Safe storage of books
 Newspaper
 Staff reading room
 Room for librarian internet facility

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OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:
 Principal’s office-
 Vice principal office
 For faculty member –one room for each teacher
COMMON ROOM:
3 common room
 For teaching facility
 For office staff
 For students
RECORD ROOM;
 Separate record room with steel racks, built in shelves for proper storage of records and documents
STORE ROOM:
 Should be provided to accommodate the equipments and other inventory articles which are required in the laboratories
OTHER FACILITIES:
 Students welfare hall
 Indoor games hall
 Safe drinking water
 Toilet facilities
 Garage –60 seater
 Fire extinguisher
 Playground
 Hostel

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 Transport –50 seater bus
TEACHING FACULTY :( INC)
 Principal cum Professor- 15 years’ experience with M.Sc. (N) out of which 12 years should be teaching experience with minimum of 5 years in
collegiate programme. Ph.D. (N) is desirable.
 Vice- Principal cum Professor- 12 years’ experience with M.Sc.(N) out of which 10 years should be teaching experience with minimum of 5
years in collegiate programme. Ph.D. (N) is desirable.
Professor- 10 years’ experience with M.Sc. (N) out of which 7 years should be teaching experience. Ph.D. (N) is desirable.
 Associate Professor- M.Sc. (N) with 8 years’ experience including 5 years teaching experience.
Ph.D. (N) desirable.
 Assistant Professor- M.Sc. (N) with 3 years teaching experience. Ph.D. (N) desirable.
 Tutor- M.Sc. (N) Or B.Sc. (N)/P.B.B.Sc. (N) with 1 year experience.
OTHER STAFF:
 Administrative Officer 1
 Office Superintendent 1
 PA to Principal 1
 Accountant/Cashier 1
 Upper Division Clerk 2
 Lower Division Clerk 2
 Store Keeper 1
a) Maintenance of stores 1
b) Classroom attendants 2
c) Sanitary staff As per the physical space
d) Security Staff As per the requirement

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 Peons/Office attendants 4
LIBRARY
a) Librarian 2
b) Library Attendants As per the requirement
IN HOSTEL
 Wardens- 2
 Cooks, Bearers, As per the requirement.
 Sanitary Staff
 Ayas /Peons As per the requirement.
 Security Staff As per the requirement
 Gardeners & Dhobi Depends on structural facilities.

STRENGTHS OF THE COLLEGE:

 RAK has a good library with a large collection of books.
 At RAK College we are having senior, well experienced, faculties who guides the students, helps the students in accomplishing degree and
personal development as well.
 It offers a well-maintained AV Aids lab.
 The MSc program in RAK creates good educators.
 Research and statistics are being taught in first year and practiced in second so that students get a deep knowledge before the practical.
 College has already started long awaited works for the new building which will brighten the academic and physical outlook of the pioneer institute
of nursing

WEAKNESSES OF THE COLLEGE:

 Principal post in RAK is vacant.
 Lack of promotions and stagnancy of staff in the lower posts.

DOCTORATE OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING

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Ph.D. Nursing or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing is a Doctorate Nursing course. It is subjective in nature and undertakes the research work in depth.
On the completion of doctorate, degree scholars must submit their “thesis” and then they deserve the respective degree. Nursing is a healthcare
profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life
from conception to death. The duration of the program is minimum two years from the date of registration (three years for external candidates) and
maximum five to six years. The minimum qualifications and other eligibility criteria for admission are the same as for regular full-time students.
Ph.D. is a broad-based course involving a minimum course credit requirement and research thesis.
INSTITUTION PROFILE
Name of institution: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
Address: 4TH T BLOCK, JAYANAGAR, BENGLARU, 560041, INDIA
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka a premier Health Science University in India was established on 1st June 1996 at Bangalore
by the Govt. of Karnataka through its enactment of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka Act 1994 to encompass all the existing
health science colleges and institutions which were earlier affiliated to the conventional universities in Karnataka with a purpose of ensuring proper
and systematic instruction, teaching, training and research in modern and Indians systems of medicine.
RGUHS is considered one of the top universities offering the best medical education in India with initiatives to make its syllabi for different courses
of world class quality taking it to the forefront of Medical education in India.
Based on the ever-changing scenario and also on the needs of the society it has been restructuring its programs and also starting new ones so that
quality healthcare reaches the nooks and corners of the country.

