University of Hyderabad

PROSPECTUS
2018-19

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General Category : Rs. 550=00

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 UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
(A Central University established by an Act of Parliament)

Visitor
The President of India

Chief Rector
The Governor of Telangana

Chancellor
Dr. C. Rangarajan

Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Appa Rao Podile

University’s Official Address:

The University of Hyderabad
Prof. C. R. Rao Road,
P.O. Central University,
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500 046,
Telangana, (India)

University’s EPABX: 040-2313 0000

University’s Website: http://www.uohyd.ac.in
University of Hyderabad
PROSPECTUS
2018-19
P.O. Central University
Hyderabad – 500 046
Telangana
India
Admission Enquiries:
Deputy Registrar (Acad. & Exams.)
Tel. 040-2313 2102
Section officer (Academic)
Tel. 040-2313 2103

Email: acadinfo@uohyd.ernet.in

Fax: 040 2301 0292

Online Registration Fee

General Category : Rs. 550=00

OBC Category : Rs. 350=00
SC/ST/PWD Category: Rs. 250=00
Excellence in University System

To introduce the element of excellence in the University system, the University Grants
Commission had identified a few Universities and granted them the status of ‘Universities with
Potential for Excellence’. Based on the evaluation and recommendations of a committee, the
University Grants Commission declared the University of Hyderabad a ‘University with
Potential for Excellence’. The University was sanctioned a grant of Rs.30 crore under UPE
Phase – 1 under this scheme for Interfacial Studies & Research and Holistic Development for
a period of 5 years (2002-2007) and Rs.50 crore under the Phase - 2 (2012-2016).

The Advanced Centre for Research in High Energy Materials (ACRHEM) on the University
campus has been supported by DRDO for Research on High Energy Materials to the tune of
Rs.113 Crores in the third phase.

Top Grades by various ranking agencies

The University opted for a rigorous evaluation by the National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission. The Apex Council of NAAC awarded
the top grade to the University.

The University has gone through the reaccreditation process of the NAAC and the NAAC had
awarded a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.72 on 4.0 scale at ‘A’ grade for a
period of 5 years up to 2019 in the third cycle.

The University has been ranked 5th among Universities and overall 11th by National Institute
of Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the year 2018.

QS World rankings (2016-17) ranked UoH one of the best places to study English Language
& Literature, Chemistry and Physics. In 2017 it was ranked in the range 91-100 of fastest
growing Universities.

The University has also been rated by the NISSAT (National Information System for Science
and Technology) of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government
of India, as the only University under the ‘High Output High Impact’ category among the top
50 institutions in India with publications in citation index journals.

DST support for augmenting research facilities

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Government of India sanctioned over
Rs. 11.96 crore under the FIST (Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology) to four
Science Schools of the University to augment research facilities.

In addition to this, the DST has established High Performance Computing Facility, Centre for
Nanotechnology, Centre for Modeling, Simulation and Design at University of Hyderabad
under the FIST Programme with a total financial support of Rs.24 crore.

A member of AIU and ACU

The University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
 CONTENTS
S.No. Description Page No
1 The University 01

2 Course, Criteria for Admission and Entrance Examinations

Courses of Study 04
Criteria for Admission 07
Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC etc. 09
Admission of Foreign Nationals 11
Entrance Examinations 13
Schedule for the notification of the Entrance results, etc. 16
List of Institutions recognized as external centres 17
Ph.D. admissions for January 2019 Session 18
Semester-wise Registration System 19
List of Examination Centres 20
Fees Payable by Students 22
Minimum qualifications for admission to various courses, intake and schedule for the entrance
25
examinations
3 Schools of Study
Mathematics and Statistics 37
Computer and Information Sciences 40
Physics 48
Chemistry 59
Life Sciences 63
Humanities 76
Social Sciences 98
Economics 119
Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication 123
Management Studies 133
Medical Sciences 140
Engineering Sciences and Technology 147
4 Other Academic Centres
College for Integrated Studies 151
Centre for Modeling Simulation & Design (CMSD) 154
Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning (CDVL) 156
Human Resources Development Centre 158
5 Academic and Student Services
Indira Gandhi Memorial Library 161
Central Instruments Laboratory 163
Computer Centre 163
Health Care 163
Hostel Accommodation 164
Students Welfare 164
Discipline among students 165
Games and Sports 166
Financial Support 167
Placement Guidance and Advisory Bureau 170
6 Teaching and Evaluation Regulations 172
Medals for excellence in studies 177
Rules of Refund of Fees on account of withdrawal/cancellation of admission 181
Malpractices (Prevention and Disciplinary action) rules 181
Guidelines on Anti-Plagiarism aspect of theses/dissertations 184
Office of the Controller of Examination – Charter of Services 187
Weightages of various Schools/Departments/Centres 188
Rules for preservation of various records concerning Academic & Examinations Matters 194
Academic Calendar and Schedule of Entrance Examinations 198
Breakup of seats for all the courses offered 202
UGC Regulations 2016 for M.Phil and Ph.D. 207
Contacts 211
 1

THE UNIVERSITY

The University of Hyderabad, a premier institution of postgraduate teaching and research in the
country, was established by an Act of Parliament (Act No. 39 of 1974) on 2 nd October, 1974 as a
Central University, wholly funded by the University Grants Commission.

The “objects of the University” as envisaged in the Act are: “to disseminate and advance
knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it
may deem fit and by the example of its corporate life, and, in particular, to make special
provisions for integrated courses in humanities and science in the educational programmes of
the University and to take appropriate measures for promoting inter-disciplinary studies and
research in the University.”

The University’s scenic and serene campus is spread over a vast stretch of land measuring about 2,000
acres, on the old Hyderabad - Bombay road. Amidst the picturesque environment of the campus,
several buildings catering to the academic needs, support facilities and residential requirements of the
campus community have been constructed over the years. The University also has a city campus ‘The
Golden Threshold’ the residence of the late Sarojini Naidu which was bequeathed to the University
by her daughter, the late Padmaja Naidu.
Schools of Study
1. School of Mathematics and Statistics
2. School of Computer and Information Sciences
3. School of Physics
4. School of Chemistry
5. School of Life Sciences
6. School of Humanities
7. School of Social Sciences
8. School of Economics
9. Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication
10. School of Management Studies
11. School of Medical Sciences
12. School of Engineering Sciences and Technology

The Schools of Mathematics and Statistics, Computer and Information Sciences, Chemistry, Economics,
Management Studies, and Engineering Sciences & Technology are single discipline schools and the
others are multi-department schools.

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Departments / Centres of Study
The School of Physics has the following Centres:

1. Centre for Advanced Studies in Electronics Science and Technology (CASEST)

2. Advanced Centre of Research in High Energy Materials (ACRHEM)
3. Centre for Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS)

The School of Life Sciences has the following Departments and a Centre:

1. Department of Biochemistry
2. Department of Plant Sciences
3. Department of Animal Biology
4. Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
5. Centre for Systems Biology

The School of Medical Sciences has the following Centres:

1. Centre for Health Psychology

2. Centre for Neural and Cognitive Sciences

The School of Humanities has the following Departments and Centres:

1. Department of English
2. Department of Philosophy
3. Department of Hindi
4. Department of Telugu
5. Department of Urdu
6. Centre for Applied Linguistics & Translation Studies
7. Centre for Comparative Literature
8. Department of Sanskrit Studies
9. Centre for the Study of Foreign Languages
10. Centre for English Language Studies
11. Centre for Dalit and Adivasi Studies and Translation
12. Centre for Endangered Languages and Mother Tongue Studies
13. Centre for Buddhist Studies

The School of Social Sciences has the following Departments and Centres:

1. Department of History
2. Department of Political Science
3. Department of Sociology
4. Department of Anthropology
5. Department of Education and Education Technology
6. Centre for Regional Studies
7. Centre for Folk Culture Studies
8. Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
9. Centre for the Study of Indian Diaspora
10. Centre for Knowledge, Culture & Innovation Studies
11. Centre for Human Rights
12. Centre for Women’s Studies
13. Centre for Ambedkar Studies

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The S.N. School of Arts and Communication has the following Departments:

1. Department of Dance
2. Department of Theatre Arts
3. Department of Fine Arts
4. Department of Communication

Other Centres offering Academic Programmes

1. College for Integrated Studies (CIS)

All Schools of the University, Departments and Centres are located on the main campus in Gachibowli.
Several of the Schools and Departments of the University have obtained financial support from the
University Grants Commission under the Special Assistance Programme and COSIST for excellence in
teaching and research.

Over the years, the teaching and research programmes of the University have been firmly established.
The students are selected through a nationwide entrance test. About 31% of the students are Ph.D.
scholars and approximately 39% of the students are women. Till 31.12.2017, over 28,620 students of
the University had been awarded various degrees through formal education, which consists of 2,927
Ph.Ds. 4,597 M.Phils., 2,402 M.Techs and 18,694 Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas. The Faculty of
the University include 193 Professors, 71 Associate Professors, and 145 Assistant Professors.

The Faculty of the University have published widely and have obtained research support from several
funding agencies. Several Faculty members have won national and international awards and honours in
recognition of their outstanding work in their respective fields.

ABOUT HYDERABAD

Founded by Quli Qutub Shah in 1591, this large metropolis is unique in its rich
architectural glory and blend of diverse linguistic, religious and ethnic groups and is an
ideal place indeed to locate a Central University. The weather for most part of the year is
pleasant except for the months of April and May when the temperature is likely to go up
to 40°C. The intellectual climate is vibrant. Hyderabad is home to nine major Universities
and several research institutions, laboratories, libraries and IT companies.

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MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION, COURSES, CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION AND ENTRANCE

EXAMINATIONS

Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for all the courses is English except the language courses for which the
medium of instruction is the language concerned.

Courses of Study
Admissions during 2018-19 are open for the following courses:

IMA/IM.Sc. Courses (5-year Integrated)

I.M.Sc. Courses in Sciences (10 Semesters)
Mathematical Sciences
Physics
Chemical Sciences
Systems Biology
Health Psychology

Master of Optometry (M.Optom) Course (6-Year Integrated)

I.M.A. Courses in Humanities (10 Semesters)

Hindi, Telugu and Language Sciences
I.M.A. Courses in Social Sciences (10 Semesters)

Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology

Postgraduate Courses
M.Sc. courses (4 Semesters)
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Statistics-OR
Physics
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Plant Biology & Biotechnology
Molecular Microbiology
Animal Biology and Biotechnology
Biotechnology*
Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
Health Psychology
Neural and Cognitive Science

* The admissions for M.Sc. Biotechnology course will be based on the allotment made by the Jawaharlal
Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi through CEEB, a common entrance test in May 2018.

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 M.C.A. (6 Semesters)

M.B.A. Business Analytics (4 Semesters)

M.B.A. Health Care and (4 Semesters)

Hospital Management
M.B.A. (4 semesters)*

*The admissions to MBA course for the academic year 2018-19 have been completed based on the
percentile scores of the applicants in CAT 2017 followed by Group Discussion/Interview.

M.A. courses (4 Semesters)

English
Philosophy
Hindi
Telugu
Urdu
Applied Linguistics
Comparative Literature
English Language Studies
History
Political Science
Sociology
Anthropology
Education
Economics
Financial Economics
Communication

M.P.A. Dance (4 Semesters)

(Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam)

M.P.A.Theatre Arts (6 Semesters)

M.F.A. Courses (4 Semesters)

Painting, Print Making and Sculpture
Art History & Visual Studies

Master of Public Health (MPH) (4 semesters)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) (4 semesters):

The course shall be offered subject
to University getting approval
from NCTE.

PG Diploma in Sanskrit Computational Linguistics (2 semesters)

M.Tech. Courses (4 Semesters)

Computer Science

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Artificial Intelligence

Information Technology - (The course is offered in collaboration with IDRBT, an Institute

established by the Reserve Bank of India)

Integrated Circuit Technology (I.C.T.)

Bioinformatics - (The course is offered in collaboration with the Centre for DNA
Fingerprinting and Diagnostics [CDFD], Hyderabad)

Materials Engineering

Admission to all MTech courses is through CCMT.

5-year Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science (10 semesters)

Admission is through CSAB of JEE

M.Phil. Courses (2 Semesters)

English
Philosophy
Hindi
Urdu
Applied Linguistics
Translation Studies
English Language Studies
History
Political Science
Sociology
Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy
Economics

Ph.D. Programmes (3 to 6 Years)

Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics / Operations Research (OR)
Computer Science
Physics
Electronics Science
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
ACRHEM
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Plant Sciences
Animal Biology
Biotechnology
English
Philosophy
Telugu
Urdu
Applied Linguistics

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Translation Studies
Sanskrit Studies
English Language Studies
History
Political Science
Sociology
Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy
Education
Economics
Dance
Communication
Management Studies
Health Sciences
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Materials Engineering
Nanoscience and Technology

Integrated M.Sc./Ph.D. (2 to 8 years)

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biotechnology
NOTE:
1. The University reserves the right to cancel/not to offer any of the courses mentioned above. The
University also reserves the right to increase or decrease the intake of any course due to
administrative reasons.
2. The assigning of supervisors for candidates seeking admission to any of the Ph.D. programmes will
be determined by the specific Department/Centre/School in adherence to the limits on numbers as
prescribed by the UGC regulations 2016.
A separate advertisement will be released later for admission to Ph.D. Computer Science and
Electronics Sciences (under Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme, Govt. of India).

Criteria for Admission

The University offers excellent facilities for Postgraduate, 5 -Year Integrated Master’s Degree
Courses, and Research Studies in several major areas in Sciences, (including Medical Sciences,
Engineering Sciences & Technology), Humanities, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Fine Arts,
Communication and Management Studies.

Admission to the University is open to all who fulfil the prescribed qualifications without any
distinction of race, creed, language or gender. The selection is made strictly on the basis of merit at
the entrance examination. The candidate should produce all original certificates at the time of
admission.

Any student will be eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Degree Courses must have successfully
completed a three year Undergraduate Degree through an examination conducted by a University/
Autonomous College. However, as a transitory measure, a candidate who has passed a two year degree
course may also be considered for admission provided she/he has undergone a further one year bridge
course and passed the same.

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The minimum eligibility requirements for admission to the above courses are given in a tabular
form at the end of this chapter.

The eligibility of candidates passing their qualifying examinations from Universities following the letter
grading system / CGPA will be determined on the basis of percentage equivalent to the letter grade/
CGPA obtained by the candidates according to the conversion formula adopted by the University
concerned. In the absence of any such formula, the decision of the University shall be final and binding
on the candidates.

Candidates who may be appearing for the qualifying degree examination and expecting their
results and certificates before 31.7.2018 are welcome to apply for admission.

Candidates who have completed or will be completing all the formalities viz., written the theory
examinations, completed practical examinations, submitted Project reports, completed viva-voce exams
etc. before 31.7.2018 and are awaiting the results of the qualifying degree examination and those who
are due to appear in the qualifying degree examination in the above stated aspects and expecting their
results to be declared and are getting their certificates before 31 July, 2018 are allowed to appear for
the entrance test. The condition is that, in case of their selection to a course in the University, they
should submit the certificates of the qualifying degree examination and other earlier examinations
positively at the time of completion of the admission. However, the University may give extension
of time up to 31.8.2018 to submit the certificates of the qualifying degree examination. Such candidates
will be given conditional admission up to 31.8.2018 only. However, this facility shall not be extended
to those who are taking regular or supplementary or improvement examinations of the qualifying
degree after 31.07.2018 and waiting for the results. In the event of the concerned students failing to
(i) submit their certificates of the qualifying Degree examination by 31.8.2018, and (ii) not passing the
qualifying degree examinations with the prescribed percentage of marks, they will not be allowed to
attend classes any further and their Provisional admission stands cancelled forthwith. No request will
be entertained for extension of time to submit the certificates under any circumstances beyond
31.8.2018.

In case of non-submission of other certificates like Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate and any
other academic certificate other than the qualifying degree examination certificates, students may be
allowed time upto 31.8.2018, failing which the Provisional admission of such candidates stands
cancelled forthwith.

In the case of candidates admitted into Ph.D. programmes under the result awaited category those who
have completed all the formalities including the viva voce of their M.Phil./M.Tech. Courses before the
date of their admission or 31.8.2018 whichever is earlier and are awaiting their results may be allowed
to submit their M.Phil or M.Tech results and certificates within a maximum period of one year from
the date of their admission. During this period, they will not be paid any scholarship or fellowship.
Once they submit the certificates, proving their eligibility for admission into the Ph.D., their
scholarship/fellowship will be paid with retrospective effect from the date of their admission. If they
fail to submit the results and the certificates within one year, their admission shall stand cancelled
forthwith.

All courses at the Master’s Degree level, 5-Year Integrated Master’s Degree, M.Phil, M.Tech, 5-
year Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science, and Integrated M.Sc./Ph.D. are full time regular
courses. For Ph.D. programmes, the candidates are encouraged to join as regular students. However,
for those who are not in a position to do research on full time basis, a limited provision exists for part
time research. Facility is also available for external registration to Ph.D. on regular basis at the
recognized Centres of the University. The details are given in subsequent paragraphs of this chapter.

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Students admitted to the regular courses are not allowed to pursue any other course except part
time evening Certificate/Diploma Course of a Professional nature with prior permission of the
School /Department / Centre concerned of the University. They are also not allowed to take up any
employment during the period of their studies in the University. Those employed, if selected for
admission, are required to submit at the time of completion of their admission, a “No Objection
Certificate” besides orders from the competent authorities sanctioning leave covering the entire
duration of the course, failing which, the provisional selection for admission for such candidates will
be cancelled.

Reservation of Seats: The University follows the reservations strictly in accordance with GOI
policy/rules and the guidelines of the UGC from time to time.

1. Reservation of Seats

In accordance with the policy of the Government of India and the guidelines of the University Grants
Commission, the University has reserved 15% of seats in each course for candidates belonging to the
Scheduled Castes and 7.5% for those belonging to the Scheduled Tribes, with a provision for inter
changeability between these categories, wherever necessary. Candidates should submit a copy of the
certificate of their caste/ tribe from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar / Mandal
Revenue Officer at the time of interview, admission/counselling. Remedial courses in English and
other subjects are conducted for such students depending upon the actual need.

Note: SC/ST candidates belonging to the State of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh should submit an
Integrated Community Certificate issued by the competent revenue authority.

For admission to all Postgraduate Courses, viz., M.A., M.Sc., M.C.A., M.F.A., M.P.A., Courses and 5-
Year Integrated Master’s Degree Courses, the minimum eligibility condition for SC/ST candidates is
“Pass” in the minimum qualifying examination..

For admission to M.Phil and Ph.D. a relaxation of only 5% marks in the minimum eligibility condition
is provided to SC/ST/OBC and PH candidates.

2. Reservation of seats for OBC candidates

In accordance with the policy of the Govt. of India and the guidelines of the University Grants
Commission, 27% of the seats are reserved for OBC (non-creamy layer category) candidates. For
admission to M.Phil. and Ph.D. a relaxation of only 5% marks in the minimum eligibility condition is
provided to SC/ST/OBC and PH candidates as per the UGC Regulations, 2016. Candidates claiming
reservation under this category must enclose an attested copy of the OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate
issued by a competent authority in the format prescribed by GOI without which their application will
not be considered under OBC category.

Note: Every candidate who claims to belong to a SC or ST or OBC (non-creamy layer) has to produce
a certificate to the University before her/his admission as sufficient proof in support of the claim, so as
to make her/him eligible for various relaxations and concessions granted to such candidates.

The certificate should be in strictly prescribed format issued by one of the competent authorities
empowered for the purpose. No other certificate will be accepted as sufficient proof of the claim
belonging to any reserved category for availing the benefits of reservations.

The admission granted to all such reserved candidates is provisional and subject to the certificates being
verified through proper channels as per rules and if the verification reveals that the claim of a candidate
who belongs to SC/ST/OBC as the case may be, is false the admission will be cancelled forthwith

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without assigning any further reasons without prejudice to such further action as may be taken under
the provisions of the Indian Penal Code for production of false certificates.

SC/ST certificates issued by the competent authority of the respective State Governments should
produce a life time caste certificate or a certificate of valid duration at the time of admission. The OBC
(non-creamy layer) certificate should be issued in the GOI format by the competent authority on or after
1.4.2015. It may please be noted that state BC/OBC certificates will not be accepted as a claim for
reservation under OBC.

If it is brought to the notice of the University at any stage i.e. while pursuing a course or after the degree
is awarded that the candidate got admission based on false certificate and is proved, then University
reserves the right to cancel the admission/degree awarded as the case may be and also take action as per
the provisions of the Indian Penal Code for production of false certificate.

3. Reservation of seats for the Persons with Disability (PWD)/ Physically Handicapped (PH)
candidates

5% of seats on approved intake in each course are provided as supernumerary seats for the physically
challenged candidates having minimum degree of disability to the extent of 40% provided that their
physical disability does not come in the way of pursuing the course. This is split into: visually
challenged (VH), hearing impaired (HI) and orthopedically handicapped (OH) candidates with a
provision of interchangeability. The minimum eligibility requirements prescribed are relaxed in their
cases as in the cases of SC / ST candidates. The candidates under this category should take the entrance
examination for admission. Physically Challenged candidates are required to submit a certificate from
a Medical Board/Civil Surgeon of a Govt. Hospital indicating the extent of visual/physical disability
and also the extent to which the disability hampers the candidate in pursuing her/his studies. The
candidates under this category are exempted from the payment of tuition and other fees to the University.
For M.Tech and 5 Year Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science the reservation seat matrix is as per the
CCMT and CSAB of JEE guidelines. The breakup of seats available has been appended at the end of
this Prospectus.

The candidates under this category may have to undergo a fresh medical examination, if so prescribed
by the University, before being admitted.

Visually challenged candidates appearing for the entrance examinations will be given extra time of 20
minutes for two hour papers. The University will provide scribes for such candidates if requested for
it.

4. Reservation of seats to the wards/dependents of Defence personnel

Up to 5% of seats on the approved intake in each course of Integrated PG and PG are provided as
supernumerary seats for the wards/dependents of Defence Personnel. The candidates should enclose a
copy of the certificate issued by a competent authority in support of their claim without which their
claim will not be considered. The candidates under this category should take the entrance examination
for admission and fulfil all other requirements of admission.

Note: Seats are not reserved for DP category candidates in the M.Tech./ 5 Year Integrated M.Tech
programmes as per the norms of CCMT and CSAB of JEE.
No supernumerary seat is reserved in M.Phil and PhD courses, as the intake has to be filled to the extent
of vacant slots available with the faculty only as per the UGC Regulations, 2016. The breakup of seats
available has been appended at the end of this Prospectus.

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5. Reservation of seats for Kashmiri Migrants

Interested Kashmiri Migrant candidates shall apply online between 05-04-2018 to 05-05-2018 and pay
prescribed fee through online link only (http://.acad.uohyd.ac.in). The Hard copy of online application
along with the certificate of being Kashmiri Migrant be forwarded to: Section Officer (Acad),
University of Hyderabad, P.O. Central University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad –500046 latest by 20.5.2018.

Note: 1) No other mode of submission of application will be accepted or entertained except the
procedure as laid down above.
2) If the Kashmiri migrant candidates wish to appear for the Entrance Examination then they
should apply separately.

Reservation of seats for candidates coming from Jammu & Kashmir under special scholarship
scheme: As proposed by the UGC, two supernumerary seats have been created for admitting the students
coming from the state of Jammu & Kashmir under MHRDs special scholarship scheme. As per the
AICTE guidelines, this is only for those candidates who have passed 10+2 exam from the state of
Jammu & Kashmir and would like to join undergraduate programmes in general degree, medical,
architecture, pharmacy, law, nursing, agriculture, fisheries, horticulture, veterinary science, etc.
The candidates need to apply through the dedicated website of AICTE for joining any of the above
course in the universities/colleges allotted to them through AICTE counselling. The details of the
guidelines of the special scholarship scheme for J&K may be seen at http://aicte-jk-scholarship.in

Admission of Foreign Nationals 2018-19

Definition:
For the purposes of admission to the UoH, the term “Foreign National” implies any candidate holding a
passport of a foreign country1. This category would include any Person of Indian Origin (PIO) or,
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holder who has a foreign country’s passport.

Number of seats:
As per UGC guidelines Foreign Nationals will be admitted over and above the approved intake in a
course up to a maximum of 15% of the approved intake in each course, depending upon the availability
of adequate infrastructure. All the available seats may not be filled in a particular year if a subject’s
Admission Committee does not recommend anyone or if a program has inadequate infrastructure.
Foreign nationals seeking admission through ICCR or other governmental agencies may apply to the
University in the prescribed form through the respective bodies.

Eligibility:

a) Applications:

The University may consider admission of foreign nationals, “in absentia”, on the basis of their desire
“to be considered in absentia.2 Their admission under the 15% bracket for International Student, to any
program is subject to the condition that they are found suitable for admission by the Admissions
Committee of the Centre/Department/School.

b) Academic qualification: A prospective Foreign National has to fulfil the eligibility conditions,
including the required qualifying degree and marks/grades, as prescribed for Indian students. These
conditions can be found in the prospectus which is available on the University website
(www.uohyd.ac.in or http://acad.uohyd.ac.in). In case a student’s parent University does not have a
program which is prescribed as minimum eligibility condition, equivalent program may be considered.
In this respect the Admission Committee’s decision is final.

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1 NRI’s with Indian Passport are Indian Nationals and therefore, cannot be considered as International Students.

2 Foreign Nationals whose qualifying degree is from India and who are resident in India at the time of application, in order
to be considered for admission into any program/course should take some part of the entrance examination in the form of
Interviews in the University as prescribed by the Centre/Department/
School. See additional requirements for School of Computer and Information Sciences, Department of Bioinformatics and
Biotechnology, check weblink:
http://moodle. uohyd.ac.in/index.php/component/content/article/160-
admissions/internationa-students/339

c) English proficiency: Proficiency in English is a pre-condition for admission of foreign

nationals. It is mandatory that all Foreign Nationals should provide one of the following two scores. The
score should not be older than two years. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)—
Academic version—minimum score of 6.5 is required; Test of English as Foreign Language
(TOEFL)—paper-based TOEFL: a minimum score of 560 is required; Computer-based TOEFL: a
minimum score of 220 is required; internet-based TOEFL: a minimum score of 80 is required.
Applications should be accompanied by copies of relevant certificates, marks sheets together with the
English version of such copies duly attested, if they are in a different language. All foreign nationals
seeking admission to the University will be required to produce a medical certificate of fitness from a
recognized hospital in their country. Those offered admission may also be required to undergo a
comprehensive medical examination as prescribed by the University.
Deadline for receiving applications:

Foreign Nationals may apply for admission any time during the year. However, the deadline for being
considered for any academic year (which generally begins in mid-July) is April 15 of that year. The
decision of Admissions Committee will be intimated to the candidates by May 31. For all other details
of application form and admission, please visit http://moodle.
uohyd.ac.in/index.php/component/content/article/160-admissions/internationa-students/339. All
completed application forms with relevant documents and enclosures can be sent by e-mail to
acadinfo@uohyd.ernet.in or ar_acad@uohyd.ernet.in or by post to the Section officer (Academic
Section), Office of Controller of Examinations, University of Hyderabad, P.O. Central University,
Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500 046, Telangana.

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Entrance Examinations
1. The question paper should be answered only in English except in the case of admission to
language courses for which the question paper should be answered in the language
concerned.

2. The Entrance Examinations for various P.G. Degree Courses, I.M.Sc. (5-year Integrated)
courses in Sciences and I.M.A. (5-year Integrated) courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
will consist of only a written test of 100 marks.

3. The entrance examinations in the case of MPA, MFA and M.A. in Communication in the
Sarojini Naidu School, MBA Health Care and Hospital Management, MBA Business Analytics
will consist of a written test and a practical test/interview. Only such candidates who are found
successful in the written test will be called for the practical test/interview at Hyderabad. The
tentative schedule for the written test, practical test/ interview for all the courses is given in a
tabular form at the end of this chapter.

4. The entrance examination for the MBA Health Care and Hospital Management and MBA
Business Analytics, will consist of a written test and an interview. The written test will carry
75 marks and the interview 25 marks.

5. Admission to all M.Tech. Courses will be as per the guidelines of CCMT Centralized
Counseling for M.Tech.)

6. The admission to 5-Year Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science will be done through CSAB
based on JEE (Main) examination score 2018.

7. The admission to MCA will be done through NIMCET-2018 scores.

8. Please see section on Minimum qualifications for admission to various courses and intake
for the academic year 2018-19, for instructions to sponsored candidates.

9. The performance of the candidates in the test consisting of objective or multiple choice questions
will be evaluated using the OMR technology as listed below. The candidates will be required to
mark the answers in the OMR Sheet with blue or black ball-point or sketch pen during the
test. Necessary instructions will be given in the relevant question papers.

10. The question paper for the following subjects shall be answered on OMR sheet:
I.M.Sc. and I.M.A. (5-year Integrated) in different disciplines; M.Sc. - Mathematics/Applied
Mathematics, Statistics-OR, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Plant Biology & Biotechnology,
Molecular Microbiology, Animal Biology & Biotechnology, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences,
Health Psychology; Master of Public Health (MPH); M.A. - English, Philosophy, Hindi,
Telugu, Applied Linguistics, Comparative Literature, History, Political Science, Sociology,
Anthropology, Economics, Communication, MPA Theatre Arts, MFA Painting, Print Making,
Sculpture, Art History and Visual Studies, M.Phil. – Hindi, Comparative Literature, Political
Science, Economics, Anthropology, Ph.D. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Statistics,
Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Animal Biology,
Biotechnology, , Telugu, Applied Linguistics, Translation Studies, Political Science,
Anthropology, Economics, Management Studies, Materials Engineering, Nanoscience and
Technology Cognitive Science and Integrated M.Sc./Ph.D. Biotechnology and Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology.

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Note:

a) The question paper of some more subject’s viz., M.Phil. English, Philosophy, Urdu, Sociology,
Ph.D. in English, Philosophy, Urdu, Comparative Literature, English Language Studies, Dalit
and Adivasi Studies, Sociology need to be answered partly in OMR sheet and partly in a separate
answer book as per the instructions provided in the question paper.
b) There is a possibility of some more subjects to be added in the above list. Therefore, the
instructions on the question paper concerned shall be final

11. The written tests for all the courses will be held from 1st June to 5th June, 2018 at 38 different
Centres in the country, as listed in this chapter.

12. The duration of the written test for all courses will be two hours. Late coming is allowed upto 15
minutes from the commencement of Exam and candidates will be allowed to leave the
examination hall after completion of the exam only.

13. A candidate is free to apply for admission to as many courses as She/he wishes after
ensuring from the schedule for the Entrance Examination that there is no clash in the
subjects of his/her choice. The University has made the best possible efforts to avoid overlap in
the schedule of examinations of related subjects to the extent possible. The candidates are
advised to study the examination schedule carefully before deciding on their choice of subjects.

14. Please read the following carefully:

The question paper for the entrance test for all courses (except for M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses - please
see the Chapter on ‘Schools of Study’ for further details) shall consist of two parts - Part-’A’ and Part-
‘B’.

All candidates applying for M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses may refer to UGC Regulations 2016 for details
at http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/3375714_API-4th-Amentment-Regulations-2016.pdf

The Question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two section, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016. Part A, 40 marks, will be Research Methodology, broadly will be as follows :

Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

It was decided that this part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-1/Part-1 of the UGC-
CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B : 40 marks, will be on subject concerned.

Negative marking in the whole Question paper or for any Part shall be the choice of the
School/Department/Centre.

The Entrance Exam marks shall be used only for shortlisting candidates to be called for interview.

The Interview will be conducted for 25 marks.

The basis of final shortlisting of candidates for admission will be on merit of marks obtained in
Interview only.

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The Admission Committees of various Schools will determine the due weightages to the following
components like:

1. Research Proposal and its defence

2. Academic Record/Performance in PG/Gold Medal/Performance in the Written Test
3. Having fellowship/M.Phil/NET/SET
4. Publications
5. Research Experience etc.
The details of exact breakup for each course is available at the end of the Prospectus.

The following criteria shall be followed, in sequence to resolve ties, where candidates secure the same
marks in the written test:
(a) First criterion: Marks obtained in Part - A of the written test.
(b) Second criterion: Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree/other examination.
If the final result is not available, then the marks up to the 2nd year will be taken into account.
(c) Third criterion: Marks obtained in the degree examination immediately preceding the qualifying
degree examination.
(d) Fourth criterion: Marks obtained in the next lower public examination.

Interviews for candidates short-listed for admission to M.Phil, M.Tech, and Ph.D. on the basis of
written test will be held from 7th July to 12th July 2018 and for the courses offered by the S.N.School
to be held between 28th June – 1st July and, in the respective Schools/ Departments/ Centres.
However, exact dates of the interview/practical test will be notified and made available on the
University website for the information of the short listed candidates.

Candidates called for the entrance examinations (Both written and/or practical test / interview)
will appear for the examinations at their own expense.

For M.Phil./Ph.D. courses the cut off in qualifying exam (i.e. Entrance Examination) as provided in
UGC Regulations 2016 and approved by Academic Council will be followed. The candidates will be
called for interview in the ratio of 1:6 subject to fulfilment of the cut off in the Qualifying Exam or on
recommendation of Admission Committees of the School/Department/Centre as the case may be. The
merit list for admission will be prepared based on the performance in the Interview only.

No cut off marks in the entrance examination: The University has decided not to have any cut off
marks in the entrance examination i.e., in the written test or interview or written test plus interview put
together for admission to any Postgraduate course for any category during the year 2018-19. Wherever
the admission is based on written test and interview, the candidates to be called for interview in ratio up
to 6 times of the approved intake for the Postgraduate courses.

All previous years question papers are available at the link given below:
http://igmlnet.uohyd.ac.in:8000//question-papers.html

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Schedule for notification of the entrance examination results etc. and making them available on
the University website

Tentative dates of Results announcements

Notification of Notification of Notification of list
shortlisted shortlisted of selected
candidates for candidates for candidates s (Main
interviews/ Admission & waiting
practical tests counselling lists)/Admission
counselling
PG Degree Courses in Sciences, --- --- 2.7.2018
Humanities, Social Sciences and
5-Year Integrated M.A./M.Sc.
courses
All M.Phil, Ph.D, courses and 26.6.2018 --- 26.7.2018
MBA in Health Care and
Hospital Management, MBA
Business Analytics
M.Tech. CS/AI/IT, IC Tech., --- --- ---
Bioinformatics, Materials
Engineering, 5-year Integrated
M.Tech. in CS
P.G. courses of S.N. School 19.6.2018 5.7.2018
These are tentative dates, the exact dates shall be notified in our website.
Note:(i) The Entrance results will be made available on the internet:http://acad.uohyd.ac.in;
(ii) No request for extension of time for interview/practical test or for completion of admission
will be entertained on account of any reason/s whatsoever.

The University will not communicate any of the above information to the candidates concerned by
post. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the candidates to obtain the information on their selection
by visiting the University website

Commencement of classes for all courses:

All PG courses/5-year Integrated/M.Tech. CS/AI/IT 16.7.2018

All PG courses of S.N. School & Integrated MSc PhD courses 16.7.2018

All M.Phil. & Ph.D. programmes 09.8.2018

1) Wherever interview is a component of entrance examination for admission (which is an essential

component of entrance examination), though the candidates secure more than the marks secured by the
last candidate under the selected list in the written test and fail to appear for the interview shall not
be entitled for admission.

2) Part time/ External registration to Ph.D.: Facility exists to 1/8th of the total intake for all Schools/
Departments/Centres except School of Computer Information Sciences (SCIS) and School of
Engineering Sciences and Technology (SEST) which can have upto 25% for part time and external
registration for Ph.D. Programmes within the total intake notified in the prospectus. Persons engaged
in teaching and research in reputed institutions are eligible for admission under this category, provided
they fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements and are found successful in the entrance examination

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as prescribed. This facility is limited to those working in the twin cities (Hyderabad and Secunderabad)
in respect of Science Schools (except Mathematics and Statistics) and anywhere in Telangana and
Andhra Pradesh for the remaining Schools. However, the conversion of part time Ph.D. to full time
Ph.D. is not permissible. The University also provides facility for admission to the Ph.D. under External
Registration category. The external candidate shall work at the recognized institution. The admission
procedure is the same as in the case of regular admissions to Ph.D. Candidates will be under joint
supervision viz., one from the University and the other from the recognized institution.

List of Institutions recognized as External Centres

The following Institutions in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad have been recognized by
the University for External Registration to Ph.D. in the subjects indicated against them.

S.No. Name of the Institution Subject/s of Research

1 National Remote Sensing Centre Physics and Earth Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences

2 National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) Physics and Earth Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences
3 Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory Physics, Engineering Sciences & Technology

4 National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) Economics and Anthropology

5 Centre for Economic and Social Studies Economics and Anthropology
6 National Institute of Small Industry Extension Training Economics
7 Institute of Public Enterprise Economics
8 Advanced Data Processing Research Institute Computer Science
9 Advanced Numerical Research and Analysis Group Computer Science
(ANURAG)
10 Research Centre Imarat (RCI) Computer Science

11 Institute for Development and Research in Banking Computer Science

Technology (IDRBT)
12 ICAR - Indian Institute of Rice Research Life Sciences
13 ICAR - Indian Institute of Oil Seeds Research Life Sciences

14 International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Life Sciences

Tropics (ICRISAT)
15 Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics Life Sciences
(CDFD)
16 Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) Life Sciences
17 Bharat Biotech Foundation Life Sciences
18 L V Prasad Eye Institute Biochemistry, Animal Science and Medical Sciences

19 Shantha Biotechnics Animal Sciences

20 Indian Immunologicals Animal Sciences

21 National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) Biochemistry

22 National Institute of Animal Biotechnology Animal Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and

Bioinformatics
23 International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Engineering Sciences & Technology
Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI)
24 Non-ferrous Materials Technology Development Engineering Sciences & Technology
Centre (NFTDC)
25 Asian Health Care Foundation Medical Sciences

26 Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Sciences Earth Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences
(INCOIS)

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 27 Prof. C.R. Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics,
Statistics and Computer Science Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Ph.D. admissions for January 2019 Session:

After completion of the regular admissions in June/July, 2018, vacant seats if any, in the Ph.D.
programmes may be filled, for which the candidates have to apply in the prescribed application form.
Written test will be conducted at Hyderabad centre only. Based on written test performance,
candidates will be shortlisted for Interview. Selections for admission will be made based on the
performance of the candidates in the interview.

Schedule for Ph.D. January 2019 session

Release of admission announcement 5.10.2018
Commencement of online submission 6.10.2018
Last date for submitting online application 30.10.2018
Downloading of Hall tickets for written test 7.11.2018
Entrance Examinations (written test) 11.11.2018
Sorting and handing over of the descriptive answer books to the 14.11.2018
Schools/ Departments/ Centres
OMR Evaluation 17.11.2018
Submission of written test (descriptive) results to CE’s office 16.11.2018
Notification of list of selected candidates for interview 21.11.2018
Interviews for the Ph.D. programmes 28.11.2018
29.11.2018
Submission of the final results for the above courses 1.12.2018
Notification of the list of selected/Wait listed candidates available on 12.12.2018
the website
Admissions for Ph.D. programmes 2.1.2019 &
3.1.2019
Commencement of classes 3.1.2019

The University will not issue any press notification in this regard. However, information indicating
the likely number of seats to be filled in each School/Department/Centre, will be available at the
University’s web site: www.uohyd.ac.in and http://acad.uohyd.ac.in/

Note: Candidates for admission to Ph.D during the above session should possess the certificates of
their qualifying degree examination by the date of their interview. Selected candidates must submit
all their qualifying degree certificates and other certificates required at the time of admission. Extension
of time will not be granted for submission of any of the certificates during these sessions and the
provisional selection for admission will automatically stand cancelled in the case of those who are
unable to submit the certificates required for admission on the date of completion of the admission
formalities.

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Semester-wise Registration System
In order to maintain an effective enrolment of students and their progress in their studies/research, the
University has introduced a system of student registration at the beginning of each semester for all the
courses offered on regular basis including part time/external registration for Ph.D. A schedule for
semester-wise registration is given in the Academic Calendar in the Prospectus. However, a schedule
for semester wise registration will be notified by the Academic Section from time to time. Students of
all the courses (P.G./ I.M.A./I.M.Sc. (5-Year Integrated) / M.Phil./ M.Tech./ Ph.D./ Integrated
M.Phil./Ph.D./Integrated M.Sc./Ph.D.), are required to clear their dues of the earlier semester/s in all
respects in order to be eligible for the registration to the following semester.
Every Ph.D. student (regular/part-time/external) should enclose a copy of the report of the doctoral
committee of the previous semester to the requisition form of the semester registration, without which
ongoing semester registration will not be done.

Implementation of Credit System for all the courses

The credit system has been implemented for all the courses/programmes offered by the University. The
guidelines for evaluation of students under this system are available in Chapter 6 of this brochure.

General Instructions for applying to the Entrance Examination:

1) Before filling the Online Application Form, candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully
and complete the form accordingly, particularly about their performance in the qualifying degree or
earlier examinations. This is necessary since the performance of the candidates in the qualifying
degree and earlier examinations shall be used in determining relative positions in the merit list for
those candidates who secure the same marks in the written test (tie cases). The entrance examination
fees once paid will not be refunded.

2) If a candidate applies in a particular category, he will be considered only for that category. For
example, if a candidate applies under OBC/PH/DP and pays the fees accordingly (ie. less than the
General Category) and could not produce the certificate than he/she will not be considered as
General Candidate, as he has not paid the required application fees.

3) The last date for receiving the completed applications for admissions for the July session is May 5,
2018. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. For further details, please
refer to the “Instructions to the Candidates for filling the application form”.

4) All disputes are subject to Hyderabad jurisdiction.

Hall Tickets for the Entrance Examinations:

a) The Hall Tickets will be made available for downloading on the University website by 22nd May
2018. The University will not send the hall tickets by post.

b) The candidates are required to download the hall tickets and appear for the examination at the Centre
allotted. Candidates will not be permitted to write the entrance exam at any other Centre
except the Centre mentioned in the hall tickets downloaded.

c) It may be noted that all those who apply may be issued Hall Tickets without verifying whether or
not they fulfil the eligibility criterion for admission to a course. This will be examined at the time of
final admission, if granted. The candidates are therefore advised to go through the Prospectus-cum-
application 2018-19 carefully and judge their eligibility before submitting their application forms.
Despite this caution, in case the candidates do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria and still
apply for the entrance examination, they will do so at their own risk and cost. Mere issue of Hall
Ticket and allowing a candidate for entrance examination including interview/practical test and
allowing a candidate to complete the admission which is provisional will not entitle a candidate for
any claim on the provisional admission if she/he does not fulfil the required eligibility conditions

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 for admission as prescribed in the Prospectus-cum-application form 2018-19 which will be verified
at the time of admission. At any stage (during the pursuance of the course/programme if it is
found that any candidate does not fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements, the provisional
admission that was granted, shall be cancelled forthwith.

d) Use of cell/mobile phones in the Examination Hall is strictly prohibited.

Candidates will be required to produce the Hall Ticket at the time of the entrance examination/
interview/ practical test and completion of admission, if granted.

List of Examination Centres:

S. No. Centre Venue of the Centre
1. Ahmedabad AHM Gujarat University, Navarangpura, Ahmedabad- 380009
2. Aizawl AIZ Pachhunga University College, Aizawl.
3. Anantapur APR Sri Sai Baba National Degree College, Opp. Z.P. Office, Govt. Hospital Road, Anantapur
4. Bengaluru BAN R.V. Teachers” College, II Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore
University Institute of Technology, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya,
5. Bhopal BPL
Airport Road, Gandhi Nagar,Bhopal - 462033
PG Department of Political Science
6. Bhubaneswar BNR
Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751004, Odisha
7. Calicut CAL St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode – 673008
Chandrasekhar Hall, 1st floor Main Building, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 4th Cross
8. Chennai CNI
Road, CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai – 600 0113
9. Cochin CHN Department of Polymer, Science & Rubber Technology, CUSAT, Kochi - 682022
10. Coimbatore CMB PSG Institute of Management, PB No.1668, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu. Coimbatore
Sri Venkateswara College, (University of Delhi), Benito Juarez Road, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi
11. New Delhi DEL
- 110 021
12. Dimapur DIM Dimapur Government College, Oriental Colony, Dimapur – 797112 - Nagaland
13. Guwahati GHT Arts Building, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam - 781014
College for Integrated Studies, South Campus, University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli,
14. Hyderabad HYD
Hyderabad – 500046
15. Imphal IMP Dhanamanjuri College of Arts, Imphal Manipur- 795001
Jaipur National University (Seedling College Campus), Near New RTO Office, Jaipur-
16. Jaipur JPR
Agra,Bypass, Jagatpura, Jaipur - 302025
17. Jammu JAM Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College, Canal Road, Jammu (J & K)
18. Kadapa KDP Yogi Vemana University College, Kadapa- 516005
19. Karimnagar KRM SRR Govt. Arts & Science College Karimnagar, Jagtial Road, Karimnagar
20. Kolkata KOL Jadavpur University, Mechanical Building, Kolkata – 700032
Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University,
21. Lucknow LCK
Vidya Vihar, Raebarely Road, Lucknow – 226 026 (UP)
NTR Govt. Degree College for Women,District Stadium Road, Besides RTC Bus stand,
22. Mahabubnagar MBN
Manabubnagar
23. Mumbai MUM Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N.Purav marg, Deonar, Mumbai- 400088
24. Nagpur NPR Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Opp. Bharat Nagar, Amravati Road, Nagpur – 440033
25. Nalgonda NLG Nagarjuna Government College, Hyderabad Road, Ramagiri, Nalgonda – 508001
26. Nizamabad NZB Girraj Govt. College (Autonomous), Dubba, Nizamabad
27. Patna PAT Patna University , Patna- 800005
28. Pune PNE Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganesh Khind, Pune-411007
29. Raipur RPR College of Agriculture, NH-6, Mahasamund Road, Krishak Nagar, Jora, Raipur-492012
30. Ranchi RNC Ranchi University, Shahid chowk, Ranchi- 834001
31. Shillong SHL UGC Academic Staff College, NEHU, Permanent Campus, Umshing Mawk, Shillong 793022
32. Srinagar SNR Humanities Block, Examination Halls
33. Tirupati TPT S.V. Oriental Degree & PG College, 6-1-201, K T Road, Tirupati – 517501
34. Vijayawada VIJ Velagapudi Durgamba Siddhartha Law college, Kanuru, Vijaywada- 520007
New Lecture Theatre complex, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University,
35. Varanasi VRN
Varanasi- 221005

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 Department of Commerce & Management Studies
36. Visakhapatnam VSP
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
37. Vizianagaram VZM Maharajas College (Autonomous), Tupakula street, Vizianagaram- 535002
38. Warangal WRL Humanities Building, University College, Kakatiya University, Warangal

Note: (1) The University reserves the right to cancel any of the above centre’s and allot another nearby centre to
the applicants of the Centre cancelled.
(2) University reserves the right to not operate a centre if the number of applications received is less than
300 or for any administrative reasons. The candidates are therefore advised to give 3 choices of Centres
in the online application form.
(3) If any of the examination/s could not be held in any of the session/s due to sudden declaration of bandhs,
hartals, etc. at any of the above centres, the University shall not be held responsible for the same and
fresh examination /s at such centres for the year will not be held again under any circumstances.
(4) The venue of the Examination Centre will be given in the hall ticket.
(5) Based on the number of candidates, the venues at the centres may be increased.

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 Fee Table of 2018-19

1) Course 6) Library Fee (Per Sem) 11) Medical Fee, (Per annum) **
2) Admission Fee 7) Exam fee (Per Sem) 12) Students aid fund (Per Sem)
3) Other Fees: a)once at the time of 8) Sports Fee (Per Sem) 13) Total Cols. (2-12)
admission; b) Fees (Per Sem)
4) Tuition Fee (Per Sem) 9) Internet Charges (Per Sem) 14) Deposits (Refundable)
5) Lab Fee (Per Sem) 10) Students Welfare / Union Fund (Per annum) 15) Grand Total Col (13-14)
Figures in Rs.

(1) (2) (3)(a) (b) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15)
M.A. (5-year Integrated)
& M.A. Courses in Humanities,
320 330 -- 510 -- 260 200 160 230 400 1500 80 3990 1470 5460
Social Sciences, Economics and
M.A. Education
M.Sc. Maths/Statistics/ Physics,
320 330 -- 510 870 260 200 160 230 400 1500 80 4860 1750 6610
M.P.A Dance, Theatre Arts
M.F.A Painting/ Print
330
Making/ Sculpture/ Art 320 -- 510 870 260 200 160 230 400 1500 80 9860 1750 11610
5000
History
M.Sc. Biotechnology 320 330 -- 3500 1695 260 200 160 230 400 1500 80 8675 1755 10430
6 – Year Int. M.Sc.
(M.Optometry) in Optometry & 320 330 6600 8930 1540 260 200 160 360 400 1500 80 20680 2640 23320
Vision Sciences
M.Sc. Animal Biology &
320 330 3000 510 870 260 200 160 230 400 1500 80 7860 2640 10500
Biotechnology
M.Sc. Chemistry/ Plant
Biology& Biotechnology,
Molecular Microbiology,
Biotechnology, Ocean and
320 330 -- 510 870 260 200 160 360 400 1500 80 4990 2640 7630
Atmospheric Sciences, Neural &
Cognitieve Sc., M.Sc. (5-year
Integrated Sciences/ Health
Psychology) *
M.Sc. Biochemistry 320 3330 - 510 870 260 200 160 360 400 1500 80 7990 2640 10630
M.Sc. Health Psychology 2135 330 3300 1660 1695 260 290 160 230 400 1500 80 12040 2640 14680
PG Dip Sanskrit Comp.
320 330 -- 805 - 260 290 160 360 400 1500 80 4505 1750 6255
Linguistics
M.Ed. 320 330 -- 16300 -- 260 290 160 360 400 1500 80 20000 1750 21750
330+ --
M.C.A. 320 10540 2855 260 200 160 230 400 1500 80 35875 1755 37630
19000
330 + --
M.B.A. 2860 21910 5710 260 200 160 230 400 1500 80 52640 3740 56380
19000
M.B.A. Business Analytics 2860 50000 -- 85360 5710 260 200 160 230 400 1500 80 146760 3740 150500
M.B.A. Health Care and
Hospital Management, Master of 2955 330 + -- 29280 7260 260 290 160 360 400 1500 80 66300 3510 69810
Public Health (MPH) 23425
M.A. Communication 320 330 5990 510 1755 260 200 160 230 400 1500 80 11735 1755 13490
M.Tech (CS / AI / IT) & 330+
320 -- 10465 2855 260 290 160 360 400 1500 80 36020 1750 37770
M.Tech (ICT/BI/MI) 19000

330+
5-year Integrated M.Tech (CS) 320 -- 10465 2855 260 290 160 360 400 1500 80 36020 1750 37770
19000
M.Phil Courses in
Humanities/Social 320 330 -- 800 -- 260 290 160 360 400 1500 80 4500 1750 6250
Sciences and Economics
Ph.D. Cognitive Science 320 330 -- 800 870 260 290 160 360 400 1500 80 5370 1750 7120

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Ph.D. (Full – time)
Humanities/Social Sciences / 320 330 ‐ ‐ 1090 ‐ ‐ 260 ‐ ‐ 160 360 400 1500 80 4500 1470 5970
Economics
Maths/Statistics-OR/
Computer Science/ Physics/
Electronics Science/Dance/
320 330 ‐ ‐ 1090 870 260 ‐ ‐ 160 360 400 1500 80 5370 1750 7120
Management Studies/
Communication/ Folk Culture
Studies
Chemistry/Biochemistry/
Plant Sciences/Animal Biology/
Biotechnology/ ACRHEM/
320 330 ‐ ‐ 1090 870 260 ‐ ‐ 160 360 400 1500 80 5370 2640 8010
Earth & Space Science/ Int.
M.Sc./Ph.D. Biotechnology/
Medical Sciences
Int. M.Sc. – Ph.D. Biochemestry
320 3330 - 510 870 260 200 160 360 400 1500 80 7990 2640 10630
& Molicular Biology
Ph.D. Materials Engineering,
320 330 ‐ 5265 2195 260 290 160 360 400 1500 80 11160 2640 13800
Nano Science & Technology
Ph.D. Part –Time /
External Registration
320 330 ‐ ‐ 1900 ‐ ‐ 260 ‐ ‐ 160 360 400 1500 80 5310 1470 6780
Humanities/Social Sciences /
Economics
Maths/Statistics/ Computer
Science/ Physics/Electronics
Science/Dance/ Management 320 330 ‐ ‐ 1970 870 260 ‐ ‐ 160 360 400 1500 80 6250 1750 8000
Studies/ Communication/
Folk Culture Studies
Chemistry/Biochemistry/ Plant
Sciences/Animal Sciences/
Biotechnology/ ACRHEM/ Earth 320 330 ‐ ‐ 1970 870 260 ‐ ‐ 160 360 400 1500 80 6250 2640 8890
& Space Science/ Medical
Sciences

* IMSc Health Psychology students on completion of 3 years (i.e. from 7th semester) have to pay other fee of
Rs.3000 per semester.
** Medical insurance will be charged as per actuals. (Initially Rs.1500/- has to be paid at the time of
admission and balance amount if any, will have to be paid in the next semester January-June, 2019.)
Every year during July-December semester, all students on rolls including SC/ST/OBC (availing Social
Welfare Scholarship) and PH will have to pay the Insurance Fee.

Note:
1. All the students (SC/ST/OBC) who are eligible for post matric scholarships offered by the State/Central
Government are required to pay the fees specified for that course in full at the time of admission.
However, the University will consider reimbursement of the excess fees (i.e. fees paid over and above
what is reimbursable by their State Government) on submission of a certificate from the authorized
Officer of the State Government to that effect. All students applying for Social welfare scholarships and
having Income certificate will have to pay at the time of admission, Medical insurance fee, Deposits and
the admission fee.

2. All the candidates granted admission under PH category are exempted from the payment of tuition and
other fees.

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 Fees payable by the Foreign National/NRI students

SAARC &
Foreign and NRI
Korean
Sl. students fees per
Course students fees
No. semester (in US
per semester
$)#
(In US$)##
1. MCA, M.Tech.(CS / AI / IT) and M.A. Communication 1400 700
2. MBA 6600 3300
3. MBA Health Care & Hospital Management 2500 1250
PG Courses in Sciences, 5-Year Integrated Master’s Degree
4. courses in Sciences, M.Tech. in CT, IC Technology and 1400 700
Bioinformatics
PG Courses other than Sciences and 5-year Integrated M.A.
5. Courses in Humanities, Social Sciences, Economics and S.N. 800 400
School (except Communication)
M.Phil Programmes in Humanities, Social Sciences and
6. 1100 550
Economics
Ph.D. Programmes in Sciences, Computer Science and
7. 1400 700
Management Studies

Note:

1. Foreign Nationals/ NRIs are required to pay the above specified semester fees and the fees as shown
against columns 9 to 11 and 14 of the fees structure and Rs. 275 towards the Alumni fund in Indian
Rupees.

2. #Candidates who are granted admission in MBA, MCA and M.Tech (CS/AI/IT), M.Tech
Bioinformatics, M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology, Health Psychology, 5-year Integrated M.Sc. in
Optometry & Vision Sciences, MBA in Health Care and Hospital Management and M.A.
Communication are also required to pay in Indian Rupees an amount equivalent to US $ 1000 as
onetime payment towards Development Fee at the time of admission & ##US$ 500 for SAARC
countries & Korea.

Deposits to be paid at the time of Hostel admission:

General SC/ST Scholarship
Details
Category Rs. holders Rs.
Mess Deposit (At the time of
2500 1500
admission)(refundable) :
Room rent (per semester) 500 -Nil-
Crockery fees (per year) 250 250
Hostel Fund (One time) 600 400
Total: 3850 2150

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 Minimum qualifications for admission to various courses and intake
for the academic year 2018-19 (July 2018 Session )

Integrated Master’s degree courses (5-years)

Date and Date and

Subject
Course Intake Minimum Qualifications for admission time of time of
written test Interview
M.Sc. Mathematical 1.6.2018 ---
(5-Year Sciences 16 10.00 a.m.
Integrated) in Physics 16 With a minimum of 60% marks at +2 level of
Sciences Chemical education (Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or
Sciences 16 equivalent) with Science subjects
Systems Biology 16

M.Sc. Health 16 With a minimum of 60% marks at +2 level of 3.6.2018 --

(5-Year Psychology education or equivalent (Intermediate/ CBSE/ ICSE/ 10.00 a.m.
Integrated) HSC or equivalent) in Arts and Sciences
M.A. Telugu 15 With a minimum of 60% marks at +2 level of 3.6.2018 ---
(5-Year Language 15 education (Intermediate/CBSE/ ICSE/HSC or 2.00 p.m.
Integrated) Science 8 equivalent) with Hindi /Telugu as one of the subjects.
in Humanities Hindi (Note: The students who are applying
.
.
.0for Hindi, Telugu should have studied respective
subjects at +2 level.)
In case a student has not studied Hindi/ Telugu as
one of the subjects he/she should have passed a
oriental title examinations equivalent to Intermediate
(i.e. + 2 level) in Hindi / Telugu by Government of
India or any State Government thereof along with + 2
level.
M.A. Economics 11 1.6.2018 --
(5-Year History 10 With a minimum of 60% marks at +2 level of 2.00 p.m.
Integrated) Political Science 10 education (Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or
in Social Sociology 11 equivalent)
Sciences Anthropology 10

The running of programme/course is subject to a minimum intake of five students in the programme/course

Integrated Optometry 20 With a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in 4.6.2018 --

Master of Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent Board 2.00 p.m.
Optometry Examination with Science subjects
(M.OPTOM)

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 Postgraduate courses (2/3 years)

Course Subject Intake Minimum Qualifications for admission Date and Date and
time of time of
written test Interview
M.Sc. Mathematics/ 40 Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks in the 4.6.2018 --
Applied aggregate of optional subjects with Mathematics/ 2.00 p.m.
Mathematics Statistics as one of the subjects; OR with at least 55%
of marks for those students who have done B.A. /B.Sc.
(Hons) course in Maths / Statistics.
M.Sc. Statistics-OR 20 Same as above 4.6.2018 ---
10.00 a.m.
M.C.A. 60 Mathematics as a main subject and studied as full papers Seats will be ---
in Higher Secondary (10 + 2) level is a mandatory allocated
prerequisite. First Class Bachelor’s degree with at least through
60% marks in aggregate, in any discipline. counselling
at the UoH

NIMCET 2018 scores in order of merit, will be the only

criteria for admission.
M.Sc. Physics 45 B.Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of 5.6.2018 ---
subjects with Physics as one of the main subjects in 2.00 p.m.
combination with Mathematics OR with at least 55%
marks in degree with a minimum of 60% in the aggregate
of science subjects: Physics, Mathematics and
Electronics.
M. Sc. Chemistry 45 B.Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of 3.6.2018 ---
Science subjects with Chemistry as one of the subjects, 2.00 p.m.
preferably in combination with Physics and Mathematics
M.Sc. Biochemistry 26 B. Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of 4.6.2018 ---
Science subjects with Chemistry or Biochemistry as one 10.00 a.m.
of the subjects
M.Sc. Plant Biology & 18 B. Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of 2.6.2018 ---
Biotechnology Science subjects with at least one of the following 2.00 p.m.
subjects: Chemistry, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology,
Biochemistry, Biotechnology.
M.Sc. Molecular 12 B. Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of 5.6.2018 ---
Microbiology Science subjects with at least one of the following 10.00 a.m.
subjects: Zoology, Genetics, Biotechnology,
Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Life Sciences.
M.Sc. Animal Biology 18 B. Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of 2.6.2018 ---
and Science subjects. 10.00 a.m.
Biotechnology
M.Sc. Biotechnology 25 Bachelor/s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in --- ---
Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and
Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering / Technology,
4 years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course) or Medicine
(MBBS) or BDS with at least 55% marks.
(NB: The admission is given on the basis of CEEB test
conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
Delhi.)
MPH Public Health 30 Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurvedic 5.6.2018 ---
medicine, homeopathy, physiotherapy, occupational 2.00 p.m.
therapy, nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, veterinary
sciences, agricultural sciences, social sciences or any
other science degree.
M.Sc. Health 12 With a minimum 60% marks at the Graduate level with 1.6.2018 ---
Psychology Psychology as one of the subjects for 3 years. 2.00 p.m.

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M.Sc. Neural and 16 Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks in any branch 3.6.2018 ---
Cognitive Sci. of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering and Computer 10.00 a.m.
Science, Social Sciences and Humanities; MBBS.
M.Sc. Ocean & 10+5* With at least 55% marks in the Bachelor’s degree in any 2.6.2018 ---
Atmospheric branch of Science with Mathematics & Physics as 2.00 p.m.
Sciences compulsory subjects at the B.Sc. level, OR B.Tech. in
Civil / Mechanical / Electrical.
* Sponsored

Note: 1. For calculating the prescribed percentage of marks for admission to M.Sc./MCA courses the marks obtained
in the language papers of the qualifying degree will be excluded.
2. The marks in Hons/Core subjects of B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons) degrees will only be taken into account for
calculating the prescribed percentage of marks.

Course Subject Intake Minimum Qualifications for admission Date and Date and
time of time of
written test Interview
M.A. English 45 At least 50% marks in the Bachelor's degree with at least 2.6.2018 ---
50% marks in English as optional subject; OR at least 2.00 p.m.
50% marks in the Bachelor's degree with at least 55%
marks in English as compulsory subject.
M.A. Philosophy 23 Bachelor's degree in any subject/s with at least 50% marks 5.6.2018 ---
in aggregate. 2.00 p.m.
M.A. Hindi 1. A Bachelor’s degree with 40% marks in any subject 5.6.2018 --
38
with Hindi as one of the optional subjects/compulsory 2.00 p.m.
subjects/or second language.
2. A Bachelor’s degree with 40% marks in any subject
with a diploma in Hindi or Translation studies in
Hindi (PGDTS)/Functional Hindi.
3. A Bachelor’s degree with 40% marks in any subject
with an oriental title examination of B.A. standard
approved by Government of India or any State
Government, like ‘Praveen’ and ‘Sahitya Ratna’ or
any other title recognized thereof.
M.A. Telugu 45 With at least 50% marks in the Bachelor's degree with at 5.6.2018 --
least 50% marks in Telugu as optional subject; OR with 2.00 p.m.
at least 50% marks in the Bachelor's degree with at least
55% marks in Telugu as the compulsory subject.
M.A. Urdu 20 With at least 50% marks in the Bachelor's degree or 1.6.2018 ---
equivalent with at least 50% marks in Urdu, Persian or 10.00 a.m.
Arabic as optional papers; OR Bachelor's degree or
equivalent with at least 55% marks in Urdu, Persian or
Arabic as compulsory subject i.e. as second language.
M.A. Applied 23 At least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in any 1.6.2018 ---
Linguistics Bachelor’s degree (10 + 2 + 3 pattern) in aggregate with 10.00 a.m.
50% marks in English as a compulsory or optional subject.
M.A. Comparative 20 50% marks in the Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks 4.6.2018 ---
Literature in English as Optional Subject OR 50% marks in Bachelors 10.00 a.m.
Degree with 55% marks in any literature / English as
Compulsory Subject.
M.A. English 18 Graduates from any discipline (with English as a subject in 1.6.2018
Language High School, Intermediate and at least one year in the 2.00 p.m.
Studies graduate programme, with at least 55% marks in English).
PG Sanskrit 08 M.A. (Sanskrit) 2.6.2018
Diploma Computational Preferable : Good knowledge of Vyakarana 2.00 p.m.
Linguistics

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 Course Subject Intake Minimum Qualifications for admission Date and Date and
time of time of
written test Interview
M.A. History 52 With at least 50% marks in the Bachelor's degree and at 3.6.2018 ---
least 50% marks in History; OR with at least 50% marks 2.00 p.m.
in the Bachelor's degree and at least 55% marks in
aggregate in the allied subjects viz. Political Science,
Public Administration, Economics, Sociology,
Anthropology, Indology, Archaeology, Ancient Indian
History and Culture OR Bachelor's degree in any
subject(s) with at least 60% marks in aggregate.
M.A. Political 52 Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or Equivalent 5.6.2018 --
Science Grade in Social Sciences or Humanities subjects OR 55% 10.00 a.m.
marks in any other subject.
M.A. Sociology 52 With at least 50% marks in the Bachelor's degree and at 5.6.2018 ---
least 50% marks in the subject concerned OR with at least 2.00 p.m.
50% marks in aggregate in the allied subjects viz., all
Social science subjects, Philosophy, Communication,
Linguistics; OR Bachelor’s degree in any subject (s) with
60% marks in aggregate.
M.A. Anthropology 30 At least 50% marks in the Bachelor's degree. 3.6.2018 ---
10.00 a.m.

M.A. Education 30 B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. with atleast 55% marks or equivalent 2.6.2018 --

grade 10.00 a.m.
M. A. Economics 60 A Bachelor’s degree in Economics with at least 50% 4.6.2018 --
marks in aggregate and at least 50% marks in Economics; 10.00 a.m.
OR Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks in any of
the allied subjects viz. Commerce, Statistics,
Mathematics, Engineering or any of the Social Sciences
subjects.
M. A. Financial 30 1. Mathematics at +2 Level 3.6.2018 --
Economics AND 10.00 a.m.
2. A Bachelor’s degree in Economics with at least 50%
marks in aggregate and at least 50% marks in Economics;
OR Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks in any of
the allied subjects viz. Commerce, Statistics,
Mathematics, Engineering or any of the Social Sciences
subjects .
M.Ed. * 50 Integrated Four Year courses B.A.B.Ed / B.Sc.B.Ed 5.6.2018 --
atleast 55% marks or equivalent grade (OR) B.Ed at least 10.00 a.m.
55% marks or equivalent grade (OR)
Any Graduation with D.Ed at least 55% marks or
equivalent grade
* Note: (Conditional to getting the Formal
Recognition from NCTE. Presently the University has
got the letter of intent and is in process of getting
recognition soon. The course shall be offered subject
to University getting approval from NCTE.)

Note: 1. For calculating the prescribed percentage of marks for admission to M.A. Courses in History, Political Science,
Sociology, Anthropology and Economics marks obtained in the language papers of the qualifying degree will be
excluded.

2. The marks in Hons/Core subjects of B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons) degrees will only be taken into account for
calculating the prescribed percentage

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 Post-graduate courses offered by the Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication

Course Subject Intake Minimum Qualifications for admission Date and Date and
time of time of
written test Interview
M.P.A. Dance 1.6.2018 28.6.2018
Bachelor's degree in dance; OR Bachelor’s degree in any
(Kuchipudi) 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
subject with a professional diploma or certificate in dance
08
(Bharatanatyam) recognized by the University; OR Bachelor’s degree in any
08 subject with a certificate from a reputed Guru recognised
by the University to the effect that the candidate has
undergone training in dance under him/her for a period not
less than five years. (The experience/training certificate
should be furnished during the practical test.)
OR
A candidate with 10+fulltime 4 year diploma from
Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai with one year practical
work experience in an institution;
OR
A candidate with 10 + 2 + full time 4 years diploma from
Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.
M.P.A. Theatre Arts 4.6.2018 28.6.2018
15 Any graduate with an aptitude for Theatre.
10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Experience in Theatre or any Performing Art will be an
added advantage.
M.F.A. Painting 14 Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts BFA/BVA or BA (Fine). 2.6.2018 28.6.2018
Print making 08 Essential requirements at the time of application: 2.00 p.m. To
Sculpture 08 i) Applicant must specify the stream (Panting/Print 30.6.2018
Making/Sculpture) on priority basis on which they wish 10.00 a.m.
to apply to the Department of Fine Arts.

ii) Applicant must submit 6 photographs (8” x 10”) of

his/her recent works in the specific stream in which they
are applying, to the Examination Coordinator at the time
of the written examination along with their answer sheets
(OMR sheets). The photographs of art works must be
attested by a faculty member/Head of the Fine Art
college/institute from where the applicant received
his/her BFA/BVA/BA (Fine) degree. This is mandatory,
as this will be the basis for screening by the admission
Committee.
iii) If an applicant wishes to apply for more than one stream
in the Fine Arts Department, they must submit
photographs of recent works done in each stream, with
their answer sheet at the time of the written
examinations.
M.F.A. Art History & 08 Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts: BFA, BVA or BA (Fine). 4.6.2018 28.6.2018
Visual Studies Candidates from related disciplines like History, 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
Sociology, Literature and Anthropology may also be
considered provided they demonstrate evidence of aptitude
in Art History, capacity to read visual images and
demonstrate adequate knowledge of contemporary artistic
practices. Students must provide evidence of training or
practice in visual arts at the time of the oral interview by
bringing sketchbooks, art works or photographs of their
original art works.
M.A. Communication 40 Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks in 4.6.2018 28.6.2018
Communication / Journalism; OR Bachelor’s degree in any 2.00 p.m. To
subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate. 30.6.2018
10.00 a.m.

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Course Subject Intake Minimum Qualifications for admission Date and Date and time
time of of Interview
written test
MBA Health Care 30+5* Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% 3.6.2018 9.7.2018
& marks or equivalent grade of any recognized University. 2.00 p.m. 9.00 a.m.
Hospital Preference will be given to those who have an academic
Management background/experience relating to Health care
management/ Administration areas.
*Industry sponsored candidates
MBA Business 30+5* Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% 2.6.2018 10.7.2018
Analytics marks or equivalent grade of any recognized University. 10.00 a.m. 9.00 a.m.
Preference will be given to those who have an academic
background/experience in Engineering/ Mathematics /
Statistics
*Industry sponsored candidates
MBA 60 Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% --- ---
marks or equivalent grade of any recognized University.
Note: The admissions for the academic year 2018-19 has
been completed based on the percentile scores of the
applicants in CAT 2017 followed by Group
Discussion/Interview.

M.Phil. Courses

Course Subject Date and Date and

Minimum Qualifications for admission time of time of
written test Interview
M.Phil. English 04 Master's degree in English with at least 55% 2.6.2018 10.7.2018
marks 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
M.Phil. Philosophy 10 Master's degree in Philosophy with at least 55% 5.6.2018 10.7.2018
marks 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
M.Phil. Hindi 02 Master's degree in Hindi with at least 55% 5.6.2018 10.7.2018
marks 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
M.Phil. Urdu 15 Master's degree in Urdu with at least 55% marks 3.6.2018 10.7.2018
2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
M.Phil. Appl. Ling. 05 A Master’s degree in Linguistics / Applied 4.6.2018 10.7.2018
Linguistics with at least 55% marks or an 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
equivalent grade.
M.Phil. Trans. Stud. 05 A Master’s degree in Translation Studies / 5.6.2018 11.7.2018
Linguistics / Applied Linguistics /Literature 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent
grade.
OR Master’s degree in any other discipline
with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent
grade.
M.Phil. English 2 M.A. in any area of English Studies 1.6.2018 11.7.2018
Language (Literature/English Language Education/ 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
Studies Linguistics) with at least 55% marks OR M.A.
in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Comparative
Literature (with English as the medium of
instruction) with atleast 55% marks

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 M.Phil. History 08 Master's degree in History with at least 55% 1.6.2018 10.7.2018
marks or equivalent grade; OR Master's degree 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
in allied subjects with at least 60% marks or
Equivalent Grade (Allied subjects: Political
Science, Public Administration, Economics,
Sociology, Anthropology, Indology,
Archaeology, Ancient Indian History and
Culture, Literature, Religious Studies,
Environmental Studies and Science Policy).

The medium of M.Phil Programme is English.

All the students applying for the Programme are
required to have adequate English language
skills.
M.Phil. Political Master's degree in Political Science/any Social 5.6.2018 10.7.2018
Science 18 Sciences /Humanities subjects with at least 55% 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
marks or Equivalent Grade.
M.Phil. Sociology 04 Master’s degree in Sociology or other Social 3.6.2018 10.7.2018
Sciences including Cultural Studies with at least 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
55% marks.
M.Phil. Social Excl. & 06 Master’s degree in any of the following subjects 1.6.2018 11.7.2018
Incl. Policy with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade is 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
compulsory.
Anthropology, Economics, Education,
History, Human Rights, Political Science,
Public Administration, Public Policy, Social
Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Sociology,
Social Work, Social Geography,
Women/Gender Studies, Rural Development
M.Phil. Economics 04 Master’s degree in Economics, OR in any of the 5.6.2018 10.7.2018
allied subjects with at least 55% of marks. 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
(Allied subjects : Commerce, Statistics,
Mathematics, Engineering, Management or any
of the Social Science subjects)

Ph.D. programmes
Course Subject Date and Date and
Minimum Qualifications for admission time of time of
written test Interview
Ph. D. Mathematics/ 06 Master’s degree in Mathematics, Applied 4.6.2018 10.7.2018
Applied Maths Mathematics with at least 55% marks or equivalent 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
grade
Ph.D. Statistics/OR Master’s degree in concerned or related subjects 2.6.2018 11.7.2018
(Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/Statistics/ 10.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m.
03
Economics/Computational Sciences) with at least
55% marks or equivalent grade
Ph. D. Computer 15 Master’s Degree in any Engineering/Technology/ 2.6.2018 9.7.2018
Science Computer Applications / Computer Science / 10.00 a.m. 10.7.2018
Mathematics / Statistics / Electronics / Information 11.7.2018
Systems / Internet Technology / Geoinformatics / 10.00 a.m.
Bioinformatics OR B.E./B.Tech. with 55% marks;
OR M.Phil. in Mathematics or Statistics or
Electronics;
Ph.D. Physics 25 M.Sc. degree in Physics or closely related area with 4.6.2018 9.7.2018
at least 55% marks. 2.00 p.m. 10.7.2018
10.00 a.m.

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Course Subject Date and Date and
Minimum Qualifications for admission time of time of
written test Interview
Ph.D. Electronics 07 M.Sc. degree in Electronics or related area/Physics 3.6.2018 10.7.2018
Science with Electronics with at least 55% marks OR 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
B.E./B.Tech. or higher degree in Electronics &
Communication Engineering or related area with
atleast 60% marks (The related areas are
Instrumentation, Applied Electronics, Electronics
Science)

Ph.D. ACRHEM 03 M.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics/Photonics or related 2.6.2018 11.7.2018

(Physics) areas) with at least 55% marks. 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Ph.D. Earth, Ocean 04 Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/ 3.6.2018 10.7.2018
and Geophysics/ Applied Geophysics/Ocean/ 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Atmospheric Atmospheric Sciences or a closely related area with at
Sciences least 55% marks
Ph. D. Chemistry 23 M.Sc. OR equivalent degree in Chemistry or in allied 4.6.2018 9.7.2018
subjects with at least 55% marks. (Note: B.Tech. in 10.00 a.m. 10.7.2018
Chemical Engineering, B.Pharm., M.Sc., in Physics 11.7.2018
or Life Sciences etc., are also treated as allied subjects 10.00 a.m.
for this purpose)

Ph.D. Biochemistry 08 M.Sc. in Biochemistry or in a closely related area or 1.6.2018 10.7.2018

M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Bioinformatics or MBBS with at 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
least 55% marks
Int. Biochemistry 06 B. Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the 1.6.2018 30.6.2018
M.Sc.- and Molecular aggregate of Science subjects with Chemistry or 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
Ph.D. Biology Biochemistry as one of the subjects
Ph.D. Plant Sciences 09 M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences or M.Tech. in 5.6.2018 11.7.2018
Bioinformatics with at least 55% marks 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Ph. D. Animal 14 Master's degree in Animal Biology or in any area of 3.6.2018 12.7.2018
Biology Life Sciences/M.Tech. in Bioinformatics or 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
Biotechnology, M.Pharm, or M.V.Sc. with atleast
55% marks.
Ph.D. Biotechnology 10 Master’s degree with 55% marks in Biotechnology or 3.6.2018 11.7.2018
in a closely related area/ MSc Systems Biology/5- 10.00 a.m. 12.7.2018
year Integrated MSc in Systems Biology/Biology or 10.00 a.m.
related areas OR an MBBS/ M. Tech. Biotechnology/
Bioinformatics/, M. Pharm, MVSc with a minimum
of 55% marks.
Int. Biotechnology 06 Bachelor degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education 4.6.2018 30.6.2018
M.Sc./ in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
Ph.D. Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, 4 Year Engineering /
Technology, B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course) or
Medicine (MBBS) or BDS with at least 55% marks.
Qualifying degree should have been awarded
within 2 years preceding the year of entrance
examination.
Ph. D. English 08 Master's degree in English with at least 55% marks. 5.6.2018 11.7.2018
10.00 a.m. 12.7.2018
10.00 a.m.
Ph. D. Philosophy 04 Master's degree in the subject concerned with at least 2.6.2018 11.7.2018
55% marks; 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.

Ph.D. Telugu 10 Master's degree in the subject concerned with at least 55% 5.6.2018 10.7.2018
marks 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Ph. D. Urdu 06 Master’s degree/M.Phil. in the subject concerned 3.6.2018 11.7.2018
with atleast 55% marks 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.

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Course Subject Date and Date and
Minimum Qualifications for admission time of time of
written test Interview
Ph. D. Applied 03 a) M.A. in Linguistics / Applied Linguistics with at 2.6.2018 10.7.2018
Linguistics least 55% marks or an equivalent grade. 10.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m.
OR
(b) MA in allied subjects with a minimum of 60%
marks/equivalent grade. (Allied subjects include
Language & Literature, Philosophy, Anthropology,
Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science,
Mathematics, Statistics, Communication Studies,
Speech and hearing, Cognitive Science)
Note: Candidates should have acquired their PG
degree in English medium only.
Ph.D. Translation 02 a)M.A. in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/ 3.6.2018 11.7.2018
Studies Translation Studies/Literature with a minimum of 10.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m.
55% marks.
OR
(b) M.A. in any other discipline with a minimum of
60% marks/equivalent grade.
Note: The candidates who passed their qualifying
examination in non-English medium should have
minimum 60% marks in English as one of the
subjects at their graduate examination.
Ph.D. Sanskrit 05 a) Master’s Degree in Sanskrit or equivalent / 2.6.2018 6.7.2018
Studies Natural Language Processing with at least 55% marks 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
OR
b) B.A.M.S. with at least 55% marks
Ph.D. English 04 Master’s Degree in English or Linguistics/Applied 2.6.2018 11.7.2018
Language Linguistics (with English as the medium of 2.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m.
Studies instruction) with at least 55% marks.
Ph. D. History 08 M.A. in the subject concerned (with at least 55% 1.6.2018 11.7.2018
marks) or Equivalent Grade 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
OR
M.A. with at least 60% marks OR Equivalent Grade
in any subject.
The Medium of Ph.D. Programme is English.
All the students applying for the Programme are
required to have adequate English language skills.
Ph. D. Political 15 Master's degree in Political Science/any Social 2.6.2018 11.7.2018
Science Sciences /Humanities subjects with at least 55% 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
marks or Equivalent Grade.
Ph. D. Sociology 04 Master's degree in Sociology or other Social Sciences 3.6.2018 11.7.2018
including Cultural Studies with at least 55% marks. 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Ph.D. Social Excl. 04 A Master’s degree with any one of the following 1.6.2018 11.7.2018
Incl. Policy mentioned subjects with at least 55% marks or 2.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m.
equivalent grade.
Anthropology, Economics, Education, History,
Human Rights, Political Science, Public
Administration, Public Policy, Social Exclusion and
Inclusive Policy, Sociology, Social Work, Social
Geography, Women/Gender Studies, Rural
Development
Ph.D. Education 08 M.A. Education or M.Ed. with atleast 55% marks 4.6.2018 12.7.2018
or equivalent grade 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.

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Course Subject Date and Date and
Minimum Qualifications for admission time of time of
written test Interview
Ph.D. Economics 04 M.A. in Economics (with at least 55% marks or 5.6.2018 11.7.2018
Equivalent Grade) OR Master’s degree in the allied 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
subjects(Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics,
Engineering and Management or any of the Social
Science subjects) with at least 60% marks or
Equivalent Grade).

Ph.D. Dance 03 Master’s degree with 55% marks in the concerned 1.6.2018 9.7.2018
subject. 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
OR
Master’s degree with at least 60% marks in any
subject.
Ph.D. Communi- 04* Master's degree in the subject concerned with at least 3.6.2018 10.7.2018
cation 55% marks; 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
OR
Master's degree with at least 60% marks in any
subject

*One seat for research on Rural Communication,

under the NCRI Fellowship (terms and conditions as
applicable), may be offered (TBC) subject to
ratification by Academic Council. The candidate
will be required to present a proposal on rural
communication during the interview if they wish to
apply for this fellowship.
Ph.D. Management 12 With at least 55% marks in Master’s degree or its 4.6.2018 11.7.2018
Studies equivalent in Management or Commerce or 2.00 p.m. 12.7.2018
Accounting (MBA, M.Com, C.A, ICWA etc.) 10.00 a.m.
Ph.D. Health
Sciences :
Public Health 3 Master’s Degree or its equivalent in any stream of 4.6.2018 10.7.2018
Bio-Medical Science including Indian Systems of 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Medicine, Life sciences, Applied sciences, Allied
Health Sciences, Nursing, Health Management and
Health Administration, Social and Behavioural
Sciences with an interest and inclination for public
health with at least 55% marks.
Optometry 3 Master’s degree in disciplines of Optometry, Vision
and Vision Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology,
Science Biochemistry and Microbiology, Integrated Masters
in Optometry and Vision Sciences, M. Phil. in
Optometry and Vision Sciences, and B.Sc. Optometry
along with MBA/MPH who are interested in
continuing research in visual processing by a
corresponding statutory body with at least 55% marks
in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
Nursing 1 Master’s degree in Nursing and/or M. Phil in Nursing
from a recognized institution with at least 55% marks
in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
Biomedical 1 Master’s degree in Biochemistry/Animal
Sciences/Biotechnology/Biosciences/Toxicology/Ph --
Sciences
armacology /Microbiology/Biosciences from a
corresponding statutory body with at least 55% marks
in aggregate or its equivalent grade. For JRF
Qualified candidates only.
Ph.D. Psychology 09 Master’s Degree in Psychology with at least 55% 2.6.2018 10.7.2018
marks. 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.

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 Course Subject Date and Date and
Minimum Qualifications for admission time of time of
written test Interview
Ph.D. Cognitive 02 Master’s Degree in Psychology/Linguistics/Natural 3.6.2018 10.7.2018
Science Sciences/Computer Science or B.Tech. in any 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Engineering discipline with at least 55% marks.
Ph.D. Materials 4 M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent Master’s degree in 1.6.2018 10.7.2018
Engineering Metallurgy; Mechanical (Production/Manufacturing 10.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Engineering); Materials Engineering; Ceramic
Engineering/ Technology; Polymer Engineering/
Technology or Engineering Physics, Chemical
Engineering; Nanoscience and technology
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in any
of the above disciplines.
OR
Master of science degree in Physics/Chemistry/
Materials Science/Nano Science and Technology

Candidates should have at least 55% marks in the

respective qualifying exam.
Ph.D. Nano Science 3 M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent Master’s degree in 1.6.2018 10.7.2018
and Tech. Metallurgy; Mechanical (Production/Manufacturing 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m.
Engineering); Materials Engineering; Ceramic
Engineering/ Technology; Polymer Engineering/
Technology or Engineering Physics, Chemical
Engineering; Nanoscience and technology
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in any
of the above disciplines.
OR
Master of science degree in Physics/Chemistry/
Materials Science/Nano Science and Technology

Candidates should have at least 55% marks in the

respective qualifying exam.

Note: For admission to M.Phil. and Ph.D. a relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum eligibility
condition is provided to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and PH candidates.

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 M.Tech Courses

Course Subject Intake Minimum Qualifications for Admission #

Computer Science 45+5* First class with minimum of 60% marks in Bachelors
degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech)/
Artificial Intelligence 30+5* MCA/M.Sc in (Computer Science/ Information Science/
Electronics) and valid GATE score in Computer
Information 30+5* Science & Information Technology
Technology
First class with minimum of 60% marks in Bachelors
degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) in
(Electronics, Instrumentation / VLSI ), Masters degree
I C Technology 18+12*
with 55% marks in Electronics,
Engineering/Applied/Radio Physics and valid GATE
Score in Electronics & Communication Engineering
First class with minimum of 60% marks in Bachelors
degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) in
M.Tech
(Bioinformatics, Biological Science, Biotech
engineering, Biomedical, Biochemical ), Masters degree
Bioinformatics 25 with 55% marks in Applied
Microbiology/Physics/Science/ Maths/ Electronics,
Bioscience, Bioinformatics, Life Science, Computer
Science, Agricultural Science and Valid Gate Score in
Biotechnology
Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technology
(B.E/B.Tech) in (Mechanical, Ceramic, Chemical,
Industrial, Production, Manufacturing, Materials Science,
Materials Engineering 18 Metallurgical, Metallurgy ), Masters degree in chemistry,
Biotechnology, Materials Science, Meteorology, Nano-
science & Technology and Valid Gate Score in
Metallurgical Engineering

# Admission will be as per the guidelines of CCMT (Centralized Counseling for M.Tech)
* Admissions are open for industry sponsored and foreign candidates

Course Subject Intake Minimum Qualifications for admission Date and Date and
time of time of
written test Interview
5-year Computer 21 As per JOSAA/CSAB guidelines. Seats will ---
Integrated Science One of the criteria for admission is that the be allocated
M.Tech. candidate should satisfy at least one of these two as per
criteria: Centralized
(i) The candidate is within the category-wise top 20 Counselling
percentile of successful candidates in their of JOSAA/
respective Class XII (or equivalent) examination of CSAB of
respective stream and Board. JEE
(ii) The candidate has secured minimum 75% (for
GEN or OBC-NCL) or minimum 65 % (for SC, ST
or PWD) of aggregate marks in the Class XII (or
equivalent) examination of respective stream and
Board

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 3
SCHOOLS OF STUDIES
School of Mathematics and Statistics
The School offers facilities for intensive training and research in the basic areas of Mathematics,
Statistics and Operations Research.

Prof. B. Sri Padmavati is the Dean of the School.

The School aims to train people who are oriented towards research and teaching in advanced areas of
Mathematics and Statistics. Special attention is given to foundational topics.

The School offers research facilities in the following areas:

 Algebraic Groups, Hopf Algebras, Lie Algebras, Algebraic Geometry, Combinatorial Number
Theory, Dynamical Systems, Topological Dynamics.
 Fluid Dynamics, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Numerical PDE.
 Bayesian Modelling, Bioinformatics, Reliability, Survival Analysis, Statistical Inference, Extreme
Value Theory.
Programmes of Study
The School offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes.
The M.Sc. Programme is offered in three streams namely, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and
Statistics-Operations Research. This programme is spread over a period of four semesters. For each
stream, there are separate core courses and electives.

The School offers Ph.D. programmes in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Admission
to the Ph.D. Programme is open to both M.Phil and M.Sc. Students. Students admitted to this programme
are required to satisfactorily complete their course work prescribed by the School in the first two
semesters. Students who complete the coursework will only be allowed to continue their Ph.D. They
are also expected to take part in the weekly Colloquium / Seminar of the School.
The School also participates in the 5-Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme in Mathematical Sciences,
which is administered through College for Integrated Studies.
Entrance Examination
M.Sc.
The entrance examination for admission into M.Sc. (Maths/Applied Maths and Statistics-OR) is based
on a written test. The written test consists of objective type questions only.

Majority of the questions for M.Sc. (Maths/Applied Maths) will be on the following topics:
Sets, Sequences, Series, Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Graphs of Functions,
Coordinate Geometry of two and three dimensions, Group Theory, Ring Theory, Vector Spaces,
Matrices, Determinants, Linear Transformations, Rank, Nullity, Eigenvalues, System of Linear
Equations, Elementary Probability and Logical reasoning.

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Majority of the questions for M.Sc. Statistics-OR will be on the following topics:
Sets, Sequences, Series, Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Graphs of Functions, Vector
Spaces, Matrices, Determinants, Linear Transformations.

Elementary Probability - Events, Independent Events, Conditional Events, Bayes’ Theorem,

Chebyshev’s Inequality.

Random Variables and their Distributions – Binomial, Poisson, Geometric, Negative Binomial,
Uniform, Normal, Exponential, Gamma, Beta.

Inference – Methods of Moments and ML Estimation, Test for Mean and Variance of the normal
distribution, Contingency Tables, Simple Linear Regression.

Linear Programming Problem- Graphical Solution.

The admission will be made separately for M.Sc. Mathematics (including Mathematics and Applied
Mathematics) and M.Sc. Statistics-Operations Research.

At the end of the first year, the students of M.Sc. Mathematics will be given the option to choose either
Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.

Note: Change of option between Mathematics and Statistics-OR is not allowed.

Ph.D.
The entrance examination for admission into Ph.D. (Maths/Applied Maths and Statistics-OR) is based
on a written test. The written test consists of two parts viz., Part-A – Research Methodology and Part-B
– Subject specific. Both the parts consist of objective type questions only.

Majority of the questions for Part-B of Ph.D. (Maths/Applied Maths) will be on the following
topics:

Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential
Equations, Functional Analysis, Measure & Integration, Algebra, Number Theory and Numerical
Analysis.

Majority of the questions for Part-B of Ph.D. Statistics-OR will be on the following topics:
Probability & Measure Theory, Real Analysis, Linear Algebra & Matrix Theory, Inference, Linear
Models, Design & Analysis of Experiments, Sampling.

Note:

1) Candidates qualifying in National level tests awarding Fellowships (i.e., JRF's who qualify in
CSIR/UGC Tests and NBHM -Ph.D. Test) will be exempted from writing the Ph.D. Entrance
Examination and will be invited to appear for the interview directly.

2) Candidates who appear for the Entrance Examination will be invited to appear for the Ph.D.
interview, as per merit, in the ratio prescribed by Academic Council.

The Ph.D. interview will be for 25 marks for all candidates who are called for interview (as prescribed
in (2) and (3) above), i.e., without making any distinction between those who qualify in the National
level Fellowship awarding tests or the Entrance Examination.

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Infrastructure facilities

The School has good computing facilities. There are three labs. A Statistics lab with 25 PCs and 2 UGC
(SAP) labs with 25 and 15 PCs respectively.

The University Library has been recognized as a Regional Library by the National Board for Higher
Mathematics (NBHM).

Faculty

Professors

B. Sri Padmavati, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) - Fluid Dynamics [Dean of the School]

R. Radha, Ph.D. (IIT, Bombay) - Fluid Dynamics
G. Lakshma Reddy, Ph.D. (Madras) - Complex Analysis and Applications
Madhuchhanda Bhattacharjee, Ph.D. (Pune University) - Bayesian Modelling, Bioinformatics,
Genetics, Reliability Survival Analysis

Associate Professors

B. Shobha, Ph.D. (IIT, Delhi) - Statistical Inference and Reliability

M. Sumanth Datt, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) - Hopf Algebras, Algebraic Groups
T.K.S. Moothathu, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) - Topological Dynamics
S. Ilangovan, Ph.D. (TIFR, Mumbai) - Lie Algebras and Representation Theory
Saroj Panigrahi, Ph.D. (Berhampur) - Differential Equations

Assistant Professors

T. Suman Kumar, Ph.D. (Universite Pierre et Marie Curie) - Nonlinear population dynamics,
Hyperbolic PDE.
T. Sengupta, Ph.D. (Brandeis) - Elliptic Curves and Arithmetic Geometry
Archana Subhash Morye, Ph.D. (HRI, Allahabad) - Algebraic Geometry
Mohan C. Namdev, Ph.D. (HRI, Allahabad) - Combinatorial Number Theory
B.G. Manjunath, Ph.D. (Germany) – Extreme Value Theory
P. Chiranjeevi, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) – Dynamical Systems

Honorary Professors
V. Kannan, Ph.D. (Madurai), F.A.Sc., F.N.A., F.N.A.Sc. – Topology and Analysis

Visiting Professors
T. Amaranath, Ph.D. (I.I.T. Madras), F.N.A.Sc. - Fluid Dynamics [NBHM ]

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School of Computer and Information Sciences
The School of Computer and Information Sciences (SCIS) epitomizes excellence in all the major
functions associated with higher learning such as teaching, research, student development and
curriculum planning. The strengths of the School are its quality faculty, innovative and flexible curricula
with their unique focus on post-graduate education, state-of-the-art research with a remarkably high
number of PhD scholars – both ongoing and recently graduated, and highly open and transparent policies
that foster a healthy student-faculty interaction. SCIS always stood for innovation and leadership in
curriculum planning – having one of the oldest (from 1983) and even now one of the best MCA
programmes; boldly proposing and introducing the M.Tech programme in Artificial Intelligence in 1986
to attract the small but growing number of undergraduates in computer science; and, in 2002, introducing
the unique M.Tech in Information Technology (with specialization in Banking Technology and
Information Security) in collaboration with IDRBT (Institute for Development and Research in Banking
Technology, a sister Institute of RBI) aimed at bridging the shortfall of trained computer professionals
in banking and finance industries. In 2014, the School has started a 5-year Integrated M.Tech(CS)
programme to admit students immediately after Class XII.

The current research areas in the School include Computer Networks and Distributed Processing, Data
Base Management Systems, Software Engineering, Computer and Network Security, Mobile
Computing, Logic, Decision Support Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce,
Geographical Information Systems, Data Warehousing and Data Mining, Bioinformatics, Artificial
Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cognition, Natural Language Engineering, Speech Processing,
Wireless Sensor Networks, Computer Forensics, Information Security, Image Processing, Heuristics
and Metaheuristics, Cryptology, Pattern Recognition, Vision, Parallel, Grid and Cloud Computing.

Funding for the School: The School has been recognized by several funding agencies. University
Grants Commission (UGC) has sanctioned a Special Assistance Program (SAP), at the level of
Departmental Research support (DRS) - Phase I, to enhance teaching and research programmes. The
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India has recognized the research
contributions of the School by funding it under FIST and PURSE programmes.

Research Projects: The School currently executes several research projects (funded by MIT, UGC,
ISRO, DRDO, DLRL, MHA, DST, INCOIS etc.) on FAE, Content-Based Image Retrieval, Speech and
Natural Language Processing, Grid Computing, Cryptography, Neural Networks, Formal Methods in
Software Engineering, Business Process Re-engineering, Forensic Document Analysis, System
Security, Wireless Sensor Networks, Manufacturing and Logistics, Grid Middleware etc.

Student Funding: Students of the School have the facility of getting funding under faculty research
projects and funding from other sources such as the UPE2/PURSE funding that the university/School
gets from UGC/DST etc. This is open to Ph.D./Integrated M.Tech./MCA students. M.Tech. (CS/AI/IT)
students are all eligible for the GATE scholarships under AICTE funding. Ph.D. students are eligible
for scholarships from the university for a period of 5 years.

Other Ph.D. Fellowship:

a) IDRBT Fellowship: Currently the fellowship will carry monthly stipend of Rs.25,000 (for 1st and
2nd year) and Rs.28,000 (for 3rd, 4th and 5th years), subject to revision from time to time. The
students will work full time at IDRBT. The breakup of these IDRBT PhD Fellowships will be as per
reservations norms of GOI. The areas of research of the scholars need to be relevant to banking
technology and information security. There will be joint guidance of IDRBT and SCIS (UoH), one
guide from each.

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b) Visvesvaraya PhD Fellowship: Further, details can be found at http://phd.medialabasia.in/ for
fellowships for 2018-19, if available.

Industry, Academic and other contacts: SCIS maintains active contact with both industry and research
labs and participates in developing state-of-art computing systems. The School has initiated academic
collaboration at an international level with University of Trento, Italy; Mahasarakham University,
Thailand; Universite de Bretagne-Sud, Lorient, France; Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland,
Australia; Prof. C. R. Rao AIMSCS Institute; IDRBT, IIIT Hyderabad; ISI Calcutta and National
University of Singapore, Singapore. The School has MoUs for collaborative work with NISG (National
Institute for Smart Government), Anna University, IBM (ISTL), Hitachi Consulting and Altair
Engineering to promote research and teaching programmes in Business Process Re-engineering and
Middleware Technology. The School offers elective courses in collaboration with Hitachi Consulting
on Service-Oriented Architecture and with IBM ISL on Big Data and Virtualization. The School has
conducted half-day and full-day workshops/technology days in collaboration with corporations such as
J P Morgan Chase, Hitachi Consulting and IBM ISL

Placement: The School has a vibrant placement programme. The School attracts many product-oriented
dream companies such as IBM, Teradata, GE, Cisco, Commvault, Cavium Networks, FreeScale,
TeamFI, Honeywell, Oneconvergence, JPMC, HSBC, Works Apps, CA, Polaris, Imagination
Technologies (HelloSoft), and other companies such as Broadridge, ADP, TCS, DST, Capgemini,
Cordys, Intergraph, Aveva, Hitatchi consulting, Redpine.

Programmes of Study
The School offers five different programmes of study leading to: Ph.D. in Computer Science, 5-year
Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science, M.Tech. (Computer Science), M.Tech. (Artificial
Intelligence), M.Tech.(Information Technology) with specialization in Banking Technology &
Information Security, in collaboration with IDRBT and M.C.A. In addition, the school also contributes
and supports the School of Physics, School of Life Sciences, 5-year Integrated M.A. and M.Sc. courses.

Ph.D.
The School has a very vibrant Ph.D programme with more than 60 registered students currently,
both Indian and foreign nationals, as on date and more than 100 scholars have completed their
research till now. As the School always has a high priority for research, it strongly encourages fresh
and brilliant students to participate in the above exciting research programmes as full-time/part-time
Ph.D. students. School further offers Visvesvarya PhD Fellowships (sponsored by DeitY) for supporting
brilliant Ph.D. students. This is subject to sanction of the Govt. of India (Admission Notice will come
as a separate advertisement). Further, details can be found at http://phd.medialabasia.in/. The School is
also recognized as an AICTE Minor QIP Centre for Ph.D. Programme. For further details, please refer
to QIP brochure available at http://qip.iitd.ac.in/qipadm2017/QIP_Brochure_Ph.D.pdf

Ph.D. programme is offered on full time, part time and external registration basis as per the university
regulations. Candidates who have the required qualifications and are doing teaching/research in
recognized institutions or researchers from companies registered with STPI/NASSCOM/Central
Government Organizations who operate within the jurisdiction of the University can apply for part time
admission, which is available during 2018-19. Interested candidates are advised to study the areas
of research from the School and faculty profiles. Please visit School website http://scis.uohyd.ac.in
for details.

Admission Process: Please refer to appropriate section in the prospectus about UGC Regulations
2016. Admission will be through a written test followed by an interview. The candidates who have
been awarded JRF Fellowship after writing a National-level written test will be exempted from
writing written test of the University and will be directly called for the Interview.

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Written Test Format and Syllabus:
The written test will consist of only objective type questions. 50% of questions shall be from Research
Methodology and the other 50% shall pertain to the concerned subject. The paper shall have two parts,
Part A and Part B. The following syllabus is proposed for the PhD entrance examination

PART A: Research Methodology:

 Quantitative Methods: Data preprocessing, graph plotting, plotting functions and data,
statistical data analysis.
 Research: Technical Comprehension, Meaning, characteristics and types of research; Steps of
research; Methods of research; Research Ethics.
 Aptitude and Reasoning: Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation.
 Computer Applications: Flow Charts, Problem Solving.

PART B: Computer Science:

Computer Organization, Computer Programming, Discrete Mathematics, Data Structures, Algorithms,

Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Graph Theory, Computer Networks, and
Automata.

The written test is for total of 80 marks and both Part A (40 questions) and Part B (40 questions) will
have equal weightages.

Interview Process:
The number of candidates called for interview is six times the available seats. Candidates must indicate
their research interest at the time of the interview. All candidates must come prepared with a tentative
research plan write-up of maximum 4 pages and are encouraged to submit details of research
papers/technical reports (if any), they have authored.

Foreign candidates: Foreign nationals seeking admission in PhD programme should have the required
basic qualifications. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to communicate in English. Following
are the guidelines for admission to PhD:

Foreign students are required to submit past academic records, three reference letters, and a statement
of purpose on the research topic of their interest. They must have good ability to communicate in
English. In order to support the claim for admission into PhD, the following guidelines are stipulated:
o Students residing in India and who have taken prior qualifying education in India have to appear for
the interview with all required supporting documents
o Both GRE and TOFEL/IELTS scores are to be submitted at the time of admission

Please also read section on Admission of Foreign Nationals in the prospectus.

5-year Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science:

The School has introduced a 5-year Integrated M.Tech. Programme in Computer Science with effect
from the academic year 2014-15. The students will be awarded M.Tech (CS) degree at the end of five
years. It is to be noted that there is no exit option. This programme is intended to provide a high quality
computer science education with a curriculum that is state-of-the-art. The School boasts of a very low
student-teacher ratio that allows faculty to give individual attention to students.

Admission Process:
The admission to 5-year Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science will be done through JEE(Main)
examination conducted in 2018 and the counselling for admission will be done by Joint Seat Allocation
Authority (JOSAA)/Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB).

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Foreign candidates should clear SAT-I or ACT examination as a pre-requisite for admission to 5-year
Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and may apply directly to office of International Affairs,
University of Hyderabad. Please also read section on Admission of Foreign Nationals in the
prospectus.

Master of Technology (M.Tech) is meant for graduates in engineering disciplines and postgraduates
in related sciences. Three different streams of M.Tech. are offered by the School – M.Tech(CS),
M.Tech(AI) and M.Tech(IT) with specialization in Banking Technology and Information Security.
Admissions are open for industry sponsored and foreign candidates also. These are all supernumerary.

M.Tech. (Computer Science) This programme offers core courses of computer science like Operating
Systems, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Software Engineering at an advanced level. Specialized
electives of faculty research interest are offered as electives. Students can also specialize in “Systems”,
“Security” and “High Performance Computing” based on courses taken and the dissertation in these
areas.

M.Tech. (Artificial Intelligence) This programme is meant for students interested in specializing in
artificial intelligence such as Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Machine Learning, Human
Computer Interaction etc.

M.Tech. (Information Technology) with specialization in Banking Technology and Information

Security aims at imparting in-depth knowledge and state-of- art expertise to the students through
innovative learning supported by high calibre research and technology leadership to create a pool of
responsible and resourceful IT professionals, in particular, for the banking and finance sector. This
course is offered in collaboration with IDRBT, an RBI institute.

Admission Process:
General Admission Information for M.Tech. Programmes. Admission to programmes in Computer
Science, Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology courses is through centralized counselling
by CCMT (ccmt.nic.in) and is based on valid GATE scores in Computer Science and Information
Technology only.

Admission and tuition fees for all the three M.Tech. Programmes are uniform.

Sponsored candidates: Five sponsored seats are available for admission into each stream of M.Tech
CS, AI and IT. Sponsored candidates seeking admission in the M.Tech. (CS/AI/IT) programmes are
exempted from the GATE qualification. Candidates with required basic qualifications would be selected
through interviews. Employees with a minimum 2 years of work experience in IT companies registered
with STPI or NASSCOM or Central Government Organizations can apply for M.Tech admission in
CS/AI. For M.Tech. (IT) those working in Banks/Financial institutions with a minimum of 3 years work
experience will be considered. A candidate seeking admission in this category into M.Tech. (CS/AI/IT)
must submit (along with application) the organization's willingness to pay a sponsorship amount of One
Lakh Rupees per candidate (one time) to the development fund of the School. After admission,
candidates are required to pay the sponsorship amount and also the usual tuition, admission and other
fees as prescribed by the University for other students from time to time. These candidates need to apply
to the University as per the prescribed application form

Foreign candidates: Foreign nationals seeking admission to M.Tech. Programmes should have the
required minimum qualification with background knowledge in Mathematics, Algorithms, Computer
Programming etc. Candidates should have ability to communicate in English and should submit a
supportive document with a good score in TOEFL/IELTS at the time of admission. In addition, students

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should submit a letter of reference which supports their claims to the background knowledge and ability
to communicate in English. Please also read section on Admission of Foreign Nationals in the
prospectus.
M.C.A.Programme aims to prepare graduates in all the major areas of computer science, relevant
aspects of mathematics and management so that they can take up both technical and managerial positions
in industry. The training is rigorous and involves five semesters of course work and one semester of
project work. MCA students of earlier batches have been offered internships at companies such as IBM,
GE, Microsoft, CA, CMC, Honeywell etc. and are thus provided an opportunity to learn in industry
environment during their last semester.

Admission Process:

MCA admissions are done based on the scores obtained in NIMCET (National Institute of Technology
Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test) 2018 only. NIMCET 2018 scores, in
order of merit, will be the basis for admission which is done by the counselling at the University
of Hyderabad. Interested candidates need to apply to the University of Hyderabad and separately
need to provide their NIMCET 2018 scores (when available) as per the information provided by
Controller of Examination, University of Hyderabad.

Foreign candidates: Foreign nationals seeking admission to MCA programme should have the required
minimum qualification. Candidates should have ability to communicate in English and should submit a
supportive document with a good score in TOEFL/IELTS at the time of admission. Please also read
section on Admission of Foreign Nationals in the prospectus.

General Information for admitted candidates:

The admitted candidates have to report to the School on the day of commencement of the semester. All
first year students of all programmes – Ph.D., Integrated M.Tech, M.Tech (CS/AI/IT) and MCA – will
have an orientation programme on the first day of the semester to introduce them to the School faculty
and be appraised of the academic procedures. The first year M.Tech.(CS/AI/IT) students will have an
elective orientation programme along with second and third year MCA students in the afternoon of the
first day of the semester. M.Tech. students are strongly encouraged to attend the elective orientation
as it helps them in choosing the electives. The elective registration will happen on the second day of the
semester. Elective registration is done in descending order of GATE score and according to the limits
per stream for each elective course. Students who are not physically present for the elective registration
will lose the opportunity to choose electives as per their interest if these seats are filled up.

Pre-PhD course work for registration to Ph.D. programme :

The candidates admitted to Ph.D. programme in the School will be governed by the following rules:

1. All candidates admitted to Ph.D. in the School, whether full time, part time or external, are required
to complete the course work. Initial admission is provisional and subject to candidate passing the
course work. In case a candidate is unable to pass the course work within one year, his/her admission
stands automatically cancelled.
2. The course work will consist of four papers -Data Structures and Programming, Algorithms,
Research Methods in Computer Science and an Elective. The elective papers will be decided by the
Doctoral Research Committees of the candidates concerned.
3. On successful completion of all the four papers, the candidate will be allowed to continue the
registration for Ph.D.

Candidate is requested to refer to appropriate section in the prospectus about UGC Regulations
2016.

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M.Tech (CS/AI/IT) and 5-year Integrated M.Tech.: The dissertation work is done by the students
starting from the 3rd semester for M.Tech (CS/AI/IT) students and 9th semester for Integrated M.Tech
students. The students have the option of doing part of their dissertation work in an external institution
(academic or corporate) of high repute – both national and international – where the School has an
ongoing collaboration. However, internship through placement is not considered part of the dissertation.
Internship

Internships are encouraged for all students by the School.

For further information visit: http://scis.uohyd.ac.in

FACULTY

Professors
Arun Kumar Pujari, Ph.D. (I.I.T. Kanpur) - Combinatorial Algorithms, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence.
(On leave)

Arun Agarwal, Ph.D. (I.I.T Delhi), B.Tech. (I.I.T Delhi), SMIEEE, FIETE, FAPAS - Image Processing,
Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks, Grid Computing. (Dean of the School)

HrushikeshaMohanty, Ph.D. (I.I.T. Kharagpur) - Distributed Computing, Software Engineering, Computational

Social Science. (On leave)

P.N. Girija, Ph.D. (SVU) – Speech Synthesis, Speech Recognition, Human Computer Interaction, User
Interfaces

K.Narayana Murthy, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) - Natural Language Engineering

ChakravarthyBhagvati, Ph.D. (RPI, USA) - Image Processing, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition

C. Raghavendra Rao, Ph.D. (Osmania University) - Simulation &Modeling, Knowledge Discovery,

Computational Intelligence. (On leave)

Bapi Raju Surampudi, Ph.D. (UTA, USA) - Neural Networks, Cognitive Modeling, Pattern
Recognition,Machine Learning.

Atul Negi, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad), M.S.(I.I.Sc., Bangalore) - Pattern Recognition and its Applications,
Computational Intelligence, Technology Enhanced Learning

Siba Kumar Udgata, Ph.D. (Berhampur) - Mobile Computing, Networks and Architecture.

Rajeev Wankar, Ph.D. (DAVV, Indore) – Parallel Computing, Grid Computing, Analysis of Algorithms

Alok Singh, D.Phil. (University of Allahabad) - Combinatorial Optimization using Heuristic & Metaheuristic
techniques.

Vineet C. P. Nair, Ph.D. (Griffith University, Australia) - Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Multi-
Agent Systems, Logics in Artificial Intelligence.

Associate Professors
S. Durga Bhavani, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) - Analysis of Algorithms, Fractal Geometry, Mathematical
Modeling

V.Ch.Venkaiah, Ph.D. (I.I.Sc., Bangalore) – Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms, Cryptography

T. Sobha Rani, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) - Bioinformatics, Machine Learning Techniques, Advanced
Data Structures

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Salman Abdul Moiz, Ph.D. (Osmania University) – Distributed Computing, Software Engineering, Disaster
Recovery

K. Swarupa Rani, Ph.D. (Acharya Nagarjuna University), Data Mining, Time-Variant Databases, Machine
Learning

Digambar Povar, Ph.D. (BITS, Pilani), M.Tech. (NIT Warangal), B.Tech. (Andhra University) – Digital
Forensics, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security

Assistant Professors

Y.V. Subba Rao, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) - Cryptography, Theory of Computation, DBMS, Data
Forensics

Wilson Naik, M.Tech. (JNTU Hyderabad) - Network Forensics, Systems Security, Networking

P. Anupama, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad), M.S. (UMBC, USA) - Networking, Operating Systems and
Graph Mathematical Morphology.

M. Nagamani, M.Tech. (JNTU, Hyderabad) - Speech Processing, Information Retrieval, Intelligent tutoring
system, Cognitive psychology, Embedded Systems

P S V S Sai Prasad, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) - Data Mining, Rough Sets, Unix and Network
Programming

Rajendra Prasad Lal, Ph.D. (Utkal University) - Graph Algorithms, Mathematical Programming,
Computational Geometry.

N. Rukma Rekha, Ph.D. (Andhra University) - Object Oriented Analysis and Design, UML, Cryptography,
Pervasive Computing, Software Engineering

Anjeneya Swami Kare, M.Tech. (IIT Kanpur) - Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theory of
Computation.

Nekuri Naveen, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad), MTech (SE), B.Tech. (CSIT),– Data Mining, Neural
Networks, Optimization

Md. Abdul Saifulla, Ph.D. (Anna University), M.S. (IITM),– Computer Networks, Algorithms

Avatharam Ganivada, Ph.D. (Calcutta Univ), M.Tech. (Andhra University), M.Sc.(Andhra University), –
Machine Learning, Softcomputing

Faculty of IDRBT

Professors
V.N. Sastry, Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur) – Optimization Techniques, Fuzzy Control, Mobile Payments Security, m-
Governance, ALM, Portfolio& Network Optimization

Vadlamani Ravi, Ph.D. (Osmania University, Hyderabad), RWTH Aachen, Germany – Data Mining, Text
Mining, Big Data Analytics, Soft Computing, Neuro/Fuzzy/Evolutionary Computing and applications.

B.M. Mehtre, Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur)– Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Biometrics

Associate Professors
M.V.N.K. Prasad, Ph.D. (B.H.U., Varanasi) - Image Processing, Security and Biometrics

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G. R. Gangadharan, Ph.D. (University of Trento, Italy) – Cloud Computing, Web Services, Green IT.

N. P. Dhavale, FPM(IIM Calcutta) - Payment Systems, IT Infrastructure

Assistant Professors
V. Radha, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Cloud Computing, Security, Networks, Web Services

Rajarshi Pal, Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur) – Image Processing, Cyber Security.

N.V. Narendra Kumar, Ph.D. (TIFR) - Design, Modelling, Security Analysis of Systems including Operating
Systems, Payment Protocols and Mobile Apps

P. Shyam Kumar, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) - Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Cryptography, Internet of
Things, Big Data, Internet Technologies & Compiler Design.

Nagesh B. Sristy, Ph.D. (NIT Warangal) - Machine Learning, Data Mining, Big Data Analytics, Text
Analytics, Database Systems, Distributed Systems

Visiting Professors

Dr. Satish Srirama, University of Tartu, Estonia

Dr. Rajkumar Buyya, University of Melbourne, Australia

Dr. Andre Rossi, Université d’Angers, France

Dr. Dominik Slezak, University of Warsaw and Chief Scientist at Infobright Inc., Poland.

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School of Physics

The School of Physics is a centre of excellence for multi- disciplinary and interfacial research and
teaching in diverse fields ranging from nanosciences and cold atoms to cosmology, photonics, quantum
field theory, spintronics, and particle physics to complex systems. Thus the School deals with Physics
at all scales. The School has been selected by the UGC as the Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Level
II to strengthen its teaching and research programmes. The School of Physics has level II funding under
the FIST scheme of DST in a nationwide competition. The DST recognized the School as one of the
five funding centres in the country for the Theoretical Physics Seminar Circuit (TPSC). The School has
been acknowledged as a 'Centre of Excellence' by the Third World Academy of Sciences, Trieste, Italy.
The UGC also recognizes the School of Physics as a Networking Resource Centre. The school has an
international collaboration with Fermilab on neutrino experiments, and also discussions with CERN for
compact muon solenoid experiments.

The School of Physics has developed high-quality teaching programmes at the Integrated M.Sc, M.Sc.,
M.Tech. and Ph.D. levels with student-teacher ratio highly favourable for individual attention.

The School has active research programmes to train Ph.D. scholars and has achieved national and
international recognition in the areas of condensed matter physics, high-energy physics experiment and
theory, quantum field theory, cosmology, gravity, nonlinear optics, quantum optics, laser physics,
nanoscience, and electronics science. The areas of research include critical phenomena, liquid crystals,
thin films, ion beam physics, semiconductors, nanostructured materials, quantum dots, cold atoms,
quantum field theory, heavy flavor phenomenology, gravitational waves, neutrino physics, experimental
high energy physics, quantum computing, high Tc superconductivity, shape formation in metals and
ceramics, magnetism, modern quantum optics, femtosecond laser experiments, ferroelectrics and
microwave devices, Experiments and Computational studies on Soft and Active Matter and Photonic
Crystals

Prof. Bindu A. Bambah is the Dean of the School.

Programmes of Study

The School offers I.M.Sc.(5- Year Integrated) Physics, M.Sc. (Physics), and Ph.D.

I.M.Sc. (5-year Integrated) Physics: This programme is of five years (10 semesters) duration with an
exit option in three years with a B.Sc degree. The courses taken by the students during the first six
semesters are Mechanics and Properties of Matter, Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics, Waves and
Optics, Electromagnetic Theory and Modern Physics and Atomic / Molecular Physics. Emphasis is on
tutorials and problem-solving. For subsequent four semesters, students follow the standard M.Sc.
programme.

M.Sc (Physics): This programme is of four semesters duration. The first three semesters cover the
fundamentals of the subject. The courses taken by all the students include Classical Mechanics,
Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Methods, Introductory Particle Physics, Introductory Solid State
Physics, Introductory Optics and Laser Physics, Computer Applications, Electronics. Electrodynamics,
Statistical Mechanics, besides laboratory courses in Electronics, Solid State Physics, Digital
Electronics, Lasers, Microwaves, Modern Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics. There is a strong
emphasis on problem-solving and learning experimental techniques. In the fourth semester, the students
choose electives from a cornucopia of courses. Each student also has to do a project work of 6 credits,
two credits in the third semester and four credits in the fourth semester.

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Ph.D.(Physics): Admission to the Ph.D. programme is open to M.Sc, and B.E./B.Tech. graduates. All
students admitted into the Ph.D. programmes are required to undergo course work. Satisfactory
completion of prescribed course work with at least 50 marks is a prerequisite for confirmation of Ph.D.
registration. These are research programmes with students undertaking research under the supervision
of a Faculty member, on a topic approved by the School. The student is required to show satisfactory
progress throughout the period of research as well as fulfil other requirements prescribed by the School.
The Ph.D. requirements include prescribed course work and submission of research results in the form
of a thesis, at least one research paper in journals and defence of the thesis in a viva voce.

Entrance Examination:

The test for M.Sc. (Physics) will mainly be in Physics (mechanics, general properties of matter,
kinematics, heat and thermodynamics, wave motion, electricity and magnetism, light, modern physics,
electronics and measurements) and mathematics (algebraic equations, differential and integral calculus
including limits, vectors, matrices and determinants, elementary differential equations and elementary
functions and their graphs).

Admission to Ph.D. in Physics is based on a written test and interview. The framework for test and
interview will be by the UGC Regulations, 2016 vide notification dated 5th May 2016. A part of the test
will be based on the standard M.Sc. syllabus of Indian Universities i.e. Classical Mechanics, Relativity,
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics. Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Modern
Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Optics, Electronics, Mathematical
Physics and Experimental Techniques. The written test will consist of objective type questions. A part
of the written exam will be on research methodology to assess the acumen of the student for research.
This test is a qualifying one by 2016 UGC regulations. Those who qualify in the written exam will be
called for interview on basis of their performance.