PREMEAMBLE
National consortium for Ph.D. in Nursing
(hereafter called as Ph.D. Consortium) has
been constituted by Indian Nursing
Council (INC) in collaboration with Rajiv
Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
Karnataka, Bangalore, under the Faculty of
Nursing to promote doctoral education in
various fields of Nursing.
The Ph.D. Consortium programme is
governed by the Ordinance issued by
RGUHS as per Notification No.
UA/SYN/ORD/2003-2004 issued on
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PHILOSOPHY
The PhD program is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of The philosophy is informed by Neuman’s Both have the
the field of philosophy, while giving them opportunities to work intensively systems model from which the working same philosophy
on the issues that interest them the most. During the first stage of their definitions of the major nursing paradigms and RGUHS has
graduate education, students meet the department's course distribution (person, environment, health, illness, and use Neuman’s
requirements and prepare to take the qualifying exam. This exam assesses the nursing) are drawn. The faculty is system model for
student in consultation with supervising faculty. After passing the exam, committed to providing a high quality elaborating the
students advance to candidacy and being writing the PhD thesis. professional education that builds on a philosophy.
base of liberal studies and promotes life-
long learning.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The objective of doctoral programs is to encourage the pursuit of knowledge The objective of doctoral programs is to Both have same
through intellectual inquiry. Doctoral offerings will be primarily professional encourage the pursuit of knowledge aims and
with emphasis on business, education, public policy studies, human services, through intellectual inquiry. Doctoral objective.
social sciences, and applied science offerings will be primarily professional
and technology, while allowing for distinctive, theoretical programs in the arts with emphasis on business, education,
and sciences. public policy studies, human services,
social sciences, and applied science
and technology, while allowing for
distinctive, theoretical programs in the arts
and sciences.

ELIGIBILITY OF ADMISSION
The candidate must have MPhil/MSc (N) or a post graduate degree in nursing Candidates who have obtained Master’s Same eligibility
recognized by INC: Degree in the concerned subject under criteria of
- He or she passed MSc nursing with a minimum of 60% marks. various faculties of Rajiv Gandhi admission.
- The final selection of the candidate is made on the basis of all India entrance University of Health Sciences or a PG
test. degree considered, as equivalent by this
- Those candidates who passes MPhil degree as well as published original University are eligible for enrolment for
research article are given a weight age of 10 marks (5 Marks for each) Ph.D Course in this University.
Candidates with the following
qualifications are eligible for enrollment
for Ph.D courses of this University, under
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 the following faculties.
Candidates with M.Sc/M.Phil in Nursing
degree awarded by this University or a
College/University recognized by INC or a
P.G. degree in Nursing considered as
equivalent by RGUHS/INC are eligible for
enrollment for Ph.D course in Nursing of
this University under the National
Consortium for Ph.D in Nursing.

BASIS FOR SELECTION

PRE PHD EXAMINATION CONFIRMATION OF PROVISIONAL
The entrance exam will consist of 3 sections: REGISTRATION
• Section A: Section A will be general knowledge test
• Section B: This section will be a descriptive type section The provisional registration of a candidate
• Section C: This section consists of long answer type question, the candidate for pursuing Ph.D course to the award of
will be providing with a choices. Ph.D degree shall be confirmed only when
The PhD Examination Process (Provided by INC and RGUHS) he/she passes the Pre-Ph.D examination
The PhD examination process includes the following main stages: conducted by the University.
- The candidate advice of his or her intention to submit.
- Three examiners and a convener are nominated and formally approved.
- Copies of the thesis are sent to the examiners and the convener.
• The examiners:
a. Read the thesis
b. Write their reports
c. Submit their reports
• Once all three examiner's reports are in the convener consider the reports.
• The convener arranges and chairs on oral examination, where applicable.
• The convener facilities a consensus decision amongst the examiners.
• The convener advises the doctoral and scholarships office of the initial
outcome.
• The Doctoral and Scholarships office advise the candidate of that initial
outcome.
• If applicable, the candidate makes the required revisions.
• The convener advise the doctoral and scholarships office of the find
outcomes
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 • The candidate submits the final two hard-bound copies of the thesis.
• The candidate graduates with a PhD Degree.