Faculty

Professors

Bindu A. Bambah, Ph.D. (Chicago) –Quantum Field Theory, Neutrino Physics and Quantum
Entanglement (T) (Dean of the School)

V. Seshu Bai, Ph.D. (I.I.T. Madras) - Condensed Matter Physics (E), Superconductivity,
Intermetallics, Rapid prototyping and Gelcasting of ceramic & metallic components (E)

Ashok Chatterjee, Ph.D. (IACS, Jadavpur) – Condensed Matter Physics (T) – Low-dimensional
systems, Strongly correlated systems, Superconductivity (T)

M. Sivakumar, Ph.D. (Madras) - Quantum Field Theory (T)

P. K. Suresh, Ph.D. (Cochin) - Cosmology (T)

P. Anantha Lakshmi, Ph.D. (UoH, Hyderabad) – Quantum Optics, Quantum Information (T)

Suneel Singh, Ph.D. (UoH, Hyderabad) - Quantum Optics, Non-linear Optics (T)

Nirmal K. Viswanathan, Ph.D. (UoH, Hyderabad) – Singular Optics, Optical Angular Momentum
and Near- Field Optics (E)

Rukmani Mohanta, Ph.D. (Utkal) -High Energy Physics, Heavy Flavour Physics, Neutrino Physics
(T)

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Surajit Dhara, Ph.D. (RRI Bangalore) – Soft Matter and living systems, Soft Matter Photonics
(E & T)

S. Srinath. Ph.D. (UoH, Hyderabad) - Condensed matter physics, Magnetic nanostructures.

Multilayers/thin films, Magnetic oxides, Multiferroics (E)

E. Harikumar, Ph.D. (UoH. Hyderabad) - Quantum field theory and Gravity (T)

B. V. R. Tata Ph.D. (Madras) - Soft and Active Matter and Photonic Crystals (E)

Sharath Ananthamurthy, Ph.D. ( The University of Iowa) - Soft Condensed Matter, Biophysics,
Optics, Laser Spectroscopy (E)

Associate Professor

Ashoka S. Vudayagiri, Ph.D. (UoH, Hyderabad) – Quantum Optics. Laser Cooling, Quantum
Information, ferrofluids (E)

Assistant Professors

Soma Sanyal, Ph.D. (loP, Bhubaneswar) - Cosmology, Heavy - ion Collisions (T)

A. Rajani Kanth, Ph.D. (University of Tsukuba, NIMS - Japan) – Spintronic Devices (E)

G. Venkataiah, Ph.D. (Osmania) - Condensed Matter Physics, Magnetic Materials & Multiferroics,
Electric field control of Magnetism (E)

Shyamal Biswas, Ph.D. (lACS, Kolkata) - Statistical & Condensed Matter Physics (T)

Barilang Mawlong, Ph.D.(UoH, Hyderabad) – Theoretical High Energy Physics (T)

N. Sri Ram Gopal, Ph.D. (Tulane University, New Orleans) Ultrafast spectroscopy, Laser Surface
patterning (E)

Jayeeta Lahiri, Ph.D. (University of South Florida) – Experimental Condensed Matter Physics,
Surface and Material Science (E)

Naslim Neelamkondam Ph.D. (Queens University, Belfast) - Astronomy

Bhawna Gomber, Ph.D (Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics) - Experimental High Energy Physics (E)

Emeritus Faculty

A. K. Bhatnagar, Ph.D. (Maryland) - Materials Science (E), (NASI Emeritus Scientist)

A. P. Pathak, Ph.D.(I.I.T. Kanpur), F.N.A.Sc .. F.lnst.P. (London), C.Phys. - Atomic Collisions in

Solids, Radiation Damage, Surface Physics, Superlattices & Heterostructures (T & E), (CSIR Emeritus
Fellow)

C. Bansal, Ph.D. (TIFR, Bombay) - Condensed Matter Physics, Phase Transformations, Mossbauer
Spectroscopy, Nanomaterials (E) (UGC Emeritus Professor)

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Honorary Professors

D. Narayana Rao, Ph.D. (I.I.T. Kanpur) - Non-linear Laser Spectroscopy (E) (UGC-BSR Faculty
Fellow)

C. S. Sunandana, Ph.D. (I.I.T. Madras) - Condensed Matter Physics (E)

S. N. Kaul, D.I.I.T., Ph.D. (I.I.T. Kharagpur), F.N.A., F.A.Sc., C.Phys., F.lnst. P (London) – Condensed
Matter Physics, Phase Transitions. Magnetism, Critical and Re-entrant Phenomena (E)

Vipin Srivastava, Ph.D. (Roorkee) - Condensed Matter Physics, Neural Networks, Brain Function
Modeling (T)

Centre for Advanced Studies in Electronics Science and Technology (CASEST)

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Electronics Science and Technology (CASEST) is a successor to
the DoE/UGC Electronics Programme initiated in 1995-96 to carry out research and teaching in
Electronics Science. The Centre is supported by the UGC’s Special Assistance under DRS-1. The Centre
offers two programmes: Master of Technology in Integrated Circuits Technology [M.Tech. (ICT)] and
Ph.D. (Electronics Science).

M. Tech. (Integrated Circuits Technology) is a two-year (4-semester) programme. The first two
semesters are devoted to course-work, and the 3rd and 4th semesters are devoted to master’s thesis
work. Students have the option to do their master’s thesis within the University or Industry or R & D
Labs in relevant area. For all candidates carrying out thesis work in Industry or R&D Labs, there will
be two supervisors: one from the respective Lab/Company and the other from CASEST, University of
Hyderabad. Currently, the course work offered by CASEST covers theory and laboratory courses in
Analog, Mixed-Signal, Digital, RF CMOS IC Design, µW-RFIC, MEMS, Semiconductor Devices and
Microelectronics fabrication. The laboratory courses cover Design, Simulation, Fabrication, Testing
and Validation of Devices, Integrated Circuits and Microsystems by using state-of-the art EDA Tools,
Technologies and Techniques.

M.Tech (Integrated Circuits Technology ) Regular Mode (18 Seats): Eighteen regular seats are
available for candidates who have a valid GATE score in Electronics and Communication Engineering
with qualifying degree as Either
B.E/B.Tech. in. Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engg/ Electronics and Communication Engg/
Electronics and Control systems / Electronics and Information Systems/ Electronics and
Instrumentation/ Electronics Engineering/ Electronics Science and Engineering/ Electronics
Technology/ Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics Engg./ Instrumentation & Control Systems/
Instrumentation Technology.
OR
M.Sc in Electronics/ Electronics and Communication/Engineering Physics & Instrumentation/ Physics/
Radio physics/Radio Physics & Electronics/Applied Electronics

The admission for the regular mode is through centralised counselling for M.Tech, i.e., CCMT. For
details please see https://ccmt.nic.in

M.Tech (Integrated Circuits Technology) Sponsored Mode (12 Seats): In addition to regular mode,
twelve seats are available for candidates with minimum three years of experience in relevant areas in
Govt. R&D Labs/Public Sector Units/Publicly Listed Companies and sponsored by their parent
organizations. The admission for sponsored candidates will be through an interview in lieu of GATE

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score, with the same qualifying degree requirement as regular mode. Please see table at Chapter 2
for eligibility criteria. The sponsored applicants have the option to do their one year M.Tech Thesis
work in their respective Lab/Company. The duration for completing the course for sponsored candidates
will be the same as for regular candidates. Eligible candidates who wish to apply under sponsored
category need to send a hard copy of their application, (in addition to online application) with
“SPONSORED CATEGORY – M.Tech (ICT)” clearly marked on the top of the first page of the
application, along with the sponsorship certificate from the organization to The Controller of
Examination, University of Hyderabad, Prof.C.R.Rao Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046 before the
last date. The course fees for sponsored category is Rs.50,000/- (Fifty thousand rupees) per semester.

Ph.D. (Electronics Science) (07 Seats for AY 2018-19) is a research program covering areas such as
Signal Processing, Digital VLSI design, Semiconductor Devices, Thin films, High-k dielectrics,
Radiation damage & reliability, Magnetic nanocomposites, Sensors etc. The proposed intake for the
academic year 2018-19 is 7. For admission to the Ph.D programme, candidates will be shortlisted for
interview based on merit in the written examination conducted by University of Hyderabad. The written
examination will be objective type and include questions from the standard B.Tech/M.Sc syllabi of
Indian Universities in the areas of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Instrumentation
Engineering, Physics and Electronics Science. There will also be a section with questions on research
methodology as described in the UGC 2016 regulations.
Admission and confirmation are governed by the 2016 UGC regulations and University regulations
regarding Pre-Ph.D. coursework.

In addition, CASEST also coordinates outreach activities like PG Diploma in Telecommunications

(PGDTC) and PG Diploma in Telecom Training and Management offered by the Centre for Distance
and Virtual Learning.
Further details are available at the following link : http://casest.uohyd.ac.in

Faculty

Professors

Guruswamy Rajaram Ph.D. (TIFR, Mumbai) Micro-electronics, Device Fabrication

K. C. James Raju Ph.D. (IIT Madras) Materials, Devices, Simulations and Measurement Techniques
for Microwave and THz frequency range, Micro-machined Sensors, Ferroelectric Thin Films, Laser –
Matter Interactions for material processing, Nano Electronics and Condensed Matter Physics.

M. Ghanashyam Krishna Ph.D. (I.I.Sc.) Nanostructured Materials, Thin Films, Sensors and Devices

Samrat L. Sabat Ph.D. (Berhampur) (Head) Digital Signal Processing, Cognitive radio network, VLSI
Signal Processing

S. V. S. Nageswara Rao Ph.D. (UoH, Hyderabad) Electronic Materials and Devices: Fabrication, Ion
beam studies, Radiation damage and Reliability studies.

Assistant Professors

Vijaya Sankara Rao Pasupureddi Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur) Analog, RF and Mixed-Signal Integrated
Circuits and Microsystems.

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Pratap Kollu Ph.D. (Chungnam National University, South Korea) Materials for Magnetic and Bio-
sensors, energy storage, Lab-on-Chip Biosensors.

Advanced Centre of Research in High Energy Materials (ACRHEM)

ACRHEM-Advanced Centre of Research in High Energy Materials, a DRDO centre of excellence, came
into existence with a memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) signed between Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) and University of Hyderabad (UoH) in Mar 2005. The major
objective of the centre is to develop new novel high energy materials (HEMs) for explosives and
propellant application and development of explosive detection techniques using ultrafast spectroscopy
(UFS). Owing to the objectives of the ACRHEM, the research at the centre is interdisciplinary in nature,
wherein to develop deeper insights into the design of new energetic materials based on quantum
chemistry principles, synthesis and development of new HEMs, development of energetic binders,
oxidizers, nanomaterials and nanothermites, LASER based technologies for detection and
discrimination of HEMS, LASER - mater interactions and theoretical studies on solid state properties
of HEMs.

The chemistry research facilities are supported by four state of the art wet chemistry laboratories to deal
with HEMs. The wet laboratories are developed with the inputs from HEMRL (Pune) and VSSC
(Trivandrum), the two leading laboratories working in the area of HEMs for long time. About 30
chemistry researchers are working full time for the centre. The centre has in-house facilities for
characterization of intermediates and final products of chemical reactions and also to evaluate the
sensitivity of newly developed HEMs. The characterization facilities include Liquid chromatograph
coupled high resolution mass spectrometer (LC-HRMS), FTIR, UTM, Fluorimeter, DMA, TG-DTA,
DSC, UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer, Combustion Calorimeter, Pycnometer, Viscometer, etc., and
being augmented with solid state NMR, single crystal XRD, CHNS/O analyser etc.

ACRHEM also aims for high-quality teaching with student-faculty ratio highly favourable for individual
attention. The centre has various ongoing research programs both in experimental and theoretical fields
to train Ph.D. scholars in fundamental as well as applied areas of Physics and Chemistry processes
involved with High Energy Materials. The following broad areas of research are being pursued at
ACRHEM: Design of novel HEMs; Synthesis of novel HEMs; Synthesis of green oxidizers; Synthesis
of Energetic binders and plasticizers; Synthesis of nanomaterials and development of nanostructures;
Development of nanothermites; Computational modeling of chemical kinetics of HEMs; Computational
Physics,; THz generation/characterization and spectroscopy, Surface Plasmon characterization and
applications; Laser induced shock wave generation and characterization; Numerical simulations of laser
induced shock waves; Time and spatially resolved spectral analysis under extreme conditions;
Development of instruments and technology to observe, measure, by ultrafast measurement techniques
the processes involved in the HEM applications; Detection of HEMs using LIBS, THz, Raman, CARS,
SERS, Photoacoustic techniques; Polymer Sciences involving HEMs; Density functional study of
HEMs involving electronic structure and mechanical property calculations; Modeling the physics of the
release of energy by HEMs; Material Sciences of HEM; More details can be found at www.acrhem.org.
The University website may also be referred to further details.

Infrastructural facilities:

Besides the facilities available in different Schools and Centres of the University, ACRHEM brings the
following additional infrastructure to the University pool:

1. Ti: sapphire femtosecond oscillator [MICRA, Coherent] and femtosecond/picosecond amplifiers

(~4.0 mJ) [LIBRA, Coherent] with OPA [TOPAS/DFG, Light Conversion, tunable from 250 nm
to 11 μm]
2. High-power Nd:YAG nanosecond laser system with fundamental (Innolas, 1.3 J & TITAN5, 7 J),

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 second, third and fourth harmonics; Dye laser system (Radiant Dyes) pumped by Nd:YAG laser
along with frequency mixing option tunable in the range of 300 nm to 3.0 μm
3. High-power picosecond Nd:YAG laser system (EKSPLA, 110 mJ at 1064 nm) with second, third,
fourth and fifth harmonics.
4. Dynamic vibration isolation optical tables (Newport SmartTableTM); Low power and High power
He-Ne lasers.
5. Diode lasers (high power and tunable), Three-dimensional nanopositioners, Power/Energy meters,
Delay, stages, and controllers.
6. Boxcar Integrator, Single Shot Autocorrelator, Fast photodiodes, high-power ns/ps/fs optics.
7. Fully fledged synthetic chemistry labs including equipment such as Dynamical Mechanical
Analyzer, Bomb Calorimeter, Fume Hoods, FTIR, Fluorimeter, DSC, TG-DTA, BAM (impact and
friction sensitivity tester), Rheometer, etc.
8. Hand-held Spectrometers, Fast oscilloscopes, CCD/Vidicon cameras, mid-IR detectors, Single
photon detector, etc.
9. Mercury Cadmium Telluride Detector (up to 26 μm), IR Viewer, Laser Beam Profiler.
10. Intensified CCD's integrated with Michelle spectrograph.
11. Tunable Ti:sapphire oscillator (Chameleon, ~140 fs pulse duration) and pulse shaper (Silhouette,
Coherent)
12. Tunable diode laser in the telecommunications spectral range; Waveguide/Fiber Optic stages for
critical alignment.
13. 4 mJ, 40 fs amplifier (LIBRA, Coherent) + optical parametric amplifier + transient absorption
spectrometer (HELIOS)
14. Four wet chemistry laboratories
15. Liquid chromatograph coupled high resolution mass spectrometer (LC-HRMS)
16. Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) with ATR and gas cell
17. Universal testing machine (UTM)
18. Fluorimeter
19. Dynamic mechanical analyser (DMA)
20. Thermogravimetric analyser (TG-DTA) coupled to FTIR
21. Differential Scanning calorimeter (DSC)
22. UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer
23. BAM - Impact Sensitivity Tester
24. BAM - Friction Sensitivity Tester
25. Combustion Calorimeter
26. Pycnometer & Viscometer
27. Solid state NMR (In process)
28. Single crystal XRD (In process)
29. CHNS/O analyser (In process)
30. Optical Spectrum Analyzer; Low-temperature optical cryostat.
31. Vacuum chambers, Rotary vacuum pumps, Spin Coaters, Material characterization facilities.
32. Electron beam gun, RF Sputtering, Thin film fabrication facility, etc.
33. R.F. spectrum analyzer with antennas (1 MHz – 330 GHz)
34. Crystallization of ferroelectric thin films at lower temperatures by irradiating amorphous thin films
with pulsed excimer laser energy.

Computer & Library Facilities:

The centre also possess EXPLO5 ver. 6.03 Thermokinetic Code for Explosive/Combustion Property
Calculations. Access to the University's CMSD / HPCF computer facility is additionally available for
simulation work.

The centre has a highly specialized library which houses book on synthesis of HEMs, evaluation of
HEMs, process involved in explosion and combustion, Propellants and combustion phenomena,
development of energetic binders, plasticizers, nanomaterials and nanothermites, computational

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physics, THz generation/characterization and spectroscopy, LASER induced shock wave generation and
characterization, time and spatially resolved spectral analysis under extreme conditions, detection of
HEMs using LIBS, THz, Raman techniques, and in addition access is available to a large number of
books and journals through the University library.

Director

Dr. K. Venkateswara Rao, Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur) – Chemistry

Faculty

Prof. S. Venugopal Rao, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) – Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy, Ultrafast Ablation,
Femtosecond Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, Laser Direct Writing, Surface Enhanced Raman
Spectroscopy, Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics, Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Spectroscopy,. (Experiment)

Prof. A.K. Chaudhary, Ph.D. (Burdwan) - Laser Spectroscopy and Nonlinear Optics. (Experiment)

Dr. P. Prem Kiran, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) - Laser - matter interaction, Spatio-temporal evolution of laser-
induced shock waves; Propagation of Ultrashort, intense femtosecond pulses in transparent media;
Nonlinear Optics. (Experiment and numerical simulations)

Dr. G. Manoj Kumar, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) - Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, Raman
spectroscopy, Design and development of experimental methods for detection of hazardous
materials,Mutivariate statistical analysis of spectroscopy data.(Experiment)

Dr. G.S. Vaitheeswaran, Ph. D. (Anna University) Solid state theory, Material Science, Magnetism,
Superconductivity, High-Pressure Studies, elastic and mechanical properties investigated using first-
principles density functional calculations (DFT). (Theory)

Dr. Anuj A. Vargeese, Ph. D. (University of Pune) Propellants, Green oxidizers- synthesis and
applications, Nano Catalysts – synthesis and applications, Kinetics and Catalysis. (Experiment)

Associate Faculty

School of Chemistry:

Prof. M. Durga Prasad, Ph.D. (Calcutta) Theoretical Chemistry: Quantum Dynamics and Many-Body
Theories (Theory)

Prof. Tushar Jana, Ph.D. (Jadavpur) Polymer and Materials Science (Experiment)

Prof. P.K. Panda, Ph.D. (IISc., Bangalore) Synthesis and Exploration of chemical, biological and
material aspects of porphyrinoids (Experiment)

Prof. A.K. Sahoo, Ph.D. (NCL, Pune) Organic synthesis and Organometallic chemistry. (Experiment)

Prof. K. Muralidharan, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) Synthetic main group chemistry and polymers, Nano
synthesis (Experiment)

School of Physics:

Dr. A. Vudayagiri, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) Quantum Optics, Laser Cooling (Experiment).

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 Intake for the year 2018-2019: Three (3) physics PhD positions are vacant.

Centre for Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS)

Centre for Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences was established (formerly UCESS) at the University
of Hyderabad (UoH) in February 2005 to initiate multi-disciplinary research and teaching programs in
the areas of Solid Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and processes that connect all three
components. The vision of the CEOAS is to achieve an internationally recognized hub of excellence in
Earth Science research and education. The main goal of the Centre is to address thematic issues of
national interest and global relevance with particular focus on advancement in understanding of Earth
processes, resource exploration for future generations, natural hazards, extreme events in the context of
global environmental and climate change. The subject of Earth Science pursued at this Centre cover
dynamics and evolution of the Solid Earth, its natural resources, soils and water systems, environment,
its oceans and atmosphere, and its global biodiversity. The Centre’s mission is to conduct innovative
fundamental and applied research in Earth Sciences in order to open up new understandings of the Solid
Earth, Oceans and Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere, and the processes that connect them.
Further, we aim to educate students who will become leading researchers in professional organizations,
government departments and industries, and also pioneers in the advancement of Earth Sciences
knowledge in academia. We also teach foundation course (Earth and its Interacting Components)that
reach hundreds of students of non-geoscience majors every year thereby promoting a broader
understanding of processes and critical issues linking the Solid-Earth, Oceans, Atmosphere, hydrosphere
and biosphere. Most importantly, the man power trained at the Centre would have the competence to
develop new cutting-edge technologies.

The UGC has recognized the Centre and granted faculty and research grants through their Innovative
Research Program. The Centre is progressing in the development of infrastructure with the funding from
DST-PURSE, MoES, DST and DST-FIST funded programs/projects.

Programs of Study

Academic Programs:
The Centre offers M.Sc. (2-year) in Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences and Ph.D. Programme in Earth,
Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences.

M.Sc in Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

This is a four semester programme open to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any branch of science,
who have studied mathematics and physics as compulsory subjects at the B.Sc level, or B.Tech. degree
in civil/mechanical/electrical branches. The admission is for both sponsored and non-sponsored
candidates. Selection of candidates for admission will be based on their academic qualifications, written
test marksand personal interviews. Therefore, eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Total number of seats/intake is 10+5*. *5 positions are sponsored

Research programs:

Ph.D. in Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences

The Centre offers a Ph.D. programme in Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, remote sensing,
environmental sciences, water resources and closely related areas of other branches of science.

Number of seats: 04.

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The following two major focused themes are identified for multidisciplinary research:
1. Solid Earth:
Structure, dynamics and evolution of Indian continental lithosphere through time; Archean
magmatism, continental growth and tectonics; Geophysical exploration of mineral resources,
geophysical alogorithms hydrology, climate records, and natural hazards; Dynamics of oceanic
lithosphere: Marine Geophysics, Tectonics, Plate Tectonics, Surface dynamics;High Resolution near
Surface Geophysics/ hydrology/ tectonics and climate; Evolution of life through time
2. Oceans and Atmosphere:
Seamless dynamical climate prediction, and applications; past (Holocene) and future climate change
simulations; tropical climate variability, air-sea-land interactions, and scale interaction; dynamical
localized extreme event prediction; Observational atmospheric physics; aerosol-cloud-monsoon
interactions; monitoring and modelling of the ocean circulation patterns and its effect on marine life;
North Indian Ocean physics and dynamics.

Laboratory and Computer Facilities

All the students would be utilizing well developed state-of-the art facilities of the University of
Hyderabad, National Geophysical Research Institute and Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration
and Research, National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services.

Advanced polarizing microscopes, equipments for high purity crushing and mineral separation.
Advanced analytical equipment like Quadrupole ICP-MS with Micro-oven digestion system for trace
element analysis.

A Mobile Geophysical Laboratory, equipped with CG-5 Gravimeter, Electrical Resistivity meter,
ABEM Terrameter, Proton Precession Magnetometer, Magnetic Susceptibility meter, T-VLF (IRIS),
GPS, etc., is available for field training and for conducting detailed geophysical, geological and
environmental related investigations. Use of state-of-the-art High-Performance Computing facility with
supporting software such as ISATIS, MATHEMATICA, MATLAB, ArcGIS, Geosoft, ERDAS etc., at
the Centre for Earth & Space Sciences, and High Power Computing Facility at the Centre for Modeling,
Simulation and Design (CMSD) of the University of Hyderabad.

Oceanographic Cruise
Students of M.Sc. in Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences would be undergoing offshore cruise programme
of 2-3 weeks duration with an emphasis on ocean and atmospheric data acquisition, marine
instrumentation, etc., under the supervision of experts from NIOT, NCAOR, INCOIS, NIO and/or
University of Hyderabad, etc. The enrolled students will have to abide costs towards oceanographic
cruise including travel, accommodation, food, medical examination, etc. All students must also have
their passports by end of first semester to take part in oceanographic cruise.

Activities of the Centre

The activities of the Centre are integrated with the socio-economic development of the region, with
need-based inter-disciplinary programs, which benefit both the students and the society.

Research Projects
The Centre currently executes research projects in Solid Earth including origin of continents, rift
initiation and evolution, lithospheric dynamics, resource exploration, crust-mantle evolution, water
resources management, geophysical applications in crustal structure and environmental sciences,
modelling and inversion techniques, ocean processes, ocean models and climate forecasts,

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paleoceanography and paleoclimate, Solid Earth dynamics, (funded by CEFIPRA, UPE, DST, UGC,
MoES, ISRO, NRB, PURSE grant, etc.).
Out-reach Programs
The Centre organizes outreach programs in management of water resources, Geosciences for sustainable
development in the context of global environment and climate change, reclamation and utilization of
badlands, environmental management, etc. Geoscience education, Popularization of Earth Sciences
among school children and the general public.

Workshops/Training Programmes: The Centre organizes workshops/training programs in Earth,

Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and highly focused short-term refresher courses on enabling cadres to
update their knowledge and skills and improve their employment opportunities. Most importantly, the
programs are designed to enhance competence to develop new-cutting edge technologies.

Entrance Examination:

Ph.D. in Earth, Ocean &Atmospheric Sciences

The Entrance examination for the above programme consists of two sections, PART A and PART B.
PART A contains 25 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), and PART B contains 50 MCQ. The questions
will be covered from the following areas: Geology, Geophysics, Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences
(M.Sc., level, PART B); and Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (B. Sc level, PART A).

M.Sc. in Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences

The Entrance examination consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in sections PART A and PART
B. PART A consists of 25 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and PART B contains 75 MCQ. The
questions cover the following areas: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics (B.Sc. level).
Selection of candidates for admission will be based on their academic qualifications and written test
marks.

Faculty

The Centre has accomplished faculty with several prestigious awards like Padma Shri, Shanti Swarup
Bhatnagar, JSPS Fellowship, J.C.Bose National Fellowship, National Science Academy Fellowships,
National Mineral Award, National Geoscience Award, ISRO Performance Excellence Award, etc.
Dr.M. Jayananda, Professor – Solid earth geochemistry including radiogenic isotopes/geochronology
and early earth dynamics.
Dr.K. S. Krishna, Professor– Marine geophysics, lithospheric dynamics, Tectonics and Plate
Tectonics.
Dr.K. Ashok, Professor–Tropical indo-pacific climate variability prediction and change, Earth System
Science.
Dr.V. Chakravarthi, Associate Professor– Exploration Geophysics
Dr.S. Sri Lakshmi, Assistant Professor–Geophysics (Seismics and modelling).
Dr.Vijay P. Kanawade, UGC-FRP Assistant Professor – Atmospheric Sciences.
Dr.Devleena Tiwari, UGC-FRP Assistant Professor – Biogeochemistry.

Other faculty
DST Inspire Faculty
Dr.Mohammad Ismaiel,– Marine Geophysics, Mathematical Simulations and Modelling
Dr. Homi J Bhabha Chair Professor
Dr.V. P. Dimri, – Fractals, Inverse theory

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Honorary Professor
Dr. A. C. Narayana,–Geomorphology, Paleoclimatology and Remote Sensing
K.L. Rao Chair Professor
Dr.N. H. Rao,– Hydrology and water resources
NASI Platinum Jubilee Fellow
Dr. P. S. Roy,– Geospatial technology/ecology

Associate Faculty
Prof. V.S.S.Sastry, UoH
Dr. Maqbool Ahmed, UoH

Visiting Fellows
Prof. G.V.R. Prasad, University of Delhi
Prof. B.C. Prabhakar, Bangalore University
Prof. M. Sethumadhav, University of Mysore
Prof. D.K. Pandey, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Dr. Yamuna Singh, formerly AMD, Hyderabad
Dr. T.R.K. Chetty (Retd.), CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad
Prof. Nittala Sarma, formerly at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Prof. Santosh Kumar, Kumaon University
Dr. C. Gnanaseelan, IITM, Pune
Dr. Y.V. Ramarao, (Retd.), Chief Scientist, IMD, Hyderabad
Mr. K. Hanumantrao, NRSC, Hyderabad
Prof. J. Ratnakar (Retd.), OU, Hyderabad

School of Chemistry
School of Chemistry is a dynamic centre for research at the frontiers of chemical sciences. The
emphasis at the curricular level is to give a broad coverage of all branches of chemistry in keeping with
the interdisciplinary nature of the subject today. The School has established itself as one of the leading
centres in the country for education and research in chemical sciences. It offers fundamental and
advanced courses covering the wide gamut of topics in chemistry and closely related areas, and
comprehensive research training to nurture future scientists, teachers, and technical professionals in the
field. The high quality advanced research pursued by the faculty members of the School supplement and
complement the teaching and training of undergraduate, post-graduate and Ph.D. students and
postdoctoral researchers.

The School has made notable impact on the chemical research scene and is widely acclaimed at the
national and international levels. It receives support from a large number of research grants from funding
agencies like the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, international collaborative projects and industrial projects. The
School has been identified by the DST for support under the new FIST programme at Level II. The
University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi has selected the School of Chemistry as a Centre
for Advanced Studies (Phase III) under the Special Assistance Programme. A Networking Resource
Center established in the School through dedicated funding from the UGC, operates various outreach
programs to promote chemical education and research at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in
colleges and Universities across the nation; this is the only such Center in Chemistry in the country.

Members of the School faculty have won recognition in the form of prestigious awards and fellowships
of various academic bodies both within and outside the country. Our masters students do well in national
level competitive examinations and several of them go on to pursue a research career. Many of our
alumni occupy important positions in the academia and industry in India as well as abroad.

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Further information and details of the program can be obtained from the School website:
http://chemistry.uohyd.ac.in

Prof. T. P. Radhakrishnan is the Dean of the School.

Programmes of Study
The School admits students to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
The M.Sc. programme lasting four semesters comprises 2 foundation courses, 3 courses each in Organic,
Inorganic, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, 2 laboratory courses each in Organic, Inorganic and
Physical Chemistry and elective courses. The syllabus lays emphasis on current developments in
chemical science. Some of the unique features of the programme are special courses in Instrumentation
and Computer Applications, Symmetry and Mathematics, Materials Chemistry, Biological Chemistry
and also project work and seminar by each student in the semester-IV. The School also participates
in the five year Integrated M.Sc. programme run by the College for Integrated Studies (CIS). The
first two years of the programme are common to all science students in which they get a thorough
exposure to all branches of sciences. The students move to the School from the third year. The entrance
examination for this programme is conducted by the CIS.
The Ph.D. programme is entirely research-oriented in which a student undertakes research under the
guidance of a faculty of the School in an area chosen by the student and approved by the School. Areas
where research is being undertaken presently are listed in the School website. Students admitted to the
Ph.D. programme carry out course work suited to their academic background and tailored to the
demands of their research.

Entrance Examination
Admission to the M.Sc. programme is based on the performance of the candidate in the written test. The
written test consists of objective type questions. Candidates are expected to have a sound knowledge of
B.Sc. level general chemistry and basic mathematics. The question paper consists of two parts: Part A
carries 25 marks and Part B carries 75 marks. The paper consists of multiple choice questions and carries
negative mark for wrong answers.
Admission to the Ph.D. programme is based on a qualifying written test, followed by interview. The
question paper for the written test consists of two parts: Part A (40 marks) and Part B (40 marks). Part
A carries 20 questions on research methodology. Part B contains 60 questions (20 each from Organic,
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry) at the M.Sc. level, and the candidate is required to answer any 20
questions. All questions are of the multiple choice type. Final selection of the candidates is based on
their interview performance. The Ph.D. admission interview grading (total 25 marks) will be divided
as follows: 13 marks for the interview + 12 marks towards the written exam component (duly
weighted based on the percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the written examination).
Students who have qualified in the national level UGC-CSIR examination with a Junior Research
Fellowship (JRF) can take exemption from writing the entrance examination, in which case they will
be allotted 9 marks towards the written examination component. However, if the JRF holders write
the entrance examination and if their weighted mark (out of 12) is more than 9, the higher mark will be
considered.
Admission to the Ph.D. program and assignment of supervisor for the selected Ph. D. students is done
concurrently through a counselling session.
Details of the entrance examination procedure can be found at the University website. Model question
papers for entrance examinations can be found at the IGM Library website of the University.

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Infrastructure Facilities

The School is well equipped with a wide range of sophisticated analytical equipment. A list of equipment
is given below.

Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers [Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer (400 MHz)
– 2, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer (500 MHz) – 2, Electron Paramagnetic
Resonance (EPR) Spectrometer]; X-ray Diffractometers [Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer – 2,
Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer (Microfocus source), Powder X-ray Diffractometer (PXRD), Small
and Wide Angle X-ray Scattering (SWAXS) Diffractometer]; Microscopes [Field Emission Scanning
Electron Microscope (FESEM), Confocal Raman Microscope with AFM, Atomic Force Microscope
(AFM) – 2, Fluorescence-Lifetime Imaging Microscope (FLIM)]; Mass Spectrometers [High-
Resolution Mass Spectrometer (HRMS), Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS), Gas
Chromatography–Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS)]; Thermal Characterization [Thermogravimetric
Analyzer – Mass Spectrometer (TGA-MS) – 2, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) – 2,
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) for liquid samples – 2, Isothermal Titration Calorimeter
(ITC)]; Spectroscopy [UV – VIS Spectrophotometer – 2, Fluorimeter – 2, Circular Dichroism (CD)
Spectrometer, Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer, Femtosecond Fluorescence Up-
conversion and pump-probe Set up, Nanosecond Laser Flash Photolysis System]; Chromatography
[High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System, Gas Chromatography (GC) System];
Electrochemistry [Impedance Analyzer, Solar Simulator, Electrochemical Workstation – 2]; Other
[Elemental (CHNS) Analyzer, Spin Coater, Glove Box, Dynamic Vapour Sorption Analyzer, Dynamic
Light Scattering System, Polarimeter, Hydrogenation Apparatus and Ozoniser, Freeze Dryer, BET
Analyzer, Photochemical Reactor, Microwave Reactor.

Faculty

Professors
M. Durga Prasad, Ph.D. (Calcutta) F.A.Sc. – Quantum Chemistry, Many Body Theories and
Computational Chemistry
T. P. Radhakrishnan, Ph.D. (Princeton) F.A.Sc., F.N.A.Sc., F.N.A. - Materials Chemistry (Dean of
the School)
Ashwini Nangia, Ph.D. (Yale) F.A.Sc., F.N.A.Sc., F.N.A. – Supramolecular Chemistry, Crystal
Engineering, Pharmaceutical Solids (On EOL to NCL, Pune, as Director)
K.C. Kumara Swamy, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) F.A.Sc., F.N.A. - Catalytic Organic
Transformations, Organophosphorus Chemistry, Synthetic chemistry (Organic/ Inorganic)
Anunay Samanta, Ph.D. (Jadavpur) - F.A.Sc., F.N.A.Sc., F.N.A. - Photo-induced processes in
molecules, materials and biological systems, ultrafast and single-molecule spectroscopy, Photophysical
Processes in Biological Systems, Ultrafast Charge Carrier Dynamics in Perovskite And Related
Materials
Samudranil Pal, Ph.D. (Jadavpur) – Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry
Musti J. Swamy, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) F.A.Sc., F.N.A.Sc. - Biophysical chemistry of membranes
and proteins, glycobiology
Samar Kumar Das, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) F.A.Sc. - Functional Inorganic Materials
K. Lalitha Guru Prasad, Ph.D. (Osmania) - Protein structure and function; protein biophysical studies,
Computational aspects of protein structure and function
Abani K. Bhuyan, Ph.D. (Univ. of Pennsylvania) - NMR Spectroscopy, Physics and Biology of
Biological Molecules
Susanta Mahapatra, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) F.A.Sc., F.N.A.Sc. - Theoretical Chemical Dynamics, Non-
adiabatic Chemistry
D. B. Ramachary, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) - Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Engineering Asymmetric
Organocatalysis, Theoretical Aspects of Organocatalysis and Engineering Multi-Catalysis Cascade
(MCC) reactions

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Tushar Jana, Ph.D. (Jadavpur) - Polymer Chemistry and Materials Science
R. Nagarajan, Ph.D. (Madras) - Heterocyclic chemistry and natural products synthesis
Pradeepta Kumar Panda, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) - Bioinorganic, Bioorganic & Supramolecular
Chemistry of Porphyrinoids, Porphyrinoids based Materials for Solar Cell & Near Infrared Diagnostics
R. Balamurugan, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) - Development of organic compounds for material applications,
Synthetic organic chemistry - transition metal and Brønsted acid catalysis, synthetic methodologies and
strategies
R. Chandrasekar, Ph.D. (Max-Planck) - Nano-Photonic Organic Materials and Devices, Single-
Particle Microscopy/Spectroscopy
Akhila Kumar Sahoo, Ph.D. (NCL, Pune) - C-H Activation, Ynamides, Energy Materials,
Organometallics
K. Muralidharan, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) – Nanomaterials, Polymers, Catalysis, High-energy Materials
Viswanathan Baskar, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) – Molecular Clusters & Magnetism

Associate Professors
Perali Ramu Sridhar, Ph.D. (IISc., Bangalore) - Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Total Synthesis of
Natural Products and Carbohydrate Therapeutics, Glyco-Biology, Peptide Based Drugs and Synthesis
of Carbohydrate Based Vaccines
M. Sathiyendiran, Ph. D. (IIT, Bombay) - Organometallic Chemistry

Assistant Professors
Debashis Barik, Ph.D. (IACS, Jadavpur University) - Statistical Mechanics of Reaction Networks,
Computational Systems Biology
Jovan Jose K V, Ph.D. (Pune University) - Developing Methods for Theoretical Molecular
Spectroscopy, Theoretical Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Ab Initio Crystal Structure Prediction,
Theoretical Studies on Transition Metal Oxides and Sulphides, Folding Pathways Proteins and
Computer Aided Drug Designing
Murali Banavoth, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) - Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells; Functional
Materials for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Photophysics for
Donor/Acceptor Interfaces in Solar Energy Materials
Manju Sharma, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) - Computational Modeling of Materials and Molecules,
Polymorph Prediction, Force Field Development, Heterogeneous Nucleation in Solution, Diffusion and
Energetics under Nanoconfinement, Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Modeling Biocompatible
Nanomaterials for Water Treatment, Methane Capture and Carbon Dioxide Sequestration,
Conformations of Transition Metal Complexes in Solution, Enhanced Nucleation of Pharmaceutically
Relevant Organic Molecules on Biocompatible Materials
Srinivasarao Yaragorla, Ph.D. (IICT, Hyderabad) - Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemistry,
Sustainable Catalysis, Privileged Molecules, Total Synthesis

Retired and Re-employed

D. Basavaiah, Ph.D. (BHU) F.A.Sc., F.N.A. – Organic Chemistry: The Baylis Hillman Chemistry,
Chiral Catalysis (Re-employed)

Distinguished Professor:
Goverdhan Mehta, Ph.D. (Poona University). FRS – Synthetic Organic Chemistry, (University
Distinguished Professor & Dr. Kallam Anji Reddy Chair)

Emeritus Professors:
Kalidas Sen, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur), F.A.Sc., F.N.A. – Density Functional Theory, Confined Electronic
Systems
M. Periasamy, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore), F.A.Sc., F.N.A. – Organic Materials for Harvesting Solar and
Stored Solar Energy
M.V. Rajasekharan, Ph.D. (IIT, Madras) – Coordination Networks, Polyiodides, Magnetic Exchange

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SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
The School of Life Sciences has been established with an emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching and
research leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degrees in modern biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics and
systems biology.
The School consists of four Departments:
1) Department of Biochemistry
2) Department of Plant Sciences
3) Department of Animal Biology
4) Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

In addition to the four departments, the School has established the following centre offering M.Sc. (5
year integrated) in Systems Biology for which admission can be sought after 12th
class/Intermediate.

The details related to the eligibility for admission and mode of selection of the candidates for various
academic programmes that includes the two- yr M.Sc and doctoral programs offered in different
disciplines, faculty, and their research specializations in the various departments can be seen as
mentioned in their respective web pages maintained by the University of Hyderabad or as mentioned
above.

The School of Life Sciences is committed towards achieving academic excellence in teaching and
research in basic and applied areas. It is one of the most vibrant schools with a lot of academic and
educational activities all through the year. The new centrally air conditioned building of School of Life
Sciences, occupied in March 2013, is designed for housing a total number of 65 research laboratories,
class-rooms, teaching laboratories, central instrumentation facilities, cell and microbial culture facilities,
seminar halls and auditorium. Most of our faculty are well trained in some of the leading national and
international laboratories before joining the University of Hyderabad and won several national and
international recognitions. A healthy competitive atmosphere among the academic programs and the
faculty resulted in excellence in teaching and research. The faculty are engaged in research and
consultancy activities in cutting edge areas of modern biology and biotechnology to answer some of the
most challenging questions in biological systems and improve the well-being of humankind, with
support from national and international funding agencies as well as biotech/ pharmaceutical industries.
Recently, ‘Bio-incubator Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies’ (BioNEST) facility was
established by the University of Hyderabad on the third floor of the School of Life Sciences with the
support from BIRAC of Department of Biotechnology for providing incubation facilities for innovative
ideas of faculty and scholars where many of the faculty from the School of Life Sciences are actively
involved.

The infrastructural facilities of the School have been established with the plan funds of the University
Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and
Technology (DST), New-Delhi as well as extra-mural funding attracted by the faculty of the School of
Life Sciences. The University Grants Commission upgraded Phase III of UGC-Special Assistance, DSA
programme (period 2002-2007) and sanctioned the status of Centre for Advanced Studies (UGC-SAP-
CAS-I) in School of Life Sciences for a period of five years (2008-2013). Now each of the Departments
are supported by UGC-SAP-DRS1. School also received grants from UGC under University Potential
For excellence (UPE Phas1 and II) and from DST, New-Delhi under FIST (Funds for Improvement
Science and Technology Infra Structure) program.

The facilities include seven state of the art teaching laboratories and centralised high end facilities such
as Real-time PCR machine Microarray spotter/analyzer and hybridization oven, Next generation
sequencing system, Bioruptor, Cross linker, Electroporator, Luminometer, Nano-drop machine, HPLC,

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FPLC and AKTA PILOT, CD Spectrophotometer, Fluorescence spectrophotometer, Surface Plasmon
Resonance, Radioactivity facility, Microarray spotter/analyzer and hybridization oven,Proteomics-
MALDI/MS-MS/TOF-Q,Chemidoc-imaging system, Robotic Crystallization System LC-MS and GC-
MS for Metabolomic Research; Confocal/Fluorescence Microscope, Super Resolution Microscope,
Flow cytometry, Microtome/Ultramicrotome (Tissue sectioning), In vivo imaging for whole cell and
animal imaging, Green house facility and Bio-safety Level three facility (BSL3). In addition, the School
has access for infrastructural facilities set up at Nanotechnology Center, Centralised Instrumentation
Laboratory (CIL) and Center for Modelling, Simulation and Design (CMSD), located within the campus
which carry facilities such as Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Atomic Force Microscope
(AFM) and high end computational facilities.

Several distinguished faculty and scientists have visited the School and lectured at the School of Life
Sciences independently or in connection with a seminar/ conference and or under GIAN (Global
Initiative on Academic Network) program that is supported by the Ministry of Human Resource and
Development (MHRD). This year, Prof Erwin Neher, Nobel laureate in Physiology in Medicine for the
year 1991, from Max Planck Institute, Gottingen Germany; Professor Bruce Michael Alberts, the past
President of US National Academy of Sciences and Editor in Chief of Science Journal, and Prof. Martin
Chalfie, from Columbia University who shared the 2008 Nobel prize in Chemistry, visited the School
and delivered lectures. The school conducted several conferences during the year that include
International Conference on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology; European Union
Sponsored Nano3Bio Final Dissemination meeting; International Conference on Biotechnological
Aspects of Chitosan and Chitooligosaccharides & 6th Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society Symposium;
8th International Conference on“Photosynthesis and Hydrogen Energy Research for Sustainability –
2017 Science Communication Workshop by The Wellcome Trust/DBT Alliance, “International
Conference on Innovations in Pharma and Biopharma Industry : Challenges and Opportunities for
Academy and Industry (ICIPBI-2017), Work Shop on Data Science, Bioquest , a conference organized
by the students and faculty of the School of Life Sciences etc.,

Many of our School faculty competed to obtain funding from the Ministry of Human Resource and
Development under GIAN program and conducted the following courses and workshops on Protein
Structure and Drug Discovery; Glycobiology: Role in Biology and Biomedical Relevance; Lipid
Signaling in Health and Disease in Plants and Animals, Basics and Therapeutic Applications of
Pluripotent Stem Cells Cancer Drug Discovery and Development; Immunologicals in Animal and
Human Health;Transgenic Technology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Ion Channels and
Human Diseases by foreign experts coming from US, UK and Germany for a duration of 2-3 weeks to
the benefit of our MSc students, research scholars and to people working in the Industry. Recently the
School of Life Sciences has signed MoU with Academia Scinica, Taiwan for sandwich Ph.D program
in the frontier areas of biology and Cornell University for bilateral collaborations in research and
development in Biology and Biotechnology.

Prof. K.V.A. Ramaiah, Dept of Biochemistry is the Dean of the School.

School of Life Sciences (https://www.uohyd.ac.in/index.php/academics/2011-10-27-18-38-04/school-
of-life-sciences) and also at (www.slsuoh.org)

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Department of Biochemistry

Funded by DST-FIST and UGC-SAP-DRS programs the Department of Biochemistry is renowned for
its teaching programs and research activities. The department offers M.Sc., PhD, and Integrated M.Sc.-
PhD programs. The primary aim of these academic programs is to train the students how to ask real
scientific questions in addition to guiding them to find a solution A plethora of research programs in
various fields of modern biology make the department a hub of basic fundamental research and an
emerging epicentre for translation research. The research activities in the Department of Biochemistry
revolve around six broad areas: (i) genome maintenance, organization and expression; (ii) protein
synthesis, homeostasis, structure-function correlation and engineering; (iii) organelle biogenesis and
trafficking of macromolecules; (iv) intra-cellular communication, cancer biology and stem cell
development; (v) infectious diseases and host-pathogen interactions; and (vi) bioinformatics and
computational biology.
The students of the department have been achieving high consistently at all the national level
examinations. The success rate of our students in the CSIR-UGC examination is between 33-50%. Upon
completion of their M.Sc. degree the students are pursuing PhD at premier research institutions across
the globe. Similarly the PhD students continue their academic pursuits in the leading research
laboratories in the world as post-doctoral fellows.

Programs of study:

M. Sc. Biochemistry:
This is a four semester program based on choice based credits system. In addition to crediting several
theoretical and laboratory based core courses a student needs to choose from a wide variety of foundation
courses and elective courses. The students also undertake in-house research project in the final year.

Integrated MSc-PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: This is a 5 year program extendable up
to a maximum of 8 years. During the initial 2 years, students will be involved in an extensive course
work, which needs to be completed before continuation to the PhD stream. The course structure is
similar but not identical to that of M. Sc. Biochemistry consisting of core courses, foundation courses
and elective courses. Students who could not secure at least 7.5 CGPA, and could not secure at least B
grade in each subject, but passed the minimum prescribed course work, should exit the course with a
degree in M.Sc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The students with an overall CGPA 7.5 or higher
obtained during their 4 semesters of the coursework and project will continue to PhD stream to carry
out their work under the supervision of a faculty member and are advised by a doctoral committee or
Research Advisory Committee (RAC). They have to go through a PhD coursework like other regular
PhD students. They also need to actively participate in journal club seminars, research work presentation
etc.

Ph.D. Biochemistry:
This is a 6 year program extendable up to a maximum of 8 years for women and PWD candidates
according to the UGC regulation. During the first semester students will be involved course work for a
total of 12 credits. The students also need to actively participate in journal club seminars, research work
presentation etc. Publishing research articles in highly reputed journals is a requirement before
submission of the thesis work.

Entrance Examination:

Admission to M.Sc. Biochemistry:

Candidates who have passed B.Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of Science subjects with
Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of the subjects are eligible to apply for the admission to M.Sc.
Biochemistry. However, the selection is based on their performance in the written examinations

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conducted at the National level. The paper consists of three parts: Part A, Part B and Part C. Part A
consisting of 25 questions, Part B consisting of 45 questions and Part C 15 questions with multiple
choices. Questions are drawn from various areas of Biology and Chemistry from the degree level. Part
A marks will be taken into account to break the tie, if any, among candidates.

Admission to Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Candidates who have passed B.Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of Science subjects with
Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of the subjects are eligible to apply for the admission to Integrated
M.Sc.-Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Ph.D. admission in will be based on an entrance
examination and interview conducted by the Department. The question paper of the entrance
examination will consist of multiple choice questions of B.Sc. standard drawn from different areas of
Biochemistry and Life Sciences. The paper will test research aptitude as well as subject knowledge of
the candidate. The paper consists of two parts with total marks of 80. Qualified candidates will be called
for interview. Candidates having JRF through qualification in national level written examinations (e.g.
CSIR-UGC, DBT, ICMR etc) have a choice to directly appear for the interview.

Admission to Ph.D. Biochemistry:

Students having a M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry or in a closely related area, M.Sc. or M.Tech. in
Bioinformatics with at least 55% marks or an MBBS degree with a minimum of 55% marks are eligible
to apply. In addition, Ph.D. admission in Biochemistry will be based on an entrance examination and
interview conducted by the Department. The question paper of the entrance examination will consist of
multiple choice questions of M.Sc. standard drawn from different areas of Biochemistry and Life
Sciences. The paper will test research aptitude as well as subject knowledge of the candidate. The paper
consists of two parts with total marks of 80. Qualified candidates will be called for interview. Candidates
having JRF through qualification in national level written examinations (e.g. CSIR-UGC, DBT, ICMR
etc) have a choice to directly appear for the interview.

Faculty

Professors

K.V.A.Ramaiah,Ph.D. (JNU). FNASc., FAS-AP - Gene expression, protein synthesis regulation in

eukaryotes, protein phosphorylation, protein and cellular homeostasis

N.Siva Kumar,Ph.D. (CFTRI) FAS-AP - Glycobiology, Protein biochemistry, Cell and Molecular
Biology, Structure function relationships of plant, animal lectins and glycosidases)

MrinalKanti Bhattacharyya, Ph.D. (TIFR) – Biochemical, cellular and molecular basis of parasitism
of human malarial parasite: Genome stability and organization; genetic and epigenetic control of
virulence gene expression; telomere dynamics in gene silencing (Head of the Department)

NareshBabu V Sepuri, Ph.D. (UoH) – Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Disease, Protein and tRNA
import into mitochondria, Mitochondrial mediated oxidative stress.

Krishnaveni Mishra, Ph.D. (CCMB) – Epigenetic gene regulation and functional organization of the
nucleus.

Sharmistha Banerjee, Ph.D. (CDFD) – Molecular pathogenesis and immunology of HIV,

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) and M.tb-HIV co-infection.

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Associate Professors
Bramanandam Manavathi, Ph.D. (SKU) – Molecular and Cell Biology, Signal transduction and
Oncology.

Gutti Ravikumar, Ph.D. - (IARI) - Stem Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Signal transduction,
Epigenetics, Gene Regulation, Apoptosis, Molecular and translational medicine.

Assistant Professors
SeemaMishra,Ph.D (NII) Computational Biology and Systems Biology of diseases

Mohd. Akif, Ph.D. (CDFD) - Structural Biology, X-ray Crystallography Structural and functional
characterization of biologically important proteins

P. Anil Kumar, Ph.D. (NIN) - Structural and functional analysis of podocyte proteome, transcription
factors (ZEB2, WT1) expression and mechanism in health and disease (diabetes and obesity)

Santosh Kumar Padhi, Ph.D. (IIT-Madras), - Biocatalysis, Protein engineering, Enzymes for
organic/asymmetric synthesis, Engineering enzymes for synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates,
lipid modification and industrial applications

Honorary Professor:

C. K. Mitra, Ph.D. (TIFR) - Molecular biophysics, Electrochemistry of immobilized enzymes

(biosensors), Studies on protein sequences (bioinformatics) and Nanobiotechnology.

Department of Plant Sciences

The Department has been supported under UGC-SAP (DRS) and DST-Funds for Infrastructure in
Science and Technology (FIST) Level-II (phase 2). The foundations for the rapid growth of the
Department in the last Twenty Three years have been laid with its philosophy to provide a well-balanced
training to the students in modern Plant Sciences & Microbiology to enable them to choose careers in
both advanced teaching and high quality research. The Department offers two Master’s programme i.e.,
Plant Biology & Biotechnology, and Molecular Microbiology, and an independent Ph.D. programme.

The Department has set up State-of-the-art laboratories for M.Sc. teaching with the DBT support to
strengthen teaching and research activities of the Department.

All national and international funding agencies like DBT, MNES, CSIR, DST, INSA, UGC, NATP-
ICAR, DAE, DOD, IAR, MoES, AP-Netherlands Biotechnology Programme, Humboldt Foundation,
International Atomic Energy Agency, Rockefeller Foundation, Volkswagen Foundation, USDA, Indo-
French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research, the European Union, Third World Academy of
Sciences are supporting the research activities of the Department.

The individual research laboratories are well equipped, apart from the availability of major equipment
in central facilities of the Department, sister Departments in the School, and also at Central
Instrumentation Lab of the University. The Faculty from the Department of Plant Sciences have the
track record of consciously publishing in journals of repute like Nature, Plant Physiology, Journal of
Biological Chemistry, Trends in Plant Sciences, Plant Cell, Plant Cell and Environment, Molecular
Breeding, Genes and Development, TAG, MGG, Phytopathology, Molecular Plant Microbe
Interactions, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Cell Physiology, BBRC, Biochim BiophysActa, Planta,
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Journal of Plant Physiology, Physiologia Plantarum, DNA Research,

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Current Microbiology, Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, Current Science, J. Proteome Research,
Functional and Integrative Genomics, J. Biomol Struct Dyn, Molecular BioSystems, J. Physical
Chemistry, Molecular Genetics and Genomics, International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary
Microbiology, Systematics and Applied Microbiology, Journal of Bacteriology, Archives
Microbiology, Phytochemistry, In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology – Plant, Scientific
Reports, Frontiers in Plant Sciences, Frontiers in Chemistry, Bio resource Technology, etc.

Programmes of Study
1. M.Sc. Plant Biology & Biotechnology: The course is a four semester programme that is evaluated
based on credit system. A total of 11 core courses, 4 elective courses, 3 practical courses and a project
have to be completed successfully by the students in the four semesters.

Course Content
* Cell Biology * Molecular Biology * Macromolecular Structure & Function * Genetics * Microbiology
* Environmental Biotechnology * Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering* Molecular Plant
Pathology * Plant Biochemistry * In Vitro Plant Biology * Genomics & Proteomics * Plant Physiology
* Plant Systematics * Natural Plant Products * Phytotechnologies * Plant Developmental Biology *
Plant Biotechnology * Biodiversity * Medicinal Botany * Phytomedicine * Microbial Technology *
Molecular Plant Breeding.

2. M.Sc. Molecular Microbiology: The course is a four semester programme that is evaluated based
on credit system. A total of 11 core courses, 4 elective courses, 3 practical courses and a project have to
be completed successfully by the students in the four semesters.

Course Content
* Cell Biology * Molecular Biology * Macromolecular Structure & Function * Genetics * Microbiology
* Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering * Molecular Plant Pathology *Microbial Physiology &
Biochemistry * Enzymology * Molecular Virology * Genomics & Proteomics *Bioprocess Engineering
& Technology * Viral Pathogenesis * Microbial Genetics * Basic Immunology *Antibiotics &
Chemotherapy * Microbial Metabolomics * Microbial Ecology * Microbial Technology * Prokaryotic
Systematics.

3. Ph.D. Plant Sciences: The Ph.D. programme requires a minimum of 3 years pursuance from the date
of admission. At the end of I semester, the Ph.D. students would take examination for one lab work,
Research Proposal, Scientific writing & Seminar and Two theory courses (Analytical techniques,
Research Ethics, Data analysis, Biosafety and Biostatistics, ) for a total of 12 credits. The requirement
for the award of Ph.D. includes the submission of a thesis on an approved topic of research under the
guidance of a faculty member. The scholar presents the research work in a comprehensive seminar
before the submission of the thesis and faces an oral examination in defence of the thesis.

Entrance Examination

4. M.Sc. Plant Biology & Biotechnology entrance examination question paper consists of 100 objective
type questions of B.Sc. standard and all are to be answered. Broadly, the question paper will consist of
40 questions in Botany, 20 questions each in Biochemistry/Chemistry, Microbiology and Genetics.
Negative marking is applicable for wrong answers.

5. M.Sc. Molecular Microbiology entrance examination question paper consists of 100 objective type
questions of B.Sc. standard and all are to be answered. Broadly, the question paper will consist of 25
questions each in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry/Chemistry, and Genetics/Microbiology. Negative
marking is applicable for wrong answers.

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6. Ph.D. Plant Sciences admissions will be based on an entrance examination and an interview
conducted by the Department. The question paper will consist of objective type questions of 80 marks
where 50% are based on research methodology and 50% are subject specific (M.Sc. standard). Broadly,
the subject specific questions will be from the areas of Plant Biology, General Biology, Microbiology,
Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry.

1. Candidates having JRF through qualification in national level written examinations (e.g.
CSIR-UGC, DBT, ICMR etc) have a choice to directly appear for the interview.

2. The following interview weightage will be given for those who have qualified UoH Entrance
examination and candidates having JRF through qualification in national level written
examinations.

Course work for Ph.D.

There will be course work for Ph.D. scholars that is mandatory. The course work will comprise of theory
sessions in (i) Analytical Techniques (ii) Research Ethics, Data analysis and Biostatistics offered by the
four departments of the School of Life Sciences. In addition, the candidates will be evaluated for lab
work and seminar.

Infrastructural facilities

The Faculty and students of the Department have access to a range of sophisticated equipment dealing
with diverse research topics. These include Confocal Microscope, CD-Spectroscopy, Ultra-centrifuges,
High Speed Centrifuge, Infra-red gas analyzer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, HPTLC, HPLC,
Lyophilizer, RTPCR machine, UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometer, Liquid Scintillation counter, Laser
scanner, Gel documentation system, Transilluminators, Inverted Microscope, Electroporator, Internet,
Green house and Plant Culture facility, Fluorescence Microscope, Imaging system/Microarray reader
etc. Further the facilities developed under UoH-DBT Centre for Teaching and Research in Biology and
Biotechnology are also accessible. The Department is adding more infrastructural facilities under the
newly granted FIST- Level II (Phase-2) programme.

School of Life Sciences facilities include, LCMS, Preparative LCMS, GCMS, MALDI, etc.,
University’s Central facilities include Confocal Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, TEM,
Peptide Sequencer etc. In addition, the individual faculty members have their own well equipped
laboratories, computers and access to internet.

Faculty

Professors

P.B. Kirti, Ph.D. (Andhra), FNA, FNAAS, FNASc, FAP-AS --- Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Genetic
Engineering.

Appa Rao Podile, Ph.D. (Sardar Patel) FNA, FASc, FNASc, FNAAS, FAS-TS, FPSI, FAMI and Tata
Innovation Fellow (DBT) --- Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions (on leave as Vice-Chancellor,
University of Hyderabad w.e.f. 23rd September 2015)

Ch.Venkata Ramana, Ph.D. (Osmania), Tata Innovation Fellow (DBT) --- Bacterial Diversity and
Metabolomics. (Head of the Department)

G. Padmaja, Ph.D. (Osmania) --- Plant Genetics, Plant Tissue Culture, and Biotechnology.

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Subramanyam Rajagopal, Ph.D. (SVU), FNASc, FAS-AP--- Structural Biology, Protein
Biochemistry, Proteomics - Protein Drug Interactions.

Sarada Devi Tetali, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) --- Metabolomics of Medicinal Plants and their
Evaluation for Pharmacological Activities.

Ragiba Makandar, Ph.D. (IARI, New Delhi) --- Plant Molecular Genetics, Plant Microbe Interactions
& Functional Genomics.

Associate Professors

Gopinath Kodetham, Ph.D. (S.V. University) --- Molecular Plant Virology, Construction of PTGS
Vectors & Cell Biology.

Assistant Professors

Irfan Ahmad Ghazi, Ph.D. (JamiaHarmdard) --- Rice Functional Genomics and Indian Traditional
Medicinal Plants.

Sreelakshmi Y, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) --- Tomato Functional Genomics, Proteomics, Plant
Development.

Rahul Kumar Ph.D. (University of Delhi-South Campus) – Functional Genomics, Hormone Signaling,
Plant Biotechnology.

Jogi Madhuprakash Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Protein Biochemistry, Glycobiology;

Discovery, Engineering and Applications of novel enzymes.

Professors (Retired and Re-employed)

R.P. Sharma, Ph.D. (JNU) –Plant Developmental Biology, Tomato Functional genomics

A.S. Raghavendra, Ph.D. (SVU), FTWAS, FNA, FASc, FNASc, FNAAS --- Plant Biochemistry and
Plant Molecular Physiology: Photosynthesis, Signal Transduction, Medicinal Plant Metabolomics.

Department of Animal Biology

The Department of Animal Biology, formerly known as the Department of Animal Sciences, was
established in 1993, under the umbrella of the School of Life Sciences. The primary focus of the
Department of Animal Biology is to impart knowledge in biomedical sciences at the highest level of
excellence and to advance the frontiers of biology through innovative research programs. Since the
inception, the Department has been rich in traditional biological sciences and at the same time continues
to recognize the new developments in biological research. The department had and continues to have an
esteemed faculty with diverse cutting-edge research programs: Developmental Biology,
Immunobiology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Neurobiology, Cancer Biology, Infection Biology,
Microbiology, Chromatin dynamics and Systems Biology of the Cell. The broad base of faculty
expertise combined with the state-of-the-art laboratories creates an environment that fosters innovation
and advancement in science and technology.

The programs of study:

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MSc Animal Biology & Biotechnology: The curriculum of the course has a mix of basic and modern
aspects of Biology and Biotechnology. The four-semester program is comprised of core courses in the
first two semesters followed by elective courses during the third and fourth semesters. The core courses
offer an in-depth knowledge in Evolutionary Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology,
Molecular Biology, Mammalian Physiology, Developmental Biology, Enzymology and Intermediary
Metabolism, Genetics, Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology, Immunology, Stem Cell Biology and
Transgenic Technology. The elective courses offered during third and fourth semesters include:
Epigenetics & Nuclear Dynamics, Vaccinology, Infection Biology, Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants
in Health and Disease, Aquaculture: Nutraceutical & Pharmaceutical Applications, Neurobiology,
Cancer and Cancer Stem Cell Biology, Chronobiology, Signal Transduction, Gene Regulatory
Networks, and Heterologous Gene Expression and Downstream Processing. The students are required
to take a total of four elective courses with the freedom to opt for electives offered by the other
departments. The Department of Animal Biology provides comprehensive practical courses that
provides hands-on-experience in Molecular Biology, Microbial and Mammalian culture, and protein
purification. During third and fourth semesters, the students pursue problem-oriented research work in
individual faculty laboratories, which provides them an opportunity to develop experimental skills.
Thus, the MSc program provides the students not only broad range of areas of research, but also provides
an opportunity to develop mastery skills on the frontiers of biological sciences.

Doctoral program in Animal Biology: The faculty members of the Department of Animal Biology
play the active role of mentor by ensuring innovative research and training of Ph.D. students. Students
are selected into the PhD program, based on their performance in the entrance exam followed by the
interview. Admitted students are offered their choice of mentor to pursue their research interest. In the
first year, Ph.D. students undergo extensive course work, which provides exposure to broad-range of
research areas and techniques of modern biology. The research activities of all faculty members within
the Department of Animal Biology are well supported by extramural funding, primarily from DBT,
DST, DOE, CSIR, and ICMR as well as through industrial sponsorships. Furthermore, the research
activities in the department of Animal Biology are greatly enhanced by the excellent core facilities
within the School of Life Sciences as well as in the campus.

Admission process:

M. Sc. (Animal Biology & Biotechnology): An entrance examination is conducted for the selection of
candidates to the program. The entrance examination consists of 100 compulsory objective questions of
baccalaureate standard, covering all aspects of Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Ph.D. (Animal Biology): An entrance examination is conducted for the initial screening, which is
followed by an interview. Candidates qualified for JRF of CSIR-UGC/ICMR/DBT are exempted from
the written test and are allowed to appear for the interview. The entrance examination consists of 75
compulsory objective questions of post-baccalaureate standard with emphasis in Animal Biology, Cell
Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Cancer biology, Immunology, Biochemistry,
Physiology, Infection Biology, Neurobiology, Endocrinology, Reproductive Physiology,
Developmental biology and Stem Cell Technology.

Infrastructural facilities:

State-of-art facilities are available for the students of the Department of Animal Biology. Specifically
the School of Life Sciences offers the following core facilities: Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
platforms, Flow Cytometry, Proteomics, Genomics and Metabolomics. In addition, core facilities

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include fish breeding, mosquito breeding, insect breeding and BSL3 pathogen containment facilities.
Additionally, the School of Life Sciences offer 2D electrophoresis, MALDI-TOF/TOF and Q-TOF,
Real-Time PCR, Chip maker, Spot picker, microarray set-up, metabolomics facilities for the analysis of
small molecules, including LC-MS-MS. Other common facilities include High Speed Refrigerated
Centrifuges, Ultra-Centrifuges, Spectrofluorimeter, Spectrophotometers, Gel Documentation System,
Phosphor-Imager, HPLC, PCR Machine, Liquid Scintillation Counters, Luminometer, Oxygraph,
Bioreactors, French press, Lyophilizers etc., The students also have access to Central Instrumentation
Laboratory of the University, which contains amino acid analyzer, scanning electron microscope,
transmission electron microscope (TEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), SPR spectrometer, Super-
Resolution 3D Microscope system, Confocal microscopes etc. The entirety of the facilities is established
through various national funding programs such as DST-FIST, DBT-CREBB and University Plan
Grants. The members of the Department of Animal Biology are:

Professors:
P. Reddanna, Ph.D. (SV University) – Eicosanoids, Inflammation and Cancer
Aparna Dutta Gupta Ph.D. (BHU), FNA, FASc, FNASc, FAP-AS – Molecular physiology and
biotechnology, biointensive-integrated insect pest management.
S. Dayananda, Ph.D. (SV University), FNA, FASc., FNASc, FAP-AS – Bacterial small RNAs, post-
transcriptional regulation, bacterial horizontal gene transfer, catabolomics, metabolic engineering,
biotransformation and biodegradation.
Manjula Sritharan, Ph.D. (Univ. of Hull, UK), FT-AS – Infection biology, host-pathogen interactions
– Iron acquisition by pathogenic mycobacteria and Leptospira spp. & evaluation of candidate markers
as sero-diagnostic agents for tuberculosis & leptospirosis
B. Senthilkumaran, M. Phil, Ph.D. (BHU), FNA, FNASc, FAP-AS – Molecular Endocrinology,
Developmental Biology, Reproductive Biology of fish, Molecular mechansims of Sex Differentiation,
Fish Neuroendocrinology
Jagan Pongubala, Ph.D. (Univ. of Bombay) – Molecular immunology, stem cell biology, gene
networks, epigenetic regulation of cell fate and cancer biology
Anita Jagota, Ph.D. (JNU), FT-AS – Neurobiology, neurodegeneration and brain aging, Molecular
Chronobiology
Associate Professors:
Sreenivasulu Kurkuti, Ph.D. (BHU) – Signaling and epigenome dynamics in stem cell development
Suresh Yenugu Ph.D. (Osmania Univ.) – Reproductive immunology and toxicology, transgenic
technology
Assistant Professors:
Kota Arun Kumar, Ph.D. (UH) – Identifying drug and vaccine targets for malaria by approaches of
reverse genetics, Plasmodium-host interactions at liver stages.
Radheshyam Maurya, Ph.D. (BHU) – Mechanism of Infection and Immunity in visceral leishmaniasis,
Drug discovery and identification of new diagnostic markers.
M. K. Aruna Sree, Ph.D. (UH) - Protein-protein interactions of histone deacetylases: multi-drug
resistance in bacteria and cancer.
Bindu Madhava Reddy Aramati, Ph.D. (UH) - Cell signaling, gene regulation related to diabetes and
cancer.
Parul Mishra, Ph.D. (CDRI-JNU) – Role of protein quality control and degradation machinery in
human health and disease.

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Proposed students intake of the Department of Animal Biology for the academic year 2018-19:

Course Subject In take

M.Sc. Animal Biology and Biotechnology 18

Ph.D. Animal Biology 14

Note: The intake of Ph.D. admission (14 seats) indicated above is only for academic period 2018-19
and this intake cannot be considered as a benchmark for subsequent years.

Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

The Department offers application oriented, sought-after and cutting edge courses in frontier areas of
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. Innovation based training is imparted to the students with a special
emphasis on basic concepts of biological processes in order to pursue research in frontier areas of
modern biology. A total of 13 independent research groups are active at the department studying
molecular and cellular processes involved in cyanobacteria, higher plants and human health and disease
with an emphasis on discovery of interventional molecules and identification of targets with respect to
pest control, bacterial and viral infections, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Bacterial
genomics/functional genomics, cellular biology, microbial biology, protein biochemistry and structure
function studies, bioinformatics and computational biology constitute major skill domains of our
research groups. In addition, the Department has an exclusive expertise in generation and analysis of
high throughput genome sequence data of bacterial species and harnessing them towards discovery of
new gene functions and pathways. Teaching and research programs of the department are supported by
special grants from the DBT, DST and the UGC towards MSc, M.Tech, and Int-MSc/PhD courses. The
faculty members at the Department are supported with several extramural grants and some are decorated
with national and international recognitions. The Department actively participates in several
international research student exchange and training programs with international agencies such as
German Research Foundation (IRTG1673), European Commission (FP7: Marie-Curie IRSES), DAAD
and Academia Sinica etc.

The Department has numerous facilities such as animal cell culture facility, bacterial culture and co-
culture facility, HIV culture facility, neuronal and neuroglial culture facility and stem cell culture
facility. Further, it has several essential instruments such as centrifuges, spectrophotometers, circular
dichrometer, phosphorimager, PCR machines, FPLC, 2-D Electrophoresis, shakers, incubators, real
time PCR and flow cytometers etc. The students can benefit from the state of art confocal microscopy
facility and the genomic/proteomics/metabolomics facility available in the School. The Bioinformatics
infrastructure facility and library facility funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of
India is a well-equipped facility that is used by the students. Students also have access to high
performance computing facility and centre for modelling, simulation and design for regular training as
well as project works.

Programs of Study

M.Sc. Biotechnology: This flagship course was introduced in the year 1990 under the nationwide post
graduate program by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The course
encompasses a four semester program with credit system of evaluation. The program consists of DBT
recommended syllabi, and the course structure may change from time to time at the recommendations
of the DBT. The course is directed according to the DBT guidelines but with the flavour of cutting edge
research being undertaken at the Department. Students in interaction with the Biotech industry can avail
opportunities to learn translational aspects of product development and commercialization. The students

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shall be allotted/assigned to the available project supervisors, after successful completion of 2 semesters
of coursework, based on the criteria in practice or as decided by the Department/School.

M. Tech Bioinformatics: M.Tech Bioinformatics is a state-of-art course, designed to train students in

theory and computational techniques including hands-on practice using state of art servers and computer
labs equipped with different software packages. The course is truly interdisciplinary and is offered with
the help of different collaborating entities/scientists and computer experts within and outside the
University. Each year, some of the students obtain attractive placement opportunities from reputed
software and bioinformatics companies. The coursework spread over three semesters includes topics
such as computational techniques, proteomics, basic statistics, basic mathematics, molecular modelling,
genomics, bioinformatics, molecular dynamics, drug design, machine learning, mathematical modelling
of biological systems and metagenomics etc. Students are encouraged to choose one elective course in
the first and in the second semesters either within the department or from the other Schools of the
University. The students will carry out a full time project work during their 3rd & 4th semesters under the
guidance of a faculty member, either at the Department or elsewhere in a collaborative mode. The
students shall be allotted/assigned to the available project supervisors, after successful completion of 2
semesters of coursework, based on the criteria in practice or as decided by the Department/School.

Integrated MSc-PhD Biotechnology: This is a 5 year program extendable up to a maximum of 8 years.

During the initial 2 years, students will be involved in an extensive course work, which needs to be
completed before continuation to the PhD stream. The course structure is similar but not identical to that
of M.Sc. Biotechnology consisting of core courses, foundation courses and elective courses. Students
who could not secure at least 7.5 CGPA, and could not secure at least B grade in each subject, but passed
the minimum prescribed course work, should exit the course with a degree in M.Sc. Biotechnology. The
students with an overall CGPA 7.5 or higher obtained during their 4 semesters of the coursework and
project will continue to PhD stream to carry out their work under the supervision of a faculty member
and are advised by a doctoral committee or Research Advisory Committee (RAC). They have to go
through a PhD coursework like other regular PhD students. They also need to actively participate in
journal club seminars, research work presentation etc.

PhD Biotechnology: This is generally a 3 to 6 years course. In the first two semesters there will be a
minimal but essential course work component to assess for interdisciplinary skills and impart training
in experimental methodology and research ethics etc. Soon after admissions, the students are expected
to begin their work under the supervision of a faculty member and are advised by the doctoral committee
from time to time. They have to actively participate research work presentation at the end of the
semester. As per UGC guidelines PhD student have to publish at least one paper in peer reviewed journal
and present their work in two conferences. The research students have to present their work in a
comprehensive seminar before submission of their thesis. The students shall be allotted/assigned to the
available research supervisors, at the time of selection, based on the criteria in practice or as
decided/suggested by the admission committee/Department/School. Relaxation for women candidates
are as indicated in the UGC guidelines.

Entrance Examination

M. Sc. Biotechnology: Selection is based on a common entrance examination in biotechnology (CBEE)

conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi as part of the Biotechnology program
supported by the DBT, Government of India.

M.Tech Bioinformatics: This course is recognized by the AICTE and hence admission to this course
is through Centralized Counseling for M.Tech. (CCMT).

Integrated M.Sc. /Ph.D. Biotechnology: Admission is based on an entrance examination followed by

interview. The question paper for the entrance examination will comprise of 80 multiple choice

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questions where 50% are based on research methodology and 50% are subject specific based on
Bachelor level standards and will be chosen to test knowledge pertaining to Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and quantitative aptitude.

Ph.D. Biotechnology: Admission to PhD Biotechnology should be through an entrance examination

followed by interview. The question paper for the entrance examination will comprise of 80 multiple
choice questions where 50% are based on research methodology and 50% are subject specific.

Faculty
Professors

Anand K. Kondapi, PhD (Andhra University): Molecular therapeutics, functional characterization of

DNA topoisomerases in metastasis, HIV infection, neurodegeneration and brain aging (Head of the
Department).

P. Prakash Babu, PhD (University of Hyderabad): Neuroscience: Cell signalling and cell death
(apoptosis) in cerebral ischemia (stroke), cerebral malaria, brain tumors, and stem cells. Screening
natural and synthetic compounds for their anti-malarial and anti-cancer (in vitro and in vivo) activities.

Niyaz Ahmed, PhD (Manipal University): Pathogen biology, molecular epidemiology, biology of
chronic infections, host-pathogen interaction dynamics (On deputation).

K. P. M. S. V. Padmasree, PhD (University of Hyderabad): Biotechnological applications of proteinase

inhibitors (agricultural and human therapeutics), bioenergetics of chloroplasts and mitochondria.

J. S. S. Prakash, PhD (Jamia Hamdard): Functional genomics and cyanobacterial gene regulatory
networks.

H. A. Nagarajaram, PhD (IISc): Computational systems biology; assessment of functional impact

disease causing mutations at molecular and systems level; discovery of basic structural principles
governing protein functions

Assistant Professors

Musturi Venkataramana, PhD (Sri Venkateswara University): Molecular studies on viruses causing
Dengue and Chikungunya

Vaibhav Vindal, PhD (Manipal University): Gene regulatory networks, functional genomics of
pathogens, analysis of protein sequence/structure/function.

N. Prakash Prabhu, PhD (University of Hyderabad): Protein structure, folding, dynamics.

Sunanda Bhattacharya, PhD (Bose Institute, Kolkata): Role of chaperones in genome stability and
chromatin remodeling, understanding Plasmodium biology and host parasite interaction.

Insaf A. Qureshi, PhD (Jamia Hamdard): Molecular biology, protein crystallography.

Gajula B. Madhubabu, PhD (Max-Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Goettingen, Germany):
Behavioral neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases

Nooruddin Khan, PhD (CDFD, Hyderabad): Molecular immunology, Infectious diseases.

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Pankaj Singh, PhD (University of Hyderabad): Machine learning for Data Science,
Mathematical/computational modelling of gene networks, Knowledge discovery in Neuronal
aging/senescence and neurodegenerative diseases.

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School of Humanities

The School of Humanities was founded on the conviction that the discipline of Humanities gives
purpose, direction and value to education and life and these subjects are equally important to society
like scientific and technological disciplines. The School of Humanities is the largest School in the
University with thirteen Departments/ Centres, seventy three permanent faculty members as of now, and
around nine hundred and thirty students in different Master’s, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. The
School aims at providing an appropriate space for common awareness and a sense of responsibility for
making the University more than a complex of specialized departments and centres. In addition, it is
committed to achievement of academic excellence, creativity and all-round development of students.
The courses offered in the School reflect these objectives and concerns.

Vision of the School

The School engages with three major components of activities viz., teaching, research and outreach in
Humanities subjects. We believe that for effective teaching to be possible, it must be supported by
research, as teaching and research are complementary to each other. Accordingly, our Master’s
programmes are designed with a three-tier system comprising of core courses, elective/ optional courses
and foundation courses. At the elective level, various courses are offered depending on their importance
in the current educational scenario at the national and international levels and the research interests of
the faculty.

Mission of the School

Our broad objective is to inculcate ethics and values in our students along with imparting of knowledge
and thereby make them conscious about the value permeated character of life and society. The
underlying theme of all our activities including teaching and research is to bring about the society-ethics
interface and towards this goal we strive to understand and study language, literature, culture and
philosophy in their various forms and manifestations.

Prof. Pingali Sailaja, Centre for English Language Studies (CELS), is the Dean of the School.

The School of Humanities comprises the following Departments/ Centres:

1. Department of English
2. Department of Philosophy
3. Department of Hindi
4. Department of Telugu
5. Department of Urdu
6. Centre for Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies
7. Centre for Comparative Literature
8. Department of Sanskrit Studies
9. Centre for English Language Studies
10. Center for the Study of Foreign Languages
11. Centre for Endangered Languages and Mother Tongue Studies
12. Centre for Dalit & Adivasi Studies & Translation
13. Centre for Buddhist Studies

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Department of English
Rated as the best place in India for the study of English (by QS World Rankings) three years
consecutively, the Department admits into its M.A. programme graduates from any basic discipline.
It aims at providing instruction and carrying out research in all significant areas of English Literary
Studies.

Programmes of Study
The M.A. programme extends over four semesters. It is a 72 credit programme, with 56 credits for
Mandatory courses and 16 credits for optional courses, 4 of which may be obtained from other
departments. Students may take additional courses, up to a maximum of 80 credits, keeping in mind the
department schedule.

The M.A. programme covers different areas of English Studies (Language and Literature) such as
Shakespeare and the Seventeenth Century; Eighteenth Century, Romantic, Victorian and Modern
British Literature; American Literature; New Literatures; Indian Writing in English; Literary Criticism
and Theory; Dalit Literature/Cultural Studies and the English Language.

The Department enrols students for research both at the M.Phil and Ph.D. level. The topic of the
dissertation/thesis is approved by the Department and carried out under the supervision of a Faculty
member depending on faculty availability, interest and specialization.

The M.Phil is a programme lasting a minimum of three semesters which includes course work of a
minimum of 12 credits and a dissertation for 12 credits. The programme includes written examinations
for the course work, the grades of which are part of the final tally for the M.Phil. as a whole. Attendance
as mandated in the Department will be monitored. Candidates are expected to give an open pre-
submission seminar on their research topics. The dissertation is examined by both internal and external
examiners, with a viva voce at the end. For admission to the M.Phil. programme, applicants must
submit, along with the application, a brief (about 500 words) research proposal.

The Ph.D programme normally extends over a minimum period of two years from the date of admission.
The programme requires mandatory course work of 16 credits to be completed in the first two semesters,
leading to a research proposal at the end of the 3rd` semester. Students are required to write a dissertation
on an approved topic under Faculty guidance and take an oral examination. Applicants for admission
to the Ph.D. programme must submit, along with the application, a brief description (about 1000 words)
of their proposed topic of research.

The Department will help both M.Phil and Ph.D. students choose their topics and supervisors.

Currently, the Department encourages work in Indian Writing in English, Dalit Studies, Diaspora
Studies (specifically literature from the South Asian Diaspora), Victorian Literature and Culture,
Shakespeare Studies 18th Century English Literature, Indo-British Literary and Cultural Transactions,
Children’s Literature, Popular Culture, English Literature of the Romantic Age, Postcolonial
Literatures in English. The Department particularly encourages research projects relating to English
in India, its socio-historical and pedagogical reaches – its thrust area for UGC’s DSA-II program.

The Department supervises only that research work where primary materials are available in
English, or in English translation.

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Detailed areas of interest/expertise are listed against the names of individual Faculty below, and
indicate the areas in which they might be willing to supervise research. Prospective candidates are
advised to go through Faculty profiles here and on the University-Department website when applying.

Entrance Examination
M.A
Multiple Choice Questions for 100 marks. These will include questions and exercises in comprehension,
language and literary awareness.

M.Phil. and Ph.D.

The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016. Part A – 40 marks will be on Research Methodology, broadly will be as
follows:

Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test will be on the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.
Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates. For examining their research
aptitude, at the Interview, the candidate will be examined on:

 Research Proposal: quality, innovativeness, methodology

 Language skills
 Literature Review
 Argumentation (in the proposal and at the interview)
 Familiarity with Primary sources and working bibliography

Infrastructural facilities

The Department receives additional support from the UGC-DSA (Department of Special Assistance)
program. This status was accorded to the Department after a review of its performance under three
successful phases of assistance under the DRS (Departmental Research Support – I) and the DSA-II.
The UGC in 2015 sanctioned an amount of Rs. 120,00,000 to the Department under DSA-Phase II to
be spent over five years starting 2016 for a project titled “English in India: Variants and Contemporary
Developments”.

The Department has Photocopiers, essential audio-visual equipment, and a substantial text book library
built up purely on the strength of donations from Faculty, students and other well-wishers. The
Department’s Multimedia Laboratory is used for the study of language, drama, media and contemporary
images. Several donors have contributed financially to the Department. They include Nirmala Rita Nair,
CT Indira, Linda Dittmar and the Chanduri family. The Department gives an annual prize in the name
of Prof. Dorothy Deering. The Department co-hosts the Annual Srinivas Rayaprol prize in Poetry with
the Rayaprol Trust.

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Faculty
Professors

K. Narayana Chandran, PhD (IIT Bombay) American Literature; Modern Literatures in English;
English in India (the history and pedagogy of the discipline); Translation; Short Narrative Forms;
Reading/Literacy Theories; Malayalam Literature and Culture; Indian aesthetic/comparative studies;
New Literatures /Theory in English; Allusion, Intertextuality, and Intergenres. (Re-employed)

Sachidananda Mohanty, Ph.D. (IIT Kanpur); D.H. Lawrence and 20th Century Fiction, Intellectual
History, Canon Formation, Nineteenth Century Literature, Regional Writing, Translation, Women’s
Writing, Cultural Studies. (On leave until Oct. 2018)

Pramod K. Nayar, Ph.D. (Hyderabad); Colonial Discourse Studies, Literary & Cultural Theory,
Posthumanism, Comics and Graphic Novels, Human Rights and Literature (Head of the Department
(DSA-II Coordinator)

D. Murali Manohar, B.A. B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Hyderabad); Indian Writing in English, Indian
English Women’s Fiction, Dalit Literature/Studies and Women’s Studies. (On leave until Jan. 2020)

Anna Kurian, Ph.D. (CIEFL, Hyderabad); Shakespeare Studies, Children’s Literature.

Assistant Professors

Sindhu Menon, Ph.D. (Hyderabad); Children’s Literature, 18th Century Literature and Romantic
Literature, Indo-British Literary and Cultural Transactions.

Sireesha Telugu, Ph.D (Hyderabad); Indian Writing in English, American Literature, South Asian
Women’s Diaspora, Indian Diaspora and Literature

Siddharth Satpathy, Ph. D (University of Chicago): Victorian Literature and Culture, Post Colonial
Thought, Indian Intellectual Traditions in the 18th and 19th Centuries, Religious Culture, Literary
History, Novel, and Autobiography

Girish D. Pawar, Ph.D. (EFLU, Hyderabad); Cultural Studies, New Literatures in English, Theatre,
Modern Literatures and Transmedia Studies.
B. Krishnaiah. M.A.,SLET., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Kakatiya University, Warangal); Indian Writing in
English, Indian English Women’s Fiction, Postcolonial Studies, Dalit Studies.
Bhaskar Lama Ph. D (EFLU, Hyderabad); Jewish American Writings, African American Literature,
Studies in the Humanities
Gopika Sankar U. Ph.D (IIT Madras, Cambridge CELTA): Literature and space (Spatial literary
studies), Diaspora literature, Contemporary Indian English fiction

Rama Naga Hanuman Alapati, Ph.D (Osmania University) American Literature, Indian Writing in
English

Department of Philosophy

The Department is eminently known in the country for research in diverse fields of philosophy. It has
been recognized by the UGC as a Department of Special Assistance since 1987. The thrust areas of
research under this programme are (1) Philosophy of Language (2) Philosophy of Cognition and Mind.

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In addition to these, the Department also carries on research in Contemporary Western Philosophy,
systems of Indian Philosophy like Nyaya, Buddhism and Vedanta, Indian Aesthetics, Philosophy of
Science, Social and Political Philosophy, Epistemology, Ethics and Logic.

Programmes of study

M.A. Programme
In this programme the Department offers courses at two levels. At the basic level it offers core courses
in the classical schools of Indian and Western Philosophy, Ethics and Logic. At the advanced level it
offers optional courses in the various fields of philosophy such as Advanced courses in Nyaya and
Buddhism, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy
of Art etc.

M.Phil. Programme
In this programme emphasis is laid on generating aptitude for independent research. It requires both
course work and the writing of a dissertation. The course work consists of studying Contemporary
Indian and Western philosophical problems. In addition, the students are required to do a course on
Research Methodology and a course related to their respective dissertations. Interdisciplinary research
is encouraged, where two or more departments/schools are involved.

Ph.D. Programme
The Ph.D. Programme aims at developing original research in diverse fields of philosophy. It
encourages interdisciplinary research. The research scholars are required to write a dissertation on a
topic of their choice in consultation with the supervisor after completing at least two semesters of course
work. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged, where two or more departments/schools are involved.

Entrance Examination
The question paper for the entrance test for M.A. course consists of 100 objective (multiple-choice)
questions of one mark each. The questions pertain to Reading and Comprehension, Quantitative and
Analytical Reasoning among other. There will be a negative marking of 0.33 for every wrong answer.

The question paper for M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations. 2016.

Part-A: 40 marks will be on Research Methodology. The methodology may include research
publication, interview, surveys and other research techniques, and could include both present and
historical information besides questions on Quantitative methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and
Logical Reasoning.

Part-B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

Infrastructural facilities
The Department offers centralized facilities such as computers with internet facility and library book
collections.

Faculty
Professors
A. Raghurama Raju, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) - Social and Political Philosophy, Contemporary Indian
Philosophy (On Deputation)

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Prajit Kumar Basu, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore), Ph.D. (Iowa) – History and Philosophy of Science,
Epistemology (SAP Coordinator)
K. Siddeswara Prasad, Ph.D. (SVU) - Nyaya, Indian Philosophy (Head of the Department and SAP
Deputy Coordinator)

Associate Professors
Chandra B. Varma, D.Litt (Ranchi University) – Buddhism, Indian Philosophy, Phenomenology,
Translation of the Philosophical Works from Pali, Prakrit and Sanskrit into English
Assistant Professors
Abhijeet Joshi, Ph.D. (Pt. R.S. University) – Advaita Vedanta
B. Ananda Sagar, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Epistemology and Analytic Philosophy
Venusa Tinyi, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Logic, Analytic Philosophy
Kavita Chauhan, Ph.D. (Panjab University, Chandigarh) – Philosophy of Art, Indian Philosophy

Department of Hindi

The Department of Hindi aims at providing teaching and research facilities in Hindi, keeping in view
the changing social norms, communication patterns, different social roles of language in our society and
fast changing social values in our time. While drawing up the syllabus, sufficient care has been taken
to cater the present needs of the society. It has been kept flexible enough to incorporate various
requirements of the students in the context of contemporary society. Special attention is paid to the
regional needs and comprehensive studies of language and literature.

Programme of Study
The Department offers M.A., M. Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Hindi.

The M.A. Hindi Language and Literature course extending over four semesters provides instruction
and guidance for acquiring knowledge in various new fields of Hindi language and literature without
entirely neglecting the old and medieval texts and offers wide scope for elective studies. Special
emphasis is also given to the functional aspects of the language.

M.A. Hindi Language and Literature course will have two streams: (i) Literature Stream (ii)
Functional Hindi and Translation stream.

This course will have common papers up to 3rd Semester and in the 4th Semester the Streams will be
separated. In case a student opts the Functional Hindi and Translation stream, he/she will be
offered four separate courses (Four credits each) and it will be mentioned -‘Specialization in
Functional Hindi and Translation’ in his/her degree of M.A. Hindi Language and Literature.

The M. Phil programme is a three semester programme. The students will take courses on research
methodology and advanced literary trends in the first semester and write a dissertation on an approved
topic in the second semester under the supervision of a Faculty member.

The Ph.D. programme is entirely a research programme, having course work of 16 credits in the 1 st
year. Students are required to submit their thesis after passing the prescribed courses for Ph. D
Programme. No student is permitted to submit his/her thesis for the Ph.D. degree unless he/she has
passes the courses of research in the department as prescribed in a period of one year, extendable up to

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a period of one more year semester by semester from the date of confirmation of admission. There will
be written and oral examinations for the course work prescribed therefor.

Applicants for the M. Phil and Ph.D. courses must submit a brief description (in about 500 words) of
their proposed topic of research along with their applications.

Research in the following fields is given preference:

1. Bhakti Literature/ Bhakti Movement

2. Comparative Studies
3. Sociological approach to Literature
4. Various aspects of Modern Literature
5. Dakkhini Hindi – Language and Literature
6. Dalit and Tribal Literature
7. Functional Hindi and Translation
8. Mass Media and Cultural Studies
9. Women and Gender discourse

M.Phil Hindi: Intake : 2 seats

The Research Area wise break-up of seats is given below:

01 seat in the Media & Cinema.

01 seat in the Comparative Literature & Modern Hindi Literature.
The Research proposals in the above mentioned areas only will be considered.

Entrance examination

The entrance examination for M. A. Hindi Language & Literature will consist of 100 objective type
questions only to be answered on OMR Sheet. The written test will be based on objective type
questions of B.A. Standard related to the following areas on:

1. History of Hindi Language and Literature.

2. Works of prominent personalities of Hindi Language and Literature.
3. Scientific and Academic topics related to Hindi language and literature.
4. Questions on General Hindi Grammar/Linguistics.

There is negative marking and 0.33 marks will be deducted from total marks obtained by the
candidate for each wrong answer in M.A. as per University rules.
M.Phil and Ph.D.
The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016. Part A – 40 marks will be on Research Methodology, broadly will be as
follows:

Research Methodology : “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test will be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned which is as follows :

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M.Phil:

1. History of Hindi Literature

2. History of Hindi language
3. General Linguistics
4. Works of prominent personalities of Hindi Language and Literature
5. Scientific and academic topics related to Hindi language and literature.

Ph. D:

1. History of Hindi Language and Literature (Questions will be from the areas of Medieval
poetry, Modern literature, Drama and Fiction, Linguistics, Indian & Western Poetics &
Criticism etc.)
2. Research Methodology and related topics.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Note: There will be no admission in Ph.D. Hindi during the academic year 2018-19.

Faculty

Professors
V. Krishna, Ph.D. (Osmania)- Modern literature, Philosophy of literature, Comparative studies,
Functional Hindi, Translation, Dalit Literature and Identity Studies. (on lien)

Ravi Ranjan, Ph.D. (Hyderabad)- Bhakti Poetry, Modern Literature, sociology of Literature & Literary
Criticism (on lien)

R.S. Sarraju, Ph.D. (Andhra)- Functional Hindi and Translation studies, Comparative Indian
Literature, Sociology of Literature.

Sachidananda Chaturvedi, Ph.D, Sanskrit (Kanpur University), Ph.D. (Manipur University)- Sanskrit
literature, Indian Poetics, General Linguistics, Modern Hindi Literature. (Head of the Department)

Gajendra Kumar Pathak, M.A.Hindi (JNU), M.Phil. (JNU), Ph.D. (V.K.S.U. )- Bhakti movement
and poetry, Hindi navajagaran, Hindi Criticism, Philosophy of History of literature, Modern and
contemporary Hindi Literature.

Alok Pandey, M.Phi. & Ph.D. (JNU) – Bhakti Literature, Modern Literature, Sociological Approach to
Literature, Media, Cinema, Cultural Studies, Interdisciplinary and comparative studies.

Cherla Annapurna, Ph.D PG & Research Institute (DBHPS) Language studies, Translation studies,
Comparative and modern Literature.

Associate Professors
M. Shyam Rao, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) – Modern Hindi Poetry, Modern Hindi prose, Aesthetics, Marxist
Approach to Literature, Sociology of Literature, Comparative Literature, Indian Literature.

Bhim Singh, Ph.D. (Delhi)- Modern Hindi Literature, Contemporary Hindi literature and Discourses,
Historiography of Hindi Literature, Folk Literature of Rajasthan, Lexicography and Semantics.

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M. Anjaneyulu, Ph.D. (Hyderabad)- Modern Hindi Literature, Comparative Studies, Bhakti Literature.
Indian Literature.

Assistant Professor

J. Atmaram, Ph. D (Osmania)- Hindi Criticism, Modern Hindi Literature (Poetry & Prose), Functional
Hindi and Translation, Social contest of Hindi language and Registers.

Department of Telugu
The main objective of the Department of Telugu is to promote studies in Telugu Language and
Literature. The Department undertakes teaching and research in Telugu with emphasis on various
aspects of historical and comparative studies in language and literature. The syllabus for various courses
is drawn keeping in view of the changing needs of the society in relation to language use, and the role
of literature in the society. An equal importance is also given for studies in Classical literature and
Sanskrit, along with interdisciplinary approach.

Programmes of study
The Department offers M.A., and Ph.D. programmes in Telugu.

The M.A. programme in Telugu is of four-semester duration with all the important areas of study. There
are 3 Core and 2 Optional courses in each semester totalling 20 courses. All the courses are 4 credits
each and the students of M.A. have to earn 80 credits to get the Degree. The courses are designed with
an emphasis on the all round development of the personality of the students with an adequate importance
to job opportunities. The courses provide a wide range of specializations such as classical, modern, folk,
Dalit and Diaspora literatures, literary criticism and aesthetics, traditional grammar, Telugu linguistics,
computer application to Telugu language, and mass media.

The Ph.D. programme is entirely a research programme oriented towards studies in classical and modern
Telugu literature, comparative literature and culture, history, and Language studies. The Ph.D.
programme will normally extend over a minimum period of three years from the date of confirmation
of admission and maximum of six years. The nature of the programme is individually designed for each
candidate but invariably include course work in the first semester and later a thesis on the approved
topic under faculty guidance.

Entrance Examination

I. The Entrance Examination for M.A.consists of 100 objective type questions of one mark each to be
answered in OMR Sheet. The questions will be based on graduation level in the areas of classical and
modern literary works, genres, authors, quotations, grammar, chandas, alankaras, Andhra Culture,
history of literature, and history of Telugu language, General Knowledge, current events etc. Negative
marking is applicable for every wrong answer.

II. ThePh.D. Entrance Examination paper consists of 75 objective type questions at post graduation
level of one mark each to be answered in OMR sheet. The questions will be based on classical and
modern literature, linguistics and history of Telugu Language and Literature, grammar, chandas,
alankaras, literary criticism, folk Literature, dramaturgy, aesthetics, literary works, authors, basic
Sanskrit knowledge, General Knowledge etc. The candidates who qualified in the written test have to
attend oral test for 25 marks. Negative marking is applicable for every wrong answer.

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Faculty

Professors
S. Sarat Jyotsna Rani,M.A. (Nagarjuna), M.Phil.(UoH), Ph.D. (Osmania), D. Litt. (Berhampur).
Classical and Modern Literature; Modern Poetry; Folk Literature and Cultural History of Andhras,
Telugu Drama and Literary Criticism.
Tummala Ramakrishna, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Sri Venkateswara). Modern Literature, Fiction
Studies and Creative Writing and Text Book Preparation, Audio and Visual Lesson Preparation and
Mass media Writing (Head of the Department).
G. ArunaKumari, M.A. Telugu, M.A. Sanskrit, M.A. Philosophy (Osmania); M.Phil. and Ph.D.
(UoH). D. Litt. (Berhampur). Modern Literature, Classical Literature, Folk Literature, Sanskrit, Logic
and Inscriptional Telugu, Comparative Literature. (Head, Center for Classical Language – Telugu)
R.V. Rama Krishna Sastry,VyakaranaVidyaPraveena, BhashaPraveena, M.A. Sanskrit, M.A. Telugu
(Andhra), M.A. Jyothisha (PSTU), M.A. Linguistics (Annamalai), Ph.D. Sanskrit & Ph.D. Telugu
(Andhra), CIC (IGNOU). Telugu and Sanskrit Grammar, Classical Literature, Literary Criticism.

Darla Venkateswara Rao, M.A. Telugu (UoH), M.A., Sociology (B.R.A.O.U.), M.Phil., Ph.D.
(Telugu) (UoH) P.G. Diploma in Linguistics & Teaching of Telugu Language (PSTU.), Diploma in
Sanskrit (O.U). Comparative Aesthetics, Literary Criticism, Applied Criticism, Classical Literature,
Modern Poetry, Dalit Literature, Sociological approach to Literature, Telugu Diaspora Literature.

Pillalamarri Ramulu, M.A. (Osmania) M.Phil., Ph.D. (UoH) P.G. Diploma in Sanskrit. Classical and
Modern Literatures, East and West Aesthetic theories, Literary Criticism, Evolution of Telugu
Literature, and Cultural Studies.
M.Gona Naik, M.A. Telugu M.Phil., Ph.D. (SKD) - Trible Folklore, Folk Literature, Classical
Telugu Literature.
Associate Professors
Pammi Pavan Kumar, M.A. Telugu (UoH), M.A. Linguistics (Annamalai), M.Phil., Ph.D. (UoH).
Classical and Modern Grammar, Applied Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, Preparation of text
books and Mass Media.

D. Vijayalakshmi, M.A. Telugu (Madras); M.A. Linguistics (Annamalai); Ph.D. (SPMVV, Tirupati)
Diploma in Tamil (Madras), P.G. Diploma in Telugu Translation (SPMVV, Tirupati). Telugu
Language, Literature and Comparative Studies.

Assistant Professors
B. Bhujanga Reddy, M.A., M.Phil. Telugu(UoH), M.A. (Applied Linguistics), Ph.D. Linguisitcs
(PSTU), M.A. Sanskrit (Kakatiya) P.G. Diploma in Translation Studies, Literary Criticism, Literary
Translation, Telugu Grammar and Linguistics.
D. Vijayakumari, M.A.(Andhra), M.Phil., Ph.D.(UoH). Folk Literature and Desi Literature.

Department of Urdu

The Department of Urdu aims at providing teaching and research facilities in Urdu.

Special importance is given for studies in Deccani research especially editing of Deccani Manuscripts
and classical and modern literature. The syllabus is updated keeping in view of the changing needs of
the society. The syllabus includes job-oriented courses like Translation: theory and practice; Computer
and Urdu Software Practice; Urdu Journalism and script writing for Audio-Visual media. This is the
only Department in the country having computer lab of 12 PCs with internet connection. The
Department conducts workshop, extension lectures by eminent scholars, and symposia/seminars of

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National and International level. There is tremendous response of M.Phil. and Ph.D. research and a
good research output also.

The Department offers M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes in Urdu.

The M.A. Urdu syllabus has both modern and interdisciplinary features. The programme aims at giving
a fair knowledge of all the important forms of Urdu literature with introduction of other disciplines in
Humanities and Social Sciences relevant to Urdu literature. The programme consists of several
innovative optional courses like translation theory & practice, Writing methods for audio visual media,
and core/compulsory courses in Computer & Urdu Software practices and Introduction to Urdu
Journalism.

The M.Phil Programme has twin objectives: i) to train a student in research methodology so that he/she
may pursue Ph.D. research in a systematic manner; and ii) to familiarize them with practical criticism
so that their research does not become a mere enumeration of facts but exhibits an exercise of the
faculties of critical appreciation and evaluation of literary works.

The candidates for Ph.D. may be required to work on a topic approved by the Departmental Committee
but our special targets are i) inter-disciplinary topics ii) topics of comparative literature. Applicants for
the Ph.D. course must submit along with their applications, a brief description (in about 500 words) of
their proposed topic of research.

Entrance Examination

The entrance examination for M.A will consist of three parts; Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ and Part ‘C’. the
question paper will consists of objective type questions for 25 marks under Part ‘ A’, two essay type
questions for 50 marks under Part ‘B’ and 25 marks for one question exclusively on Urdu poetry under
Part ‘C’. The objective questions are designed to test candidate’s knowledge at appropriate level, i.e.,
B.A. level. Two questions of essay type are to test the explanatory/descriptive ability of the candidate
in Urdu language/literature and general topics.
The question on poetry is to determine the candidate’s capacity for understanding and explaining various
genres of poetry such as copulates from Urdu Ghazal, Nazam, Rubai, Qata and others.

M.Phil. and Ph.D.

The question paper of M.Phil and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016. Part A – 40 marks will be on Research Methodology, broadly will be as
follows:

Research Methodology: “ The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The Methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks, will be on subject concerned.

The examinations of M.Phil. and Ph.D. will be based on the M.A. and M.Phil. syllabus respectively.
The question paper for both the examinations, will consists of objective type questions to be answered
in Answer Book/

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The qualified candidates for M.Phil. & Ph.D. will have an interview for 25 marks.

Faculty

Professors:

Dr. Habeeb Nisar: Ph.D (UoH) Classical Prose and Poetry, Deccani Literature, Interdisciplinary
Studies, Textual Criticism, Practical Criticism, Urdu Fiction.

Assistant Professors:

Dr. Arshia Jabeen: Ph.D (UoH), Modern Prose, Modern Fiction, Modern Literary Criticism, Computer
Studies.

Dr. Abdur Rab Manzar: Ph.D (Osmania) Modern Criticism, Modern Prose and Poetry

Dr. Md. Zahidul Haque: Ph.D (JNU) Classical Poetry, History of Urdu Language and Literature, Urdu
Journalism and Mass Media, Comparative Literature.
Dr. Mohd Kashif: Ph.D (JNU) Modern Fiction and Mass Media.

Dr. Nishath Ahmed: Ph.D (UoH) Deccani Literature, Modern Prose and Poetry.

Dr. Rafia Begum: Ph.D (UoH) Fiction, Non Fiction and Modern Poetry.

Centre for Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies (CALTS)

The Centre for Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies (CALTS) was established as a research
centre in 1988. The Centre started offering postgraduate teaching programme since 1990. The Centre
specializes in Language Interface Studies with an emphasis on Language Teaching, Sociolinguistics,
Psycholinguistics, Translation Studies, Lexicography, Language Typology and Language Technology
[for which a Special Assistance Programme has been sanctioned by UGC – Phase-I: 2002-2007, Phase-
II: 2007-2012, DSA-I, 2015-2020]. Apart from being one of the advanced centres of teaching and
research in Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies in the country, CALTS has also created a
substantial computational facility for research and training in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and
Machine Translation (MT). CALTS has faculty members specialized in the areas of Language
Teaching, Syntax, Semantics, Historical Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics and
Translation studies involving different Classical and Modern Indian Languages such as Sanskrit,
Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia, Bangla and Khasi.

CALTS has undertaken major research projects like Indian Language to Indian Language Machine
Translation (IL-ILMT), Shallow Parser Tools for Indian Languages (SPTIL: Assamese, Bodo, Dogri,
Gujarati, Hindi, Konkani, Kashmiri, Maithili, Manipuri, Nepali, Odia and Santali) and Indian
Languages Corpora Initiative (ILCI) Phase II funded by DeITY, Ministry of Communications and IT,
Govt. of India. CALTS has been evaluated and rated by the Research Council of United Kingdom as
Centre of Excellence in 2010 among 32 important institutions in the country

Programmes of study
The Centre offers the following programmes:

i) M.A. in Applied Linguistics

ii) Integrated M.A. in Language Sciences

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iii) M.Phil. in Applied Linguistics
iv) M.Phil. in Translation Studies
v) Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
vi) Ph.D. in Translation Studies

M.A. in Applied Linguistics is a four-semester programme with 4 papers per semester, in addition to
two Foundation Courses one each in first two semesters. The compulsory courses cover: Phonetics,
Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Language Teaching & Testing, Translation Studies,
Computational Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics. The electives
offered include: Formal Semantics, Word Formation, Advanced Topics in Sociolinguistics, Advanced
Computational Linguistics, Machine Translation, Computational Lexicography, Linguistics and
Literature, Analytical Techniques, Structure of Selected Indian languages, Advanced Syntax, etc.

I.M.A. in Language Sciences: This ten-semester programme trains students in Humanities in the
emerging areas of Computational Linguistics, Language Technology and Cognitive Linguistics among
others. The course is offered through the College for Integrated Studies.

M.Phil. in Applied Linguistics/Translation Studies: Courses are offered for a maximum period of three
semesters. Out of which the first semester is for Course work and the other two are for dissertation on topics
approved by the Centre.

Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics/Translation Studies As per the UGC 2016 regulations, the official tenure
for Ph.D. is a maximum of 6 years (8 years for women and differently-able candidates). The students need
to fulfil the UGC requirements for successful completion of the programme. The programme consists of two
parts- Course work and thesis submission. The course work comprises of four papers (16 credits) spread
over 2 semesters. It is followed by submission of a thesis on an approved research topic by the Centre. The
nature of the course is tailor-made to cater to the specific requirements pertaining to the research interests of
individual research scholars.

Entrance Examination
The pattern of the question paper for the entrance examination 2018 shall be as follows:

(A) M.A. in Applied Linguistics (100 marks):

There will be 100 objective type questions spread across five sections:
Section – A: Verbal & Numerical Aptitude --- 20 marks
Section – B: Analytical Aptitude --- 20 marks
Section – C: Knowledge of English --- 20 marks
Section – D: Knowledge of World Languages --- 20 marks
Section – E: Language Analysis & Solving Problems --- 20 marks

(B) IMA Language Sciences (100 marks):

There will be 100 objective type questions spread across three parts to test

Part –A: Competence in the concerned subject -- 40 marks

Part –B: Competence in English -- 35 marks
Part –C: Competence in the current affairs and general knowledge -- 25 marks
(For details look under College for Integrated Studies)

M.Phil. and Ph.D.

The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. Courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016.

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Part A: 40 marks will be on Research Methodology and broadly will be as follows:

Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test will be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

In addition to this, there will be an interview for 25 marks for those who qualify in the written
examination.

Note: 1. The question papers of M.A. M.Phil and Ph.D. are in the objective type and shall be answered
in an OMR sheet following the instructions given both in the question papers and the OMR sheet

Faculty

Professors
Panchanan Mohanty, Ph.D. (Berhampur): Language Teaching & Testing, Psycholinguistics,
Phonology, Morphology, Sociolinguistics, Language Endangerment Studies, Computational
Linguistics, Quantitative Linguistics, Translation Studies.

Gautam Sengupta, Ph.D. (Massachusetts): GB Theory, Philosophy of Language, Computational

Linguistics & Formal Semantics and Linguistic Cognition.

K. Subrahmanyam, Ph.D. (Andhra): Paninian Studies, Sanskrit Language and Literature, Telugu
Grammar & Literature, Comparative Literature, Translation Studies, Literary Criticism, Lexicography
and Semantics, Discourse Analysis and Natural Language Processing. (Joint Faculty, Dept. of
Sanskrit Studies)

Shivarama Padikkal, Ph.D. (Mangalore): Translation Studies, Cultural Studies, Kannada Language &
Literature. (Joint Faculty, Centre for Comparative Literature)
J. Prabhakara Rao, Ph.D. (Moscow): Systemic Linguistics and Systemic Typology, Mathematical &
Computational Linguistics, Methodology of Linguistics, Translation Studies, Russian Linguistics and
Russian as a Foreign Language. (Head, Centre for Study of Foreign Languages)
K. Rajyarama, Ph.D. (UoH): Derivational Morphology, Language Teaching & Testing, Machine
Translation, Semantics, Syntax, Translation Theory and Practice. (Head of the Centre)

Bhimrao Panda Bhosale, Ph.D. (Aurangabad): Stylistics, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Poetry,
Critical Theory, Translation, Ambedkar Studies, Comparative Literature.

Associate Professors
Gracious Mary Temsen, Ph.D. (Delhi): Syntax, Linguistic Typology, Language Documentation, Khasi
Linguistics.

Assistant Professors:
K. Parameswari, Ph.D.(UoH): Computational Linguistics & Machine Translation, Linguistic
Divergence.

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Sriparna Das, Ph.D. (UoH): Translation Studies, Gender Studies, Literature Studies.
S. Arulmozi, Ph.D. (UoH): Computational Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language Analysis.
Morey Dipak Tryambak, M.Phil. (EFLU): Linear and Non-Linear Phonology.
Y. Viswanatha Naidu, Ph.D. (Sweden): Linguistics & Computational Linguistics, Semantic Typology.

Professor (Retired and Re-employed)

G. Uma Maheshwara Rao, M.A. Applied Linguistics (SUNY, New York), M.A. Linguistics., Ph.D.
(Osmania): Computational Linguistics & Machine Translation, Historical Linguistics and Remote
Genetic Relations in Mongolian, Turkic and Dravidian families, Derivational Morphology, Nonlinear
Phonology

Centre for Comparative Literature

The Centre for Comparative Literature, functioning since 1988, aims at providing an interface between
literatures and cultures. The Centre offers M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes which encourage a study of
systems of knowledge in order to develop a critical awareness of socio-political and cultural discourses.

Programmes of Study:
The M.A. in Comparative Literature is a four-semester programme and each semester carries 16 credits, apart
from two foundation courses in the first year. There is continuous evaluation followed by semester-end
examinations. The programme allows a choice of elective / optional courses and also a research-oriented
project-dissertation in the fourth semester. While the programme traces the history of the discipline and the
development of methodologies, it also emphasizes Translation Studies and Cultural Studies as tools to engage
with literatures and cultures.

The M.Phil. in Comparative Literature is for a maximum of three semesters, including course-work and
dissertation. The first semester course-work, of compulsory / elective / optional courses for 16 credits, has
continuous evaluation and a semester-end examination. By the end of the second / third semester, the student
is required to submit a dissertation, written under faculty guidance on an approved topic, as per the rules and
regulations of the Centre/University.

The Ph.D. in Comparative Literature extends over a minimum period of two years. The nature of the
programme is decided by the student in consultation with faculty, but the requirements invariably include
course-work comprising 16 credits and a thesis on an approved topic under faculty supervision.

Medium of Instruction:

Applicants should note that the medium of instruction in the Centre is English, and, hence, should ensure that
they have a good knowledge of English to follow the lectures and actively participate in curricular activities.

Entrance Examination:

The entrance examination for M.A. will carry 100 marks, comprising questions of objective type that will
test the candidate’s language / analytical / reasoning skills as well as awareness of Indian / world literatures,
literary criticism / theory and contemporary trends / movements.

The entrance examination for M.Phil. / Ph.D. will carry 80 marks and consists of objective type questions
that will test the candidate’s knowledge of Indian / world literatures, comparative / literary / cultural theories
as well as language proficiency and analytical / reasoning / research capabilities.

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Applicants for the M.Phil. programme must submit along with the application a brief description (about 500
words) of their proposed topic of research. Applicants for Ph.D. admission must submit along with the
application a brief description (about 750 words) of their proposed topic of research.

Short-listed M.Phil. / Ph.D. candidates have to appear for an interview (25 marks), with copies of their
research proposal, on dates notified by the Centre/University. For more information: www. ccluoh.in

Note: There will be no admissionsin M.Phil.& Ph.D. in Comparative Literature for the academic
year 2018-19.

Faculty
Professor

M.T. Ansari, Ph.D. (EFLU, Hyderabad) – Cultural Studies; Criticism and Theory; Kerala Studies;
Minority Discourse.

Associate Professor

Sowmya Dechamma C.C., Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Indian Literatures, Translation Studies,
Kodava Language and Cultural Discourse.

Assistant Professor

J. Bheemaiah, Ph.D. (Osmania University, Hyderabad) – Dalit and Tribal Studies; Indian Literatures;
Literature of the Margins; Culture Studies.

Department of Sanskrit Studies

Sanskrit is a repository of unlimited invaluable knowledge of Ancient Indian Heritage. There is an
urgent need for knowledge mining from Ancient Sanskrit texts for bridge building between the past and
the future through the present. Keeping this in view, a unique research oriented Department of Sanskrit
Studies was established in 2006 which will act as an interface between Sanskrit and the sub-fields of
the Humanities, Social Science and the Sciences.

Vision Statement
 The Department acts as a platform for a new generation of scholars in Sanskrit and Science to
emerge as a world class interdisciplinary teaching and research oriented department.
Mission Statement
 To build bridges between the Ancient Indian knowledge systems and the current knowledge
systems.
 To explore Ancient Sciences and Technologies with a modern perspective to build alternate
viable systems for the future.
 To train traditional scholars in order to undertake research in application oriented knowledge
mining.
 To collect, preserve, and maintain the manuscripts dealing with Ancient Indian Sciences and
Technology.

Ph.D. Programme
The Department offers a Ph. D. program in Sanskrit Studies. While the present focus of program is in
Language Technologies and Ayurveda, the Department encourages research in Sanskrit Studies in other

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disciplines such as Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, etc. The Ph.D. Program extends
over a minimum period of two years from the date of confirmation of admission. The nature of each
course is individually decided for each candidate, which will include minimum three courses and a
dissertation on an approved topic under the Faculty guidance.

The candidates admitted to Ph.D. programme in the department will be governed by the following rules:

1. All candidates admitted to Ph.D. in the department, whether full time, part time or external, are
required to complete a course work of 03 courses of 4 credits each within a period of 01 year from
the date of admission. The admission is provisional which is subject to confirmation on successful
completion of the course work.

2. In case a candidate is unable to pass in all the 03 courses within 01 year, his/ her admission stands
automatically cancelled.

3. Out of the 03 courses, 02 courses are core papers and 01 is elective. The Choice of 2 courses is
decided by the Research Advisory Committee of the candidate concerned from among the list of
approved courses by the Board of Studies.

4. Examinations will be conducted twice a year, i.e., in October/ November and April / May.

5. On successful completion of the four papers, the provisional admission will be confirmed.

The goal of Language Technologies discipline is to ‘train Sanskrit Scholars in the emerging field of
Sanskrit Computational Linguistics showing the relevance of traditional śābdabodha theories to the field
to computational Linguistics, thus bridging the gap between the past and the present.’ During the course,
the student will be exposed to the basics of mathematics, statistics, logic, computer programming and
NLP in addition to the exposure of linguistics and strengthening their base of Vyākaraṇa.

The goal of Ayurveda discipline is to conduct literary research in Ayurveda to redefine the concept of
'svāsthya' while establishing an interdisciplinary dialog between Sanskrit, philosophy and medical
science. Students are trained to work in Indian psychology, linguistic aspects of Ayurveda samhitās,
translation related problems and encouraged to generate data useful for pre-clinical research, based on
original texts.

Entrance Examination

Ph.D.: The question paper of Ph.D. programme shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016.

Part A:- 40 marks. Questions will be on Research Methodology and broadly will cover the following
topics. Research Methogology in Ancient Indian texts, Qualitative methods, Data interpretation,
Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the
UGC-CBSE/CSIR/ JRF exam.

Part B:- 40 marks. Questions will be on the subject concerned, with objective type questions.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

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PG Diploma in Sanskrit Computational Linguistics
The Department of Sanskrit Studies introduces a new programme “PG Diploma in Sanskrit
Computational Linguistics” under the Innovative Scheme of UGC from 2014-15.
The goal of this programme is to “Train Sanskrit Scholars in the emerging field of Sanskrit
Computational Linguistics showing the relevance of traditional sabdabodha theories to the filed
to Computational Linguistics, thus bridging the gap between the past and the present.”

During the course, the student will be exposed to the basics of mathematics, statistics, logic,
computer programming and NLP in addition to the exposure to the linguistics and strengthening
their base of Vyakarana.

Entrance Examination
The entrance examination for PG Diploma in Sanskrit Computational Linguistics consists of two
parts - Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’.

Part ‘A’ consists of 30 objective type questions (30 marks). The questions will be on Vyakarana
linguistics and general Sansksrit. There will be negative marking for this part, and0.33 marks will
be deducted for each wrong answer.

Part ‘B’ will have two sub-sections. The first sub section consists of 3 short answer type questions
(15 marks) and the second sub section involves essay type questions (30 marks) from Vyakaran.
The purpose of examination is to test the understanding of concepts rather than mere
memorization.