Submission of Thesis
Any candidate who has completed the minimum period of 3 year doing
prescribed and research may submit an application along with five copies of
synopsis of the thesis through the guide, the head of the participating
institution to the PhD. Registration committee for permission submit the thesis
under intimation to the chairperson of the Board of PG nursing.
Award of PhD Degree
The degree is awards by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science,
Bangalore, after the candidate successfully completes viva voice examination.

DURATION
Full-time/part-time candidate should complete research work and submit the Full time course is 3 years and for part
thesis of university within 5 year. For a part-time candidate, the maximum time course it is four year.
period for submit the thesis in 7 year.

NUMBER OF STUDENTS FOR REGISTRATION

I. Selected Candidates applying for registration shall submit the duly filled Registration form through the recognized Ph.D. study centers within the
stipulated time along with the prescribed fee to the Nodal Centre. The candidate shall furnish the information detailed below.
a. Qualification and details of previous study and research, if any, and full particulars of the publications to his/her credit in accredited journals.
(Attested copies to be furnished)
b. Name and address of the recognized Guide/Co-Guide under whom the candidate proposes to carry out research.
c. Name of the department and institution where the candidate proposes to work and to conduct research.
d. Title and synopsis of the proposed research work.
II. Candidates in service shall forward application along with the consent of the guide with name, signature & seal and a No objection Certificate
from the Head of the Department and Head of the Institution where the candidate is working. (Place of work) while submitting the application along
with the documents mentioned under schedule for the candidates.

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III. All applications received by the Nodal Centre on or before the stipulated time and date shall be placed before the Academic Review Committee.
The Committee shall examine the applications and after screening process shall recommend University for provisional registration within three
months from the last date notified for the receipt of applications.
Provisional registration shall be effective from the date mentioned as the last date for payment of prescribed fees in the concerned specialty for the
selected candidates’ fee once paid shall not be refunded.
IV. No candidate shall, without previous permission of the Ph.D. Consortium registration committee join any other course of study or appear for any
other examination conducted by the University or by any other University during the period of registration.
V. With prior permission from National Consortium, candidate can change place of work.
ACADEMIC REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Academic Review Committee will consist of
(i) Dean of the Faculty of Nursing of RGUHS
(ii) Selected Consortium Members,
(iii) One subject expert.
(iv) Director (R & D) of RGUHS.
DURATION
A candidate can register for Ph.D. course on part time basis.
i. A candidate should complete research work and submit the thesis to the University within five years from the date of provisional registration.
PROGRESS REPORT
After provisional registration, every candidate shall submit half yearly progress report regularly through the guide and Head of the institution where
study is being carried to the Nodal Centre, National Consortium. Every such half yearly report shall be submitted for the period from 1st January to
the end of June & from 1st July to the end of December. However, the first report for the fraction of six months period shall be submitted ending
either in June or December.
If the candidate fails to submit two consecutive half yearly progress reports in time, his/her provisional registration shall stand cancelled. If two
consecutive half yearly progress reports are not satisfactory, the National Consortium may recommend to the University for Cancellation of the
registration.
PRE Ph.D. EXAMINATION

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The provisional registration of the candidate shall be confirmed only after he/she has passed the pre Ph.D. examination which shall be conducted
after the completion of one year from the date of provisional registration of the candidate.

Sl. No. Subject Duration Marks Conducted by

Paper I Research Methodology & 3 hrs 100 R. G. U. H. S.
Applied Statistics
Paper II Nursing Science & Theory 3 hrs 100 R. G. U. H. S.
Development
Seminar/Term paper in the - 100 National
area of research (Internal Consortium
assessment)
Viva Voce (Proposal defense)* - 100 National
Consortium

* > = 60% of marks will be considered as pass

Note: 70% attendance is compulsory for contact hours. If the student does not have 70%, he/she will not allowed to appear for the
examination, however they have to make up for the same next academic year.

The syllabi for both the papers shall be as prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council.

RESEARCH GUIDE
The candidates may select the guide from the list of guides recognized by the Ph.D. Consortium.
To be considered as a guide by the consortium shall be a nurse:
- Shall be working in PG teaching institution found suitable under section-13&14 of INC Act.
- Shall be M.Sc in Nursing completed from institution found suitable under section - 13&14of INC Act.
- with Ph.D. degree in Nursing with 5 years PG teaching experience as a Lecturer and above with minimum 5 scientific publication in
National/International Journals.
- Expert in the subject of specialty chosen by the candidate
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 CHANGE OF GUIDE
Change of guide may be allowed within a period of less than two years. In extraordinary circumstances warranting change of guide, the guide and/or
the student should place the facts before the Academic Review Committee for its opinion. The decision and the recommendations of the Academic
Review Committee shall be final.
APPROVAL/RECOGNITION OF INSTITUTION
A candidate shall be permitted to pursue research for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Nursing in an institution approved by INC, Ph.D.
Consortium & RGUHS as per the list of the study centers are:-
NATIONAL CONSORTIUM STUDY CENTERS FOR PH.D. IN NURSING
1. Indian Nursing Council, Delhi,
2. College of Nursing, C.M.C, Ludhiana
3. College of Nursing, C.M.C, Vellore,
4. Govt. College of Nursing, Hyderabad,
5. Govt. College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram,
6. College of Nursing, SSKM Kolkata.
7. INE, Mumbai
8. St. John’ CON, Bangalore.
The list of the approved guides will be available at the study centers listed above.

SUBMISSION OF THESIS
Any candidate who has completed the minimum period of three years doing prescribed research from the date of his/her provisional registration and
not less than three months before the expiry of the maximum period prescribed for submission of thesis may submit an application along with five

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copies of synopsis of the thesis through the Guide, the Head of the participating institution to the Ph.D. Registration Committee for permission to
submit the thesis under intimation to the Chairperson of the Board of PG Nursing Studies and to the Nodal Centre.
After the approval, four copies of the approved final synopsis (hard copy/CD) shall be sent by the Ph.D. Registration Committee to the Registrar
(Evaluation) who shall proceed with the Constitution of Board of Examiners for the adjudication of the Ph.D. thesis and keep it ready prior to the
submission of the thesis.
Along with the thesis the candidate will also produce a “No Due Certificate” from the Chairman/Head of the Department and Head of the Institution
where he/she has worked and from the University Librarian and Finance Section.
Ph.D. EXAMINATION
For the adjudication of Ph.D. thesis there shall be a Board of Examiners of two external members to be chosen by the University, from the panel of
examiners recommended by the Ph.D. Consortium. The guide shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Examiners. However, under extraordinary
circumstances, the Ph.D. Consortium may appoint a Chairperson other than the Guide from the panel of Board of Examiners.
The thesis may be published in any form after obtaining necessary permission from the University.
VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION
Viva-Voce examination shall be conducted after the receipt of the satisfactory report, on the thesis from all the examiners. The viva voce examination
shall be conducted by a Board constituted as follows.
i. Guide/Chairperson
ii. Guide/Co-Guide (in case Guide is not the Chairperson)
iii. At least one of the external examiners shall be present at the Viva-Voce examination. However, under extraordinary circumstances, where
any external examiner cannot be present at the Viva-Voce examination, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint any external substitute examiner
from the panel constituted by the Consortium.

AWARD OF Ph.D. DEGREE

The degree will be awarded Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, after the candidate successfully completes Viva-Voce examination, the
Chairperson shall consolidate the recommendations for the award of Ph.D. degree based on the following.
i. The report of examiners who adjudicated the thesis
ii. Evaluation of the candidate’s performance in the Viva-Voce examination

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The Chairperson shall forward the consolidated and individual reports to the Registrar (Evaluation), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Based on these reports the University shall award the Ph.D. degree after the recommendations are approved by the Vice-Chancellor.

CONCLUSION: - Nursing education has expanded considerably post-independence. University education in nursing brought about changes in
nursing education, MPhil and Phd is a part of nursing education curriculum. In the 1980’s RAK College of nursing, New Delhi, started an MPhil
program as a regular and part time courses. Since then several universities started registering candidate for PhD in nursing. The Manipal Academy of
higher education has started both MPhil and PhD program in nursing. The INC recently initiated a project on PhD program in nursing through
support of the WHO.

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