Faculty
Professor
Amba P. Kulkarni, M.A. (Sanskrit), M. Sc. (Maths), M.Tech. (CSE, IIT, Kanpur), Ph.D. (Applied
Linguistics, University of Hyderabad) – Bridging the gap between Science and Technology in Sanskrit
texts and the Modern Science and Technology, with special emphasis on Language Technology,
Computer Science and Mathematics. (Head of the Department)

J. S. R. Prasad, Acharya (Navya-Nyaya), Shiksha-Sastry, Ph.D. (Navya-Nyaya, Rashtriya Sanskrit

Vidyapeetha, Tirupathi) Philosophical, scientific and linguistic aspects of Ayurveda, Nyaya-Vaiseshika.
Other interests include, Indian psychology, Ayurvedic concepts in Sanskrit literature, Science and
Technology in ancient India.
Joint Faculty
K.N. Murthy, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) – Natural Language Processing especially grammars and parsing
systems. Tools for language teaching and language learning. Other interests include Yoga, Ayurveda
and the Darshanas.

Centre for English Language Studies (CELS)

The Centre for English Language Studies caters to a diverse group of students across disciplines and is
emerging as a research and resource centre for language studies. The Centre offers M.A, M.Phil. and
Ph.D. programmes in English Language Studies. English language education and other aspects of
language study, such as linguistics and history of English in India, are some focal areas. The Centre is
also engaged in the teaching of English at the Centre for Integrated Studies for Integrated Masters

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students, besides offering need-based courses on Academic Writing, Communication Skills and
Technical Writing to students at the postgraduate and research levels.

The research interests of the faculty at the Centre span several areas of language studies and aspects of
pedagogy. The faculty of the Centre publish in areas pertaining to their research interests and are part
of ongoing research projects.

Programmes of Study:

The M.A. in English Language Studies was introduced in the academic year 2017-2018.
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The programme extends over four semesters and has a minimum of 70 credits. Apart from the core
courses, the programme has elective courses which are offered in the third and fourth semesters.
Students are encouraged to opt for courses outside the centre as well.

The M.A. programme covers a wide range of areas in the field of English Language studies. It has
courses drawn from Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Sociolinguistics, Pedagogy, etc. The
electives offered enable the students to specialize in specific domains like language teaching, corporate
communication, technical writing, editing, etc.

M.Phil. is a three-semester programme which includes course work of 12 credits and a dissertation. The
courses relate to each candidate’s area of interest in which the dissertation will be written, and two core
areas of study. The programme includes written examinations for the course work. The dissertation is
written on a topic approved by the Centre and under the supervision of a faculty member. Scholars are
expected to give a pre-submission seminar on their research work. The dissertation is evaluated by both
internal and external examiners.

The Ph.D. programme normally extends over a minimum period of two years from the date of
admission. The programme comprises mandatory course work of 12 credits spread over the first and
second semester, geared to individual requirements. Course work will vary according to whether a
candidate has an M. Phil degree or not. Scholars are required to write a thesis on an approved topic
under the supervision of a faculty member. The thesis is examined by internal and external examiners
and is followed by a viva voce. During the period of research, scholars are required to give seminars on
their “work in progress” every semester.

Entrance Examinations:

M.A: 100 marks

The M.A. Entrance Examination has the following components:
Section A: 25 Marks
Twenty five multiple-choice questions testing English language proficiency.
(Negative marking—0.33 deducted for every wrong answer; no marks deducted for questions not
attempted)
Section B: 50 Marks
Multiple-choice questions on basics of Linguistics and ELT, and questions testing analytical ability. (No
negative marking)
Section C: 25 Marks Essay on a general topic.

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M.Phil. and Ph.D.
The question papers of M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per UGC
Regulations 2016. Part A (40 marks) will be on Research Methodology and will test along following
lines:

Research Methodology: The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information, besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be along the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSECSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Other information:
i) Applicants for admission to the M. Phil programme must submit, along with the application, a brief
description (about 500 words) of their proposed topic of research.
ii) Applicants for admission to the Ph.D. programme must submit, along with the application, a brief
description (about 1000 words) of their proposed topic of research.

Faculty:
Professors
Pingali Sailaja, Ph.D. (CIEFL, Hyderabad); Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Sociolinguistics,
World Englishes, Indian English, English Language Education, Testing and Assessment, English in
India: Historical, Educational and Linguistic aspects. (Head of the Centre)

Sunita Mishra, Ph.D. (CIEFL, Hyderabad); Politics of English Language Education, Sociolinguistics,
Discourse Studies, Critical Pedagogy, History of English Language Teaching in India, especially
Odisha, and Indian Philosophy of Language
Assistant Professors
Shree Deepa, MA English (Osmania), M.Ed., (Bharathidasan University); PGDTE (CIEFL); PhD
English (Osmania); English Language Teaching, Stylistics, Education, Inclusive Education, Critical
Thinking.

Jyothi Hymavathi Devi, M.Phil Translation Studies (University of Hyderabad); English Language
Teaching, Translation Studies, Research Methods, Education, Inclusive Education, Psychology of
Language Learning.

Jasti Appa Swami, Ph.D (Osmania); Academic Writing, Discourse Studies, Genre Pedagogy, Systemic
Functional Linguistics, Professional Communication, Corpus Applications to Language Learning and
Teaching.

Joy Anuradha, Ph.D. (CIEFL, Hyderabad); Linguistics, Stylistics, Psycholinguistics, English

Language Education, Communication and Soft Skills.

Centre for Dalit & Adivasi Studies and Translation

The Centre was established in June 2011 with the aim to prepare an atmosphere of National Integrity
and emotional binding with the marginalized communities, mainly the Dalits & Adivasis through
teaching of language and literature, its research and its translation into Hindi. The translation of literary

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texts from Indian languages into Hindi and further studies and the research based on them would be
giving Hindi an opportunity to fulfill its role as the National Language and the link Language of our
country in its true sense.

The Centre gives emphasis on teaching and research and translation of the Dalit and the Adivasi
languages and literature, parallelly. Hence, the objective of the Centre is to collect the oral traditions
(memory bank) & performance, arts, paintings and handicrafts of the Dalit & Adivasi culture and life
style. There will be field work also. The Centre offers M.Phil and Ph.D. programme in Hindi medium.

Programmes of Study
M.Phil.
The M.Phil. programme is a three-semester programme. In the first semester the students will be offered
four courses with 04 credits each, the fourth course being a practical course. In the second semester, the
student will write a dissertation on a topic approved by the Centre, under the supervision of a Faculty
member. Candidates have to give a pre or post-submission seminar on their research topic.

Ph.D. Programme
The Ph.D. programme normally extends over a minimum period of two years from the date of
admission. In the first two semesters the candidate will be offered four courses with 04 credits each, the
fourth course being a practical course. After completion of the First semester, the student will be
required to write a thesis on an approved topic in the areas of Dalit & Adivasi Studies under the
guidance of a faculty member. After submission of the thesis the candidate has to attend an Oral
examination.

Entrance Examinations:
M.Phil and Ph.D.
The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016. Part A – 40 marks will be on Research Methodology and broadly will be as
follows:

Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSECSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

The Written Test comprises of 20 marks on objective questions on the History of Hindi language and
Literature, Indian Dalit & Adivasi Literature and Translation and 20 marks for descriptive questions on
proposed area of research and Indian Dalit & Adivasi Literature and Translation.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Note: There will be no admissions for M.Phil. & Ph.D. during the academic year 2018-19.

Faculty
R.S. Sarraju (Head I/c of the Centre)

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Centre for Endangered Languages and Mother Tongue Studies (CELMTS)
Many tribal and minor speech communities in the world are reported to be abandoning their mother
tongues at an alarmingly fast rate. Given the interrelationships and situations of life, it is both crucial
and exigent that effective and sustained efforts are initiated to organize research, revitalization and
documentation of the wealth of our ethnic and indigenous languages (along with the cultures) which are
the mother tongues of most of the disadvantaged peoples in this country. In fact, scholars predict that
out of approximately 6500 languages spoken in the world today, half of these are at the risk of
disappearing by the end of this century. There are 196 endangered languages in India according to the
UNESCO report and it is the highest in any single country in the world.

The Centre for Endangered Languages and Mother Tongue Studies (CELMTS) (set up in 2010) of
University of Hyderabad is the first Centre established in an educational institution in India for the study
of indigenous and ethnic languages.

The Centre has already started research and documentation activities on a number of tribal and ethnic
languages which are in process of getting extinct for which it has acquired visibility across the world.
The Centre’s activities aim at sensitizing the prospective students regarding the importance of
conservation of the utterly neglected minor and ethnic languages and cultures which have contributed
significantly to the formation and growth of the linguistic and cultural foundations of this country. It
has been emphasized by the UNESCO in a number of its documents that conservation of biodiversity
crucially depends on the conservation of linguistic diversity. Needless to state that linguistic diversity
can be conserved only if the native languages and mother tongues are maintained as this will lead to
additive multilingualism which India is advocating for ages.

Faculty

Panchanan Mohanty (Head), Ph.D. in Linguistics (Berhampur University) – Professor, Centre for
Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies, UoH - Language Endangerment Studies, Language
Teaching and Testing, Psycholinguistics, Phonology, Morphology, Language Typology, Computational
Linguistics, Quantitative Linguistics, Translatology, Translation Studies, Sociolinguistics.

Centre for Buddhist Studies

Centre for Buddhist Studies, established on August 8, 2009 is an exemplification of the University’s
magnanimous vision that affirms the raison d’ètre for its creation and affirms the specific requirements
of the subject with its interdisciplinary and highly technical and specialized character that demands
greater attention and autonomy for its growth. The Centre is first of its kind not only in South India but
in the entire country for its objectives to conform to all international standards in Buddhist researches
and teachings with focus on Original Buddhism based on the primary sources in Pali. The Centre has
also received the grant from UGC under the Epoch Making Social Thinkers of India Project.

Programmes of Study
The Centre has introduced Ph.D. programme in Buddhist Studies since July, 2010. The admitted
candidates are required to pass the compulsory course work component comprising four papers, each
being a 4-credit course vide the guidelines of UGC, which is a prerequisite for submission of the thesis
for examination on a topic approved by the University. The Ph.D. examination is conducted as per the
University rules.

As there are no permanent faculty members in the Centre, it has been decided that there will be
no admissions in the Ph.D. programme during 2018-19.

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Prof. Panchanan Mohanty, Professor, Centre for Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies is the
Head of the Centre

School of Social Sciences

The School of Social Sciences comprises the following Departments and Centres.

Departments
1. Department of History
2. Department of Political Science
3. Department of Sociology
4. Department of Anthropology
5. Department of Education and Education Technology

Centres
1. Centre for Regional Studies
2. Centre for Folk Culture Studies
3. Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
4. Centre for Study of Indian Diaspora
5. Centre for Knowledge, Culture and Innovation Studies
6. Centre for Human Rights
7. Centre for Ambedkar Studies
8. Centre for Women’s Studies

All the Departments (Anthropology History, Political Science and Sociology) have been recognised by
the University Grants Commission for the Special Assistance Programme and the Dept. of Political
Science as the Centre for Advanced Studies.

An Archival Cell with the support of the UGC is functioning under the auspices of the Department of
History for preservation of rare and valuable manuscripts. The Department of Anthropology has
developed a Museum as teaching aid for the students. The Centre for Folk Culture Studies has an
Audio Visual Archival containing the Centre’s field work, documenting films etc., The Centre for the
Study of Indian Diaspora has a special library consisting of historical material (diasporic literature)
collected from different parts of India. All the Departments are equipped with internet facilities.

From the Academic Year 2007-2008 the School of Sciences has started 5-Years Integrated Programme
in Social Sciences leading to Masters Degree in History, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology.
For the first three years the students admitted to the programme do courses offered by various
departments in the School and other Schools in the University conducted at the Centre for Integrated
Studies At the end of three years, students are transferred to their parent departments namely,
Departments of History, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology.

From the Academic Year 2018-19, the School of Social Science under the Department of Education and
Education Technology (DEET) is offering M.A. Education, Ph.D. in Education and M.Ed. Programme.
(Note: M.Ed. Programme – subject to getting approval from NCTE)

Prof. P. Venkata Rao, Department of Anthropology is the Dean of the School.

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Department of History
The Department of History offers courses leading to M.A., M.Phi.l and Ph.D. degrees It also offers 10
courses in history for the first three years of IMA (5-year integrated) programme in Social Sciences. Its
teaching programme is designed to provide students with a broad overview of world history narrowing
down to focus on the history of India with special emphasis on socio-economic history, science &
technology, environment and cultural history.

There is a twofold aim of all research activities in the Department: a) Widening the database in its
studies of local and regional history, and b) introducing an interdisciplinary approach to understand
the underlying social and economic realities of the history of India through the ages. The Department
has also been involved in guiding research on North- East India, science & technology, environment,
medicine, economic history, maritime history, women’s history, Indian national movement, peasant and
tribal movements, cultural history and contemporary history

Programmes of Study

The M.A. course is a two year programme consisting of 16 courses spread over four semesters, with
four courses per semester. The main thrust of the first two semesters is to equip students in certain core
compulsory courses in both Indian and non-Indian history. These are designed to be comprehensive and
to introduce students into the various interpretative dimensions of understanding the history of human
civilization with a focus on India. During semesters III and IV a wide range of special courses as
optional are offered by the Department thus providing an opportunity for students to specialize in
specific areas of Indian history. Students also have an opportunity to do at least two courses outside the
Department during their third and fourth semesters with the aim to encourage inter-disciplinary studies.

The M.Phil course covers three semesters including dissertation, extendable by one semester. During
the first semester, three compulsory courses have to be done by the students. The focus is on issues of
historical interpretation and method. One of these is an intensive introduction to the problem being
researched by the individual student leading in the following semester to the writing of a dissertation
under the guidance of a faculty member on an approved topic.

The Ph.D programme is mainly a research programme. Those students admitted directly without
M.Phil degree are required to do the course work and pass the examinations conducted by the
Department. Students undertake research on an approved topic under the guidance of a faculty member.

Infrastructural Facilities:
Under the support from the Special Assistance Programme of the UGC, the Department has been able
to purchase a large number of books on most of the recent writings on history. Under the UGC
Programme of Universities with Potential for Excellence (UPE) the Department procures and
strengthens infrastructural facilities. It has also been able to support the subscription of several foreign
and Indian journals in the discipline of History. The Archival Cell in the Department contains several
private papers of individuals who participated in the freedom movement. The Department has an
archaeological museum containing antiquities representing artifacts from stone ages to late medieval
period.

Computer Lab for students of MA, M.Phil and Ph.D:

The Department of History has a Computer Laboratory with 12 computers and a printer. All the students
of the department may use the lab with free internet access.

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Entrance Examination:
M A (History): The entrance examination will be of 100 marks. It will consist of 100 multiple choice
questions of one mark each. Students will be tested on their knowledge of Indian history and World
history.

M.Phil. and Ph.D. The Entrance Exam would consist of essay type questions. 50% of the questions
would be on Historical Methodology and rest on different periods of Indian History.

The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections. Part A – 40
marks will be on Research Methodology and broadly will be as follows :

Research Methodology : “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks, will be on subject concerned (consist of questions on Indian History)

There is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

FACULTY:

Professors

R L Hangloo: Ph.D. (JNU, Delhi)- Medieval Indian History with special reference to Medieval Indian
State, Medieval Indian Economy and Technology, History of Kashmir and Central Asia ( currently on
deputation).

Atlury Murali: Ph.D. (JNU, Delhi)- Social and Cultural History of Colonial India with special reference
to Freedom Struggle, Peasant Movements, Women's Studies, Environmental Studies and History of
Computers, Science Technology and Medicine.

K P Rao : Ph.D. (Nagpur) - Field Archaeology, Pre and Proto History, Ancient Indian History, Iron
Age, Megalithic Culture and Ancient Trade

Rekha Pande: Ph.D. (Allahabad)- Medieval Indian History, Women's History, Cultural History,
History of Medieval Science & Technology, Socio and Religious History, Women's Studies.
Rila Mukherjee: Ph.D. (Paris) - Economic History of South Asia, Early Modern European History,
Democracy and Citizenship Studies, Maritime and Oceanic History, Historical Cartography

Sanjay Subodh: Ph.D. (Chandigarh) – Medieval Indian Historiography, Science and Technology,
Medieval Archaeology (Head of the Department and Director, College for Integrated Studies).

Bhangya Bhukya: Ph.D. (Warwick, UK) - Modern Indian History. His research interests are
community histories, the effects of power/knowledge, governmentality and dominance, the state and
Nationalism, intellectual histories of subaltern communities, identity politics by forest and hill people
in the nineteenth and twentieth century.

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Associate Professors
Y Swarupa R Shankar: Ph.D. (Hyderabad - Modern Indian History, Social and Cultural History of
South India, Women's History, Historiography.

Anindita Mukhopadhyay: Ph.D. (London) - Modern Indian History, Modern Western Ideas and their
impact, Law and Society, Society and Culture.

B Eswara Rao: Ph.D (IIT Madras)- History of science, Technology and Medicine, Environmental
History.

V Rajagopal: Ph.D. (Wisconsin) – Modern Indian History, Social History, History of South India.

Assistant Professors

M N Rajesh: Ph.D. (JNU, Delhi) - Medieval Indian History, Socio- Religious Movements and Polity in
South India and the Deccan, Tibetan History and Culture.

Rashmi: Ph.D. (JNU, Delhi) - Medieval and Early Modern Indian History, Urban History, Cities and
Maritime History.

V J Varghese: Ph.D. (Hyderabad) - Modern Indian History, Modern Kerala, Making of Modern
Subjectivities, Regional Modernities, Transnational Migrations.

Vijaya Ramadas M: Ph.D. (Manchester)- Modern Indian History, Environmental History

Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science is recognized as a Centre of Advanced Studies by the UGC. The
Department completed UGC-Special Assistance Programme (DSA-III) on the thrust area-
Globalization, State, Civil Society and Governance Interface. Started in 1979, the Department now has
19 Faculty and has approximately 300 students. The Department offers courses leading to I. M. A., M.
A., M.Phil. and Ph. D. degrees.

Programmes of Study

The M.A. programme in Political Science consists of 16 courses (8 core courses and 8 optional courses)
spread evenly over four semesters. Each course carries four credits. In addition, students must complete
2 foundation courses, (three credits each) in the first two semesters. In formulating the programme, the
Department is guided by the consideration that at the post graduate level, students should be familiar
with all the sub-disciplines, trends, approaches, and paradigms of Political Science. With this in view,
the Department offers core courses on Political Thought, Comparative Politics, International Relations,
Indian Political Process, Public Administration and Public Policy. These courses attempt to acquaint
students with the latest theoretical and political trends. The curriculum is regularly changed so as to be
contemporaneous, relevant, innovative and useful. After completing 8 core courses in the first two
semesters, students are required to choose 8 optional courses, 4 each in the third and fourth semesters.
These not only supplement the courses that they did in the core areas but also offer students opportunities
to study frontier areas like Dalit Politics, Women’s Movements, Governance, Policy Studies, Indian
Political Thought, India’s Foreign Policy and Globalization. Students can also opt for 2 courses offered
by other departments as optionals in the second year. The foundation courses are designed to enhance
skill sets in general.

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The M.Phil. Programme is for three semesters. Students are required to devote the first semester to
course work, which consists of two courses in Research Methodology and one course in the field of
student’s research interest (directed by the Supervisor). Each course carries four credits. In the following
semesters, students are required to present their research proposals and write a dissertation on an
approved topic under the supervision of a faculty member and research advisory committee. The
committee consists of the supervisor and a faculty member and meets at least once a semester. All M.Phil
students are required to defend their theses in a post-submission seminar and viva-voce.

The Ph.D. programme is for ten semesters. Students are required to write a thesis on a topic approved
by the Department. Students will work with their supervisors and doctoral research committees in
researching and writing the theses. Each semester, they must secure a satisfactory report from the
doctoral committee to register. They will be required to present and defend their research proposals in a
seminar organized by the Department. Doctoral students are encouraged to present their work-in-
progress at least once during their tenure in the Department. All Ph. D. students are required to defend
their theses in a pre-submission seminar and viva-voce. Students who do not have an M. Phil degree
with course work on research methodology will have to do the course work as part of their Ph. D.
programme.

Faculty

Professors

Prakash C. Sarangi, Ph.D. (Rochester) – Political Theory, Comparative Politics.

I. Ramabrahmam, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) – Public Policy, Governance, Higher Education and Training.
Arun Kumar Patnaik, Ph.D. (JNU) – Political Theory, Political Economy of Development.
Jyotirmaya Sharma, M.A.(Hull) – Political Philosophy/Theory, Indian Political Thought.
K.C. Suri, Ph.D. (JNU) – Indian Political Process and Public Policy
Vasanthi Srinivasan, Ph.D. (Ottawa) – Political Philosophy, Comparative Politics, Indian Political
Ideas (Head of Department).
Sanjay Palshikar, Ph.D. (Poona) - Political Theory, Indian Political Process.
Prithvi Ram Mudiam, Ph.D. (London) – International Relations, Indian Foreign Policy, South Asian
Politics, International Political Economy.
Manjari Katju, Ph.D. (London) – Indian Political Process, Politics of Hindu Nationalism, Women’s
Studies. (On EOL till 30.06.2018)
Kham Khan SuanHausing, Ph.D. (JNU) Federalism, Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict, Indian Politics,
Northeast India.
R. Ramdas, Ph.D. (JNU) – Indian Political Process, Tribal Development, Comparative Politics.

Associate Professors
B. Chandrasekhara Rao, M.A. (Andhra) - Comparative Government and Politics, Indian
Government and Politics, Chinese Studies, Dalit Politics.
K.Y. Ratnam, Ph.D. (JNU) – Indian Political Process, Dalit Politics in India, Democratic Process in
Andhra Pradesh.
Venkatesu. E., Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Democratic Decentralization and Governance,
Good governance, Public Policy, Backward Class Politics and Political Process in India.
K. K. Kailash, Ph.D. (JNU) – Indian Political Process, Comparative Federalism, Party Politics.

Assistant Professors
Biju. B. L., Ph.D. (University of Kerala) – Political Theory, Indian Political Process, Politics of
Globalization, Society and Politics in Kerala.
Shaji. S., Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – International Relations, Foreign Policy of India, Foreign
Policies of Developing States, Transfer of Technology and International Politics.

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AparnaDevare, Ph.D. (American University, Washington D.C.) - Comparative Politics,
Historiography, Indian Politics, International Relations Theory, Post- colonial Theory, World Politics.
D. VeeraBabu, Ph.D (Osmania University, Hyderabad)—Public Policy

Entrance Examination and Interview

M.A.: The written test for admission to M.A. Political Science consists of 100 questions of multiple-
choice (1 mark each) that test the general knowledge, subject specific knowledge, and passage
comprehension abilities of the candidate. The candidate must answer in the OMR sheet.

M.Phil and Ph.D: The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. shall consist of objective type questions for
80 marks. It will consist of Part A and B. The candidate must answer in the OMR sheet

Part A – The questions will cover research methodology.Research Methodology would broadly
comprise theory and concepts, approaches, and empirical analysis including interviews, surveys and
other research techniques, and could include both present and historical information. It would also
include Quantitative and Qualitative methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.
Part B –The questions will cover subject specific knowledge in Political Theory, International Relations,
Comparative Politics, Indian Government and Politics, and Public Policy/Public Administration.

Candidates shortlisted in the qualifying exam will be called for an interview. The interview is to assess
the knowledge of students in their areas of research interest, based on their research proposals, which
must be submitted to the interview board at the time of the interview. The topic of research,
hypotheses/research questions, goals or objectives of the study, statement of the problem and methods
should be clearly written in the proposal. This is an essential requirement to interview the candidates for
selection. Candidates are advised to bring proofs of additional qualifications such as JRF/M.PHIL
certificates and publications if any.

While the interview focuses on the research proposal and subject knowledge, some weightage is given
for performance in written test, fellowships/M.Phil etc. Once admitted, students may be asked to modify
or adapt their research proposals according to the supervisory expertise available in the department.

Department of Sociology
The Department, started in the year 1979, has grown over the years to be one of the important centres
of sociology teaching and research in the country. While emphasizing topics and themes central to the
discipline, the Department’s teaching and research activities have been oriented towards contemporary
questions that have both basic and applied dimensions. The academic activities of the Department have
a unique disciplinary and interdisciplinary orientation, designed to guide and support student
development as independent learners as well as to inspire them to critically engage with policies, issues,
and social action. The Department has had a Special Assistance Programme supported by U.G.C. for
the last 20 years starting from 1995. The current phase of the Programme is DSA Phase II in the thrust
area: Development and Challenges in the context of globalizing world. The learning ambience of the
department is both informal and rigorous, being geared towards promoting a critical spirit of inquiry
among students. The structure and content of our courses are meant to give a grounding that not only
prepares students for future studies in sociology/social science, but also offers the benefits of learning
to work in a constructive way in other areas of life.

Programmes of Study
Three programmes of study are offered leading to the M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology.
The Department also participates in the Five Year Integrated Master’s Programme in Social Sciences
by offering a variety of courses at the Centre for Integrated Studies. At the end of three years, students
in the Integrated Master’s Programme have the option to join the Department with the regular M.A.
students, subject to some conditions. The courses offered by the Department under the auspices of the
Integrated Master’s programme are the following: Introduction to Study of Society; Changing Indian

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Family; Equality and Inequality; Caste in Modern India; Rural and Urban Societies; Roots of Social
Protest; Contemporary Development Issues; Religion and Society; Introduction to Social Research; and
Work and Organizations.

The M.A. Programme in Sociology is a four-semester programme spread over two years, and consists
of ten compulsory courses and six optional courses. Both the compulsory and optional courses are of
four credits each. Students are allowed to take up to three of the six optional courses from other
departments, subject to the permission of the Head of the Department.

The Compulsory Courses for M.A. are the following : Classical Sociological Theory; Research
Methods I - Survey Research and Basic Statistics; Society in India: Approaches; Society in India:
Contemporary Issues; Knowing the Social World; Modern Sociological Theory; Research Methods II
- Qualitative Research Methods; Social Stratification; Sociology of Development; and Political
Sociology.

Some of the following Optional Courses for M.A. are: Sociology of Gender; Rural Society and
Agrarian Change; Law, State and Society; People, Nation and State; Industrial Relations and
Contemporary Capitalism; Urban Sociology; Science, Culture and Society; Technology, Culture and
Society; Sociology of Organizations; Environmental Sociology; Sociology of Culture; Social
Movements; Decentralized Governance and Development; Society and Sexuality, Sociology of Health,
Sickness and Healing; Sociology of Education; Ethics and Society; Debating Ethnicity and Race;
Sociology of Business, Industry and Labour; Indian Diaspora, Sociology of Backward Classes,
Sociology of Communication, Social Theories, Modernities & Politics of Geography; Modernity and
Modernization. The Department will announce which of these optional courses will be offered every
semester. The contents of most of these courses are available on the University Website.
The M.Phil. Programme is a preliminary research degree. . The course work during the first semester
consists of two compulsory courses in Advanced Sociological Theories and Research Methodology, and
one Optional Course in the broad area of research in which the dissertation is planned. The M.Phil
dissertation is expected to be completed before the end of the third semester, although students could
also complete it by the end of the second semester. The examination of M.Phil course includes
dissertation evaluation and an open house Viva Voce examination. The entrance examination will be
held in English.

The Ph.D. Programme is a full- time research programme covering a minimum of two years. Those
Ph.D. students who have not done M.Phil coursework will have to do the coursework in Sociological
Theories, Research Methodology and one Optional Course in the broad area of research in which the
dissertation is planned. The examination pattern of Ph.D. course includes thesis evaluation and an open
house Viva Voce examination. The progress of the research candidate is monitored by a Doctoral
Committee convened and authorized by the respective supervisors. The entrance examination will be
held in English.

Entrance Examination

The M.A. entrance examination will be based on OMR. The components of entrance examination
question paper will be Comprehension 30 marks; Arithmetic & Reasoning 25 marks; Literary Passage
20 marks; and Current Affairs 25 marks.

The M.Phil entrance written test will be partly based on objective type OMR questions and partly on
substantive writing. The qualifying marks are 50% in the entrance test which will be based on M.A.
level Sociological Theory and Methods, both in the wider context of the discipline and in the specific
context of India. Only the qualified candidates will have to appear in the interview. Candidates have to

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bring a written research proposal for the interview and answer questions on theory, methodology and
area of proposed research interest.

The Ph.D. entrance test will be partly based on objective type OMR questions and partly on substantive
writing. The qualifying marks are 50% in the written test which will examine candidate’s knowledge
of Sociological Theory and Methods. Ph.D. candidates will be interviewed on the general area of
specialization indicated by them and their M.Phil. work if applicable. The qualified candidates will
have to appear in the interview. Candidates have to bring a written research proposal for the interview
and answer questions on theory, methodology and area of proposed research interest.

Admitted Ph.D. candidates may be required to undertake course work, if recommended by the
Department. The candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme must submit with their
application, an outline of their research proposal bringing out specific theoretical and methodological
approaches to be employed.

Professors
Sasheej Hegde, Ph.D. (Bangalore University) – Philosophy of Social Science, Social and Political
Theory, Law and Ethics, and Indian Sociology/Historiography.

Aparna Rayaprol, Ph.D. (Univ. of Pittsburgh) – Sociology of Gender, Indian Diaspora, Urban
Sociology, and Qualitative Research Methods.

N. Purendra Prasad, Ph.D. (Univ. of Hyderabad) – Agrarian Studies, Sociological Theory, Political
Economy of Development and Health, Urban Studies (Head of the Department).

C. Raghava Reddy, Ph.D. (Univ. of Hyderabad) – Science and Technology Studies, Sociology of
Organisations, and Sociology of Disability.

Nagaraju Gundimeda, Ph.D. (Univ. of Hyderabad) – Sociology of Education, and Information

Technology and Society.

Associate Professors
Pushpesh Kumar, Ph.D. (Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi) – Sociology of Gender and Sexuality, &
Globalisation and Social Change.

V. Janardhan, Ph.D. (Univ. of Hyderabad) – Sociology of Industrial Relations, Corporate Business

and Society, Sociology of Culture, Sociological Theory, Marxism and Capitalism, and Ethics and
Society.

Assistant Professors
Satyapriya Rout, Ph.D. (Univ. of Mysore) – Sociology of Environment, Natural Resource Management
and Development, and Decentralized Governance.

N. Annavaram, M.Phil. (J.N.U, New Delhi) – Indian Sociology and Classical Sociological Thought.

Hoineilhing Sitlhou, Ph.D. (J.N.U, New Delhi.) – Religion, Culture and Ethnicity Studies.

Nagalakshmi Chelluri, Ph.D. (Univ. of Hyderabad) – Sociology of Organisations, Sociology of

Science and Technology.

R. Thirunavukkarasu, Ph.D. (J.N.U, New Delhi.) – Political and Historical Sociology, Social
Movements, Ethnicity, Nation and Nationalism.

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Department of Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology started functioning from the academic year 1988-89. Over the years
the department earned reputation as one of the best departments in the country particularly for the
faculty publications, extra mural research grants and academic outreach, besides the number of students
qualifying in the NET and for research fellowships by UGC, ICMR, ICSSR and other bodies. The
UGC has awarded Special Assistance Programme (SAP) first in the year 2011-12 and the Expert
Committee of UGC has also recommended for the 2nd phase. It imparts training both in theoretical and
applied research in Anthropology, which equips students to meet the academic challenges in urban/
rural/tribal field studies. Apart from studying ethnographic diversity, the department is oriented
towards application of anthropological knowledge to the understanding of social problems and
development issues. The department has developed a small museum as a teaching aid for students.
Practical training is imparted in Physical and Archaeological anthropology courses.

Programmes of study:

The Department offers M.A. programme in Anthropology (Social/Cultural), besides participating in

the IMA (Social Sciences) programme and M.P.H. programme under the School of Medical Sciences.
The M.A. course is a two-year programme and comprises of different courses under the pattern of
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) that has been adopted by the University as per the
recommendations of the University Grants Commission (UGC), India. The total credit requirement for
M.A is 80 credits of which the department offers 28 credits under ‘Foundation Courses’, 16 credits
under ‘Core Electives’, and 16 credits under ‘Departmental Electives’. The 16 credits under
‘Departmental electives’ can be earned by choosing any four courses of 4 credits each out of the 12
different courses that the department may offer during the 3rd and 4th semesters of M.A programme.
The courses under ‘Departmental electives’ include: Development Anthropology, Ecological
Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Peasant Society, Economic Anthropology, Anthropology of
Communication, Anthropological Linguistics, Natural Resource Management and Livelihood
Systems, Kinship and Marriage, Anthropology of Religion, and Business Anthropology. The students
can however opt to do more than the required credits under the ‘Audited courses’, for which the
students will be given certificates separately by the Head of the Department. The detailed course
outlines of the different courses offered by the Department are available in the University website.

The Department offers seven courses including one compulsory course in the 2nd semester in the IMA
(Social Sciences) students. These courses are: 1. Introduction to Anthropology (2nd semester); Indian
Civilization (3rd semester); Anthropology of Marginalized Communities (4th semester);
Anthropological Understanding of Society and Culture (5th semester); Prehistoric cultures (5th
semester); Anthropological Fieldwork (6th semester); and Approaches to Socio-cultural Change (6th
semester).

The M. Phil programme is for two semesters. The first semester is devoted for course work consisting
of two compulsory courses of 4 credits each, viz., 1) Advanced Anthropological Theories and 2)
Advanced Research Methods, and one optional course of 4 credits, generally in the broad area of
research on which the dissertation is planned. The second (and third semester, if required) is devoted
for preparation and submission of M. Phil Dissertation.
The Ph.D. is a full-fledged research programme on an approved research topic for a minimum period
of two years. Students who are admitted to Ph. D programme directly (i.e., without an M. Phil in
Anthropology) are also required to do the course work prescribed for the M. Phil programme.

NOTE: The Department is not offering M.Phil and PhD programme this year due to non-
availability of vacant slots with the faculty as per the UGC Regulations, 2016

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Faculty
Professors

K.K. Misra, Ph.D. (Utkal) Culture, Environment and Development, Anthropological Thought;
Language, Culture and Cognition; Anthropology and Museums; Culture and Gender (Currently on leave
and works as Vice Chancellor, Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, Odisha)

P. Venkata Rao, Ph.D.(Andhra) Anthropology of Development, Economic Anthropology, Tribal

Studies, Complex Societies, and Ageing. (Dean, School of Social Sciences)

N. Sudhakar Rao, Ph.D (Rochester) South Asian Social Systems, Kinship Studies, Indian Society and
Ideology, Religion and Communication.

B.V. Sharma, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) Medical Anthropology; Anthropology of Education; Community

participation in Development.

M. Romesh Singh, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) Business Anthropology; Urban Anthropology, Anthropology of

Development and Tribal Development Studies. (Head of the Department)

Associate Professors

George Tharakan C, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) Kinship Studies; Theories of Culture; Indian Society.

Assistant Professors

Shaik Abdul Munaf, M.Sc. (SVU) Archaeological Anthropology, Ethnoarchaeology, Indian

Prehistory.

Entrance Examination

M.A. entrance will consist of 100 objective type questions of one mark each to be answered in OMR
sheet. The pattern of questions will be: a) General Studies / Knowledge, b) Social Science Aptitude, c)
Language and Communication skills, d) Comprehension and e) Test of Reasoning. The Part-A of the
question paper will have 25 questions of one mark each and a negative mark of 0.33 for every wrong
answer. The Part – B will have 75 questions of one mark each and negative mark of 0.33 for every
wrong answer. The marks scored in the Section – A will only be considered in case of any tie.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

The new department is proposed to incorporate all elements of Educational Studies, from knowledge
production to the preparation of teachers and teacher educators, to help improve the quality of school
and higher education in the country. The Department of Education and Education Technology attempts
to bridge the gap between the pedagogy and curriculum and the school and higher education institutions.

The department proposes to focus on different areas relating to Curriculum and Pedagogy Studies,
Teacher Education, Philosophy of education, Anthropology of Education, Psychology of Education,
Sociology of Education, History of Education, etc. The department also would attempt to undertake In-
service Training of Teachers. The department will undertake research in the area of education taking
into consideration the learners’ perspective and using of technology in reaching education to all sections
of the Society.

The thrust areas of the faculty members broadly relate to cognitive domain, Science education,
Mathematics Education, Value education, Environmental education, Education technology, Social
science education, Educational psychology, Constructivism, Curriculum Studies, Child rights in
education, Sociology of education, Early childhood education and Demography of schooling, etc.

The Department offers Two-Year MA Education Programme with an intake of 30 (Thirty) students,
M.Ed programme with an intake of 50 (Fifty) students, [Note: Subject to getting approval from
NCTE.)] and Ph.D programme with an intake of 08 (Eight) students from the academic year 2018-2019.
MA Education

It is a broad based programme of Study spreads over 4 semesters that includes theory, practice, research,
policy and planning in education. It aims to prepare the students with good understanding of education,
capabilities for action and deep social commitment. It is basically a theoretical programme which
focusses on basic knowledge of theory and practice of educational thought and processes accumulated
around the discipline of education. It encompasses a series of basic subjects which are designed in a way
to cover basics of all the areas of education concerned and many advanced courses in areas demanding
specialization on one or the other kind followed by Education Technology, Early Childhood Care and
Education etc. Apart from specialization there are inter-disciplinary electives offered to the students of
the department and other departments under the CBCS. Over and above, the dissertation work is also
included on a compulsory basis focusing on areas of education.

1. Intake : 30 Seats
2. Eligibility : B.A/B.Sc/B.Com with at least 55% marks or equivalent
grade
3. Reservations : As per GoI (Government of India) Norms

Entrance Examination:

The written test for admission to MA education consists of 100 questions of multiple choice (1 mark
each) based on the following components that include Part A and Part B. Only Part – A (i) has negative
marks @ of -0.25 for each incorrect answer. Part A carries 25 marks covers the areas communicative
English, logical reasoning and current affairs in education. Part B carries 75 marks covers the areas the
foundations of education that include philosophy of education, Sociology of education and psychology
of education and school administration and organization.

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Research Programme: Ph.D

The thrust areas in educational research of the faculty members broadly relate to cognitive domain,
education technology, value education, environmental education, science education, , social science
education, educational psychology, sociology of education, early childhood education and demography
of schooling, etc.

1. Intake : 8 Seats
2. Eligibility : M.A(Education)/M.Ed with at least 55% marks or
equivalent grade
3. Reservations : As per GoI Norms

Entrance Examination:

The programme requires mandatory course work of 8 credits to be completed in first 2 semesters. The
question paper for entrance examination shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, i.e., Part A and Part
B. Part A- 40 marks will be on research methodology. Part B-40 marks will be on subject concerned,
i.e., in the areas of teacher education. Entrance test followed by an Interview which carries 25 Marks.
The breakup of interview marks as follows:

S.No Weightage being considered Marks

1 Research Proposal and Presentation 6
Publications in UGC recognised Journals.
2 3
(Max. of 3 Publications. Each Publication carries 1 Mark)
3 M.Phil in Education 3
4 JRF/NET/SLET or SET 3/2/1
Interview
5 (Subject Knowledge : 3Marks, Research Aptitude: 3Marks, Language 10
ability: 2Marks and Overall Performance: 2Marks)
Total 25

M.Ed. Programme

The Department offers Two-Year M.Ed. Programme with an intake of 50 (Fifty) students from 2018-
2019 Academic year. The M.Ed. is a broad based programme of Study that includes theory, practice,
research, policy and planning in education. It aims to prepare the students with good understanding of
education, capabilities for action and deep social commitment.
1. Intake : 50 Seats
2. Eligibility : Integrated Four Year courses B.A.B.Ed / B.Sc.B.Ed at
least 55% marks or equivalent grade
(OR)
B.Ed at least 55% marks or equivalent grade
(OR)
Any Graduation with D.Ed at least 55% marks or
equivalent grade
3. Reservations : As per GoI Norms

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Entrance Examination
Question paper of Entrance Examination consists of 100 (marks) broadly divided in to two parts Viz.,
Part A and Part B.

Part A carries 40 marks divided into Two Sections Viz., Part – A (i) and Part – A (ii) carry 20 Marks
each. Only Part – A (i) has negative marks @ of -0.25 for each incorrect answer.

* Part B is divided into Three sections and each section carries 20 marks.

Part - A (i) : Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs in Education.

Part – A(ii) : English Language Competency

* Part - B : Questions are asked based on B.Ed syllabus as per NCTE Guidelines in the following
areas.

1. Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education

2. Psychology of Education
3. School Management, ICT in Education, Teaching Aptitude etc.,

Faculty:
Professor
Dr.G. Bhuvaneswara Lakshmi, M.Sc(Botany), M.Ed, Ph.D- Science Education, Environmental
Education, Value Education, Emotional Intelligence.
Associate Professor
Dr.J.V.Madhusudan, MPS,M.Ed, CIG, M.Phil, Ph.D- Demography of Schooling, Health Education,
Early Childhood Care and Education.

Assistant Professors

Dr.Talla Sumalini, M.Com,M.A(Lit),M.Ed, UGC-NET(Ed) Ph.D - Curriculum Studies, Education

Technology, Child Rights in Education, Early Childhood Education, Women Empowerment.

Dr.Ravula Krishnaiah, M.A,M.A(Phil), M.Ed, M.Phil, SET(Ed), Ph.D – Philosophy of Education,

Sociology of Education, Constructivism, Politics and Education, Yoga Education.

Dr.Geetha Gopinath, M.A,M.Sc(Psy),M.Ed, UGC-NET(Ed), Ph.D – Environmental Education, Social

Science Education, Spiritual Intelligence and Resilience Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Differentiation
of Self, Reciprocal Teaching, Cooperative Learning and learning disabilities.

Dr.A.S.J. Achari,M.Sc (Applied Math), M.Ed, UGC-NET(Ed), Ph.D – Education Technology,

Mathematics Education and Curriculum Development.

Centre for Regional Studies

The Centre for Regional Studies conducts multi-disciplinary research in the Deccan and other regions
of India. The envisaged research programmes encompass ecological and environmental studies; socio
economic history, regional historical processes; regional social structure; regional economics,
development studies, tribal studies, identities and violence.

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The Centre for Regional Studies offers M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes in the broad areas of research
outlined above. The entrance test (written) for admission to M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes consists of
two parts. Part-A of the question paper consists of objective type questions to test the aptitude of the
candidates to pursue research in the Centre. Part-B consists of a single paper with essay questions
drawn from the Social Sciences of the post-graduate level. In their answers students are expected to
demonstrate an understanding of multidisciplinarity and / or regional studies.

The qualifying marks are 50% in the entrance test for M.Phil and Ph.D. Qualified candidates will have
to appear in an Interview. Candidates have to bring a written research proposal for the interview and
answer questions on theory, methodology and area of proposed research interest. Ph.D. candidates will
be interviewed on the general area of specialization proposed by the student and their M.Phil work if
applicable. Course work (three courses) is compulsory for all M.Phil and Ph.D students joining the
Centre.

M.Phil. and Ph.D.

The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. entrance exam shall consist of 80 marks in two sections.
Part A (Objective) = 40 marks. Questions will be on Social Sciences including Research Methodology.
Part B (Essay Type) =40 marks. Questions will on subjects and themes from the Social Sciences with
relevance in Regional Studies.
There is an Interview of 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Faculty
Professor
Sheela Prasad, Ph.D. (JNU) – Urban and Regional Geography, Health, Environmental studies (Head
of the Centre)

Associate Professor
Arvind S. Susarla, Ph.D. (Clark University)- Geography of Hazards and Disasters, Environmental
Studies, Communicating Risks
V. Srinivasa Rao, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Community Participation and Regional
Education, Politics of Tribal Development, Regional Politics, Exclusion and Inclusion of Regions.

Assistant Professor
Salah P, Ph.D. (JNU) - Sociology of Violence, Region and Collective Identities, Migration and
Borderlands, Marginalized Communities

NOTE:
ZERO ADMISSION in CRS in July 2018 session. (There will be no admissions in M.Phil. and
Ph.D. in Regional Studies for July 2018).

Centre for Folk Culture Studies

The Centre for Folk Culture Studies is the first of its kind in the Central University system in India and
was established with the assistance of the Ford Foundation, USA. The Centre’s interdisciplinary and
multi-perspectival approaches emphasize research and teaching in Folk Culture Studies in the milieu of
contemporary ethnographic fieldwork. To decode and explain the folk expressive forms, the Centre is
adopting a research strategy that combines the methodological procedures and theoretical approaches of
both humanities and social sciences. The main objectives of the Centre are: to study diverse aspects of
folk expressive behaviour as a dialogue between human groups and their physical and social
environments; to analyse culture in relation to various aspects of human creativity such as Science,
Technology, Art, Religion, Literature etc; to document and utilize folklore genres and folk lifestyles of

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various cultural landscapes in order to cognate the native knowledge systems for sustainable
development.

Programmes of Study: Ph.D.

Entrance Examination:

Ph.D.

The question paper of Ph.D. Shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the UGC Regulations
2016. Part A – 40 marks, will be on Research Methodology, broadly will be as follows:

Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF/NET exam.

Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Note: There will be no admissions in Ph.D. Folk Culture Studies for the academic year
2018-19.

Faculty

Professor

Y.A.Sudhakar Reddy, Ph.D. (I.I.T., Madras) – Folklore and Folk Culture Studies, Performance
Studies, Hermeneutics, Narratalogy, Peasant Studies and Oral History. (Head of the Centre)

P.S. Kanaka Durga, Ph.D. (Nagarjuna University) - Folklife Studies, Folklore and Gender Studies,
Religion and Mythology, Ethnohistory and Epigraphy.

Associate Professors

Joly Puthussery, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) – Folk Theatre, Performance Theory, Public Performance and
Discourse, Religion and Theatrical Practices, and Material Culture.

Assistant Professor

N. Naveen Kumar, M.S.W. (Bharathiar University), M.A. (Annamalai University) - Folklore and
Community Development, Folklore and Globalisation, Ritual Studies, and Field Methodology.

Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP)
The Centre for the study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy is one of the few Centers set up in the
country, being fully funded by the UGC with Faculty positions and Non-teaching staff. It was
established in May 2007. Based on the recently originated concept the Centers have been established
for undertaking comprehensive studies and research into the Social Exclusion as a complex and
multidimensional concept having social, cultural, political and economic ramifications. The Centre

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focuses on exploring the processes that produce Social Exclusion. The studies on historical processes of
exclusion and the methodological aspects have been the mainstay of the Centre. This new concept
encompasses all forms of discrimination which operate in covert and overt manner on caste, gender,
ethnicity, religious and linguistics minorities and other excluded groups such as disabled etc. The Centre,
through its research programmes, strives to intervene in policy processes to mitigate the problems of
social exclusion and help building the democratic processes. The centre has the following objectives:-

a. To understand dynamics of discrimination and exclusion.

b. To focus on multidisciplinary approach to analyse the processes of exclusion.
c. To work on theoretical and empirical dimensions of exclusion.
d. To help with the critical inputs into the inclusive policy processes.

Programmes of Study:
The Centre has adopted multi-disciplinary approach. It offers M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes in the
broad areas of research outlined in the objectives.

Prospects for Employment:

a. Academic and research institutions with multi-disciplinary orientations.
b. Non- governmental agencies and consultancies in development sector.
c. Avenues in policy spaces.
d. Journalism- Print and Electronic

Entrance Examination

M.Phil and Ph.D.

The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016. Part A – 40 marks, will be on Research Methodology and broadly will be as
follows:

Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks, will be on subject concerned.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.
The entrance test (Written) for admission to these programmes consist of two parts.

Courses offered by the Centre:

S.No Course No. Course Title No. of Credits

1 SI-701 Processes of Exclusion and Social groups 4

2 SI -702 Social Exclusion : Theoretical perspectives 4
3 SI -703 Research Methods 4
4 SI-704 Study Area 4

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Faculty:

Professors
K. Raja Mohan Rao, Ph.D. (Sri Krishnadevarai University, Ananthapuram) – Development
Economics, Rural Development and Social Exclusion Studies (Head of the Centre)

Ajailiu Niumai, Ph.D. (J.N.U, New Delhi) - Gender, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and
Development, North East Studies and Diaspora and Philanthropy.

Associate Professors
Sreepati Ramudu, Ph.D. (Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi) - Dalit Studies, Caste, Public
Policy, Child Labour and Social Movements.

Assistant Professors
J. Rani Ratna Prabha, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) - Child Labour & education, Health, Poverty,
Gender and Economics of Exclusion.

Centre for the Study of Indian Diaspora

About the centre

The Centre for the Study of Indian Diaspora was established under the Area Studies Programme of the
U.G.C. in 1996 to carry out interdisciplinary research on overseas Indians who today constitutes more
than 25 million spread over hundred countries around the world. The Centre envisages research on the
historical context of the Indian Diaspora, civilizational heritage of diasporic communities, continuities
and transformation in culture, economy and political life, besides promoting communication and
linkages between India and the Indian diaspora.

Objectives

The Centre through its special programme addresses the following issues in the study of Indian diaspora:
• The process of emigration, settlement and identity formation in host societies.
• Ethnicity of Indian diasporic communities in relation to the changing power structures, under which
ethnic identity is an integrating or divisive force.
• Transnational networks and linkages between India and the Indian diaspora, and between diasporic
communities.
• Indian diaspora in relation to the on-going struggles for identity at the national and global level, and
in relation to increasing ethnic consciousness in India.
• Comparative studies of creative writings on the Indian diaspora by the Indian writers, diasporic
Indian writers and non-Indian writers. Research into the new cultural forms of the Indian diaspora,
including popular culture.
• Micro-level ethnographic studies on the Indian diaspora.
• Contributions of the Indian diaspora to the scientific, technological, administrative and industrial
development in host societies.

Programme of study
The Centre offers interdisciplinary courses on Indian Diaspora at the M.A. level besides M.Phil and
Ph.D. programmes on Indian diaspora.

Entrance Examination

M.Phil. and Ph.D.

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The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016. Part A – 40 marks will be on Research Methodology and broadly will be as
follows :

Research Methodology : “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Visiting Fellowships
The Centre offers two to three Visiting Fellowships to national and international scholars each year to
carry out specific research or to finalize their Reports/Monographs at the Centre for a period ranging
between one to six months. As part of the fellowship, the Centre provides travel support within India
and hospitality at the University of Hyderabad. Application for Visiting Fellowships should include a
2page description of work to be carried out during the fellowship period, a detailed CV, and recent
published papers in the relevant area. Application Deadline: Twice a year - June 30 & December 31.

There will be no admission in M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Indian Diaspora for the academic year 2018-19.

Faculty

Prof. P. Venkata Rao, Dean, School of Social Sciences

(Head of the Centre)

Assistant Professors

Dr. Ajaya Kumar Sahoo, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) -

International Migration, Indian Diaspora, Transnationalism, Sociology of Religion, and Social
Movements

Dr. Amit Kumar Mishra, Ph.D. (New Delhi) - South Asian Diaspora, Nationalism and
Transnationalism, Identity, Multiculturalism, Imperialism and the Anti-imperial Movements in Asia
and Africa

Centre for Knowledge, Culture and Innovation Studies

The Centre was established in 2009 with the objective of encouraging interdisciplinary research in the
area of science, technology and society interface. The Centre focuses on the following areas of research:
understanding the dynamics of knowledge production; critical examination of application of knowledge,
social, economic, historical, cultural and ethical dimensions of innovation process; understanding the
shaping and effects of science, technology and society. Challenges such as climate change, poverty and
democratization of science and technology remain in important concerns of research in the centre.
Policy, regulatory and ethical issues with relation to science and technological applications such as
biotechnology, nanotechnology, and information and communication technology are also the key

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concerns of research in the centre. Students interested in pursuing research in these areas of interface
between science, technology and society are encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. Programme.

There will be no admission in Ph.D. in Science, Technology and Society Studies for the academic year
2018-19.

Faculty (Joint)
Prof. Prajit Kumar Basu, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore), Ph.D. (Iowa) – History and Philosophy of Science
(Department of Philosophy)

Prof. J. Manohar Rao, Ph.D. (JNU) – Economics of Science, Technology and Technical Change and
Micro-Economic Theory (Department of Economics)

Dr. C. Raghava Reddy, Ph.D. (Hyderabad) – Sociology of Science and Technology and Sociology of
disability (Department of Sociology) [Head of the Centre]

Centre for Human Rights

The Centre for Human Rights was formally established in the year 2007. Prior to that there was a Human
Rights Programme within the Department of Political Science for which the UGC has sanctioned funds
under Special Assistance Programme (SAP) in Human Rights. Under the Human Rights Programme a
Bi-annual journal “Indian Journal of Human Rights” is being brought out since 1977. Post Graduate
Diploma in Human Rights is being offered through distance mode. After the establishment of Centre
for Human Rights, a number of seminars/ conferences / symposia have been organized on different
aspects of Human Rights.
In recognition of Contribution to human rights education, the UGC has recognized the Centre for
Human Rights as a Nodal Centre of Excellence in Human Rights Education with effect from the year
2012-13. The main objective of Centre for Human Rights is to undertake research and teaching
programmes in Human Rights. Centre also conducts seminars and debates on current issues and
theoretical perspectives of Human Rights. The Centre offers four optional courses for Post- graduate
students of the University on interdisciplinary basis. These four courses are (1) Critical Concepts of
Human Rights (2) Human Rights in India: The Constitutional and Legal Framework (3) Human Rights
in India: The Socio-Economic Context and (4) Dalit Human Rights. These courses are offered subject
to the availability of the teachers.
Centre offers optional Course: Introduction to Human Rights (for IMA Students)
Under Distance Education Programme, the Centre is offering Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
(PGDHR)
From the year 2010-11, the Centre is offering Ph.D. Programme in Human Rights.
The Ph.D. programme consists mainly of a research project (and course work if required) and a thesis
on a topic approved by the Centre. The thesis should be of a high standard and considered to be a
valuable contribution to the area of study concerned. Candidates for the Ph.D. programme are required
to submit a research proposal for the intended Ph.D. thesis along with the application for admission.
The research proposal should contain hypothesis, goals or objectives, statement of the problem and
methods of executing the proposal. This is an essential requirement.
Entrance Examination
Ph.D.
The question paper of Ph.D. course shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the UGC
Regulations 2016. Part A – 40 marks will be on Research Methodology and broadly will be as
follows:

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 Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other
research techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including
Quantitative methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.
Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

There will be no admission to Ph.D. in Human Rights for the academic year 2018-19.

Faculty
B. Chandrasekhar Rao, M.A. (Andhra University), (Dip. in Strategic Studies) – Dalit Politics,
Comparative Government and politics, Indian Government and Politics, Chinese Studies (Department
of Political Science) (Head of the Centre)

Joint Faculty

K.Y. Ratnam, Ph.D. (JNU) – Indian Politics, Dalit Politics in India, Democratic Process in A.P.
(Department of Political Science)

M. N. Rajesh, Ph.D. (JNU) – Medieval Societies, Cartography in Medieval India

Centre for Women’s Studies

The Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS), at the University of Hyderabad is an interdisciplinary Centre
collaborating with faculty from different disciplines. The University of Hyderabad had a Women’s
Studies Cell established in 1984 alternatively located in the School of Social Sciences and School of
Humanities. This Cell was upgraded to a Centre in June 2007. It was a stand-alone Centre until it was
affiliated to the School of Social Sciences in March, 2014 as a statutory Centre of the University.

Aims and Objectives:

To
 Actively coordinate courses on gender and women in different departments, and introduce fresh
areas of gender research.
 Build a systematic database on gender issues.
 Work towards a Master’s Programme in Gender Studies.
 Mainstream gender issues in teaching and research.

Programmes of Study

The Centre offers a Ph.D. programme in Gender Studies. The eligibility criteria for admission into Ph.D.
Programme in Gender Studies are P.G. degree with 55 % marks in any discipline in Social Sciences and
Humanities or a Master's degree with 55 % marks in Women's/Gender Studies.

Entrance Examination

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The entrance examination for admission into Ph.D. programme in Gender Studies evaluates the
candidates on the basis of their understanding of gender studies, their knowledge in the domain, their
research aptitude and analytical and writing skills.

Ph.D.

The question paper of Ph.D. course shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the UGC Regulations
2016. Part A – 40 marks will be on Research Methodology and broadly will be as follows :

Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Candidates who are selected on the basis of the written examination will have to appear for an interview.
A research proposal has to be submitted at the time of the Interview.

Ph.D. scholars will have to do four courses of four credits each over two semesters.

Areas of Research

Feminist theory, Dalit and subaltern movements, Feminist research methodology, Culture, Media, New
Literature in English, Representation and sexuality among other important areas of study.

Core Faculty

K. Suneetha Rani, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad) – Gender Studies, New Literatures in
English, Cultural Studies, Comparative Studies, Translation Studies.

Deepa Sreenivas, Ph.D. (EFLU, Hyderabad) – Cultural Studies, Feminist Pedagogy, Childhood Studies
(Head of the Centre)

Note: There will be no Ph.D. intake at the Centre for Women's Studies for 2018-19 as its
faculty have no vacancy as per UGC Regulations 2016.

Centre for Ambedkar Studies

The Centre for Ambedkar Studies established by the Executive Committee Order of the University of
Hyderabad under the School of Social Sciences intends to explore in depth the multiple dimensions of
Ambedkar’s thoughts and give it its legitimate place within the academic curriculum of Social/Human
Sciences. The central object of the Centre is to have a strong research program and integration of those
research activities into the graduate and post-graduate curriculum with innovative teaching methods.

New courses on Ambedkar thought would be designed on various branches of knowledge: on

economic thought; political thought; law and constitution; economic development.

• Methodology courses relating Ambedkar philosophy and economic thought and development

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Presently, Centre is offering an interdisciplinary course on “Introduction to Ambedkar Thought” for
Postgraduate students.
The Centre has the scheme of Epoch Making Social Thinkers of India under the XII Plan period
UGC, New Delhi
Dr. K.Y. Rathnam, Ph.D (JNU)
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science (Head of the Centre)

School of Economics
The Department of Economics which was established and started functioning from 1979, has been
elevated to School of Economics and started functioning from 18.10.2012. The School offers
programmes of study leading to M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. The School is offering a new
programme of study leading to M.A. in Financial Economics from the academic year 2017-18. The
School also participates in 5-Year Integrated M.A. programme in Social Sciences. The School offers
well-balanced courses of study at all levels incorporating Economic Theory, Quantitative Analysis, and
Indian Economic Problems.

Prof. Naresh Kumar Sharma is the Dean of the School.

Programmes of Study:

The M.A. in Economics has been designed to expose the students to mainstream and heterodox
approaches in theory, tools and techniques. The program equips the students with analytical skills to
engage with conceptual and empirical dimensions of the economy, policy, polity and society. Besides
the standard courses like microeconomics, macroeconomics, trade, growth, public finance and
econometrics, the core courses also include classical political economy and political economy of
development, which makes it a well rounded program. The program also offers a range of optional
courses that enable the student to acquire specialised knowledge in specific theoretical and applied
branches of economics, like New Institutional Economics, Law and Economics, Capital Theory,
Development Economics, Economics of Education, Economics of Discrimination, Health Economics,
Public Policy, Transitional Economics, Urban & Transport Economics, Natural Resource and
Environmental Economics, Labour Economics, Health Economics, Financial Economics, Financial
Econometrics, Time Series and so on. This programme is divided into four semesters, in which they
have to do 10 compulsory and 6 optional courses. Knowledge of high school level mathematics is
expected from the prospective candidates as a minimum qualification, as some of the courses have
mathematical orientation.

The M.A. Programme in Financial Economics has been designed to expose the students to alternative
paradigms of economic and financial theories and of global financial markets. The students would also
be equipped with necessary analytical tools and techniques by way of an in depth training in econometric
and time series techniques, and other quantitative methods. The focus of the training would be on
practical applications and hand-on experience through assignments and projects, to enable them to
competently analyse the market trends, handle big data sets to aid the decision making process. Keeping
these objectives in mind, the two-year programme offers a balanced mix of core and electives along
with a project to be submitted at the end of the programme. Internships with industry, banks and
financial institutions would be an integral part of the programme.

I.M.A. (5-Year Integrated) programme consists of a component that is common to all the social sciences
during the first three years. The students are admitted through an entrance test common to all social
sciences. The students spend the first three years of study at the College for Integrated Studies, after
which they branch out to the respective allotted discipline. The final two years of the I.M.A. (5-Year
Integrated) in Economics programme are common with the M.A. Economics programme or with M.A.

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Financial Economics programmes allotted as per their choice at the end of three years. Further details
about the programme and entrance test can be found under College for Integrated Studies in this
Prospectus.

M.Phil. programme is a one year programme which is expected to be completed in a maximum three
semesters. It consists of course work and dissertation. The course work places emphasis on: a) recent
advances in selected areas of economics, b) literature in the chosen area of research and, c) proficiency
in research methodology of economics. Students are required to do course work in the first semester.
During the second semester they have to write a study area examination in the chosen area of research
and in the remaining part of the programme, they are expected to write a dissertation. However, the
students if so desire can submit the M.Phil. dissertation within two semesters also.

Ph.D. programme consists mainly of research work (with a provision to do course work for one semester
for those who are admitted without M.Phil. degree) leading to a thesis on an approved topic. The thesis
will be of a high standard seen as a contribution to knowledge and will be defended in an open viva-
voce.

Faculty

Professors

Naresh Kumar Sharma, Ph.D. (ISI, Delhi) – Economic Theory, Gandhian Economic Thought,
Development, Agriculture, Money & Finance, Science & Technology. (Dean of the School)

Goddanti Omkarnath, Ph.D. (JNU) – Classical Economic Theory, Capital Theory, Indian Economy,
Teaching of Economics.

J. Manohar Rao, Ph.D. (JNU) – Health Care Economics, Development Theory and Policy, WTO and
Globalization, Classical Political Economy, Economics of Science, Technology and Technical Change.

S. Sandhya, Ph.D. (JNU) – Population Studies, Population and Development, Health Economics,
Health Policy.

R. Vijay, Ph.D. (UoH) – Political Economy, Development Economics, New Institutional Economics.

R.V. Ramana Murthy, Ph.D. (UoH) – Heterodox Economics, Agrarian Studies and Methodology of
Economics.

Debashis Acharya, Ph.D. (UoH) – Macro-Monetary Economics, Financial Economics.

K. Laxminarayana, Ph.D. (UoH) – Political Economy and Agricultural Economics, Economics of

Education.

N.A. Khan, Ph.D. (Allahabad) – Public Economics, International Trade, Infrastructure Economics,
Macro Economics, Islamic Banking.

Boppana Nagarjuna, Ph.D. (UoH) – Industrial Economics, Transitional Economics and International
Finance and Indian Economy.

Phanindra Goyari, M.Phil. (IGIDR, Mumbai), Ph.D. (UoH) – Econometrics, Mathematical

Economics, Model Building & Simulation in Economics, Microeconomics and Agricultural Economics.
Associate Professor

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S. Raja Sethu Durai, Ph.D. (University of Madras) – Macro Economics, Applied Econometrics and
Financial Economics.

Assistant Professors

G. Vijay, Ph.D. (Institute of Social Studies The Hague) – Labor Economics, Environmental Economics,
Economics of Business Organizations, Law and Economics, Political Economy.

G. Sridevi, Ph.D. (Institute of Social and Economic Change, Bangalore) – Food Security, Health Care,
Economics of Discrimination.

Limakumba Walling, M.A. (UoH) – Macroeconomics, Political Economy and Economics of

Competition.

Prajna Paramita Mishra, Ph.D. (UoH) – Environmental and Natural Resource Economics.

Alok Kumar Mishra, Ph.D. (UoH) – Macroeconomic Dynamics, Financial Economics, Urban and
Transport Economics.

B. Nageswara Rao, Ph.D. (UoH) – Tribal Development, Economic History, Agricultural Economics.

K. Ramachandra Rao, Ph.D. (Andhra) – Urban Economics, Health Economics.

Chittedi Krishna Reddy, Ph.D. (CDS-JNU) – Macro Economics, Financial Economics and
Developmental Issues.

Motilal Bicchal, Ph.D. (UoH) – Macro-Monetary Economics, Financial Economics.

Other Professors:

Prasanna Kumar Mohanty, Ph.D. (Boston, USA), Post-Doc (Harvard, USA), MA-Economics, Delhi
School of Economics, MA-Political Economy, Boston University – Land, Transport, Urban and
Housing Economics; Public Finance. Chair Professor.

G. Nancharaiah, Ph.D. (Andhra) – International Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development

Economics & Mathematical Economics. Emeritus Professor.

B. Kamaiah, Ph.D. (IIT, Bombay) – Monetary and Financial Economics. Emeritus Professor.

Entrance Examination

The Entrance Examination for M.A. in Economics consists of only objective type questions. The test
is designed to examine/ evaluate the candidates’ general aptitude (including quantitative ability) and
understanding of economics at the bachelor’s level. The test is of TWO hours duration and consists of
100 multiple choice questions.

The broad syllabus for the entrance test of M.A. in Economics covers graduate level: Microeconomic
Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, International Economics, Public Finance, Basic Mathematics, Basic
Statistics, Economic Development and Indian Economy.

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There is a separate test for M.A. in Financial Economics. However, the modalities and syllabus for
the entrance examination for this programme are the same as for the entrance test for M.A. in Economics.

Entrance test details for I.M.A. (5-Year Integrated) programme are given under the College for
Integrated Studies.

M.Phil. and Ph.D.

The question paper of M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the
UGC Regulations 2016. Part A – 40 marks will be on Research Methodology and broadly will be as
follows:

Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”.. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

The M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes have common entrance paper. The M.Phil. and Ph.D. Entrance
Examination will be two parts, Part-A and Part-B. Part – A covers questions on Research Aptitude and
Research Methodology. Part – B covers postgraduate level: Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic
Theory, International Economics, Public Finance, Basic Mathematics, Basic Statistics, Basic
Econometrics, Economic Growth and Development, Indian Economy, etc.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Candidates for Ph.D. programme are required to submit a research proposal along with application for
admission. Applications without research proposal will not be considered.

M.Phil. and Ph.D. admissions are available only in the following specializations within Economics:
M.Phil. specializations: Capital Theory, Classical Economic Theory, Financial Economics, Indian
Economy and Macro-monetary Economics.
Ph.D. specializations: Agricultural Economics, Capital Theory, Classical Economic Theory,
Economic History, Indian Economy, Industrial Economics, International Finance, Transitional
Economics and Tribal Development.
Admissions to any other areas of Economics will not be considered.

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Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication

The Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication started functioning from 1988-89 and offers
Masters-level courses in Dance, Theatre Arts, Fine Arts, and Communication and Doctoral (PhD)
programmes in Communication, Theatre Arts, and Dance.

The University is indebted to the family of Sarojini Naidu for the bequeathed by the late Padmaja Naidu
of the ‘Golden Threshold’, where the University started functioning. In recognition of this gesture, the
University started this School by naming it after Sarojini Naidu to offer post-graduate and research
programmes in the fields of arts and culture.

The School provides courses of study in the Departments of Dance, Theatre Arts, Fine Arts, and
Communication. It seeks to enlarge the scope of the academic programme so as to include other areas
of artistic endeavor like music. The broad objective of the teaching programme is not only to explore
the evolution and forms of arts, but also to bring about an integrated approach to the study of creativity.
Apart from the core Faculty, experts in various fields and Guest Faculty of national and international
repute teach courses in the School.

Prof. P. Ramalinga Sastry, Department of Dane is the Dean of the School.

Department of Dance – Brief information

The dance department has been one of the first attempts to adapt traditional systems of training in
classical dance styles of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam for post-graduate studies at university level
providing opportunity for students to sharpen their technique and craft, analyze classical dance forms
through closer study of aesthetic theories expounded in ancient Sanskrit texts, and made critical
interventions in bridging gap between theory and practice.

Department of dance conducts advanced training in dance, particularly classical Indian dances both in
theoretical and practical aspects. As one of the pioneering University bodies to adapt classical dance
studies to a modern university approach, department of dance has been progressing in envisioning and
executing innovative ideas in classical dance practice in all its various professional aspects such as
choreography, stage presentation in all its component aspects, rasaabhinaya, dance music composition,
art management and digital arts, international understanding of Indian classical dance, dance history,
natya sastra, dance appreciation and dance research.

Programme of the study (Courses offered)

M.P.A. in Dance (Kuchipudi & Bharatanatyam)

The Masters in Performing Arts (dance) course is a full time two years and it is very rigorous. The
course is a well-balanced in terms of theory and practice and the course spread over four semesters in
two years; the course structure provides scope to enhance scholarship, practical and theoretical
understanding of dance forms, and initiate students into research and teaching.

Significant emphasis is given to research orientation to train interested students towards research right
from the post-graduate level, through a course on research methodology and dissertation project as part
of their MPA programme. Students will be given opportunity to enhance their performance skill through
department’s production.

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Apart from the above, frequent work-shops will be organized with artists and experts with artists of
national and international repute.

Ph.D in Dance:

The doctoral programme offers scope for students and scholars to specialize in chosen minute niche
fields of dance. The programme aims at creating a new knowledge in Indian Classical Dance
understanding compatible with global scientific understanding of performing arts in their practice,
theory, social relevance, heritage value, cultural significance etc., Incorporating all the relevant
methodological tools such as qualitative research, performances theory, ethnography, performance
documentation etc., from suitable disciplines such as cultural anthropology, history, art history,
management etc., the programme helps the society acquire scientific, socially and culturally relevant
understanding of Indian Classical Dances.

Ph.D.

The question paper of Ph.D. course shall consist of 80 marks in two sections, as per the UGC
Regulations 2016. Part A – 40 marks will be on Research Methodology and broadly will be as follows:

Research Methodology: “The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information”. Besides including Quantitative
methods, Data interpretation, Aptitude and Logical Reasoning.

This part of the Entrance Test be in the lines of Paper-I/Part-I of the UGC-CBSE/CSIR JRF exam.

Part B: 40 marks will be on subject concerned.

In addition, there is an Interview for 25 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Faculty
Professors
Anuradha. J, Ph.D. (Dance) (University of Hyderabad) – Theoretical Aspects and Kinesthetics of
Dance, Kuchipudi Practical and Choreography.
Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry, Diploma (Kalakshetra, Chennai) – Bharatanatyam - Practical, Theory,
Choreography (Dean of the School)
M.S. Siva Raju, Ph.D. (Dance) (University of Hyderabad) – Comparative Dance Studies, Musical
Aspects of Dance, Movement for Dance and Choreography. (Head of the Department)
G. Aruna Bhikshu, Ph.D. (Dance) (University of Hyderabad) – Applied Theory and Dance Studies.
Visiting Faculty

C.V. Chandrasekhar
Sunil Kothari
Chitra Vishweswaran
Pappu Venugopala Rao
Harimohan Paruvu

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Entrance Examination

Admission is through an entrance examination consisting of a combination of objective (25 marks) and
essay-type questions (25 marks) on subjects related to the specific field of study i.e., Dance. There
would be a common question paper for both specializations. Those selected in the entrance examination
will then be called for a practical test for (50 marks) before final selection. For Ph.D. the written test is
for 80 marks and Viva voce for 20 marks.

Candidates are required to indicate in the application their preference of specialization in order
of priority. Based on the prerequisite experience and the candidate’s performance in the
admission test and viva, the Department shall assign specialization streams to each of the
selected students.

Some of the salient features of the programme:

Students will be given training to compose their own music by creating creative compositions for their
choreography. In this process, they understand the depth of the music which influences movement
phases intended for any dance sequences, may be solo, thematic, dance-drama and group choreography.
This course also facilitates the masters’ aspirants to realize the importance of stage-design, craft making,
property making like; head-gears, masks etc. Along with the above, the students will also get introduced
to make-up and its technics. The course structure enables the master aspirants to become an independent
performer / choreographer / teacher / nattuvanar / music composer and stage property designer at the
end of their master’s degree. This is the first of its kind in India.

Department of Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts Discipline of S.N.School strongly believes that creating good theatre is an arduous
activity and there is no simple formula to achieve it. As an academic discipline within a University
system, Theatre Arts concentrates on giving training in seminal concepts, basic principles and practices
of drama and theatre to create a successful theatre in society, where live interaction can lead to new
terrains of experience and intellect. The course pattern is aimed at the integration of theory with practice,
art with technology, and artists with audience. It addresses the core and frontier areas of theatre art,
while maintaining flexibility to adapt the art for many different contexts.

The objective of our programmes is to empower students through rigorous training, to practice and
appropriate the art of theatre to new contexts thrown up by the rapidly changing contemporary culture
and technology. To do this, thorough knowledge of the history and theory of performance is imperative
so that a theatre artist understands the field as full of choices and can chart out his or her own path in
society and market.

We endeavour to balance training in the practical aspects of theatre with the historical and theoretical
aspects. The aim is to train multi-faceted theatre artists, integrating theory with practice, imagination
with technology, and art with the practical issues of management and marketing in diverse contexts of
the globalized market.

Apart from experienced permanent Faculty, the Department also organizes workshops with prominent
experts in theatre from India and abroad. The Department has strong international presence as it has
research and practice projects funded by United Kingdom-India Education and Research Initiative
(UKIERI), Norwegian Embassy, University Grants Commission (UGC) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust. We

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continuously work with Indian Society for Theatre Research (ISTR) and International Federation for
Theatre Research (IFTR) to develop the practical and research capabilities of the faculty and students.

The medium of instruction will be English. But there is no language bar for acting or other practical
work. Students can work in the language of their choice and multilingual plays are encouraged. The
department offers the following courses:

M.P.A (Theatre Arts)

The Masters in Performing Arts programme is a rigorous, full time three-year course. This course
trains the students in the practical and theoretical work so that they understand and practice theatre as a
unique form of artistic communication. The core components are designed to provide hands-on
experience of all the areas of theatrical communication and their possible application in different
contexts. The theory courses teach the students to look at the history of theatre practice from multiple
perspectives-like the literary, socio-economic, political, philosophical, etc. The course content covers
both Western and Indian Drama and theatre. It also provides understanding of theatre in relation to other
forms of artistic expression-like painting, sculpture, music, cinema, etc. The course tries to encompass
the whole spectrum, from classical to contemporary, traditional to commercial, and folk to the digital.
Here is a brief outline of the course components, spread over the three years of study:

Theory Courses:
Arts, Aesthetics and Society
Play Analysis
History, Theory, Text (Classical, Indian & Non-Indian)
Realism and After.
Indian Drama and Performance in Contemporary Context
 To understand different forms of artistic expressions, their processes, contexts, grammar and to
relate them with theatrical expressions.

 Significance and multiplicity of theatre activities and their relationship to their contemporary
history and culture.

 How different theatre forms struggle for space within the same period and culture.

PRODUCTION OF PLAYS
Production Process:
Play productions (One per semester)
 Different stages of production process from an idea/theme/text to a concrete theatrical
expression.

 Working with experienced and professional directors on different kinds of plays. To understand
different ways of interpreting and producing professional performances.
DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY/DIRECTION:
Basics of Design
Theory and Practices of Scenography
Theory and Practice of Direction
Design and Direction:
 Hands-on training in design skills and to understand their function in the total performance
structure in organic relation to other components.

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  Working with new materials and techniques to explore new avenues in contemporary
performance.
ACTING:
Styles of Acting
Acting in Play Productions (Classical/ traditional/ folk/ Modern Western/ Modern Indian contemporary
approaches to Acting)
 The basic elements of acting, stage presence and theatrical communication. To be able to follow
direction and execute the director’s interpretation of the text, to design one’s acting in relation
to other elements of design.

 Skills and possibilities of improvisations, different approaches to and styles of acting through a
series of scene-works and productions.
Theatre and New Contexts
Community Theatre or Applied Theatre
Children’s Theatre & Theatre in Education
Theatre Management
 Using the skills of theatre practice in different contexts like Community theatre, Children’s
theatre, event management etc.

 To visualize and prepare professional theatre projects with a clear understanding of the budget,
work division, human and financial resource management, presentation and marketing.

Specializations

In the third year, apart from the common courses, students are offered the following specialized courses.
The department reserves the right to decide whether a student is eligible to opt for a particular
Specialization, depending upon his/her performance in that area during the first two years.
Advance Course in Design and Direction
Advance Course in Theatre Studies
Advance Course in Acting and Children’s Theatre

Apart from these courses, students should undergo continuous Compulsory Non Credit-courses dealing
with Movement and Voice (practical) throughout the three year programme. All practical courses
require 90% attendance from the students. Medical fitness is a must to go through the rigorous
programme. So exemption for lack of attendance on medical grounds cannot be entertained.

There is an exit clause at the end of the first year. Students, who have successfully completed the first
year and do not wish to take advantage of the more in-depth training provided during the next two years
can leave the course with a P.G. Diploma in Theatre Arts. Promotion into the second year, apart from
the desire of the student, is subject to satisfactory performance and successful completion of the first
year of study. The performance of the student will be assessed on the basis of regular attendance,
motivation and active participation in the studies and practical work, co-operation and co-ordination
with fellow students as well as securing the necessary minimum marks in written and practical exams.

Entrance Examination and interview:

Any graduate with an aptitude for theatre can apply for the M.P.A. Course. Experience in theatre or any
performing art will be an added advantage. Eligible candidates are required to write an entrance
examination of two-hour duration, consisting of objective type questions on areas related to theatre and
culture. Those qualified in the written test will be called for an audition/interview at the University,

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where they need to write descriptive and analytical essay as one of the given topics to their experience
in theatre.

For the audition/interview, candidates are expected to come prepared to discuss a full length play
of their choice and also perform a dramatic passage from a play of their choice in a language of
their choice.

Candidates who fail in the audition/interview cannot be selected irrespective of the marks secured in the
written exam. Any additional talents like music, dance, martial arts, drawing etc., will be added
advantage.

Ph.D Programme in Theatre Arts:

The focus of Doctoral program in Theatre Arts is to generate a knowledge-base in the area of
Performance research and practice of theatre. Performance is seen as an inclusive filed encompassing
all the genres of performance from traditional to contemporary, and explored in the backdrop of
constituent and frontier domains like history, language, literature, anthropology, cultural studies,
folklore, music and management in the social and historical context. A flexible interdisciplinary
framework is followed to enable researchers to carry out work in the area of performance studies. To
bridge the domains of practice and research, practice as Research in Performance is encouraged.
N.B: New admissions in Ph. D Programme will be reopened from 2019-20.

Faculty:
Professors:

Satyabrata Rout, M.A (National School of Drama), Ph.D (C.C.S. University, Meerut University) –
Scenography and Direction: Theory and Practices (Head of the Department)

N. Jnaneswara Bhikshu, Ph.D (Hyderabad)- Indian Drama and Theatre (Classical), History, Theory,
Text (Western)

B. Ananthakrishnan, Ph.D (Madras)- Performance Studies, Production Process.

Associate Professors:
Rajiv Velicheti, M.A. in Dramatic Arts (National School of Drama) – Theatre History, Acting and
Direction

Noushad Mohammad, M.A. (National School of Drama), Adv. Diploma

in Actor Training (TTRP, Singapore) – Acting.

Kanhaiya Lal Kaithwas, M.A. (National School of Drama) Design and Theatre Craft

Assistant Professor:

Riken Ngomle, M.A. (National School of Drama), Advance Course in Acting, Grotowsky Institute,
Wroclaw, Poland- Acting.

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Department of Fine Arts
The Department of Fine Arts was established in 1988 at the University of Hyderabad alongside the
Departments of Dance, Theater and Communication to form the Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and
Communication. The aim was to bring various artistic practices within a broader academic program, to
interrogate more systematically, the communicative aspects of the aesthetic traditions, and the aesthetic
dimensions of communication systems.

The Department of Fine Arts was established under the stewardship of eminent artists Laxma Goud,
DLN Reddy, R S Shamsunder, and other young faculty, and has developed into a premier Art School in
the country. The pedagogical commitment has been to provide a safe space for a serious art practice that
can be freely carried out in a supportive, challenging and enriching environment. The increasing
visibility, and growing list of achievements of our alumni in the world of Contemporary Indian Art are
testimony to the pedagogical successes of our school.
Programs of Study
The Department of Fine Arts offers two-year, terminal MFA degree courses in the disciplines of
Painting, Sculpture, Print Making, and Art History and Visual Studies. Our academic programs are
designed to integrate the practice of Fine Arts with a strong understanding of the social, economic, and
intellectual histories of art traditions from around the world. Our students are encouraged to understand
the roots and intentions that fuel their own artistic trajectories, while simultaneously situating their work
amidst the larger context of the debates in art traditions from around the world. Students from the
practical disciplines are encouraged to explore the world of books, reading, writing and research.
Conversely, it is mandatory for students from the theory disciplines to work in the studios, so to grapple
with the pleasures and challenges of converting inert, obdurate, physical materials into living works of
art. The students of the Practical streams (Painting, Sculpture and Print Making) submit a dissertation
on their own work, while students of the Art History and Visual Studies discipline submit a dissertation
on a topic of their choice, subject to the approval of the concerned faculty.

Instruction in the Department is essentially tutorial in nature, it involves a close working relationship
between the faculty and students. The academic curriculum is strengthened and complemented by
incorporating workshops by eminent visiting artists, artist camps, conferences and lectures by
distinguished scholars on a regular basis. The overall aim is to provide more holistic and intellectually
defensible understandings of our inherited artistic and cultural traditions to the young and upcoming
generations of artists in our programs.

The Distribution of marks for the Entrance Exams for the Practical streams (Painting/Sculpture/Print
Making) will be as follows:
Written Test (Objective type, to be conducted in Different Centers) 25%
6 Photographs of Recent Works (8’ x 10”) in the field of Specialization (To be 15%
submitted at time of Written test at the Examination Center)
Drawing Test (Conducted on University of Hyderabad Campus, on the day of 10%
Interview)
Interview (On Campus) 25%
Artist Portfolio (To be shown at time of interviews on Campus) 25%
For the portfolio, students of the Painting and Print making disciplines are required to
bring at least (5-10) original works in addition to drawings, sketch books and 6
Photographs (8”X10”) of works in their field of specialization.

Students of the Sculpture discipline are required to bring at least (1 or 2) original

works, in addition to their drawings & Sketch books, and 10 - 15 photographs
(8”X10”) of works in the field of specialization. Each photograph must carry details
of size, medium and date, and must be individually attested by the Faculty/Head of
the Department/Institution.)

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 The criteria for the evaluation of visuals will be demonstration of technical ability, conceptual clarity,
stylistic coherence and understanding of visual image making practices. In the Oral Interview, the
student must be able to back the claims being made in the drawing test and in the accompanying
portfolio.

The Distribution of marks for the Entrance Exam for Art History & Visual Studies students will be
as follows:

Written Test (Objective Type, conducted at different centers) 50%

Written Essay (On the University of Hyderabad campus, on an assigned topic, on 25%
the day of interview)
Oral Interview (On Campus) 25%

In the written essay and oral interview, the students must be able to demonstrate an aptitude in art history,
adequate language skills as well as a basic understanding of image making practices.

Faculty
Professor
Suresh B V (Head of the Department)

Associate Professors

LNV Srinivas, MFA (Painting) SN School, University of Hyderabad, BFA (Andhra University,
Vishakapatnam)
Alex Mathew, PG Diploma in Creative Sculpture (Faculty of Fine Arts, M S University, Baroda)
Kirtana Thangavelu, MA-PhD University of California Berkeley, MFA, Kala Bhavana, Visva
Bharati University, Santiniketan, BA (Fine) Art History, M.S. University, Baroda.
Suneel Mamadapur, PG Diploma in Graphic Arts, (Faculty of Fine Arts, M. S. University, Baroda)

Assistant Professors
Baishali Ghosh, PhD-MFA (Art History) M S University, Baroda, BFA (Art History) Visva Bharati
University, Santiniketan
Tanmay Santra, MFA (Painting) Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan
BVA (Painting) Rabindra Bharati University, B.Sc (Bio-Sciences) University of Calcutta

Entrance Exams Specific Information (if any)

Essential requirements at the time of Application for MFA in Painting/Sculpture/Print Making:

i) Applicant must specify the stream (Painting/Printmaking/Sculpture) on priority basis on which they
wish to apply to the Department of Fine Arts

ii) Applicant must submit 6 photographs (8”x10”) of his/her recent works in the specific stream in
which they are applying, to the Examination Coordinator at the time of the Written Examination
along with their answer sheets (OMR sheets). The Photographs of artworks must be attested by a
Faculty member/Head of Fine Arts College/Institute from where the applicant received his/her
BFA/BVA/BA (Fine) degree. This is mandatory, as this will be the basis for screening by the
admission Committee.

iii) If an applicant wishes to apply for more than one stream in the Fine Arts Department, they must
submit 6 photographs of recent works done in each stream, with their answer sheet at the time of
the written examinations

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 Candidates must fulfill the above requirements in order to be considered for the Entrance Test and
Admission for MFA in Painting/Print Making/Sculpture

Department of Communication

The Department offers a full-time 2 year Master’s programme in Communication. The M.A.
Communication programme has the following objectives:

1. To study the process of mass communications from the perspective of communication theory,
political economy, historiographical/cultural studies, and development.
2. Producing and studying both technology and its mediated usage.
3. To impart skill-based training to prepare students for a growing media industry

The two-year (four semester) M.A. programme offers the following streams of specialization:
a) Radio & Video Production
b) Print Journalism & New Media
c) Communication & Media Studies

Students go through nine core courses in the first two semesters. These courses introduce them to basic
concepts and skills in all three areas of specialization. Students, in accordance with the assigned stream,
will specialize in one of the above three areas in the last two semesters (See Entrance Examination below
for more details). Graduates of the department will have a broad understanding of the foundations of
communication and media and acquire in-depth knowledge/skills in at least one of the three areas of
specialization mentioned above.

The following table provides an overview of the areas covered in the last two semesters of specialization:

Specialization Stream Focus Areas of Study

Radio & Video Production Radio/TV journalism, studio & field production, broadcast
media management, documentary & short film making, music
video, fiction
Print Journalism Specialized reporting & editing, features and analytical writing
& New Media for print & new media, layout & design, production &
managing websites, content management, media management,
convergence journalism
Communication Communication & Social Change, film/TV theory,
& Media Studies communication research, cultural studies, ICTs, digital culture,
globalization & media, media & gender, community media,
science & health communication

Internship Requirement for M.A. (Communication)

During the summer vacation, each student shall work for a period of four to six weeks in a reputable
communication/media organization (e.g. newspaper, TV channel, production house, advertising agency,
PR agency, market research firm, IT company, NGO, etc.) and obtain a ‘satisfactory completion’
internship certificate for submission to the department along with a brief internship report. The students
shall seek prior approval of the department before joining an organization for internship. Where
necessary, the department shall facilitate acceptance of students by particular organizations.
Satisfactory completion of internship is a requirement for completion of the M.A. programme.

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Infrastructure

Computer Lab: The Department has a networked (LAN) computer lab equipped with the relevant
software, as well as scanning, printing and CD/DVD writing facilities. The software includes Quark
XPress, Adobe Indesign and other tools necessary for print and multimedia production. The lab also
has quantitative and qualitative analysis software loaded on some machines for use by both MA and
PhD students. All computers are internet enabled. Students utilize this facility to complete their
print/web projects, assignments and other course related work.

AV lab: The audio lab is equipped with multiple microphones, professional multi-track digital recording
and editing facilities. Portable digital field recording units are also available for outdoor recording.
Students learn to operate professional sound-editing software. The video lab is equipped with a three-
camera set-up for multi-camera productions. Besides these, 14 digital video cameras are exclusively
meant for single camera field productions. Post-production facilities include non-linear editing systems.
Access to and use of studio facilities are governed by rules laid out by the department. Students must
provide necessary undertaking regarding access/utility rules for the AV lab.

Bol Hyderabad: The campus community radio station, Bol Hyderabad 90.4 FM, is located within the
Department building. While offering a community service for campus residents as well as for people
living in the listening area, the station provides the setting for hands-on practical training in radio
broadcasting to the Master’s students.

Copyrights
All copyright of student work produced during their tenure at the University will rest with the
Department/University.

Student participation
The programme is intensive and involves group and individual presentations, research projects, studio
exercises and other production-related activity. The programme demands active participation of the
students. The University regulations make it mandatory for students to have a minimum attendance of
75% during the semester to be eligible to appear for the end-semester examination.

Students must be prepared to incur any expenses towards printing of readings/assignments,

completion of their projects, field visits, and participation in various events.

Entrance Examination
Applicants found eligible must write an entrance examination. Based on performance in the entrance
examination, the short-listed candidates appear for an interview before final selection is made. The
entrance examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions that test candidates on their
general knowledge, current affairs, media awareness, and verbal aptitude. Students who are shortlisted
will also be tested on their writing skills at the time of the interview.

Students will be asked to select streams at the end of the second semester. The Department will assign
streams based on academic performance in the first two semesters. The students are allotted to the
streams in such a way that enrollment in no stream shall exceed 15.

Ph.D. in Communication
The Department offers a Doctoral Programme in Communication. Those found eligible must write a
written test comprising questions in: theory and concepts in the field; research methodology; and a
project synopsis. Although students are expected to bring along a PhD proposal and be prepared to
discuss it with the interview panel, this need not necessarily be the topic that the selected candidates will
eventually work on.

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Faculty

Professors
B. P. Sanjay, Ph.D. (Simon Fraser University, Canada) – Political Economy of Communication
Technologies, Development Studies, International Communication, Communication/Media Policy.
Also Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Vinod Pavarala, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh, USA) – Communication and Social Change,
Community Media, Popular Culture. Also holds the UNESCO Chair on Community Media.
P. Thirumal, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) – Rhetoric of Development, Theory & History of Media.
Vasuki Belavadi, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Radio, Video Production, Community Media.
Kanchan K. Malik, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Print Journalism, Community Media, Media
Law & Ethics, Media & Gender, Communication & Social Change. (Head of the Department)
Usha Raman, Ph.D. (University of Georgia, USA) Print Journalism, Health & Science Communication,
Digital Media Studies, Feminist Media Studies
Associate Professors
P. Kennedy, Ph.D. (Osmania University) -- Television Studies, ICTs for Development / Education.
E. Sathya Prakash, Ph.D. (Osmania University) – Television Production, Documentary Filmmaking,
Media Management.
Janardhan Rao Cheeli, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) – Television Production, Documentary
Production, Participatory Video.
Assistant Professors
Madhavi Ravi Kumar, Ph.D. (Andhra University, Visakhapatnam) - Print and Broadcast Journalism,
Convergence Journalism, Development Communication, Digital Media Studies.
Anjali Lal Gupta, M.A. (Jamia Millia Islamia) - Theory and Practice of Journalism, Narrative
Journalism, Features and Analytical Writing, Development Journalism.

School of Management Studies

The School of Management Studies (SMS) was established in 1999. It offers three (2 year full-time)
MBA programmes in General Management, Healthcare & Hospital Management and Business
Analytics. The SMS also offers a Ph.D. Programme in Management Studies. The School has completed
19 years of excellence in providing Management Education and preparing business leaders for the global
market place. The School is acknowledged for its cutting-edge research, excellent teaching and learning
activity in an intellectually stimulating environment. It promotes faculty and doctoral research,
consultancy, training, and outreach activities in various sectors.

THE GUIDLNG LIGHT - THE VISION

The broad vision of the School is to continually strive to achieve excellence in management education,
research, training, consultancy and outreach activities with a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral and
developmental perspective.

THE CHOSEN PATH - THE MISSION

 To continually broaden the scope of application of management concepts to Infrastructural,
Institutional, Environmental & Developmental services, Entrepreneurship and emerging areas in
management.
 To promote the development of sound conceptual and adaptable functional and strategic skills
among students.

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  To encourage socially responsive managers of tomorrow.
 To instill a culture of lifelong learning and self-development among the students.

THE CORE ACTIVITIES

 Organizing the course work including electives
 Providing relevant inputs/skills - self-awareness and growth lab, organizational skills, summer
internship, and project work
 Conducting Faculty and Management Development Programmes
 Encouraging research by faculty and Ph.D. scholars
 Organizing seminars and encouraging participation in external seminars
 Collaborating with reputed national / international institutions / industry
 Encouraging students to organize and participate in co-and extra-curricular activities

Prof. B. Raja Shekhar is the Dean of the School.

PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

MBA Programme
The two year MBA full-time programme with an intake of 60 students is spread over four semesters.
During the first two semesters, core and foundation courses are offered. These include Management
Concepts and Approaches, Managerial Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour,
Human Resource Management, Quantitative Techniques, Managerial Economics, Communication and
Personal Effectiveness, Operations Management, Research Methodology, Business Analytics and
Business Environment. In addition, a three-day concentrated Self-awareness and Growth Lab is also
organized during the first semester.

The students are required to get practical exposure by undertaking eight weeks internship in an
organization during the summer intervening between the second and third semesters. These internships
are intended to familiarize the students with current management practices, work environment and
organizational culture. During the second year, the students have the opportunity to specialize in two
select areas of their interest. These specializations are offered through electives and project work spread
over the two semesters. The students may choose from the following specializations offered:
 Marketing Management
 Finance Management
 Human Resources Management
 Operations Management
 Business Analytics
 Entrepreneurship
 Banking

The students also undertake a long term research project during the final year. It is intended to provide
research skills thus enabling them to develop decision making skills as managers.
Admissions for the M.B.A. 2018-19 academic year, with an intake of 60 students are completed on the
basis of CAT-2017 scores.
Candidates planning to take MBA admission for the academic year 2019-20 are advised to check for
admission notification in the months of August/September 2018. The notification would be advertised
in popular newspapers and can also be accessed on the University website.

MBA (Health Care and Hospital Management)

The School has been offering a unique MBA programme (Health Care & Hospital Management) from
the academic year 2008-09. The two year (four semesters) programme is offered in association with

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leading hospitals to meet the challenges and opportunities offered by the growing health care industry
in India. The programme caters specific needs of middle level administrators in hospitals / health care
and related sectors. This comprehensive programme will provide a professional qualification and
insights into managerial functions for those serving graduates who wish to take up health care and
hospital management as a professional career. It will also be of immediate benefit to serving
professionals in this sector.

The broad vision of the programme is to strive to achieve excellence in the areas of health care and
hospital management education, research, training, and consultancy on par with International
benchmarks and standards. The broad mission is to prepare competent and trained hospital management
professionals in a synergistic learning environment having strategic alliances with leading healthcare
institutions in India and abroad. The major focus is on enhancing and enabling the existing mechanisms
engaged in management of healthcare sector in India through capacity building programmes,
dissemination of knowledge through continuous interaction between academia and industry, and to
promote developmental activities in health care sector.

Highlights of the Programme

 Curriculum is spread over foundation and core courses in the first year and specialized courses
and electives in the functional areas in the second year
 Course curriculum developed by seeking inputs from senior hospital management and health
care professionals
 Self-awareness and growth lab for personal effectiveness
 8-10 weeks of summer internship to understand the nuances of the hospital environment
 Final project under the supervision of a Faculty guide in conjunction with an industry mentor

Programme Pedagogy

The teaching/learning methodology is significantly interactive with case studies and group projects to
study global health care and hospital management practices

 Interaction with eminent professionals from health care and hospital management
 Individual learning through guided assignments
 Personal growth/self-development and organization skill workshops
 Computer-based learning and audio-visual aids

During the period of study, the student will be required to carry out an 8 weeks summer project after
completion of the second semester and final internship project work in any health care institution in the
final semester. Efforts would also be made to provide the students a continuous learning opportunity
through short term projects and attachment with recognized hospitals. The intake, qualifications for
admission and schedule for written exam/interviews for M.B.A. (Health care and Hospital Management)
are provided in a tabular format in this brochure.

MBA (Business Analytics)

The School has launched very unique and innovative two year MBA in Business Analytics programme
in the academic year 2017-18. This program is spread over four semesters. It is supported by School of
Economics, School of Computer and Information Sciences, School of Mathematics and Statistics, CR
Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science and Industry. The course
includes the basic foundation subjects of Management that include Management Concepts and
Approaches, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations and Business Analytics
subjects like Statistics for Business Analytics, Business Analytics for Decision Making, Machine
Learning, Marketing and Retail Analytics, Big Data, Financial Analytics, Econometrics, HR Analytics,
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Analytics etc. Lab sessions are also included in the course.

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The students are required to get practical exposure by undertaking eight weeks internship in an
organization during the summer intervening between the second and third semesters. These internships
are intended to familiarize the students with current developments in the area of Business Analytics
along with the management practices, work environment and organizational culture. The students also
undertake a long term research project during the final year. It is intended to their analytics skills
enabling them to join organizations.

Highlights of the Programme

 Curriculum is spread over foundation and core courses related to Management, Information
Technology and Analytics in the first year and emphasis is placed on courses related to advanced
Business Analytics in the second year.
 Course curriculum developed by seeking inputs from industry professionals and academicians.
 Self-awareness and growth lab for personal effectiveness.
 8-10 weeks of summer internship to understand the working environment of the analytics
industry.
 Final project under the supervision of a Faculty guide along with an industry mentor.

Course Curriculum and Programme delivery

The course curriculum is developed with active collaboration / involvement of industry professionals to
provide the students with state of the art knowledge and practical orientation in the field of business
analytics and management. The course is being offered to a limited strength of about 30 students plus 5
Industry sponsored candidates with key inputs from the Faculty of the school and other visiting Faculty
with supplementary inputs from industry professionals.

International Students: 2018-20 MBA

Up to five international students may be considered for admission to the MBA programme in absentia.
Their selection would be based on:

 60% marks or above or its equivalent grade in a Bachelor’s degree in any field from an officially
recognized University/institution in their country of residence;
 Proof of proficiency in English (score in TOEFL or equivalent Test or certification);
 Statement of purpose; and
 At least two academic references

Interested students should submit an application with full personal details, summary of academic records
from high school onwards, attested copies of mark-sheets and TOEFL (or equivalent) scores, a brief
(200 to 300 words) statement of purpose for pursuing the course, names and contact addresses of at least
two referees, by May 10, 2018 at the latest. They should also ensure that, if admitted, they must join the
programme before 15th July, 2018.

The charges for hostel accommodation on campus for all students from abroad will be the same as paid
by students from India. All fees and charges are subject to revision by the School/University from time
to time.

Ph.D. Programme

The School also offers a Ph.D. programme in Management Studies. The students are expected to produce
a dissertation of international quality based on research in analytical and/ or applied areas of

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management. All the students admitted into Ph.D. programme are required to undergo course work as
stipulated by the UGC. The course includes the subjects in Statistics, Research Methodology, Academic
Writing and Research issues in Management. The School has been focussing its research on various
contemporary issues of Management including the following.

 Banking Management
 Brand Management
 Business Analytics
 Corporate Social Responsibility
 Customer Relationship Management
 Entrepreneurship
 Financial Markets
 Financial Services
 Health Care and Hospital Management
 Investment Analysis
 Performance Management
 Risk Management
 Service Quality
 Supply Chain Management
 Technology Management
 Tourism and Hospitality Management

Note: Coursework of a minimum of 12 credits is mandatory for Ph.D. programme. All the
candidates admitted for the Ph.D. programme need to complete the coursework within one year
period of admission.

Faculty

Professors

V. Venkata Ramana, M.B.A. (Sri Krishnadevaraya), Ph.D. (Management - Osmania) - Marketing

Management, General Management, Corporate Strategy and CRM and Services Marketing.

V. Sita, M.A., (Osmania) M. Phil, (Hyderabad), Ph.D. (Osmania) - FDP(IIM, Ahmedabad), PGDHRM
(Pondicherry) -Public Policy, General Management, E-Governance, Entrepreneurship and Women
Studies.

P. Jyothi, M.A., Ph.D. (Psychology - Osmania) - Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource

Management, Organizational Development, and Entrepreneurship.

B. Raja Shekhar, B. Tech. (Civil - Acharya Nagarjuna), M.B.A. (Osmania), Ph.D. (Management -
Kakatiya), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Psychology - Sri Venkateswara), M.A. (Education-IGNOU), FDP (IIM,
Ahmedabad), PGDPMIR (Kakatiya), PGDCS (Hyderabad) - Quantitative Techniques, Service Quality,
Business Analytics, Research Methodology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology. (Dean of the
School)

Mary Jessica, M.Com., Ph.D. (Management - Osmania) - Financial Management, Merchant Banking
and Financial Services, Investment Management and International Financial Management.

G.V.R.K. Acharyulu, B. Tech. (Chemical- Andhra), M. Tech. (Chemical – NIT Warangal), M.B.A.
(Osmania), Ph.D. (Management - Osmania), DPM (Annamalai) - Quantitative Techniques, Operations

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Management, Supply Chain Management, Health Care Management and Business Analytics.
(Coordinator, M.B.A Health Care and Hospital Management Programme).

Vijaya Bhaskar Marisetty, M.B.A (Sri Krishnadevaraya), M.S. (RMIT, Australia), Ph.D. (Monash,
Australia), PDF (Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania & ISB, Hyderabad) – Investments,
Financial Regulation, Indian Financial Markets; Corporate Governance; Machine Learning Applications
in Finance.

Associate Professors

Chetan Srivastava, MBA, Ph.D. (Management - Osmania), PGCCA, MCSD - Strategic Marketing.
International Marketing, Advertising, Sales Management, IT in Management.

Sapna Singh, MBA, Ph.D. (Management - Osmania) - Marketing, Branding and Advertising.

I. Lokanandha Reddy, MBA (Sri Krishnadevaraya), Ph.D. (Management - JNTUH) - Corporate

Finance, Investment Analysis, Strategic Financial Management and Business Analytics.

Assistant Professors

D.V. Srinivas Kumar, B. Tech. (Acharya Nagarjuna), MBA (Andhra), Ph.D., (Management-
Hyderabad), FDP (IIM, Indore)- Services Marketing, Customer Relationship Management and Business
Analytics. (Coordinator, M.B.A Business Analytics Programme).

K. Ramulu, M.Com (Kakatiya), MBA (DRBRAOU), M. Phil. (Commerce - Nagpur), Ph.D.

(Management-Kakatiya) - Materials Management-Financial Management, Financial Accounting,
Management Accounting, Financial Risk Management, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
and Financial Markets.

Punam Singh, MBA(ISM-IIT, Dhanbad), Ph.D. (Management - JNTUH) - Human Resource

Management, Organisational Behaviour, Corporate Social Responsibility, Performance Management
and Compensation Management.

Pramod Kumar Mishra, M.Sc.(Mathematics- NIT Rourkela), MBA (Biju Patnaik), Ph.D.
(Management-Hyderabad), PDF (IIM, Bangalore)- Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management,
Mathematical Modelling and Business Analytics.

Murugan Pattusamy, M.B.A., Ph.D. (Management-Anna) – Work-family balance, Business analytics,

HR Analytics, Research Methodology, Application of Multi-Variate data analysis techniques in
Management, Item response theory, Mediation and Moderation analysis.

Some of the key invited visiting Faculty:

1. Prof. Arun K Tiwari, Secretary, CARE Foundation, Hyderabad.

2. Prof.V. Nagadevara, Former Dean, IIM, Bangalore.
3. Dr. S. Raja Sethu Durai, School of Economics, University of Hyderabad.
4. Dr. Naresh Manwani, IIIT-Hyderabad.
5. Dr. K. Venkateswara Rao, Healthcare Consultant, Hyderabad.
6. Dr. Zafer Hashmi, CAS-RMO, Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad.

In addition, several local and international senior managers and management experts are regularly
invited to interact with the students as Guest Speakers.

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 Entrance Examinations for various programmes offered by School of Management Studies

 MBA- Admissions for the MBA 2018-19 batch, with an intake of 60 students is on the basis of CAT-
2017 are completed. Candidates planning to take MBA admission for the academic year 2019-20 are
advised to check for admission notification in the months of August/September 2018. The notification
would be advertised in popular newspapers and can also be accessed on the University website.

 MBA (Healthcare and Hospital Management) - An entrance exam would be conducted by the
University. Entrance exam will be for 75 marks (comprising Multiple Choice Questions related to
Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Quantitative ability, Data sufficiency, Healthcare awareness, and
General Knowledge). Candidates shortlisted after the written exam will be called for Group Discussion
and Personal interview. The final offer would be made on the basis of performance in the written exam,
Group Discussion and Personal Interview and the weightage for the written exam, Group Discussion,
and Personal Interview will be 60%, 15 % and 25% respectively. The eligibility criteria and the dates
of entrance exam and interview are mentioned in a tabular format in this brochure.

 MBA (Business Analytics) - An entrance exam would be conducted by the University. Entrance exam
will be for 75 marks (comprising Multiple Choice Questions related to Logical reasoning, Verbal ability,
Quantitative ability, Mathematical ability, Statistical Ability, Data Analysis and Interpretation etc.)
followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Candidates shortlisted after the written exam
will be called for Group Discussion and Personal interview. The final offer would be made on the basis
of performance in the written exam, Group Discussion and Personal Interview and the weightage for the
written exam, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview will be 60%, 15 % and 25% respectively. The
eligibility criteria and the dates of entrance exam and interview are mentioned in a tabular format in this
brochure.

 Ph.D. Programme- Applicants (including Senior Management Professionals) satisfying the minimum
qualifications will be required to take an entrance exam. Entrance exam will be for 80 marks
(comprising multiple choice questions in Research Methodology, Logical reasoning, Analytical ability,
Data analysis & Interpretation etc. for 40 marks and Principles of Management, Managerial Economics,
Marketing Management, Accounting, Costing, Financial Management, Human Resources Management,
Operations Management, Strategic Management, Business Statistics, Operations Research etc. for 40
marks). The entrance exam shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50% and the shortlisted
candidates among the qualified will be called for an interview. Applicants will be required to submit,
along with the application, a brief tentative proposal (about 500 words) on their proposed topic of
research. The eligibility criteria and the dates of entrance exam and interview are mentioned in a tabular
format in this brochure.

(Previous entrance exam question papers can be accessed on the University library website at the
following URL: http://igmlnet.uohyd.ac.in:8000/)

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SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

About the School

The School of Medical Sciences was established with a mission to “Promote, Nurture and Achieve
excellence” in frontier areas of Medical and Health Sciences by offering novel teaching and research
programs. The School collaborates with the School of Life Sciences, School of Management Studies,
School of Social Sciences, School of Economics, SN School of Communication and Performing Arts,
and Centres of the University involved in Health Sciences research. The School has access to State of
the art research infrastructural facilities of the Schools and Centres of the University. The School of
Medical Sciences has several Adjunct, Joint and Visiting Faculty from the University and other Institutes
who actively participate in the multi-disciplinary teaching and research programs. Centre for Health
Psychology (CHP) and Centre for Neural and Cognitive Sciences (CNCS) – prime and flagship centres
for the focus areas that they drive are also part of the School.

Infrastructure

The school is well equipped with various optometry labs which include Contact Lens lab, Refraction
lab, Low vision Lab, Binocular vision Lab. Public Health students are also trained in the University
computer facilities for Data Management and undertake field visits to various Institutes for embedding
the learning. A dedicated computer lab for the school is almost ready for supporting the training and
teaching programs. The school has three central facilities for biomedical research and two functional
research laboratories that focuses on Cancer Biology, Tissue regeneration, Hypertension and Pre-
eclampsia.

Programs of Studies:

The School offers the following academic program:

1. Integrated Master of Optometry (M.OPT): The 6-year Integrated M.OPT. course is designed
to train the students in different aspects of optometry and is backed up with extensive practical skills
and one year of mandatory clinical internship during their 4th year of training. The students spend
part of the first year at College of Integrated studies learning courses which are common for sciences.
The second, third, fifth and sixth year at the School. The fourth year they go for clinical Internship.
The clinical internship can be undertaken at any of the recognized Institutions approved by the SoMS
like LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Aravind Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. Centre
for Sight, Hyderabad, Pushpagiri Eye Institute, Swaroop Eye Hospital upon fulfilling the selection
criteria of written test and or interview conducted by the clinical institution at the end of their third
year. Some of the clinical institutions charge fees for internship. During the Internship the student is
required to make arrangements for transport from University to the Clinical Inetrnship centres.

Eligibility for the Integrated Master of Optometry (M.OPT)

No of Seats = 20

The eligibility for admission to the course is based on a written test. The written test paper based
on XII Board syllabus will have a total of 100 objective type questions in Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and Mathematics.

2. Master of Public Health (MPH):

As the saying goes “Science discovers, Technology develops and Public Health delivers”, the School of
Medical Sciences of UoH embarked on completing the cycle by an innovative approach – the Master of
Public Health program, which aims at imparting core public health competencies through this program.

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“The bench to bedside to brass-stacks” competencies are developed through this programme. The Master
of Public Health, a two year interdisciplinary program, is offered by School of Medical Sciences and
supported by other Schools within University of Hyderabad (School of Social Sciences, School of
Management studies, School of Economics, S N School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts &
Communication) and in collaboration with Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) - Hyderabad. The
major objectives of the MPH program of UoH are as follows:

 Prepare professionals to work in public health in socially, culturally and economically diverse
populations by being attentive to needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

 Promote public health research in institutional and field settings.

 Train professionals for teaching /training posts in public health institutions for disability,
community nursing and health project management.

 Promote qualities of leadership among public health professionals and effectively use
communication skills for health advocacy.

 Train professionals for teaching /training posts in public health institutions for disability,
community nursing and health project management.

Eligibility for applying for MPH

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Dentistry, AYUSH, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing,
nutrition, pharmacology, veterinary sciences, agricultural sciences, social sciences or any other science
degree.

No of seats: 30:
Selection:
Selection procedure is through annual entrance examination of the University of Hyderabad. The
written test paper would be based on Bachelors degree syllabus in public health and allied specialties
and will have a total of 100 objective type questions covering basic medical and social Sciences.

3. Ph. D programme: PhD in Health Sciences - 8 seats

The School offers Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) in 4 streams (Public Health= 3; Optometry and Vision
Science: 3; Nursing = 1, and Biomedical Sciences=1) with an intake of 8 candidates, and will follow all
the regulations as stipulated under the MHRD/UGC/Notification dated 5th May 2016. The applicants
can select only one stream for pursuing their study.

(i) Public Health: 3 seats

Faculty: Dr. B. R. Shamanna & Dr. M. Varalakshmi

Dr. BRS - Candidates having interests in the areas of Public Health Research and health policy
making, Non Communicable Disease epidemiology and implementation research are highly
encouraged to apply for this stream.
Dr. MVL - Candidates having interest in the areas of health research, with socio behavioural
strategies for health promotion and QOL in the areas of Ageing & Healh, adolescent health,
Child injuries and non communicable diseases with Gender dimensions

(ii) Optometry and Vision Science: 3 seats

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 Faculty: Dr. Rishi Bhardwaj, Dr. K. V. Nagaraju, Dr. Geeta K Vemuganti

Candidates having interests in the areas of Binocular vision, Contact lenses, Ocular surface, Dry
Eye, Innate immunity, Antimicrobials, Eye care technologies, ocular stem cell biology,
community Optometry, refractive errors especially myopia and eye care programs are highly
encouraged to apply for PhD in this stream.

(iii) Nursing: 1 seat

Faculty: Dr. M. Varalakshmi

Candidates having interest in the areas of health research, with socio behavioural strategies for
health promotion and QOL in the areas of Ageing & Healh, adolescent health, Child injuries and
non communicable diseases with Gender dimensions.

iv) Biomedical Sciences: 1 seat

Faculty: Dr. Geeta K. Vemuganti

Candidates having interests in the areas of basic biological and biomedical research specially related to
Clinical Biochemistry, cardiovascular research, stem cell biology, radiation biology and cancer biology
are highly encouraged to apply for PhD in Medical Sciences.

Procedure for admission:

Selection process: Entrance Examination followed by Interview for all above streams except for
Biomedical Sciences where JRF is mandatory. JRF in Social Medicine & Community Health of UGC-
NET with eligibility are also eligible to appear for interview in Ph.D Health Sciences – Public Health
stream without appearing for University Entrance Examination.

Entrance Examination:
Admission shall be through an entrance examination for screening and interview for final selection. The
Entrance Examination will carry a total of 80 marks and divided into 2 sections.

Section A - The entrance examination question paper will have 50 % of questions (40 questions) in
Section A common to Public Health, Optometry & Vision Sciences and Nursing streams, and will have
negative marking of 0.33 for every wrong answer. This section will have multiple choice questions
based on general sciences aptitude plus analytical & basic research skills. Section B – specialty paper
will not have negative marking will be divided into 3 specialty streams, namely Section B1 for Public
Health; B2 for Optometry and Vision Sciences; B3 for Nursing; and remaining (50 % - 40 marks) will
be allocated for this. The candidate has to answer this separately depending on the choice of the stream.
The final marks will be moderated in order to make available at least 6 screened candidates for each Ph.
D seat to be filled in the individual streams of research study.

Selection of final candidates for the Ph. D program in the 4 streams will be based on interview
performance, whether screened in through entrance examination for 3 streams or JRF qualified
candidates for biomedical and public health stream.

All other guidelines will be as per what is published in the prospectus of the University of Hyderabad
2018-19.
Compulsory Course Work – 14 credits including common courses and specialization related
courses.

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Dean Incharge

P. Prakash Babu, Ph. D (University of Hyderabad):

Areas of Interest: Neuroscience: Cell signalling and cell death (apoptosis and autophagy) in cerebral
ischemia (stroke), cerebral malaria, brain tumors and stem cells.

Faculty

Professors

Geeta K. Vemuganti, DCP MD (Path), DNB (Path), FAMS, FICP (University of Rajasthan, Nizam’s
Institute of Medical Sciences, National Academy of Medical Sciences) Areas of Interest: Adult Stem
Biology research, Cancer stem cells, Ocular tumors and Ocular infections.

B. R . Shamanna, MD, DNB (MCH), DNB (SPM), M. Sc (Lon.) (Karnatak University, All India
Institute of Medical Sciences, National Academy of Medical Sciences, University of London). Areas of
interest include Health and Welfare Economics, Monitoring and evaluation of public health programs,
implementation research, health technology assessment.

Associate Professors
Athar Habib Siddiqui, Ph. D (AMU, Aligarh) – Areas of interest include Integrative physiology,
Cardiovascular biology, Hypertension, Clinical Biochemistry.

Mahadev Kalyankar, Ph. D (University of Hyderabad) – Areas of interest include Diabetes, Insulin
resistance and metabolic disorders.

K. Ajitha, MD (Community Medicine), (Ph. D Scholar) - Areas of interest include disability studies,
geriatric health of geriatric population.

C. T. Anitha, MD, MPH (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, University of South Florida,
USA) - Areas of interest include Food safety, Public health Nutrition, maternity and child health.

Assistant Professors

M. Varalakshmi, M. Sc (Nursing), Ph. D (Nursing), MBA (Hosp.Admn), PGDBE - Areas of Interest

include Functional & Socio behavioural health promotion for QOL in the areas of Healthy Ageing,
Adolescent health, Child injuries and non communicable diseases with Gender dimensions.

Rishi Bhardwaj, Ph. D (Vision Science), New Zealand - Areas of interest include binocular vision,
neural basis of vision.

Konda Venkata Nagaraju , Ph. D (Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of New South Wales,
Sydney, Australia - Areas of interest include contact lenses, Ocular surface, Dry Eye and Innate
immunity, antimicrobials and Eye care technologies.

M. Surya Durga Prasad, MBBS, MD (Community Medicine) (Osm) - Areas of Interest include
Basic and applied Epidemiology, Communicable and Non communicable diseases.

Centre for Health Psychology

Health Psychology is a holistic approach to Health and Wellbeing. The holistic approach shifts the
emphasis of health from biomedical to bio psychosocial model. Health Psychology is the field within

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Psychology that studies every aspect from wellness to illness. It focuses on health promotion and
maintenance; prevention and treatment of illness; the etiology and correlates of health, illness and
dysfunction, and improvement of health care system.
Placements
Almost all the students who completed their course in Integrated MSc & MSc Health Psychology have
found good placements. About 50% of the students have joined Ph.D. in Universities in India and
abroad. The students after completing Ph.D. have been placed in Universities and Colleges in teaching
positions and in hospitals as Health Psychologists.

Prospects of Health Psychologists

• They are placed in Government and Private Sectors
• The nature of work involves creating awareness in health promoting behaviour and health risk
behaviour, trauma and pain management, application of Indian health practices to enhance
wellness
• They work independently as Consultant Health Psychologists
• They do research and examine the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors
affecting health and illness
• They provide counseling for psychosocial problems which may be a trigger or consequence of
an illness
• They develop worksite interventions to improve employee’s health
• They work as consultants in organizations to improve health and health care delivery

About the Centre

The Centre for Health Psychology is the first ever Centre in the Country, and was established in the
University in 2007. The research focus of the Centre includes bio psychosocial aspects of chronic illness,
quality of life, ICU trauma, behavioural cardiology, reproductive health, psychooncology, behavioural
diabetology, occupational health, disability studies, resilience studies, and positive health. Special
emphasis is given to Indian approach to health and wellness.

Infrastructure

The Centre is equipped with Experimental Laboratory, Counseling Laboratory, Behaviour Technology
Laboratory, and Sleep Laboratory. The Experimental Laboratory has modern digital instruments and
more than 200 standardized psychological tests. The Counseling Laboratory is a state-of-the-art
laboratory to train the students in micro skills of counseling. The Behaviour Technology Laboratory is
well equipped with good number of equipment such as Biofeedback machine. The Sleep Laboratory is
equipped with Polysomnography system to conduct research related to sleep.

Programmes of the Study

The Centre offers the following Courses:
• M.Sc. (5-year Integrated) in Health Psychology (with exit option – B.Sc. Psychology)
• Two-year M.Sc. in Health Psychology
• Ph.D. in Psychology

Entrance Examination
The Admission to both M.Sc. (5-Year Integrated) and MSc (2-Year) course in Health Psychology is
based on the performance in the national level written test conducted by the University. The Admission
to Ph.D. in Psychology is through a national level entrance examination (written test and interview)
conducted by the University.

• The test for admission to M.Sc. (5-year Integrated) in Health Psychology will assess knowledge
in Psychology at +2 NCERT and proficiency in English.

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 • The test for admission into M.Sc. Health Psychology will assess knowledge in Psychology
(Graduation Level) and proficiency in English.
• The test for admission to Ph.D. in Psychology will assess knowledge in Psychology & Research
Methodology (Masters Level). The pattern for all the written examination will be objective
multiple choice questions.

Faculty
Professor
Prof. Meena Hariharan, Ph.D. (Utkal) – Stress & Coping, Behavioural Cardiology and Resilient
Studies (Head of the Centre)

Assistant Professors
Dr. G. Padmaja, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D.–Counseling Psychology, Psycho-oncology and Health
Psychology
Dr. Meera Padhy, M.Phil, Ph.D.–Developmental and Educational Psychology, Health Psychology,
Behavioural Diabetology and Occupational Health
Dr. N. D. S. Naga Seema, M.A. Ph.D. – Community Health Psychology, Reproductive Health
Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Yoga
Dr. Suvashisa Rana, M.A. (Gold Medal), M.Phil. B.Ed. (SE-MR), LL.B., Ph.D. –Positive Psychology,
Psychometrics
Dr. C. V. Usha, M.A., PGDCP, Ph.D. – Clinical Health Psychology, School Psychology and
Counselling
Ms. C. Vanlalhruaii, M.A., (Psychology), Ph.D. (Pursuing) – Health Psychology

Adjunct Faculty
Prof. Girishwar Misra, Vice-chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha.

Visiting Professors
Prof. Gyanmudra, Head & Professor, Centre for Human Resource Development, NIRDPR, Hyderabad
Prof. N. C. Pati, Professor of Applied Psychology, PG Dept. of Applied Psychology, Chetana College
of Special Education, RRL Campus, Bhubaneswar
Prof. A. S. Dash, Retd. Professor, Utkal University
Dr. B. Sesikeran, Former Director, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad
Dr. Saroj Arya, Retd. Clinical Psychologist, NIMH, Hyderabad
Dr. Susie Hariharan, Research Physician, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
Prof. A.K. Saxena, Retd. Professor of Psychology, SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad

Guest Faculty
Dr. Durgesh Nandinee, Health Psychologist, Hyderabad
Dr. K. Niranjan Reddy, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Roshni Counselling Centre, Begumpet,
Hyderabad

Visiting Fellow
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain, Senior Clinical Psychologist, IMHH, Billochpur, Agra

Centre for Neural and Cognitive Sciences

The Centre for Neural and Cognitive Sciences (CNCS) is a multidisciplinary research centre affiliated
to the School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad, offering research degrees in the areas of
Neurosciences and Cognitive Sciences. At present, Centre offers PhD (Cognitive Science) and MSc
(Neural and Cognitive Sciences) courses. The Centre has four permanent faculties who specialize in

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Neurosciences, Cognitive Sciences and sub-disciplines therein with additional adjunct faculty from
other departments and schools. The Centre has been actively participating both nationally and
internationally over a period of time in training, collaboration and dissemination of knowledge in these
areas. The Centre has conducted many national and international events over the years which have made
the Centre and its work known to researchers and students widely. The Centre has excellent research
facility to provide theoretical and experimental training to research students in the areas of
Neurosciences and Cognitive Sciences; although with expansion in teaching and training requirements,
more is needed in terms of research infrastructures keeping in account of this dynamically evolving
field. The Centre’s faculty members have excellent publication record in their respective areas of
research and they constantly participate in international and national events that include workshops,
symposia etc. The Centre has received research support from DST, DBT and other bodies over the years.
The Centre’s research and teaching activities have also been actively supported by many other faculties
from different departmentsand schools of the University resulting in excellent cross fertilization of
knowledge. The multidisciplinary nature of its research program has attracted students from different
disciplines who wish to do research in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science.

Faculty

Professor & Head of the Centre

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Mishra, Full-time faculty member of the Centre (Cognitive Science Stream)

Associate Professors
Dr. Sudipta Saraswati – Full-time faculty member of the Centre (Neuroscience stream)
Dr. Joby Joseph Ramanujan Fellow of the DST, Full-time faculty member of the Centre (Neuroscience
stream)

Assistant Professor
Dr. Akash Gautam – Full-time faculty member of the Centre (Neuroscience stream)

PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

MSc Programme in Neural and Cognitive Sciences:

This four semester programme is an interdisciplinary program which will provide students with strong
foundation in experimental and theoretical approaches in Neural and Cognitive Sciences. The first year
of program offers an opportunity to learn the basics of Neuroscience as well as Cognitive Science,
followed by advanced courses in either Neuroscience or Cognitive Science stream in the second year.
Completion of a research project in final semesters is an integral component of this programme. Other
than the coursework which will train you in linguistics, neurobiology, computer science, cognitive
psychology and philosophy to inquire in to the nature of cognition and how brain functions, the course
will also train you in labs for measuring eye movements, making in vivo recording from single or
multiple neurons, EEG measurements, carrying out neurogenetic manipulations, molecular
neurobiology research, high performance computing and automated behavioral experiments.
Total number of seats: 16
Basic qualification:
Minimum prerequisite is Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks in any branch of Natural
Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science; Social sciences, Humanities, MBBS.
Entrance procedure: Entrance is through a multiple choice written exam (100 marks).The question
paper will carry 100 objective type questions to be answered in two hours. There will be negative
marking of 0.33 for every wrong answer. The question paper will have two sections, I and II. First
section will be testing on numerical, verbal and logical aptitude (40 marks). Second section will be
subject specific to Neuroscience and Cognitive science (60 marks).

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Ph. D. Programme in Cognitive Science:

Total number of seats: 2

Basic qualification: The basic qualification is that the candidate should have at least 55% marks in their
respective prerequisite exam. The centre offers a PhD program in cognitive Science with either
Neuroscience or Cognitive science specialization. This year two seats are available for Cognitive science
specialization to work in the area of attention, control and visual cognition in humans.
2 seats in PhD in Cognitive science (Prerequisite is Masters in Psychology / Linguistics / natural
sciences / computer science or BTech in any Engineering discipline.)
Entrance Procedure: Selection will be on the basis of a written test or JRF qualification (both) followed
by an interview.Candidates with CSIR/UGC/other national body recognized JRF can come in for
interview with 40 marks or with the marks obtained in the entrance examination (whichever is more) if
they satisfy the prerequisite conditions for the respective streams.
The question paper will carry 75 objective type questions (75 marks) to be answered in two hours. There
will negative marking of 0.33 for every wrong answer. In this year, there will be one stream, Cognitive
Science The question paper will have two sections I and II. First section will be testing on numerical,
verbal and logical aptitude (35 marks). Second section will be Cognitive Science specific (40 marks).
Visit our website for more details on the course structure and faculty profile
(https://sites.google.com/a/uohyd.ac.in/cncs), or (http://www.uohyd.ac.in).

School of Engineering Sciences and Technology (SEST)

About the School

School of Engineering Sciences and Technology (SEST) was established in the academic year 2008-09
with an objective to “impart research-oriented education and pursue high quality research in emerging
multi-disciplinary areas encompassing science, engineering and technology”. At present, SEST offers
M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes in Materials Engineering and in the near future, SEST intends to offer
programmes in other frontier engineering disciplines. SEST provides an ideal environment to pursue
cross-disciplinary research in engineering sciences and technology by taking advantage of the well-
established facilities and expertise available within the School and on the University campus. SEST also
collaborates with premier research institutions located in Hyderabad (namely DMRL, IICT, ARCI,
NFC, NFTDC and RCI), most of which are also formally recognized as school’s external research
centres. The school has been recognized for its excellence by the DST with funding to the tune of Rs.
240 Lakhs under its FIST programme.

Programmes of Study

The School admits students to the M.Tech.(Materials Engineering), Ph.D.(Materials Engineering),

and Ph.D. (Nanoscience and Technology) programmes.

The M.Tech. programme is of two years duration, of which the first two semesters will be devoted to
course work. The curriculum lays emphasis on giving a broad exposure to all aspects of Materials
Engineering, consistent with the interdisciplinary nature of the subject and students also take elective
courses. The third and fourth semesters will be spent on a research project leading to a dissertation,
which will have to be defended in a viva voce exam. Details of the course structure can be found on the
University’s website.

The Ph.D. programme involves carrying out research in the areas of interest to the faculty members of
the School. The candidates have to undergo prescribed course work, the successful completion of which

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is a pre-requisite for confirmation of Ph.D. registration. After completion of coursework, the student
will undertake research under the guidance of a faculty member of the School. The progress of the
student is reviewed periodically by a Research Advisory committee (RAC). Based on the
recommendations of the RAC, research work can be carried out either within the University or at one
of its formally recognized external research centres. The students are expected to actively participate in
research seminars and submit progress reports of their research work. The Ph.D. requirements also
include presentation of the research work in a comprehensive seminar prior to submission of the doctoral
thesis and a subsequent oral examination in support of the thesis.

Faculty

Professors

M. Ghanashyam Krishna, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) (Dean-in-charge of the School)

DibakarDas, Ph.D. (IIT, Bombay)

Associate Professors

Jai Prakash Gautam Ph.D. (TU-Delft, The Netherlands)

KoteswararaoRajulapati, Ph.D. (North Carolina State University)

Pradip Paik, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) (on EOL)

Vadali V. S. S. Srikanth, Dr.-Ing. (University of Siegen, Germany)

Assistant Professors

Raj Kishora Dash, Ph.D. (RPI, USA)

Swati Ghosh Acharyya, Ph.D. (HBNI, Mumbai, India)

Venkata Girish Kotnur, Ph.D. (TU-Delft, The Netherlands)

Chair Professors

J.L. Strudel, Ph.D. (Berkeley, University of California), Ecole des Mines de Paris, University Chair
professor

Visiting Professor

V. S. S. Sastry, School of Physics, University of Hyderabad

Entrance Examination

I. Admission to M.Tech. in Materials Engineering:

Admission to the M.Tech. programme shall be based on a valid GATE score, in order of merit, in
Metallurgical Engineering. The number of seats in this programme will be 18.The admission for this
programme is through centralised counselling for M.Tech, i.e., CCMT.

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II. Admission to Ph.D. Programme in Materials Engineering:

Admission shall be based on a written test followed by an interview for short-listed candidates. The
written test will consist of objective type questions. As per UGC 2016 regulations, the syllabus of the
Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.The
syllabus for the subject related questions will cover some or all of the following topics: Mechanical
Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Physics; Engineering Sciences, Chemical Engineering, and
Production and Industrial Engineering of BE/B.Tech level and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of
M.Sc./B.Sc. level;.
JRF qualified candidates are not exempted from the written exam but they will be given weightage
as specified.

Course Work Requirements:

Candidates admitted to the Ph.D. programme will be required to undergo a mandatory core course work,
besides any additional courses that may be recommended by the doctoral committee to meet the
demands of their research.

III. Admission to Ph.D. Programme in Nanoscience and technology:

Admission shall be based on a written test followed by an interview for short-listed candidates. The
written test will consist of objective type questions. As per UGC 2016 regulations, the syllabus of the
Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific. The
syllabus for the subject related questions will cover some or all of the following topics :Mechanical
Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Nanoscience and technology; Physics; Engineering Sciences,
Chemical Engineering, of BE/B.Tech level and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of M.Sc./B.Sc.
level;.
JRF qualified candidates are not exempted from the written exam but they will be given weightage
as specified.
Course Work Requirements:
Candidates admitted to the Ph.D. programme will be required to undergo a mandatory core course work,
besides any additional courses that may be recommended by the Research advisory committee to meet
the demands of their research.
IV. External Ph.D. Registration:
The admission procedure shall be the same as that in the case of regular admissions to the Ph.D.
programmes.

Candidates admitted under this category shall be free to work at one of the School’s formally recognized
external research centres under joint supervision of a faculty member from the University and an
approved Ph.D. supervisor from the recognized institution.

Candidates admitted will be required to undergo a mandatory one-semester of core course work, besides
any additional courses that may be recommended by the doctoral committee to meet the demands of
their research. Admission under this category will be made only if there are interested faculty members.

V. Foreign Candidates:
Foreign nationals seeking admission to the M.Tech./Ph.D. (Materials Engineering/ Nanoscience and
Technology) programmes should also possess the requisite qualifications as in the case of regular
students.
Candidates should have the ability to communicate in English and, in order to support this ability, a
good score in TOEFL or a similar internationally recognized test is essential.

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In addition, candidates should submit details of the course contents of the qualifying degree as well as
letters of reference (along with contact information of the referees) along with their
application.Admission under this category will be made only if there are interested faculty members.
Research Areas
There are four vacancies in Ph.D. (Materials Engineering) in the following areas: Mechanical behaviour
of high entropy alloys; 3D printing; high temperature ferroelectrics; high temperature oxidation
protective coatings.
There are three vacancies in Ph.D.(Nanoscience and Technology) in the following areas: Deformation
behaviour of bulk nanostructured materials; oxide perovskite solar cells; nanocomposites.
It may be noted that these are broad areas of interest of faculty members interested in taking PhD
students.

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OTHER ACADEMIC CENTRES

College for Integrated Studies (CIS)

Introduction
In the process of the fulfilment of the set objectives of the University and for imparting specialized
education to the students after their +2 level of education, a College for Integrated Studies (CIS) was
established in the year 2006-07 to offer 5-year Integrated programs in several disciplines leading to
Master’s Degree.

Courses offered by the College

The College offers Master’s Degree (5-year Integrated) courses in Sciences, Humanities, Economics
and Social Sciences subjects.

a) The medium of instruction is English for all the courses except the language programs which are
taught in the language concerned. The students admitted to language programs are required to do
some common courses, which are taught in English medium. Therefore, proficiency in English is
essential.

b) All courses are full time regular courses. Exit option has been introduced for students admitted from
academic year 2015-16. The distinguishing features of the exit option are:

I. It is available at the end of three years in the case of M.A. (5-year Integrated) (Humanities /
Social Sciences / Economics) / M.Sc. (5-year Integrated) (Sciences) students. In the case of 5-
Year Integrated M.Sc. Optometry and Vision Sciences/6-Year Integrated Optometry (M.Optom)
Programme the ‘Exit Option’ would be given at the end of fourth year.

II. Students who exercise ‘Exit option’ at the end of three-years of M.A. (5-year Integrated) / M.Sc.
(5-year Integrated) will be given B.A./B.Sc. Certificates. Students in 5-Year Integrated
Optometry and Vision Sciences/ 6-Year Integrated Optometry will get B.Optom. Certificate in
Optometry at the end of four-years.

III. Students not exercising ‘Exit option’ will be given two degree Certificates – B.A/B.Sc and
M.A./M.Sc at the end of five-years and B.Optom./M.Optom. at the end of six-years.

c) All eligible applicants will be called for the written test to be held at 38 centres, see Chapter 2. Proof
of eligibility will be verified at the time of admission.

d) Written test for each of these programs is of two hours duration. It will consist of multiple choice
(of four options) questions to be answered in the OMR sheet with black/blue ball point/sketch pen.
The level of questions shall be consistent with +2 level of education. There is negative marking;
each wrong answer shall be given -0.33 marks. Specific instructions will be given in question
papers.

e) The minimum eligibility requirements and the schedule of written test for admission to the above
courses are given in a tabular form at Chapter 2 of this Prospectus.

M.Sc. (5-year Integrated) Programs from the Science Schools.

The four Science Schools – School of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Physics, School of
Chemistry and School of Life Sciences of the University offer Master of Science (5-year Integrated)

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programs, in Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and Systems Biology, through the
College for Integrated Studies (CIS). The programs are open to all students who have completed/expect
to complete +2 stage with at least three of the four subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and
Biology) as their optionals with a minimum of 60% at +2 level. The admission to M.Sc (5-Year
Integrated) in Sciences (Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Chemical Sciences and Systems Biology) will
be through a common entrance examination. The entrance examination consists of a written test for
100 marks. The written test paper contains 25 objective questions each in Maths, Physics, Chemistry
and Biology at +2 level.

The curriculum is common to all the disciplines for the first four semesters. Students with biology
background at the +2 stage and who had left mathematics after the 10th class are expected to put in the
required efforts to learn mathematics. Similarly students who left biology at the +2 stage are expected
to learn biology. Please note that Systems Biology require significant amount of Mathematics and
Computation throughout the 5-Year programme. The University offers bridge courses in the first
semester to facilitate this process. The students spend first two years of their programs at the CIS. The
students are transferred to their parent Schools at the end of the fourth semester.

The students are allocated the discipline (subject) of their choice at the time of admission based
on their performance in the entrance examination and their preferences.

M.Sc. (5-Year Integrated) Program in Health Psychology

The Centre for Health Psychology offers M.Sc. (5-Year Integrated) program in Health Psychology
through the CIS. Students who have completed or expect to complete the +2 stage with either Science
or Arts subjects with a minimum of 60% marks are eligible to apply for the program. The students
spend two years at the CIS and are transferred to the parent centre at the end of fourth semester.

The admission to the Health Psychology program is through a written test (100 marks). It includes
aptitude test for Psychology at +2 level and test for proficiency in English.

M.A (5-Year Integrated) Programs from the School of Humanities

The School of Humanities offers Master of Arts (5-Year Integrated) programs in three disciplines:
Hindi, Telugu and Language Science. All students with a minimum of 60% marks at +2 stage are
eligible to apply. The students spend the first three years at the CIS where they are exposed to the basics
of several disciplines to provide them a broad foundation. They are transferred to their parent
departments/centre at the end of the sixth semester.

There will be a common entrance test for admission to M.A (5-Year Integrated) in Humanities. The
written test carries 100 marks. The question paper will be objective type consisting of three Parts: A,
B, and C. In Part A, there will be 40 questions of one mark each to test the competence in the concerned
subject to which a candidate seeks admission. Part-B will have 35 questions of one mark each to test
competence in English. Part C will have 25 questions of one mark each to test the competence in the
current affairs and general knowledge. Candidates should choose concerned subjects (Telugu and
Language Science) in Part-A according to their options. Questions in Parts-B and C will be in English.
The questions in Part-A will be in English for Language Science candidates, in Hindi and in Telugu for
those who opt for Hindi and Telugu respectively. Candidates will be eligible for admission, only to the
subject that they choose for Part A of the written test.

M.A (5-Year Integrated) Programs from the School of Social Sciences and School of Economics
The School of Social Sciences offers Masters of Arts (5-Year Integrated) Programs in four disciplines:
Anthropology, History, Political Science, and Sociology. The School of Economics offers M.A (5-Year

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Integrated) in Economics. All students with a minimum of 60% at +2 level are eligible to apply. The
students spend the first three years of their program at the CIS. They are transferred to their parent
schools and departments at the end of sixth semester. The final two years of the M.A. (5-Year
Integrated) in Economics programme are common with the M.A. Economics programme or with M.A.
Financial Economics programmes allotted as per their choice at the end of three years.

There will be a common entrance test for admission to the M.A (5-Year Integrated) program in Social
Sciences and Economics. Written test carries 100 marks divided into four parts (of 25 marks each)
consisting of the following: Part A: Social Studies and General Awareness; Part B: Language and
Comprehension; Part C: Reasoning Ability; and Part D: Quantitative Aptitude.

The students are allocated the discipline (subject) of their choice at the time of admission based
on their performance in the entrance examination and their preferences.

Scribe for Visually Challenged Students

Scribe for Visually Challenged Students will be provided by CIS during end-semester examinations;
Scribe should be a student of UoH; should not have opted the course for which he/she is writing the
exam; An amount of Rs.300/- will be paid to the Scribe for each exam; Scribe should not involve in any
unfair means / cheating during examination; Allotment of suitable Scribe rests with the Office of CIS

Social Immersion Programme by University of Hyderabad (UoH) in association with National

Council of Rural Institutes (NCRI)

Social Immersion Programme (SIP) is experiential learning to familiarize the students, towards the rural
life, to study its challenges, governance, citizenship and their effectiveness. Spread over 36 hours, across
16 villages in neighboring districts in Telangana, it acts as an eye opener providing insights into various
dimensions of village administration, policy administration and the execution gaps, dispelling several
stereotypes associated with the rural population at large. This program will operate in the III semester.

Selection Procedure

The following procedure shall be followed for selecting the candidates for different Master’s Degree (5-
Year Integrated) courses:

a) All eligible applicants will be called for the written test to be held at 38centers see Chapter 2.
b) The written test will be in the form of objective type questions of +2 standard; it will be for two
hours duration to be answered in the OMR sheet with black/blue ball point/sketch pen. There is
negative marking for wrong answers. Specific instructions will be given in the question
paper/answer book.

The following criteria shall be followed, one after the other, to resolve the ties, when more than one
candidates secure the same total marks in the entrance examination:
(a) First criterion: Marks obtained in the entrance examination (written test).
(b) Second criterion: Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying examination at (+2 level). If
the final result is not available, then the marks upto the 1st year will be taken into consideration.
(c) Third criterion: Marks obtained in the next lower public examination (SSC/Matriculation or
equivalent). Candidates whose result of the qualifying examination (+2 stage) is not declared may
also apply for admission, see Chapter 2.

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Professors
Sanjay Subodh, Ph.D (Chandigarh) – Medieval Indian Historiography, Science and Technology,
Medieval Archaeology (Director, College for Integrated Studies).

Krishnaveni Mishra, Ph.D. (JNU): Functional organization of eukaryotic nucleus, Epigenetics and
Gene silencing (Associate Director, College for Integrated Studies).

Centre for Modelling Simulation and Design

PREAMBLE:

The study of passage from the micro world of atoms and molecules to the macro world of solids,
liquid and gases calls for an understanding of a variety of phenomena in physics, chemistry, biology,
technology and related areas. Atomic lasers, molecular computers, drug-receptor interactions,
industrial catalysts, lubricants, and industrially important materials form part of this continuum and an
understanding of this evolution needs all the three components of research, viz. theory, experiment and
computation. Computer-based simulations now form an integral part of modern research methodology
and in this era of science-driven-engineering and directed basic research, the role of scientific research,
based on modeling, simulation and design, is of paramount importance. The primary requisite in using
the third avenue of research for solving complex problems is a working, state-of-the-art High
Performance Computing (HPC) center.

The University of Hyderabad, having expertise in many of the above areas, fully appreciates the inter-
dependence of Science, Engineering and Technology, and launched a uniquely conceived new
programme of higher education and research. This initiative was launched through an imaginative
programme of the UGC (recognizing the University for its Potential for excellence) by establishing a
designated Centre for such activity (Centre for Modelling Simulation and Design – CMSD). This
programme has been receiving generous support from DST under its FIST program.

CMSD aims to nurture cross-disciplinary bridges, which are effective in generating new knowledge and
creative explorations. The human resources generated from such efforts will be invaluable. Training
individuals and organizations in specific hardware and software, undertaking of consultancy and
turnkey projects, help convert real life phenomena into appropriate mathematical and computational
models etc., are some of the important tasks that CMSD has embarked on. This Centre became
operational from its new premises in December 2004.

One of the unique academic features of this Centre is that all the active computational scientists working
in widely different academic disciplines in the University Campus are Associate Faculty of the CMSD,
and contribute their expertise and experience in furthering its academic objectives. Some of the research
interests of these Members include: Physics of low dimensional systems, Topological defects in in fluids
in restricted geometries, Critical phenomena in complex fluids and magnetic systems, Monte Carlo
simulations and development of novel sampling techniques, Genomics and bioinformatics, Protein
folding, Cognitive neuroscience, Computational intelligence, Natural language understanding, Very
Large Scale Integration (VLSI), Quantum chemistry and Density Functional Theory, Molecular
modeling, Drug design and delivery, Design of new materials etc. Short term courses have been so far
conducted in the areas of Parallel Computing, Monte Carlo simulation, molecular modeling etc.

CMSD has been involved, over the past few years, in promoting and fostering multidisciplinary
research programmes in Advanced Computational Methods, with focus on the core areas of Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Engineering Sciences and Computer Sciences, besides interest in related research
areas like Finite Element Analysis as applied to Nanotechnology, Computational Fluid Dynamics,
Ocean-atmosphere-climate Modelling, HighEnd-Visualization/Virtual Reality, Modelling and
Simulation of large/complex Systems, etc.

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COMPUTATIONAL RESOURCES at the CMSD:

Currently, CMSD is a 30.0 Teraflop Facility which is fully networked and consists of the following
hardware:
• 6 SMP Systems with total of 192 CPUs [1 x IBM p690 (32 Power 4), 3 x IBM p690 (96 Power 4+),
1 x IBM p595 (64 Power 5)], 1 x IBM p595 (64 Power 5+) @ 2.3 GHz, 512 GBytes of main memory
and 4 TBytes of storage.
• A CDAC PARAM SUN cluster consisting of 16 nodes (each with dual xeon processors) and 32 GB
memory.
• High end workstations such as 6 x SGI Octone 2, 2 x SUN Blade 2000, 6 x IBM Intellistations etc.
• SGI Altix 4700 a 128 core (Dual Core, Itanium2
9150M 1.67 GHz) shared memory architecture based Unix server comprising of 512 GB RAM
• SGI Altix ICE 8200 EX Cluster [Enhanced] with 1024 core high performance, high throughput and
high availability cluster comprising of 1 GB/core memory, built using Infiniband Interconnect.
SGI XE1300, 2 x Quad core @ 3.0GHz, 4 GB RAM, 146 GB HDDA 128 core Windows CCS/HPC
Cluster.
• SGI IS4600 x 2, 100 TBytes of shared Storage system (FC, SATA) for delivering very demanding
data intensive environment, leading to High Performance & Productive Computing Facility, through
SGI Altix 450 x 2, 8 core, 48 GB RAM, Montvale 1.67 MHz storage servers.
• SGI Spectra T120 Library, 2 x LTO Gen-4 Drives scalable to 6, Spectralogic 100 slots and 60 units
of Media, a good tape backup system to archive data with time stamping.
• Management Servers: SGI Altix 250 SERVER x9
(2U), 2 x Quad core, E5472, 3.00 GHz, 1600 FSB, 12MB Cache, 8GB RAM, 6 x 145GB SAS
HDD/15K
• Parallel file system to allow bulk I/O operations.
• IBM POWER 7 - 755 Server with - 4 x 8 core 3.3
GHz Power 7 Processor, 2 x 146 GB DASD, 128 GB
DDR3 RAM, Dual port 12x Infiniband HCA, 2 port 10/100/1000 Ethernet PCI Adapter, Primary
OS – AIX – 16 Nos.
• IBM StoreWize V7000 based Storage with 60TB
RAW Storage Capacity (30 x 2 TB Disks)
• One TeraFlop HPC Pedestral Server
CPU (40 Cores): 10 x Intel E3-1225v2, 3.6 GHz Max Turbo, Quad-Core Processors (64-bit), 8MB
Cache supporting AVX, SSE4.1, SSE 4.2, Security instructions and VT extensions for
Virtualization Graphics: Directx 11 with OpenGL 3 Graphics Kernel clocked at 650 base / 1250
MHz dynamic, 16 Unified
Shader Units (EUs) with 1700MB Max Graphics RAM (P 4000)
Memory: 20GB DDR3 1333MHz (Inbuilt)
Memory Expansion:Expandable up to 160GB
HDD Storage: 1 x SATA Internal 500GB 7200 RPM (Inbuilt)
Solid State Storage: 320GB SSDs expandable (Inbuilt)
LAN: 10 x RJ45 Gigabit LAN with Diskless Booting Firmware
OS Support: Windows, Linux and Android (Multi-boot option)

To support various application domain areas the following software are deployed on the above
hardware: Accelrys Suite, Gaussian 2003, MOPAC, Relibase+, Molpro, ADF, GCG Wisconsin, SPSS,
Mathematica, Statistica, GAMS, RATS, Matlab with toolboxes, CFX 5.7, 3D Studio Max, iSIGHT Pro,
BOS, BEAMPRO, GAMESS, SPARTAN 2003, NAG Fortran SMP Library, Empire 3D V4.2, Ansys
Multiphysics, AWR (Microwave Office), Full Wave Sonnet, ArcGIS, ArcMIS, Cadence, ISATIS,
TURBOMOL, Image Processing S/W like ERDUS, etc.
VISUALIZATION FACILITY:

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• NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 Active Stereo Graphics
Card o Windows XP Professional o 750GB SATA Disk Drives o 22” CD
Monitor
• SGI Image generator – VN200 system,
o DVD Drive, 2xGbE Ethernet,
o Two quad-core Intel Xeon E5462 2.8GHz processors
o 16GB DDR2 800 REG ECC Memory o NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 Active Stereo
Graphics Card o SLES10 Linux o 160GB SATA Disk Drives o 22”
LCD Monitor
• Christie Mirage HD6 3chip stereo DLP projector and
Lens
• Screen – 9ft x 6ft fabric
• Crosspoint 450 Plus 84HVA Matrix Switcher RGB for
Video & Stereo Audio
• Video and Audio interface – Extron RGB109
• Audio Amplifier
• NuVision Active Stereo Glasses
• NuVision Stereo Emitters (mid range)
• Wireless AMX control system
• CEI Ensight Application Software
• Remote Visualization Software Single User

Prof. Chakravarthy Bhagvati, Professor of the School of Computer/ Information Sciences is the
Professor-in-Charge of the Centre.

Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning

The Centre is one of the oldest centres of the University of Hyderabad which was officially established
in the year 1994, based upon the directions received from the UGC and MHRD. The Centre initially
started with two diploma programmes. Presently it is offering Fifteen One year Post Graduate Diploma
Programmes, which are employable, knowledge oriented and skill developing programmes. These
programmes are offered through distance mode, i.e., correspondence cum contact programme. Most of
the students are working employees, from various state and central government offices, few are IAS
and IPS Officers lawyers, magistrates; some are executives from multi-national companies, corporate
sectors, NGOs and also housewives. These distance programmes are also approved by the UGC-
AICTE-DEB joint committee. In order to maintain the standards in the quality of teaching in distance
courses, the regular faculty from the University have put their best efforts in designing the courses,
framing the syllabus, development of study material and conducting the contact classes. The regular
faculty are also involved in the examination and evaluation process. Though there is lot of demand all
over the country for these courses, the university has not permitted to any study centres as the quality
of teaching at the study centres will differ from the main campus. The students of these programmes
have to attend 5 to 6 days for the contact classes once a year and except for some management courses,
where the classes are twice in a year.

Programmes of study and eligibility:

S.No. Programme Eligibility
1) PGDPM – Post Graduate Diploma in Project Any graduate from a recognized
Management University
2) PGDLAN – Post Graduate Diploma in Library Any graduate in Library Science
Automation & Networking from a recognized University

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 3) PGDCL&IPR – Post Graduate Diploma in Any graduate from a recognized
Cyber laws & Intellectual Property Rights University
4) PGDBM – Post Graduate Diploma in Any graduate from a recognized
Business Management University
5) PGDCE – Post Graduate Diploma in Any graduate from a recognized
Communicative English University
6) PGDCJ&FS – Post Graduate Diploma in Any graduate from a recognized
Criminal Justice & Forensic Science University
7) PGDG – Post Graduate Diploma in Any graduate from a recognized
Governance University
8) PGDHR – Post Graduate Diploma in Human Any graduate from a recognized
Rights University
9) PGDTSH – Post Graduate Diploma in Any graduate with Hindi as one of
Translation Studies in Hindi the subjects from a recognized
University
10) PGDTC – Post Graduate Diploma in Any graduate with Maths and
Telecommunication Physics or Electronics as subjects
from a recognized University
11) PGDMB – Post Graduate Diploma in Any graduate from a recognized
Medicinal Botany University
12) PGDCAQM – Post Graduate Diploma in Any graduate with Chemistry or
Chemical Analysis and Quality Management B.Pharmacy as one of the subjects
from a recognized University
13) PGDENM– Post Graduate Diploma in Energy Any graduate from a recognized
Management University. Experience or prior
working knowledge of Energy
Sector is desirable
14) PGDTMA- Post Graduate Diploma in Any Graduate ( or) Graduate from
Technology Management in Agriculture a Recognized University with two
years’ experience
15) PGDTTM – Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering Graduate and Post
Telecom Technology & Management Graduate in ECE/ECT information
and Communication Technology
(ICT) braches, M.Sc. Electronics
(OR) Other Engineering Graduates
and B.Sc Electronics with 2 Years’
experience in Communication
Field.
The programme mentioned at S.No: 14 & 15 jointly offered by NAARM & BSNL respectively.

Faculty:

Director Prof. S. Jeelani

Specialization Pharmacognosy and Environmental Sciences, Vegetation Identification by using
Satellite image data and Technology based Education.

Academic Coordinators:
Prof. Panchanan Mohanty, Dean, School of Humanities, PGDCE
Prof. B. Raja Shekhar, Dean, School of Management Studies, PGDBM
Dr. E Venkatesh, Dept. of Political Science, PGDG
Department of Plant Science, School of Life Sciences, PGDMB

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Prof. Rajeev Wankar, School of Computer Information Sci., PGDCL & IPR
Dr. Chetan Srivastava, School of Management Studies, PGDENM
Prof. P K Panda, School of Chemistry, PGDCA&QM
Dr. Alok Pandey, Dept. of Hindi, PGDTSH
Dr. S.V.S. Nageswara Rao, School of Physics, PGDTC
Dr. Mary Jessica, School of Management Studies, PGDPM
Dr. Vartharajan, Librarian, IGM Library, PGDLAN
Dr. R Ramdas, Dept. of Political Sci., PGDHR
Dr. Gandhi P.C. Kaza, Truth Labs, Hyderabad PGDCJ&FS
Dr. C Raghava Reddy, Dept. of Sociology, PGDTMA
Dr. Samrat. L. Sabat, School of Physics, PGDTTM

Entrance Examination specific information (if any):

Since these are only Diploma Programmes, there is no entrance test. The admissions are based on Merit,
Past Academic record and professional experience. Reservation exists in respect of candidates
belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH categories. Those pursuing Post Graduate degree courses in the
University, Institutes/colleges can seek admission to these programmes. Students who are admitted to
these programmes can also pursue full time or part time courses.

Any other information (if any):

As per the new MHRD and DEC, New Delhi, Guidelines, the centre has made all efforts for ICT based
learning. It is in the process of developing a Virtual lab and Virtual class room for the students. It has
converted all its study materials in to the soft copies for the easy accessibility to students.

In order to provide practical exposure and hands on experience in the relevant field, the CDVL has also
offering some joint programmes i.e., PG Diploma in Telecom Technology Management (NATFM-
BSNL), PG Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture (NAARM-ICAR) and PG Diploma in
Criminal Justice & Forensic Science (Truth Labs).

The Centre has also developed a Virtual Computer Laboratory and Virtual Class Rooms in the Second
Floor of the CDVL at Golden Threshold Campus. For details the students can contact Centre for
Distance and Virtual Learning, University of Hyderabad, G.T.Campus, Nampally Station Road, Abids,
Hyderabad – 500001, Phone: 040-24600264, Website: www.uohyd.ac.in, E-mail: cdvl.uoh@gmail.com

Human Resources Development Centre

Introduction: Established in 1987, as a major initiative in augmenting quality in Higher Education, the
UGC promoted 66 Academic Staff Colleges. In continuation of knowledge enhancement, new strategies
of governance for promotion of innovations and creativity, the XII Plan guidelines have been proposed
to transform the existing academic staff colleges into Human Resource Development Centres. In view
of this change, the Academic Staff College is now called as UGC- Human Resource Development
Centre (HRDC).

Infrastructure: The strength of this unit lies in the University of Hyderabad that harbors12 Schools, 46
Departments, and approximately 400 faculty in different disciplines that include Humanties, Social
Sciences and Sciences. University is rated as # 3 among the Indian Universities by Ministry of Human
Resource and Development (MHRD). Please visit the University Website (http://www.uohyd.ac.in/).
University faculty is well trained/experienced both in teaching and research, and many of them earned
national and international recognition. The faculty generates a very high amount of extramural research
grant. Science Departments, specially, have all the latest equipment to pursue the research in upcoming
and established areas of research. The University has an excellent library, instrumentation and

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computer facilities. In addition to having access to all these excellent infrastructural facilities of the
University, HRDC has a good library of its own with 3780 books, several journals and magazines and
a good computer laboratory with 50 systems which provides hands-on experience on MS Word, Power
Point, Web Design, SPSS, e-Content, Wikipedia. MOOC and MOODLE to participants. Please see
below the Academic staff at the Centre.

Accreditation: National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Peer Review Committee from
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) visited UGC- Human Resource Development
Centre (formerly Academic Staff College) during January 19 – 21, 2012 for peer reviewing of its
activities and accredited and given this UGC- Human Resource Development Centre (formerly
Academic Staff College), University of Hyderabad as First rank in South India and Fourth rank in all
over India.

Courses offered: The Center offers various Programmes/ Courses that include

a) Orientation Courses (OC) for a period of four weeks to train faculty in various Universities to
understand the importance of linkage between education and society development, philosophy of
education and paedogogical skills, research methodology /computer literacy and personal skill
development

b) Refresher Courses (RC) for a period of three weeks in Sciences and Social Sciences to update the
teachers with recent developments in their concerned disciplines

c) Short term courses, not exceeding five days that include professional development courses for
newly joined faculty, administrators, principals, technical officers and librarians; and
d) Seminars, Workshops and Conferences in Science and Technology not exceeding one- two days
on defined themes.

Till March 31, 2017, the Human Resource Development Centre has conducted a total number of 321
Courses, which include 97 Orientation Courses and 224 Refresher Courses. The training imparted by
the Human Resource Development centre has benefited around 11304 teachers from different states of
the country since its inception. Apart from training, faculty is also taking up the teaching assignments
and research guidance in their respective departments. UGC, New Delhi however defines the courses
offered by the center yearly and the Center implements them. The courses approved by UGC and are
being conducted by the center in the current year can be seen under the schedule 2016-17. Approved
courses will be conducted as per schedule subject to a minimum number of 30 candidates.

Academic Staff of the Centre:

Y. Narasimhulu, Ph.D (SV.Univ)

Director, UGC-HRDC, University of Hyderabad: (on EOL upto 14.04.2018)
Specialisation: Non-linear Differential Equations, Differential systems
Research Focus: Mathematics, Higher Education, Human Resource Management, ICT in Education,
Educational Management

Kolluru V A Ramaiah, Ph.D (JNU)

Director In Charge
Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad
Specialization: Molecular Biology, Gene Expression,
Research Focus: Translational Regulation, and Unfolded Protein Response

S. Sudhakar Babu, Ph.D (HCU)

Associate Professor, UGC-HRDC, University of Hyderabad

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Specialisation: Public Policy, Equality of Opportunities and Dalit Studies, Public Policy for Good
Governance, Policy Studies, Civil Society, Training and Higher Education.
Research Focus: Training, Higher Education and Literacy.

In addition to its in-house faculty, as mentioned above, HRDC at the University of Hyderabad, invites
a number of resource persons from various Schools in the University of Hyderabad and also from other
Universities, training and research institutions, based on the recommendations of the respective course
coordinators who are again drawn from various Schools of the University of Hyderabad.

Eligibility: Interested participants may check their eligibility under the section describing
The Center offers free boarding and lodging to participants attending the above courses and also TA to
eligible participants attending Refresher and orientation courses. In case of eligible participants, who
are not interested to using the free boarding and lodging facilities, the Center will pay @ Rs300/per day.
Interested Participants can reach us by phone or email.
Email: hrdcuoh@gmail.com Phone: 040-23132713; 040-23010834

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ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES

INDIRA GANDHI MEMORIAL LIBRARY:

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Library is a central facility providing information support for academic
and research activities of the University. The Library was established in the year 1975 and shifted to
the present building during 1988, inaugurated by His Excellency Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, the then
Vice-President of India and named after Late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. All the in-house Library
Operations are fully computerized including the Web OPAC using the international Library
Management Software Virtua supplied by VTLS Inc., USA. The UGC-INFLIBNET has identified the
Library as one of the 26 document delivery centres in India for providing photo copies of journal articles
to the research scholars of other Universities. Since 1990, the Library has achieved several distinctions
in the country:

a) The IGM Library is the first University Library to computerize all in-house operations.
b) The first Library to computerize other Libraries (Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, A.P.,
and State Central Library, Hyderabad, A.P.)
c) The first University Library to start PGDLAN Course under Distance Education mode since
1998
d) The first University Library to subscribe to Electronic e-journals and databases.
e) National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM) has identified this Library as Regional Library
for Southern Region.
f) The first University Library to establish a Centre of competency in digital libraries and e-learning
with the assistance of SUN Micro systems and UGC.
g) The first University Library to install 3M Security Gate to avoid book thefts.
h) The first University Library to become a governing member of OCLC, USA.
i) The first University Library, to install 100 KVA solar power system

The Library is kept open from 8.00 AM to 12.00 Mid-Night on week days and 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., on
Sundays and other Holidays and 8.00 AM to 8.00 AM during summer/winter vacation. During
Examinations period, it is kept open till 2.00 AM

2. Library collection:

The Library has rich collection of 4.53 lakh books, e-journals, e-books, reference books, serials, theses
& dissertations, back volumes of journals, maps etc. The Library has a separate book bank for SC/ST
students and 2500 braille books for visually challenged students. Apart from this, the Library has
received 642 books as gift from various sources worth approximately Rs.3.4 lakhs. The Library had
renewed subscriptions to 230 plus print journals and 48 plus databases covering more than 40,000 e-
journals.

3. Computerization:

The Library has excellent IT infrastructure to manage all in-house operations as well as to provide
specialized information services to the faculty and students over the Campus network. The hardware
consists of IBM servers, storage devices, ZEUTSCHEF book scanners, hand-hold laser scanners, laser
printers and 60 PCs. The Library is using VIRTUA application software and operating systems like
SOLARIS, UNIX/LINUX, WINDOWS XP and WINDOWS-7. The Library uses barcode scanners for
issue, return and renewal of books for accuracy and efficiency. 24 PCs are placed at the entrance Lobby
for OPAC, e-mail and internet browsing. Similarly, 8 PCs are kept in the Library reading halls
exclusively for searching of book data bases. The Library is connected to the Campus Network through

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100 mbps optical fiber channel. The Library resources can be searched over the internet through
OPAC. The Library is enabled with WI-FI connectivity for the use of laptops.

4. Digital Library:

The IGM Library has established a model digital Library by signing MoUs with SUN Micro Systems
and VTLS, USA. Under these MoUs, a Centre of Competency in Digital libraries and e-learning
was established to undertake R & D activities by using Open Source Software and to create digital
content in the University. Currently this facility is being used for conducting hands on training and
practical classes for PGDLAN students. The Library is also a member of Universal digital project of
Carnegie-Melon University, Pittsburg, USA(Million books to the Web). Under this project, a scanning
centre was established in the Library to digitize rare books. The Library has signed MoU with UGC-
INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, to digitize and upload full text Ph.D. theses submitted to University
of Hyderabad. Already 1480 Ph.D. theses were digitized and uploaded to UGC-INFLIBNET project
Shodh Ganga. The Library is also making efforts to establish ETD Lab. to digitize the remaining theses
and upload to Shodhganga under special grants provided for this purpose by INFLIBNET.

5. Readers Services:

Every year 35,000 book transactions are made at circulation desks, i.e., issues, renewal and returns.
Around 1600 visitors from other Universities and research laboratories visited the library for reference.
The inter-library loan requests of the students, research scholars and faculty are being fully met with
close co-operation from the local libraries. The Library has supplied 287 articles under the Document
Delivery Service to research scholars of other Universities. Library orientation programmes are
conducted to new students to familiarize them with the Library services, resource and rules. The Library
is also conducting orientation programmes on Research methodology for social science research
scholars. The website is meticulously designed with several e-resources, helpful to the Library user
community.

6. Institutional membership:

Twenty Seven Research and Development Centres and Corporate organizations have enrolled/renewed
themselves as institutional members by paying the prescribed annual membership fee, to make use of
the Library resources and facilities.

7. Reprography services:

The IGM Library provides reprography (photocopying) service inside the Library to all its members. A
private firm has been engaged for this service during the working hours to all the library users at a
nominal charge of Rs.0.60Ps. On an average, 10,000 photocopies are taken out every day.
8. Facilities for the visually challenged:

Visually challenged students have access to library resources through 5 multimedia PCs with ‘JAWS’
and ‘Krizwel’ speech synthesizer software, which enables to read-out the documents placed on the
scanner. In addition, two workstations with Zoomex, readers are added to scan and convert image into
text on the screen to enable the students to hear and also save the text. This facility is extensively used
by the visually challenged students to read and print without anyone’s help. A separate Braille printer
is provided for printing regular text in Braille.

9. Air-conditioned 24 x 7 Reading Halls:

The IGM Library has two separate reading halls next to the library, which are fully air-conditioned and
kept open round-the-clock. Students can bring their personal books, issued books from the Library and

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study in these halls without any disturbance. These reading halls have the capacity to accommodate 200
students at a time, and it is being used extensively. The reading halls are enabled with wireless network
points, where students can search/browse e-journals subscribed by the library from their Laptops.

10. PG Diploma in Library Automation & Networking:

The IGM Library under the agies of the University Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning Started a
highly focused one year course – PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) in
January, 1998. This course is the first of its kind in the country, where a University Library is conducting
an advanced level course under Distance Education mode. Around 80-100 students are admitted every
year.

Central Instruments Laboratory (CIL)

Central Instruments laboratory (CIL), is a central facility with state of art analytical Instruments to cater
to the needs of the Science Schools and other institutions. The list of instruments at CIL covers broad
based fields viz., microscopy, diffraction, calorimetric based and magnetic property measurement.
These Instruments can also be used round the clock. The list of instruments are : Environmental
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectrometer, Powder X-Ray
Diffractometer (XRD), Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM), Electron Spin Resonance (ESR)
Spectrometer, Circular Dichroism (CD) Spectrometer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC),
Thermogravitometer-DTA (TG-DTA).

The areas of specialization of the CIL include Mass

Spectrometry, Radiation Spectroscopy (X-Ray, UV-VISIR), Microscopy, Advanced Electronics,
Design and Development of Microprocessor and Microcontroller – based Systems, Embedded Systems,
Advanced Instrumentation systems design and maintenance.

Computer Centre

The Computer Centre was established in the year as a central facility. It was established to facilitate,
foster and support the essential teaching and research goals of the University of Hyderabad through
deployment and delivery of computing and communication services to the University’s faculty,
students, officers, and staff. To assist research, there is a wide range of computing environment
available, backed by staff with considerable expertise to assist researchers. Currently the Centre has
systems, which provide Windows and Linux environment to the users.

The Centre is having Internet/Email, programming, and word processing rooms to enable users to
execute various tasks. The Centre has several Pentium systems. The Centre also has Color and
Black/White Laser printers, Scanners, LCD Projector.

The Computer Centre also conducts short term courses/workshops which are relevant to the academic
activities of the community as well as to enhance the skills of office automation among non-teaching
staff.

The Computer Centre offers advice and consultancy to users and assist in solving problems of users
might have on their equipment.

Health Care

The University Health Centre, managed by a team of doctors, supported by nurses / para medical staff
caters to the basic Out Patient treatment and few beds for emergency Inpatient treatment. The health
Centre has an X-Ray Unit, an ECG machine and laboratory for conducting various clinical

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investigations. Physiotherapist will be available on specific days. The services of a Student Counselor
is available near the Chief Warden’s Office. Round-the-clock Ambulance facility is available for
emergency purposes in addition to the Emergency Ambulance (108) provided by the Govt. of
Telangana.

At the time of admission every student shall submit a physical fitness certificate and also an
undertaking to the Health Centre, signed by the parent/guardian to the effect that “any
hospitalization/medical treatment expenses shall be borne by the parents/guardians of the student
concerned and the university is not responsible for treating the major diseases/ailment occurred
while pursuing studies in the University.”

However, the University will assist them in providing a Medical Insurance Card (valid for one year)
from a standard insurance company, which they may use for hospitalization.

Hostel Accommodation

There are altogether 21 hostels on the campus, of which 13 are for men and 8 are for women. Foreign
students, unless they opt not to, are accommodated at the Tagore International House.

In view of increased intake and paucity of Hostel accommodation, the University will try to
accommodate all students admitted into various programmes / courses needing hostel. However,
hostel will be allotted to students based on the distance from their present place of residence with
sufficient proof.

No hostel accommodation will be provided to the students admitted from the places within the limits
of 50 kilometers of distance.

The hostel accommodation will be provided subject to the availability of seats in the hostels for the
programme period only i.e. a maximum period of two years for PG course, three years for MCA. and
MPA Theatre Arts, Two years for M.Phil., Five years for Ph.D. and Five years for Integrated Masters.
In no case, the stay will be extended beyond the above stipulated period.
The students are required to submit ‘Proof of nativity’ at the time of hostel admission. They can submit
a ‘Nativity/Residence Certificate’ issued by the Revenue Officer/ Tahsildar or any other relevant
certificate issued by the competent authority of their respective native place as proof of residence.

Mess facility attached to different hostels is compulsory and is completely managed by the bonafide
boarders. Even if a boarder does not avail him/herself of the mess facility, a certain minimum charge
will be levied as decided by the Chief Warden from time to time. The average vegetarian monthly mess
bill at current prices (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) works out to approximately Rs. 1600/-. The rules
and regulations are mentioned in the Hostel Hand Book which gets periodically updated at the
University’s website. The hostel handbook is binding on all boarders.

Students Welfare
The office of the Dean Students’ Welfare looks after the welfare of the students with the active support
from the elected representatives of the Students’ Union body, Chief Warden, Wardens, IIC (GS-CASH),
Proctoral Office, and coordinators of programmes like NSS, Remedial coaching, JRF coaching and
Competitive examinations coaching. A Student Counselling Service by professionals is available with
the DSW office. In case of any student requiring parental help/guidance, his/her parents will be informed
accordingly.
There is a Students’ Union which caters to the students’ interests and promotes cultural and sports
activities. The elections to the Students’ Union are conducted/ coordinated by the DSW office.

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Discipline among students
All powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action related to the students of the University are
vested with the Vice Chancellor. He may delegate all or any of his powers as he deems fit to any of the
officers of the University.

Ban on ragging on the campus: Ragging, use of alcohol, banned drugs, drug trafficking and eve
teasing, which are criminal offences, are strictly forbidden in the University and persons found indulging
in such activities will be subjected to strict disciplinary action in keeping with the law of the land.
Indulging in any criminal activity within or outside the University and any physical violence against
fellow students and fellow residents will not be tolerated and will attract stern disciplinary action
including rustication. As per the orders of the “Hon’ble Supreme Court of India” if any incident of
ragging comes to the notice of the authority of the University, the authorities would expel him/her from
the University.

Anti Ragging

“UGC Regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions, 2009” are
available on the UGC website i.e. www.ugc.ac.in . A nationwide toll free anti-ragging helpline 1800-
180-5522 in 12 languages has also been established which can be accessed by students in distress due
to ragging.
Psychological Counsellor:- University has appointed a Psychological Counsellor. The Psychological
Counsellor is working with the Dean, Students’ Welfare office.

The main purpose of appointing a Psychological Counsellor is to advice/counsel the needy students at
the right time on 24.x7x365 basis. A wide publicity of contact and office details has been given to
enable University students to avail the services of Psychological Counsellor in times of need.

Equal Opportunities Cell: - As per UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions)
Regulations Act, 2012 University has created an Equal Opportunities Cell. Prof. Sarat Jyotsna Rani,
Department of Telugu has been appointed as Anti-Discrimination Officer. The Equal Opportunities Cell
performs the following duties:-

1. The Anti-discrimination Officer shall receive the complaints about discrimination or harassment as
defined in UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2012 in
writing from a student or a parent of a student irrespective of whether the discrimination or
harassment is alleged to have taken place within or outside the Institution,
2. On receipt of a written complaint the Anti-discrimination Officer shall initiate follow up action
including preliminary fact finding enquiry, if he considers necessary.
3. On receipt of inquiry report, the Anti- discrimination Officer shall submit her/ his recommendations
to the Institution in case of Students for taking appropriate follow up action in accordance with the
provisions of the Statutes of Ordinances or regulations of the University or the UGC Regulations.
4. In case of Teachers and Non- Teaching Staff, the Competent Authority of the University upon receipt
of the enquiry report shall take appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes
or Ordinances of Regulations of the University of the UGC Regulations.

Proctorial Board:- The Proctorial Board shall examine all disciplinary and related issues pertaining to
the students. All students’ misconduct/ indiscipline related cases shall be brought to the notice of the
Chief Proctor. Based on the gravity of the case, the Proctorial Board shall make appropriate
recommendations to the Vice- Chancellor after thorough enquiry on the incident/s.

Committee on violence against women and Sexual harassment:- As per MHRD Notification
No.F.91-1/2013 (TFGS) dated 02.05.2016 published in the Gazette of India, The GS-CASH (Gender

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Sensitivity – Committee against sexual harassment) has been renamed as Internal Complaints
Committee (ICC) with the composition of the following: Presiding Officer, Members, Ex-Officio
Members, Third Party Representatives, Elected Members and others to combat Sexual harassment
against women on the campus.

UGC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME: Spoken English and Grammar for SC, ST, OBC (Non-
Creamy Layer) and Minority Students.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced Enrichment Programme in various
universities and colleges to benefit the students belonging to the underprivileged sections in academic
institutions. The University of Hyderabad has taken an initiative to tap the opportunity to benefit the
SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Minority students. The University has been organizing this
programme for the last few years. Apart from remedial coaching in various subjects across the
departments, spoken English and grammar at both the levels- basic and advanced is being conducted in
the university. Subject tutors have been taken on temporary basis to teach spoken English and grammar
through innovative methods. This programme is conducted twice an academic year through a semester
system. Weekly tests are conducted to assess progress. Gradation is assessed based on the performance
of the students in the class. At the end of each semester, certificates are issued to them.

UGC JRF/ NET and UPSC, TSPSC, APPSC Coaching Classes:- The Office of the Dean, Students’
Welfare is conducting UGC JRF/NET remedial Coaching Classes, with the help of coordinators of these
programs for the benefit of the University Students. Apart from the regular coaching classes, subject to
availability and allocation of funds and depending on the response of the students, the Office of the
Dean, Students’ Welfare and coordinators organize Coaching Classes for UPSC, TSPSC, APPSC and
various other group exams by engaging outside professionals from the concerned fields.

Games and sports

The Department is equipped with a centre for Games and Sports. The centre consists of a well-equipped
international standard indoor stadium accommodating indoor games like shuttle badminton, table tennis
etc.

The centre is also now equipped with a Fitness Centre where students can participate in various fitness
programs. This centre is catering to the needs of fitness through the state of the art equipment, and the
fitness centre is poised for further development in the present year.

The department also houses a Yoga Centre in which Yoga classes are given for the students and other
interested university community.

The department also is promoting the sports and games culture among the student community by well
organizing coaching camps in various disciplines for the University teams.

The department recently added two Synthetic Tennis Courts near Yoga Centre for the students and for
the university community. A state of the art Indoor fitness centre and Gym is coming up at south
campus for the students and University community.

A new 400 meters standard Athletic track is added to the department of physical education and sports
for the use of students and university community.

The university is also a member of the Inter University Sports Board of India and its teams participate
in Zonal and All India Inter University Tournaments regularly, apart from this the department also
organizes annual inter school competitions to inspire the student community to involve in sports and
games to improve their health status.

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Financial Support

The University offers financial assistance to the students admitted to different programmes of study.
Brief particulars of some of these scholarships/fellowships are as following:

Ph.D.
Sl. JRF Rs. SRF M.Phil.
Name of the Fellowship providing by Scholars per
No Per Rs. Per Rs Per
funding body per month
month month month
month
1 UGC 25,000/- 28,000/- - - -
2 UGC - RGNF SC & ST 25,000/- 28,000/- - - -
3 UGC - MANF 25,000/- 28,000/- - - -
4 CSIR 25,000/- 28,000/- - - -
5 DST-INSPIRE 25,000/- 28,000/- - - -
6 DBT-JRF 25,000/- 28,000/-
7 UGC BSR fellowship for Gate Students 24,800/- 27,900/- - - -
UGC BSR fellowship for Non Gate
8 21,700/- 24,800/- - - -
Students
Non Net
9 Fellowship for M.Phil. & Ph.D. - - 5,000/- 8,000/- -
Scholars
M.Sc. Biotechnology scholarship
10 - - - - 5,000/.
sponsored By JNU

11 P.G. Indira Gandhi Scholarship - - - - 3,100/-

Post Graduate Merit
12 Scholarship Scheme for - - - - 3,100/-
University Rank holders

13 GATE Scholarship - - - - 12,400/-

Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child

14 25,000/- 28,000/- - - -
(SVSGC)Scholarship
5,400/-
(Gen) &
15 Ishaan Uday for North Eastern Students - - - - 7,800/-
(Tec/Prof.
Courses)
7,800/-
(M.Tech)
Post Graduate Scholarship for
& 4,700/-
16 Professional Courses For SC/ST - - - -
(other
(PGSPROF)
then
M.Tech)

Financial assistance to students admitted to Masters and Integrated Masters Programme:

Financial assistance under UoH financial assistance will be offered to a maximum of 600 students

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admitted to Masters and Integrated Masters programme in an academic year @ Rs.750/- p.m. for a
period of 10 months in an academic year. The norms including on the basis of Income criteria
relating to sanction of this assistance will be notified separately each year.

Concessions to Visually Challenged students:

Concessions to Visually challenged students are provided by the University as per the UGC guidelines
from time to time which interalia, include exemption from all kinds of fees, payment of Reader’s
allowance @ Rs. 1000/ p.m. in respect of PG/ M.Phil./Ph.D. (proposed to be enhanced Rs. 1000 to Rs.
1200 for UG/PG and Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1500 for M.Phil./Ph.D.) students, an annual grant of Rs. 500/- for
guide charges, extra time of 20/30 minutes for writing examination paper of 2/3 hours respectively and
permission to use a personal typewriter during examinations. In addition to this, the blind students are
eligible for scribe charges @ Rs.150/- for Internal Exams/Term papers and Rs.300/- for end-semester
examinations. Special stationary charges @ Rs.500 per annum.
Financial assistance from other sources: The University will facilitate all eligible to apply for the award
of the following Scholarships given by the Govt. of India, Govt. of Telangana, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
and other State Governments subject to their fulfilling the conditions prescribed in each case.

a) Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities

b) Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses CS
c) Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
d) Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities
e) Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
f) Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for OBC students-Bihar
g) Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for ST students-Bihar
h) Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for SC students-Bihar
i) Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students-Uttarakhand
j) Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students-Uttarakhand
k) Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students-Uttarakhand
l) Post-Matric ST Scholarship SCHEMES
m) Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students Tripura
n) Post Matric Scholarship for OBC students Tripura
o) Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR Post Matric Scholarship FOR Economically Backward
Classes (EBC). – Tripura
p) NEC Merit Scholarship Tripura
q) Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for ST students-Karnataka
r) Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST children - Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS)
FOR ST students – Meghalaya

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 s) Post Matric Scholarship(PMS) for ST Students
t) Scheme for Award of Stipend to the schedule tribe students of Arunachal Pradesh
u) GOI National Merit Scholarship
v) GOI Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST students
w) GOI Scholarships for non-Hindi speaking students for Post Matric studies in Hindi
x) GOI Scholarships for physically Challenged
y) GOI Scholarships for Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighters’ children, Minority students
z) Scholarships of respective State Governments for EBC, OBC, Children of Political
sufferers, minorities etc.

The University further grants fee concession to the SC/ST and OBC scholarship holders beyond the
amount reimbursed by the respective Governments which shall be prospective if the Dept. of Social
Welfare, Govt. of A.P. and Telangana States express its inability to reimburse the fee in full to the
University in the case of the SC, ST and OBC scholarship holder of the State of A.P./Telangana.

Fellowships and Scholarships

1. Payment of scholarships awarded/funded by external agencies like UGC, CSIR, AICTE,
ICSSR, ICMR, DST, DBT, DAE, NBHM etc. shall be made directly credited to the
beneficiaries Bank account.

2. UGC JRFs pursuing their research work leading to M.Phil. & Ph.D. in Sciences, Humanities,
Social Sciences, Performing Arts etc.

3. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowships (sponsored by the Ministry of Social Justice for SC/ST
candidates to pursue M.Phil. & Ph.D. Degrees): The SC/ST Scholars enrolled for Ph.D. and
M.Phil. Programmes in the University have to apply for this Fellowship as and when the
University Grants Commission issues the notification.

4. Maulana Azad National Fellowship (sponsored by Ministry of Minority Affairs to pursue

M.Phil. and Ph.D. Degrees by minority students). The Minority scholars enrolled for Ph.D.
and M.Phil. Programmes in the University have to apply for this Fellowship as and when the
University Grants Commission issues the notification.

5. CSIR Fellowships: The CSIR JRFs pursuing research are paid a fellowship of Rs.25,000/
p.m. for a period of two years (JRF) which may be increased to Rs.28,000/ p.m. for the
subsequent years (SRF). The upgradation to SRF will be as per the norms of the University
and CSIR.

6. M.Phil. programme is three semester programme. M.Phil. students will be paid fellowship
@ Rs. 5,000/- p.m. for three semesters only (funded by UGC). No further extension shall be
given to the students beyond three semesters. However, the students if so desire can submit
the M.Phil. dissertation within two semesters also.

7. Ph.D. Scholars will be paid fellowship @ Rs. 8000/-p.m. from the date of the Admission for
a period of 3 years and extendable by one more year (funded by UGC) in exceptional cases
with specific and tangible justification from the supervisor/Doctoral Committee.

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 8. The students admitted to M.Sc. Biotechnology are eligible for scholarship funded by the
Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. The duration of the scholarship will be 4 semester/2
years subject to receipt of receiving grants from Department of Biotechnology.

9. Students admitted into M.Tech CS/AI/IT, M.Tech IC Technology and GATE qualified
candidates admitted to M.Tech Materials Engineering and M.Tech Mineral Exploration will
be eligible for AICTE fellowships as and when AICTE processes DBT scheme (No. of
fellowships are restricted to the students intake approved by the AICTE).
10. The University Grants Commission on the basis of a recent initiative of MHRD, has
introduced the Post- Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders (in General
and Honours courses at University levels). The selection will be purely on Merit basis and
duration is for 2 years (20 months only).

11. The University Grants Commission, on the basis of a recent initiative of MHRD, has
introduced the Post- Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child as an incentive
for the parents to observe small family norms and duration is for 2 years (20 months only).
The University extends fee waiver in case of such students. However, those who are eligible
and received Indira Gandhi scholarship for single girl child will not be eligible for other
fellowships.

12. The University of Hyderabad Students Assistance (UoH SA) will not be provided to the
students who are drawing any Financial Assistance/Scholarship/fellowship from any other
source.

The SC/ST/OBC candidates availing the benefits of Fellowships/Scholarships processed by the

University are subject to verification of their Caste Certificate and Income certificate.

Placement Guidance and Advisory Bureau (PGAB)

The placement activities at the University of Hyderabad are coordinated through the Placement Cell
which is advised by the Placement Guidance and Advisory Bureau (PGAB). The PGAB constitutes
faculty placement coordinators of the various Schools/Departments who in coordination with the PGAB
look after the placement for the students in the University. The placement coordinators are assisted by
the student placement coordinators who play a vital role in the placements of the respective
schools/departments.

The PGAB publicizes information about employment opportunities and makes information available to
the students. Placement talks are arranged and facilities are provided for Campus interviews. The
Placement cell facilitates the students of the University by way of guidance and advice in choosing their
career.

Many leading and reputed Companies/Laboratories/ Institutes/Institutions/Financial Institutions,

Government Organizations/Publishing Houses/Broadcasting and Media representative such as Tata
Consultancy Services, Deloitte, Oracle, General Electric , Quadratyx ,ADP , ITC InfoTech , Terra Data,
Polaris , HedgeLoop , Parexel international HSBC, JP Morgan Chase, DST Worldwide Services,
Commvault, Intergraph, One Convergence, RGUKT, Cavium Net Works, Zen Technologies, AINS,
Free Scale, Sri Ram Life Jaro Education, Oakridge International School , Sri Chaitanya Junior
Colleges/Techno Schools and to name a few, had Campus placements and recruited students at salaries
ranging from Rs.3.50 Lakhs to Rs.12.00 Lakhs per annum.

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In addition to placement activities, the Bureau also helps in offering career counseling and personality
development services for the benefit of the students. The PGAB also arranges the related
lectures/seminars/workshops for their benefit.

Placement Coordinator: (email: placementuoh@gmail.com; telephone number: 040 – 23011831 and

23132140).

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TEACHING AND EVALUATION REGULATIONS

Special features
The special features of the University’s academic set up include a favourable teacher student ratio
(1:13) which is one of the best in India ; a flexible academic programme that encourages
interdisciplinary courses and research. The assessment, including projects and examinations of the 5-
Year Integrated PG/Postgraduate courses is continuous and internal.

Semester system
The courses are organised on the semester pattern. The academic year consists of two semesters of
16 to 18 weeks each. July – December is the Monsoon and January – June is the winter semester.

Continuous internal assessment

The examination system of the University is designed to test systematically the student’s progress in
class, laboratory and field work through continuous evaluation in place of the usual “make or mar”
performance in a single examination. Students are given periodical tests, short quizzes, home
assignments, seminars, tutorials, term papers in addition to the examination at the end of each
semester. The final result in each course is calculated on the basis of continuous assessment and
performance in the end semester examination.

Attendance and progress of work

A minimum attendance requirement of 75% of the classes actually held in each course (at least 60% if
the same course is repeated for writing the end-semester examinations) and participate, to the
satisfaction of the School/Department/Centre, in seminars, sessional and practicals as may be
prescribed, mandatory. The progress of work of the research scholars and their attendance is regularly
monitored by their supervisors. Absence from classes continuously for 10 days shall make the
student liable to have his/her name removed from the rolls of the University. Absence on medical
grounds should be supported by a certificate which has to be submitted soon after recovery to the
respective School/Department/Centre. Dean’s of the Schools can condone the requirement of Minimum
attendance upto 5% only for regular or repeat courses.

Summer Semester
In order to help the I.MA/I.M.Sc. (5-Year Integrated) students having more backlogs than allowed,
classes will be held during May/July subject to the availability of the teachers. This will be offered at
College for Integrated Studies (CIS) for students to clear their backlogs for courses offered at CIS.

Evaluation regulations
1. The performance of each student enrolled in a course will be assessed at the end of each semester.
Evaluation of all P.G., M.Phil., M.Tech and Integrated PG courses is done under the Grading
System. There will be 7 letter grades; A+, A, B+, B, C, D and F on a 10 point scale which carries
10,9,8,7,6,5,0 grade points respectively.

2. The final result in each course will be determined on the basis of continuous assessment and
performance in the end semester examination which will be in the ratio of 40:60 in case of theory
courses and 60:40 in laboratory courses (practicals).

3. The mode of continuous assessment will be decided by the School Board concerned. The students
will be given a minimum of three units of assessment per semester in each course from which the
best two performances will be considered for the purpose of calculating the result of continuous

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 assessment. The record of the continuous assessment will be maintained by the
School/Department/Centre.

4. At the end of the semester examination, the answer scripts shall be evaluated and the grades scored
by each student shall be communicated to the Dean of the School/Head of the Department/Centre
for onward transmission to the Office of the Controller of Examinations. Wherever required, the
Dean / the Head of the Department/Centre along with the teacher concerned may moderate the
evaluation.

5. (a) Students should obtain a minimum of ‘D’ grade in each course in order to pass in the
Postgraduate, M.Tech and Integrated PG courses. Students who obtain less than ‘D’ Grade in any
course, may be permitted to take the supplementary examination in the course/s concerned within a
week after the commencement of the teaching of the next semester or in accordance with the
schedule notified. Appearance at such examinations shall be allowed only once. Those students who
get less than ‘D’ grade in the supplementary examination also shall have to repeat the course
concerned or take an equivalent available course with the approval of the Head of the
Department/Centre and the Dean of the School concerned. Such approval should be obtained at the
beginning of the semester concerned.

(b) In order to be eligible for award of medals/prizes and ranks etc., the students should complete
the course within the prescribed duration without availing supplementary or repeat examinations.
Further, Grade value obtained in the supplementary/ repeat/improvement examination shall not
be taken into account for the said purpose.
Candidates attempting in Supplementary/Improvement exams are also not eligible for medals.

(c)Medals are awarded to only those who have passed/completed the course in that 2017-18
academic year only.

6. (a) A student of PG/ /M.Phil, and M.Tech, is expected to clear more than 50 % of the courses
offered in that semester in order to be promoted to to the next semester A student may have a
maximum of two backlogs where the number of the courses in a semester are four and a maximum
of three backlogs where the number of courses in a semester are more than four at any given point
of time including the backlogs of the previous semester, if any.
(b) A student of I.M.A./I.M.Sc. (5-year Integrated is expected to clear more than 50 % of the courses
offered in that semester in order to be promoted to to the next semester subject to a maximum of 5
backlogs at any given point of time including the backlogs of previous semester/s, if any.
(c) I.M.Sc students admitted from 2017-18 must clear all their backlogs accumulated during their
first 2 years before moving to 3rd year or Vth semester. Similarly, I.M.A. students admitted from
2017-18 must clear all their backlogs accumulated during their first 3 years before moving to 4 th
year or VIIth semester. In case, I.M.Sc/I.M.A students admitted from 2017-18 does not clear all
their backlogs accumulated during first two/three years respectively, then they will not be allowed
to move to the next semester.

7. The qualifying marks for the dissertation/project report / monograph/ research paper in the M.Tech
courses shall be 50%. Students who obtain less than 50% or ‘D’ grade in the dissertation/
monograph/ research paper will be required to rewrite it within such extra time as may be allowed
by the University based on the recommendation of the Supervisor(s) and the
Department/Centre/School concerned.

8. Students who are permitted to appear in supplementary examinations in course/s in accordance with
clauses 5(a) above will be required to apply to write the examination concerned in the prescribed
form and pay the prescribed examination fee by the date prescribed for the purpose.

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9. (a) A student in order to be eligible for the award of M.A., M.Sc., MCA, MBA, MPA, MFA and
Integrated PG Courses must obtain a minimum of ‘D’ grade in each course. The results of successful
candidates will be classified as indicated below on the basis of the CGPA:
CGPA of 8.0 and above and up to 10.0 I Division with Distinction
CGPA of 6.5and above and < 8.0 I Division
CGPA of 5.5 and above and < 6.5 II Division
CGPA of 6.0 II Division with 55%
CGPA of 5.0 and above and < 5.5 III Division

(b) To satisfactorily complete the programme and qualify for the degree, a student must obtain a
minimum CGPA of 5. There should not be any ‘F’ grades on records of any student for making
himself/herself eligible for award of the degree.

The division obtained by a student will be entered in his/her provisional cum consolidated grade
sheet and in the Degree certificate.

10. (a) A student in order to be eligible for the award of the M.Tech degree must obtain a minimum of
50% in each of the courses She/he takes as well as in the dissertation / project report/ monograph.
The results of the successful candidates will be classified as below:
CGPA of 8.0 and above and up to 10.0 I Division with Distinction
CGPA of 6.5and above and < 8.0 I Division
CGPA of 5.5 and above and < 6.50 II Division

There is no III Division in these programmes

(b) To satisfactorily complete the programme and qualify for the M.Tech. degree, a student must
obtain a minimum CGPA of 5.5. There should not be any ‘F’ grades on the records of any student
for making himself/herself eligible for award of the degree.

The division obtained by a student will be entered in his/her provisional cum consolidated marks sheet
and the degree certificate.

11. No student shall be permitted to take a supplementary examination for the second time of the same
course except in the case of one repeating the entire course.

12. Students who are not found eligible to take semester examinations and also those who are not
promoted to the next semester of the course may be considered for readmission to the concerned
semester of the immediately following academic year. Such students should seek readmission
before the commencement of the classes for the concerned semester or within a week of the
commencement of the concerned semester if they are appearing in the supplementary examinations.
Such students are given an option either to undergo instruction for all the courses of the semester
concerned or to undergo instruction in only such courses in which they have failed on the condition
that the option once exercised will be binding on the student concerned.

13. at the specific written request of the student concerned, answer scripts of the semester examinations
may be shown to him/her, but not returned to the candidates The result of the continuous assessment
of the students will, however, be communicated to students immediately after the assessment.

14. No request for re-valuation shall be entertained. However, every School/Department/Centre

shall constitute a Grievance Committee consisting of 3 or 4 teachers to examine the complaints
received from the students of the School regarding their assessment. Such requests from the students
should reach the Dean of the School / Head of the Department/Centre within 15 days of the
announcement of the results.

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 Note: If a student is not satisfied with the evaluation by the School/Department/Centre level Grievance
Committees, the Dean of the School/Head of the Department/ Centre on a request from the student
may refer the matter to the Controller of Examinations for getting the paper evaluated by an external
examiner, whose evaluation will be final. The fees for external evaluation in all such cases shall be Rs.
50/- per paper which shall be paid by the student concerned.

15. (a) Students absenting themselves after payment of fees from a regular semester examination are
permitted to appear in the supplementary examination subject to fulfilling the attendance
requirement . The application for the supplementary examination in the prescribed form along with the
prescribed fee should reach the office of the Controller of Examinations through the
Department/Centre/School concerned by the date prescribed.

(b) Students may opt a audit/Extra course within the Department or outside, provided he/she fulfils
75% of attendance requirement for an audit/Extra course for including it in the additional grade sheet.
(c ) Option once exercised for audit/extra courses shall be final.

Improvement examination

i) The facility for improvement shall be open to all students securing ‘D’ grade and above and who
want to improve their grade irrespective of the CGPA obtained by them. However, one should clear
all courses of a particular semester in which he/she intends to take an improvement examination.
Appearance at such examination in the course will be allowed only once. One can improve a
maximum of four courses of their respective programmes as detailed below:
One course at the end of the first semester, two courses at the end of the second semester, three
courses (to be taken from 1st & 3rd semesters) at the end of the third semester and four courses at
the end of the fourth semester. No further chance will be given under any circumstances.
ii) The improvement examinations will be conducted along with the supplementary examinations
within a week of the commencement of the teaching of the next semester or as per the schedule
prescribed.
iii) For the purpose of determining the Division, the better of the two performances in the examinations
will be taken into consideration.
iv) The grade sheet of a student will indicate full information of the examinations taken by him/her.
Both the Grades obtained in the 1st and 2nd attempts will be shown in the grade sheets.
v) The Application for improvement examination in the prescribed form along with the prescribed
Examination Fee should reach the office of the Controller of Examinations within a week of the
commencement of the teaching of the next semester through the School/Department/Centre by the
prescribed date.

vi) Students who have completed the course without availing the improvement facility in accordance
with the schedule prescribed by the University are allowed to avail the un-availed chances within a
maximum period of six months after completion of the course. Such exams are to be taken when the
regular or supplementary/improvement exams are held.

Special Supplementary Examinations: The PG and 5year Integrated PG students who after
completion of the prescribed duration of the course are left with backlogs are eligible to appear for
special supplementary exams subject to a maximum of two courses where number of courses in a
semester are four and a maximum of three courses where the number of courses in a semester are
more than four. Appearance in such exams shall be allowed only once. Special supplementary
exams are to be conducted when the regular supplementary/ improvement exams are held.

Note : Supplementary and Special Supplementary examinations cannot be written in same

semester.

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Evaluation of M.Phil. dissertation
Students will give pre-submission seminar on the M.Phil dissertation.
Schools/Departments/Centres will hold it before submission of the dissertation.

Note: University has adopted UGC Regulations 2016 for M.Phil./Ph.D courses. All conditions
mentioned in it and any further modifications will apply for these courses.

Evaluation of M.Tech. CS/AI/IT dissertation & MCA Project work

1. The dissertation of M. Tech. and M.C.A. project will be evaluated in two phases viz., mid-term
and final. Midterm is for 40% and the final is for 60%.
2. The midterm and final evaluation will be done by a Board of examiners and the students have to
present the work done by them.
3 (i) The provisional certificate-cum-consolidated grade transcript shall contain the CGPA and the division
also. This document shall also contain classification of the results under letter grade system .
(ii) An additional grade sheet will be given to the students for the audit courses taken by them without
attributing the credits, and also for the courses taken by them having credits which are not counted
for the award of the degree and the credits scored by them for the extracurricular activities like
NSS, literacy programme etc. The audited courses will be included in the additional grade sheet,
based on the certification given by the teacher concerned and recommended by the Head of the
Department and Dean of the School concerned.
(iii) In the degree certificate, the division will also be mentioned.
(iv) In addition to the above provisions, the existing evaluation regulations in the University shall be
applicable in the other matters, wherever required.

Bridge courses for SC/ST Ph.D. scholars

Students from the SC/ST category who are admitted to Ph.D. programmes and identified with some
academic deficiencies have to study Bridge courses for a maximum period of 2 semesters to enable
them to pass the course work and this period will not be counted against the maximum period (5+1
year) allowed for submission of the thesis.

Course work for M.Phil and Ph.D. scholars

It is expected that every student admitted to a M.Phil./Ph.D. programme shall satisfactorily complete
the course work prescribed by the School/Department/Centre. The course work shall be for 12 - 16
credits which may be distributed among different components as decided by the respective
Department/Centre and approved by the School Board. The M.Phil./Ph.D. students should pass the
course work by securing 55% of marks in each subject within a period of 2 semesters. No student shall
be permitted to work on the research project without completion of the course work. The provisional
admission of the candidates who fail to complete the course work in the above stipulated period stands
cancelled automatically. This shall also apply for the Ph.D. students registered for part time, external
category. The result of the course work shall be declared as pass or fail.

Note: Those with an M.Phil. Degree though exempted from the course work will undertake such course
work as recommended by the Supervisor/Research Advisory Committee and approved by the School
Board. In the case of M.Tech. students admitted to Ph.D., they will be required to do the course work
as prescribed by the Supervisor/ Research Advisory Committee to be approved by the School Board for
12-16 credits.

Students should give an open pre-submission seminar on the Ph.D. thesis. Schools/
Departments/Centres should hold it before submission of the thesis.

Note: University has adopted UGC Regulations 2016 for M.Phil./Ph.D courses. All
conditions mentioned in it and any further modifications will apply for these courses.

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Medals for excellence in studies
With a view to encourage good performance in studies, the University has instituted several donor
medals as detailed below:

S.No. Name of the Medal Course/Subject

Donor Medals
1 M/s Jindal Jubilee Gold Medal M.Sc. Mathematics
2 M/s Narosa Publishing House Medal M.Sc. Mathematics (Applied)
3 A.P. Mahesh Bank Medal MCA
4 Bhagwat Saran Agarwal Memorial Medal M.Sc. Physics
5 Prof. VV Sarma Memorial Medal M.Sc. Chemistry
6 Prof. A.N. Radhakrishnan Memorial Medal M.Sc. Biochemistry
7 KLN Reddy Medal M.Sc. Plant Biology & Biotechnology
8 Kottapalli Narasayya Medal For a topper who secures highest marks in core
subjects of M.Sc. Plant Biology &
Biotechnology
9 Kiran Kumar Medal M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology
10 Dr. Salam Khan Bio Asia Medal M.Sc. Biotechnology
11 Pingali Mohan Reddy Medal For overall performance in PG in Life Sciences
12 Electrotek International Inc., Chennai, Gold M.Sc. Ocean and Atmoshperic Sciences
Medal
13 Prof. Radhanath Rath Memorial Medal I.M.Sc. Health Psychology
14 Sarojini Naidu Memorial Trust Medal M.A. English
15 Roopchand Chajed (Jain) Medal M.A. Hindi
16 Prof. P. Ramanarasimham Medal For a topper in M.A. Telugu who secures
highest marks in the following coruses put
together : i) Introduction to General
Linguistics ii) Evolution of Telugu Language
iii) Structure of Modern Telugu iv)
Comparative Dravidian
17 Sri Nittala Venkata Somayajulu Memorial M.A. Telugu – Special Reference to literature
Medal (Both Classical & Modern)
18 Mahakavi Dasu Sreeramulu Medal M.A Telugu with special reference to Classical
Literature
19 Dr. Prakash Moonis Memorial Medal M.A. Urdu
20 Dr. Naushaba Hasnain and Prof. Syed For performance in PG courses of School of
Mohammad Hasnain Medal Humanities with a preference to M.A. Urdu, if
the overall marks are 1% less than the topper in
other subjects
21 Prof. Bhadriraju Krishnamurthi & Smt. M.A Applied Linguistics
Shyamala Gold Medal
22 Andhra Bank Medal M.A. History
23 Alumni Medal (for a topper in Social M.A. Anthropology
Anthropology)
24 M/s Jindal Jubilee Gold Medal M.A. Economics
25 Nataraja Ramakrishna Sharada Devi Medal MPA Dance
26 Sri S L Parasher Medal MFA Painting
27 Canara Bank Medal M.A. Communication
28 Vasavi Academy of Education Medal MBA

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29 SBH Medal M.Tech. CS
30 Alekhya Technology Medal M.Tech. AI
31 IDRBT Medal M.Tech. IT
32 Mannapalli Subbaramaiah Medal For overall performance in M.Tech. CS/AI/IT
33 Tadinada Sri Mahalakshmi Medal M.Tech. Mineral Exploration
34 Roopchand Chajed (Jain) Medal M.Phil. Hindi
35 Akhtar Hassan Memorial Medal M.Phil. Urdu
36 Prof. G.C. Jain Medal M.Phil. Urdu
37 Prof. Kishore Saran Lal Medal The best M.Phil thesis to be adjudged every year
in History (special reference to Medieval Indian
History 11th to 18th Centuries)
38 Dr. K. Kameswari Devi Memorial Gold Medal The best thesis in Telugu to be awarded once in
two years (even years only)
39 Dr. (Mrs) Sheela Raj Memorial Medal The best Ph.D. thesis to be adjudged every year
in History
40 Dr. Bhaskar Raj Saxena Memorial Medal The best Ph.D. thesis to be adjudged every year
in Hindi
41 Dr. Rajendra Kumar Nigam & Smt. Meera The best Ph.D thesis to be adjudged every year
Nigam Medal in Plant Sciences
42 Prof. A.S. Dash’s Medal Ph.D. Psychology (Best Ph.D. Thesis)
43 Sri Jatindra Mohan and Basantilata Medal M.Sc. Biochemistry
44 Zen Tech Gold Medal 5-Year Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science
45 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Gold Medal M.Tech. Materials Engineering
46 Sri Darla Abbai Memorial Gold Medal M.A. Telugu with special reference to Indian
Poetics & Literary Criticism
Donor Medals for women toppers
47 Prof. M. Shakuntala Memorial Medal M.Sc. Physics
48 Dr. B. Venakta Rama Sastry Memorial Medal M.Sc. Biochemistry (in the absence of woman
topper), then for overall performance in PG in
Life Sciences
49 Smt. Ravuri Kantamma Bhardwaja Medal M.A. Telugu
50 A.P. History Congress Medal M.A. History
51 Prof. G. Ram Reddy Memorial Medal M.A. Political Science
52 State Bank of India Medal M.A. Economics
University Medals for PG Courses (Toppers)
53 M.Sc. Statistics
54 M.Sc. Molecular Microbiology
55 M.Sc. Health Psychology
56 Master of Public Health (M.P.H)
57 M.A. Philosophy
58 M.A. Applied Linguistics
59 M.A Comparative Literature
60 M.A. Political Science
61 M.A. Sociology
62 M.A. Anthropology
63 MBA Health Care and Hospital Management
64 M.F.A Print Making
65 M.F.A Sculpture

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 66 M.F.A Art History and Visual Studies
University Medals for Integrated PG Courses (Toppers)
67 I M.Sc, Mathematics
68 I M.Sc Physics
69 I M.Sc. Chemical Sciences
70 I M.Sc. Systems Biology
71 I M.Sc. Optometry & Vision Sciences
72 I M.Sc. Earth Sciences
73 I.M.A Hindi
74 I M.A Telugu
75 I M.A Language Sciences
76 I M.A Economics
77 I M.A History
78 I M.A Political Science
79 I M.A Sociology
80 I M.A Anthropology

SC/ST Medals
The University has instituted medals for securing the first rank with first class in first attempt among
the SC/ST students in various examinations at Master’s degree level in the year 1991, the birth centenary
of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Duration of the courses

I. The duration of the course for M.A., M.Sc., M.P.A., M.F.A., Degree courses and PG
Diploma courses are as given below :

1. Normally, the student is expected to complete his/her programme within the minimum period as
laid down under the relevant Regulations of the University which should be in conformity with
the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Master Degree and also in line with the
notification, issued from time to time, on Specification of Degrees under Section 22 of UGC
Act, 1956.

2. A student who for whatever reasons is not able to complete the programme within the normal
period or the minimum duration prescribed for the progrmme, may be allowed two years period
beyond the normal period to clear the backlog to be qualified for the degree.

a) Time Span = N+2 years for the completion of programme where N stands for the normal or
minimum duration prescribed for completion of the programme.

b) In exceptional circumstance a further extension of one more year may be granted. The
exceptional circumstances be spelt out clearly by the relevant statutory body concerned of
the University.
c) During the extended period the student shall be considered as a private candidate and also
not be eligible for ranking.

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 Courses/Programmes Course Max. duration
duration from 2016-17
Integrated courses with Exit option from 3 years 5 years
2015-16
Integrated courses including 5 Year 5 years 7 years
M.Tech.
I.M.Sc. Optometry & Vision Sciences 4 years 6 years
(with exit option from 2015-16)
PG Courses 2 years 4 years
MCA, MPA 3 years 5 years
M.Tech. 2 Years 4 years

M.Phil. 3 semesters 4 semesters

Ph.D. 6 years 8 years for PWD
and women
Candidates only

Procedure for Readmission

The rule for granting readmission of students to first semester is as under :

1. The re-admission request of first semester students have not been attended a single class nor
informed the School/Department/Centre concerned, of his/her absence need not be entertained
and they may be rejected at School/Department/Centre level.

2. A minimum requirement of 25% attendance shall be insisted upon for considering the re-
admission requests of 1st semester students. The requests of students having less than 25%
attendance need not be considered and shall be rejected by the School/Department/ Centre.

3. Requests of students for granting re-admission to 1st semester, whose names have earlier been
removed from the rolls of the University for various reasons (viz., non-submission of qualifying
degree within the stipulated date, unauthorized absence for more than 10 days as per evaluation
regulations, etc.) should not be accepted and forwarded by Schools/Departments/ under any
circumstances.

4. Re-admission requests on medical grounds should be supported with proper medical and fitness
certificate duly issued by the Competent Medical Authority (Not below the rank of Asst. Civil
Surgeon) and also, such a certificate be obtained from the location where treatment was taken.

These regulations/rules shall come into force with effect from the academic year 2016-17.

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Rules of Refund of Fees on account of withdrawal/cancellation of admission

The rules for refund of fee to students on account of withdrawal/cancellation of admission etc.
approved by the University in 78th Academic Council meeting (item No.AC:78:2K17:14), for
implementation are given below for compliance by all concerned:

Reasons for seeking refund Percentage of Refund of

Aggregate fees *
a) When a student applies for withdrawal of 100%
admission 15 days before the last date of Less : 10% Processing Fee
admission. i.e., 10TH August 2018
b) When a student applies for withdrawal of 80%
admission after 15 days of last date of admission.
i.e., 10th August 2018
c) More than 15 days but less than 30 days after 50%
formally notified the last date of admission i.e.,
10th August 2018
d) More than 30 days after formally notified the last Only Caution/Security Deposit
date of admission i.e., 10th August 2018

NOTE:

1. * Aggregate fee includes tuition and other fee but excludes Caution/Security Deposit
2. For all withdrawals under category (a) above, 10% processing fee in the Aggregate fee shall be
charged.

Malpractices (Prevention and Disciplinary action) rules

In pursuance to the approval of the guidelines recommended to deal with cases of malpractices by the
76th Academic Council, the following rules are herewith notified. They shall be known as Malpractices
(prevention and disciplinary action) rules:

A) DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR MALPRACTICES / IMPROPER CONDUCT IN

EXAMINATIONS

Nature of Malpractices/Improper conduct Disciplinary action

1 If the candidate possesses or arranges access in Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation
(a) examination hall, any paper, note book, of the performance in that subject only.
programmable calculators, Cell phones, pager,
palm computers or any other form of material
(in any forma) concerned with or related to the
subject of the examination (theory or practical)
in which he is appearing but has not made us of
( material shall include any marks in any format
(diagrams, clues, writing) on the body of the
candidate which can be used as an aid in the
subject of examination)

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(b) If the candidate gives assistance or guidance or Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation
receives it from any other candidate orally or by of the performance in that paper only of all the
any body language methods or communicates candidates involved. In case of an outsider, she/he will
through any means with any candidate or be handed over to the police and a case is registered
persons in or outside the exam hall in respect of against him/her.
any matter.
2 If the candidate has copied in the examination Expulsion from the examination hall and
hall from any paper, book, programmable cancellation of the performance in that subject and all
calculators, palm computers or any other form of other subjects the candidate has already appeared
material relevant to the subject of the including practical examination and project work
examination (theory or practical) in which the and shall not be permitted to appear for the remaining
candidate is appearing. examination of the subjects of that Semester/year.
The Hall Ticket of the candidate will be cancelled
and sent to the University.
3 If the candidate impersonates any other The candidate who has impersonated shall be expelled
candidate in connection with the examination. from examination hall. The candidate is also debarred
and forfeits the. The performance of the legitimate
candidate, who has been impersonated, shall be
cancelled in all the subjects of the examination
(including practical and project work) already
appeared and shall not be allowed to appear for
examinations of the remaining subjects of that
semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two
consecutive semesters from admission class work and
all University examinations. The continuation of the
course by the candidate is subject to the academic
regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat.
If the imposter is an outsider, he will be handed over
to the police and a case is registered against him.
4 If the candidate carries in the Answer Book or Expulsion from the examination hall and
Additional Sheet or takes out OR arranges to cancellation of performance in that subject and all the
send out the question paper during the other subjects the candidate has already appeared
examination OR answer book or additional including practical examinations and project work and
sheet, during or after the examination. shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations
of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is
also debarred for two consecutive semesters from
admission class work and all University examinations.
The continuation of the course by the candidate is
subject to the academic regulations in connection
with forfeiture of admission.
5 If the candidate uses objectionable, abusive or Cancellation of the performance in that subject.
offensive language in the answer paper, or in
letters to the examiners or communicates with
the examiner in any form requesting her/him to
award pass marks or makes any other request.
6 If the candidate leaves the exam hall taking awayExpulsion from the examination hall and cancellation
answer script or intentionally tears off the script
of performance in that subject and all the other papers
or any part thereof making it illegible in any form
the candidate has already appeared including practical
or outside the examination hall. examinations and project work and shall not be
permitted for the remaining examinations of the
subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also
debarred for two consecutive semesters from
admission class work and all University examinations.
The continuation of the course by the candidate is
subject to the academic regulations in connection with
forfeiture of admission.
7 If student of the School, who is not a candidate Student of the school : expulsion from the
for the particular examination or any person not examination hall and cancellation of the performance

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 connected with the school indulges in any in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has
malpractice or improper conduct. already appeared including practical examinations
and project work and shall not be permitted for the
remaining examinations of the subjects of that
semester/year. The candidate is also debarred and
forfeits the admission.
Person(s) who do not belong to the School/University
will be handed over to police and a police case will be
registered against them.
8 Copying detected on the basis of internal Cancellation of the performance in that subject and all
evidence, during evaluation or during special other subjects the candidate has appeared including
scrutiny as may be undertaken by the University. practical examinations and project work of that
semester/year examinations.

9 If any malpractice/misbehaviour is detected

which is not covered in the above clauses 1 to 8
shall be reported to the University for further
action to award suitable disciplinary action.

Note: No supplementary examination shall be permitted for those students who are caught in cases of
malpractice.

B) The following shall be ensured by the School in preparations for examinations:

1. Physical (seating) arrangement shall be handled by the school in such a way that concerned
teacher can effectively invigilate.
2. All stationery shall be provided by the school in the examination hall.
3. Question paper shall be brought in by the concerned teacher and the responsibility shall be lying
with the concerned teacher.
4. Washrooms/lavatories etc to be cleared one day before the examination begins and every day
thereafter till the end of the examinations.

As internal examinations (continuous evaluation) also affects term end examinations, therefore the
following rules with regards to conduct of internal examinations have been made:

1. Teacher shall conduct a test each month avoiding the month in which end-semester exams are
conducted.
2. The concerned faculty should mandatorily invigilate the semester end examination of his/her
course.
3. The Deans/HoD’s will ensure that tests are conducted every month using such means as found
suitable.
C) Distribution of roles and responsibilities in the examination hall:

S.No. Responsibilities
Students Faculty School Administration

1 Shall not carry any material, Shall ensure the same Frisking before entering the
phones except instruments to hall including checking for
write , scale, pencil, writing on body, hands etc.
scientific Calculator.
Only admit card and
stationery shall be permitted

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 2 Shall not talk, Communicate Shall invigilate
in any manner with anyone personally with the Shall provide water etc. so
except the invigilator. assistance of scholars, that movements of the
office staff as needed. students are restricted.
3 Shall not be allowed to go Shall ensure that not
out during the first half-hour more than one student
and not more than once goes out of the hall at any
during the examination. given time.

Mode of Implementation: If a student is caught for malpractice by any official concerned with the
conduct of examination, he shall be handed over to the Dean of the School. The Dean of School shall
identify the Nature of malpractices/Improper conduct as indicated from 1 to 8 or 9 as the case may be
in the table above at A, and forward all such cases to the Office of the Controller of Examination. The
office of the Controller shall process the complaints and hand out disciplinary action as per the
recommendations given against each case in the table at A.

The above rules are in force with effect from 1st July, 2016.

Guidelines on Anti-Plagiarism aspect of theses/dissertations

1. The similarity index for all theses/dissertations, i.e Ph.D, M.Phil. and M.Tech, shall be capped
at 15% .
2. If a student is the first author, the similarity index of that publication is to be ignored while
calculating the overall similarity index
3. Where the student is not the first author, the matter shall be taken up on a case by case basis on
the recommendation of the supervisor and the HoD/ Dean of the school.
4. Either the paper published or the acceptance letter and abstract on the journals letter head/ official
e-mail shall be required to be enclosed along with the thesis as annexure. This may also be
mentioned in every chapter, if applicable, along with the details of the journal where the paper
was previously published.
5. a. The format of Certificate to be attached to Ph.D. thesis is enclosed at Annexure 1.
b. The format of certificate to be attached to M.Phil and M.Tech dissertations is enclosed at
Annexure 2.

All efforts may be made so that the thesis/dissertation should not be a mere reproduction of the
publications. The practice of using the complete extract of the publications in the theses/dissertations is
to be discouraged and the supervisors should encourage the students to rewrite their papers.

Annexure 1

CERTIFICATE
(For Ph.D. Thesis)

This is to certify that the thesis entitled ________________________________________

Submitted by___________________________bearing registration number ___________
in partial fulfilment of the requirements for award of Doctor of Philosophy in the School of
_____________________ is a bonafide work carried out by him/her under my supervision and
guidance.

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 This thesis is free from plagiarism and has not been submitted previously in part or in full to this or
any other University or Institution for award of any degree or diploma.

Further, the student has the following publication(s) before submission of the thesis for adjudication
and has produced evidence for the same in the form of acceptance letter or the reprint in the relevant
area of his research: (Note: at least one publication in a refereed journal is required)

1.____________________________________________(ISBN/ISSN Number________),
Chapter of thesis where this publication appears (Delete if not applicable) _______,
2.______________________________________________________________________,
Chapter of thesis where this publication appears (Delete if not applicable) ________
and
has made presentations in the following conferences :
(Note: Delete if not applicable)
1.__________________________________________________, (National/International)
2. __________________________________________________, (National/International)

Further, the student has passed the following courses towards fulfillment of the coursework
requirement for Ph.D. has been exempted from doing coursework (recommended by the Research
Advisory Committee) on the basis of the following courses passed during his M.Phil programme and
the M.Phil degree awarded to him/her:

Course Code Course Title Credits Pass/Fail

1.
2.
3.
4.

Supervisor Head of Department Dean of School

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 Annexure 2

CERTIFICATE
(for M.Phil and M.Tech. Dissertation)

This is to certify that the dissertation entitled “………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………….. submitted by
…………………………………………………………………………… bearing registration
number ………….. in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of
………………………………………..in (subject)…………………………………is a bonafide and
plagiarism free work carried out by him/her under my/our supervision and guidance.

The dissertation has not been submitted previously in part or in full to this or any other University
or Institution for the award of any degree or diploma.

Supervisor/s Head of the Department/Centre Dean of the School

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 UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATION
ENQUIRY COUNTER: Timings 9.30 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5.00 pm.Contact Ext. No. 2121
CHARTER OF SERVICES WITH FEES AND DURATION
Examinations Section Duration Cost
1 Degree Certificate at Convocation -- 500/-
S.No.
2 Degree in-absentia (Including Postal Charges) Within 25 700/-
Days after
Convocation
3 Degree before Convocation 20 Days 1000/-
4 Degree for Foreign Nationals 20 Days $75
5 Issue of duplicate Degree Certificate One month 2000/-
6 5-Year Integrated PG/PG/ M.Phil / M.Tech / Ph.D-Provisional 14 Days PG 150/-
Certificate M.Phil /
M.Tech 300/-
Ph.D-
7 Revised Corrected Semester Grade Transcript 7 Days 25/-
1000/-
8 Revised Corrected PG/M.Phil / M.Tech Provisional Certificate 7 Days 50/-
9 All Kinds of temporary certificates (Medium of Study and 4 Days 25/-
Course Completion, Ph.D. as Per UGC Regulations 2009)
10 To Certify Official Transcripts 2 Days 25/-
11 Permission for Recourse/Repeat 7 Days Nil
12 Permission for Supplementary/Improvement Examination -- As per
Special Supplementary Examination notificatio
13 Miscellaneous (Rank Certificate etc.) 4 Days n --

S.No. Academic Section Duration Cost

1 Bonafide Certificate 2 Days 25/-
2 No Objection Certificate 5 Days 25/-
3 Extension-M.Phil, M.Tech, Ph.D. 5 Days --
4 De-registration/Re-registration for Ph.D. 5 Days --
5 Re-admission 5 Days --
6 Transfer/Migration Certificate – Course completed for Int.PG/PG 3 Days 150/-
7 Discontinued for Int.PG/PG 3 Days 25/-
8 Duplicate Transfer/Migration Certificate 5 Days 200/-
9 Processing of the Semester registration forms As Per --
Schedule
10 Duplicate ID Card 2 Days 200/-
11 Duplicate Semester registration card 1 Day 50/-
12 Return of Originals 2 Days --
13 Refunds 5 Days --
14 Railway Concession 2 Days --
15 Miscellaneous –Any other certificate 4 Days --

NOTE:

1) No. of working days mentioned above is excluding the day of submission and holidays.
2) The requests should be routed through proper channel and complying with the required conditions.
3) The Students need to show their ID card and semester registration card at the counter.
4) All Certificates have to be collected from the respective sections between 3-5 pm after taking slip
from the enquiry counter after the duration period is over.

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 WEIGHTAGES FOR INTERVIEW FOR ADMISSION TO M.PHIL. AND PH.D. PROGRAMMES

School of Mathematics & Statistics

S.No
Weightage being considered Marks
1
Interview 25
TOTAL 25
==================================================
School of Computer Information Sciences
Weightage to those who has appeared for written test
S.No Weightage being considered Marks
1 Performance in written test 08
(proportionate)
2 NET/SLET 02
3 Interview and Research Proposal and its 15
defense
TOTAL 25

Weightage to those exempted from written test

S.No
Weightage being considered Marks
1
JRF Awardee through National level 10
written test
2 Interview and Research Proposal and its 15
defense
TOTAL 25
==================================================
School of Physics
S.No Weightage being considered Marks
1 Project done during M.Sc. 3
2 Performance in written test (Proportionate) 4
3 Any Fellowship through National level test 3
4 Interview 15
Total 25

Centre for Advanced Studies in Electronics Science and Technology (CASEST)

S.No. Weightage being considered Max. Marks Remarks
1 Research proposal and its defense 05 To be awarded at the time of
interview.
2 Performance in written test 04 Proportionate out of 4 marks. If a
candidate gets 40/80, he/she will be
awarded 2/4 and so on.
3 Performance in Research 02 i) GATE Score >500 OR CSIR/UGC-
Fellowship JRF - 2 marks
ii) GATE Score 400-500 OR NET
Lectureship - 1 mark
4 Higher degree above minimum 02 Candidates having first division in
qualification (i.e. M.Tech./M.E.) higher degree will be awarded 2
marks and others will be awarded 1
mark.
5 Performance in Interview 12 To be awarded at the time of interview

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 ACRHEM

S.No Weightage being considered Marks

1 Having fellowship JRF and equivalent only 5
2 Performance in the written test (Proportional) 5
3 Research Proposal and its defence 5
4 Interview component 10
Total 25

Centre for Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

S.No Weightage being considered Marks

1
Research Proposal and its defense 5
2
Performance in the written test 5
3
Having fellowship (UGC-CSIR JRF) 5
4
Interview component 10
Total 25
==================================================
School of Chemistry

S.No Weightage being considered Marks Marks

1 CSIR-UGC JRF (in lieu of written test) 9
2 Performance in written test 12
(proportionate)
3 Interview 13

TOTAL 25
==================================================
School of Life Sciences
Dept. of Biochemistry

S.No Weightage being considered Marks

1 Any Junior Research Fellowship 02
(CSIR/UGC, ICMR, DBT etc)
2 Performance in written test (proportionate) 04
3 Research Proposal 04
4 Interview 15
TOTAL 25

Dept. of Plant Sciences

S.No Weightage being considered Weightage of JRF through qualification in

Marks through national level written examination
UoH Entrance like CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICAR/ICMR
1 Performance in written test 5 -
(proportionate)
2 Fellowship 5 10
3 Interview marks 15 15
4 Total marks 25 25

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 Dept. of Animal Biology
S.No Weightage being considered Marks
1 Any Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC, ICMR, DBT etc.) 03
2 Performance in written test (proportionate) 04
3 Research Proposal * 03
4 Interview 15
TOTAL 25

* All candidates are required to submit a concise (approximately 800-1000 words) research proposal
in a perspective research area highlighting the objective, introduction/hypothesis,
methods/strategies, and outcome and significance, at the time of interview. The research proposal
should be strong and compelling that fits within the research interests of the Department of Animal
Biology.

Dept. of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

S.No. Weightage being considered Marks
1 Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC, ICMR, DBT etc) 05
2 Performance of written test (proportionate) 05
3 Research proposal/paper 05
4 Interview 10
Total 25
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School of Humanities
Weightage for different components for admission to M.Phil./PhD programmes in School of
Humanities – Department of English, Philosophy, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu, Sanskrit Studies, CALTS
and Centre for English Language Studies

S. No. Weightage being considered Marks

1
Research proposal and its defence 5
2
Possessing M.Phil (only for PhD candidates)/National fellowship 5
3
Interview 15
Total 25
==================================================
School of Social Sciences
Dept. of History
S. No. Weightage being considered Marks
1. Performance in written test (proportionate) 5
2. Research proposal and its defence 8
3. Subject/Discipline knowledge 12
Total 25

Dept. of Political Science

S. No. Weightage being considered Marks
1 Research proposal 3
2 Performance in written test (proportionate) 7.5
3 Having Fellowship/M.Phil./NET/SET/JRF 2.5
4 Interview Component 12
Total 25

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 Dept. of Sociology

S.No. Weightage being considered Marks

1 Having Fellowship 02.50
2 Performance in the written test (proportionate) 07.50
3 Research proposal and interview 15.00
Total: 25.00

Dept. of Education and Education Technology

Sl. No. Weightage being considered Marks
1. Research Proposal and presentation 6
2. Publications in UGC recognised Journals (Max. of 3 3
Publications. Each Publication carries 1 Mark)
3. M.Phil. in Education 3
4. JRF/NET/SLET or SET 3/2/1
5. Interview (Subject Knowledge : 3 Marks, Research 10
Aptitude : 3 Marks, Language ability : 2 Marks and Overall
Performance : 2 Marks)
Total 25

Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP)
Sl.No Weightage being considered Ph.D M.Phil
1. Fellowship 2 2
2. Performance in written test 8 8
(proportionate)
3. Research proposal and Interview 15 15
TOTAL 25 25
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School of Economics

S.No Weightage being considered M.Phil. Ph.D.

1
M.Phil. (submission) -- 02
2
JRF and equivalent fellowship 01 01
3
Interview component 09 09
4
Written test 15 13
TOTAL 25 25
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Sarojini Naidu School Arts and Communication
Department of Dance

Sl. No. Weightage being considered Marks

1. Any fellowship (JRF/RGNF) 5
2. Performance in the Written Test (proportionate) 5
3. Research Proposal 5
4. Interview 10
Total 25

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 Dept. of Communication

S.No. Weightage being considered Marks

1.
Having fellowship - JRF and equivalent only 5
2.
Marks in written examination (proportional) 5
3.
Research Proposal and its defence 5
4.
Domain Knowledge 10
Total : 25
==================================================
School of Management Studies
Weightages for the Ph.D. Interview

S.No. Weightage being considered Marks

1 Past Academic Record
P.G. Performance 3
Distinction 2
First Class 1
55-60 Percentage 2
Gold Medal

2 Fellowship
JRF 5
NET 4
SET 3
M.Phil 2
M.Phil + NET 5

3
Research Proposal and its defense 5
4
Interview Performance 10
TOTAL 25
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School of Medical Sciences
The mode of selection of PhD Candidates – School of Medical Sciences, UOH:

Entrance followed by Interview for 3 specializations of PhD Health sciences (Public Health,
Optometry and Vision sciences and Public Health Nursing).
No entrance for Biomedical stream of PhD health sciences (since there is only 1 seat) and JRF
qualified candidates only will be eligible to appear for interview for Biomedical Sciences.
Marks split up for PhD in Public Health, Optometry and Vision sciences and Public Health Nursing
is as follows:
Sl. No. Components Marks
1 Research proposal 10
2 Entrance exam Performance 04
3 Academic Record/Performance in PG /Gold Medals/Other 02
Awards
4 Publications & Research experience 02
5 Having Fellowship/M.Phil/NET/SET 02
6 Interview 05
Total 25

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 Marks split up for JRF qualified candidates for PhD in Biomedical sciences and Public Health is as
follows:
Sl. No. Components Marks
1 Research proposal 10
2 Academic Record/Performance in PG /Gold Medals/Other 05
Awards
3 Publications & Research experience 05
4 Interview 05
Total 25

Centre for Health Psychology

Sl.No. Weightage being considered Marks
1 Research Proposal in APA style (within the word limit 1000 10
words) and presentation
2 Interview 15

*Candidates coming without hard copy of original research proposal shall not be interviewed

Centre for Neural and Cognitive Science

Sl.No. Weightage being considered Marks
1 Research Proposal and its defence 08
2 Having Fellowship of ICMR/NET/SET/GATE 02
3 Research Experience 05
4 Interview 10
Total 25
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School of Engineering Sciences and Technology
Weightage for different components for admission to PhD courses in SES&T
Sl.No. Weightage being considered Marks
1 Research Proposal and its defence 04
2 Performance in written test 05
3 Medal in qualifying exam 01
4 Qualification in CSIR/GATE/JEST/ 05
M.Phil/NET/SET/ICMR/DBT exams
5 Interview 10
Total 25

It may be noted that CSIR/ UGC-JRF qualified are not exempted from the written test.

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 RULES FOR PRESERVATION OF VARIOUS RECORDS CONCERNING ACADEMIC &
EXAMINATIONS MATTERS
S.No. Name of the record Period of preservation in the Section

A. MATTERS CONCERNING ADMISSIONS AND STUDENTS:

1. Files containing the approval of Two years
admissions to various courses
2. i) Personal files of students along
with their applications for
admission: One year after the Convocation in which
a) Who are awarded degrees the degree is awarded to the concerned
by the University. student

b) Who discontinue without Two years after withdrawal of admission

completing their studies

ii) Applications of rejected One year after closure of admission

candidates
3. Legal cases concerning admissions Three years
4. Enrolment Register Permanent
5. Counter foils of:
a) Transfer Cum Migration Three years
Certificate
b) Bonafide Certificate Three years
6. Evaluated answer books of the To be destroyed after one year of date of
candidates for the Entrance the entrance examination
Examination
7. Question papers for the Entrance To be destroyed after one year of the date
Examinations of the entrance examination after keeping
permanently:
2 sets of question paper in the Library
1 set with DR (A&E)
1 set with Controller of Examinations
2 sets in the respective
Schools/Depts./Centres
2 sets in the Archival Cell
8. Attendance records of students To be preserved by the respective Schools
/ Department/Centres and destroyed after
one year of completion of the prescribed
period of studies by the concerned
students
9. Year Book concerning students Permanent one bound copies to be
admissions, enrolment, award of preserved by the Dy. Registrar (A&E)
scholarship etc. 1 copy in the Library
10. Disciplinary cases Three years after completion of the course
by the concerned student

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 A. MATTERS CONCERNING EXAMINATIONS:
1. Examinations applications forms One year after completion of the semester
examination
S.No. Name of the record Period of preservation in the Section
2. Tabulation Register Permanent
3. Result files Permanent
4. Result Notification (Final Permanent
Examinations) *- One bound set for each year to be kept
with DR(A&E)
*- One set concerning the
School/Dept./Centre to be maintained
permanently by the respective School
/Dept./Centre
5. Counterfoils / Computerised
Record of:
i) Marks Sheets Permanent
ii) Provisional Certificates Permanent
iii) Consolidated Mark sheet Permanent
6. Printed Mark Sheets/Degrees Permanent
(Unused)
7. Degrees/Medals received back Until they are delivered
undelivered
8. Cancelled degrees One year after the Convocation and
thereafter to be counted and destroyed by
the CE in the presence of at least 3
Officers
9. General correspondence regarding One year after the Convocation
marks sheets, provisional
certificates, degrees, award of
degree in absentia
10. Order of presentation degrees at the Permanent (with CE)
Convocation duly signed by the
Vice-Chancellor/Chancellor
11. General correspondence regarding Permanent
manufacture and award of medals
12. Answer books of semester To be destroyed after one year of the
examinations semester exam under direct supervision of
the Head of the Dept./Dean of the School
concerned
13. Examiner’s reports on Permanent (Only reports in bound
M.Phil/M.Tech/ Ph.D.dissertation/ volume/s subject wise
project report/thesis
14. File concerning University Permanent
emblem, motto, etc.
15. File concerning award of honorary Permanent
degrees
16. Question papers of the semester One set of question papers for each
examinations academic year to be preserved by the
School/Department/Centre/ Library

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 17. Printing of question papers for the All records to be destroyed after
entrance examination completion of the concerned examinations
under the direct supervision of the
Controller of Exams, in the presence of at
least 3 Officers
18. Thesis/Dissertation copies of 1 copy in the respective
Ph.D./M.Phil/M.Tech School/Department and 1 copy in the
Library
Note: Examination records will be preserved in the Section itself.
A. MINUTES AND SUPPORTING PAPERS OF ACADEMIC BODIES:
S.No. Name of the record Period of preservation in the Section
1. Academic Council/Standing Permanent
Committee of the Academic
Council.
2. School Boards Permanent to be kept in custody of the
Dean of the School concerned
3. Department Committees Permanent. Two copies of notice of
Meeting and Agenda, minutes to be kept
in the custody of the Head of the
Department/Centre concerned.

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 Academic Calendar 2018-2019

Monsoon Semester (July – December 2018)

Important dates
Reopening after summer vacation 16-07-2018
Entrance Examinations 01.06.2018 to 05.06.2018
Last date for payment of fees and semester registration
I semester (fresh students) At the time of admission
Ongoing students – without fine 16.07.2018 to 21.07.2018
With a fine of Rs. 500/- 23.07.2018 to 28.07.2018

Suppl. / Imp. Examinations 09.07.2018 to 13.7.2018

Teaching schedule 16.07.2018 to 19.11.2018
Semester examinations 20.11.2018 to 29.11.2018
Winter Vacation
For students 30.11.2018 to 01.01.2019
For faculty 05.12.2018 to 01.01.2019
Suppl./Imp. Examinations 03.01.2019 to 06.01.2019
Winter Semester (January – June 2019)
Important dates
Last date for payment of fees and semester registration

Ongoing students – without fine 02.01.2019 to 07.01.2019

With a fine of Rs. 500/- 08.01.2019 to 15.01.2019

Teaching Schedule (for all students) 02.01.2019 to 23.04.2019

Semesters examinations 24.04.2019 to 03.05.2019
Summer Vacation
For students 04.05.2019 to 15.07.2019
For faculty 11.05.2019 to 27.06.2019
Reopening after summer vacation 15.07.2019

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 UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
Entrance Examinations 2018-19
Schedule for the Entrance Examinations - June 2018
Date/Day Morning session (10.00 a.m. – 12.00 Noon) Afternoon session (2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.)
1.6.2018 I.M.Sc. Sciences (MA/PY/CH/SB) I.M.A. Social Sciences
Friday M.A. Applied Linguistics M.Sc. Health Psychology
MPA Dance M.A. English Language Studies
M.A. Urdu M.Phil. History
M.Phil. Social Excl. & Incl. Policy Ph.D. Social Excl. & Incl. Policy
Ph.D. History M.Phil. English Language Studies
Ph.D. Materials Engineering Ph.D. Dance
Ph.D. Biochemistry Ph.D. Nano Science and Technology
Int.M.Sc.- Biochemistry and Molecular
Ph.D. Biology

2.6.2018 M.Sc. Animal Biology & Biotech. M.Sc. Plant Biology & Biotech.
Saturday MBA Business Analytics M.Sc. Ocean & Atmospheric Sci.
M.A. Education M.A. English
Ph.D. Computer Science MFA Painting/Print Making/Sculp.
Ph.D. Applied Linguistics M.Phil. English
Ph.D. Psychology Ph.D. Philosophy
Ph.D. Statistics Ph.D. English Language Studies
Ph.D. ACRHEM Ph.D. Political Science
Ph.D. Sanskrit Studies PG Dip. Sanskrit Computational Linguistics

3.6.2018 I.M.Sc. Health Psychology I.M.A. Humanities (HN/TL/LL)

Sunday M.A. Anthropology M.Sc. Chemistry
M.A. Financial Economics M.A. History
Ph.D. Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sci. MBA Health Care & Hospital Management.
Ph.D. Biotechnology M.Phil. Urdu
Ph.D. Sociology M.Phil. Sociology
Ph.D. Urdu Ph.D. Communication
Ph.D. Translation Studies Ph.D. Animal Biology
M.Sc. Neural & Cognitive Science Ph.D. Electronics Science
Ph.D. Cognitive Science

4.6.2018 M.Sc. Statistics-OR Integrated Optometry

Monday M.Optom
M.Sc. Biochemistry M.Sc. Mathematics/Appl. Mathematics
M.A. Economics M.A. Communication
MPA Theatre Arts MFA Art History & Visual Studies
M.A. Comparative Literature M.Phil. Applied Linguistics
Ph.D. Chemistry Ph.D. Physics
Ph.D. Health Sciences Ph.D. Management Studies
Ph.D. Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Int.M.Sc./ Biotechnology
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Education

5.6.2018 M.A. Political Science M.Sc. Physics

Tuesday M.Sc. Molecular Microbiology M.A. Philosophy
M.Phil. Philosophy M.A. Hindi
M.Phil. Hindi M.A. Telugu
M.Phil. Political Science M.A. Sociology
Ph.D. Plant Sciences M.Phil. Translation Studies
Ph.D. Telugu MPH Master of Public Health
Ph.D. English M.Phil. Economics
Ph.D. Economics
M.Ed.

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 University of Hyderabad
Entrance Examinations – 2018- 19
Interview / Practical Test Schedule

S.No. Subject M.Sc. and courses of M.Phil/M.Tech. Ph.D. programmes

S.N. School Integrated M.Sc./Ph.D.
and Ph.D. programmes
Date Time Date Time Date Time
1 Mathematics/Applied -- -- -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
Mathematics
2 Statistics-OR 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
3 Computer Science -- -- -- -- 9.7.2018 to 10.00 a.m.
11.7.2018
4 Physics -- -- -- -- 9.7.2018 & 10.00 a.m.
10.7.2018
5 Electronics Science 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
6 ACRHEM -- -- -- -- 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
7 Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric -- -- -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
Sciences
8 Chemistry -- -- -- -- 9.7.2018 to 10.00 a.m.
11.7.2018
9 Biochemistry -- -- -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
10 Int. M.Sc. /Ph.D. Biochemistry -- -- 30.6.2018 10.00 a.m. -- --
and Molecular Biology
11 Plant Sciences -- -- -- -- 117.2018 10.00 a.m.
12 Animal Biology -- -- -- -- 12.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
13 Int. M.Sc. /Ph.D. Biotechnology -- -- 30.6.2018 10.00 a.m. -- --
14 Biotechnology -- -- -- -- 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
12.7.2018
15 English -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
12.7.2018
16 Philosophy -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
17 Hindi -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m. -- --
18 Telugu -- -- -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
19 Urdu -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
20 Applied Linguistics -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 10.7.2018 2.00 p.m.
--
21 Translation Studies -- -- 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 2.00 p.m.
22 Sanskrit Studies -- -- -- -- 6.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
23 English Language Studies -- -- 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 2.00 p.m.
24 History -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
25 Political Science -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
26 Sociology -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
27 Social Excl. & Incl. Policy -- -- 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 2.00 p.m.
28 Education -- -- -- -- 12.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
29 Economics -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m. 11.7.2018 10.00 a.m.

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S.No. Subject M.Sc. and courses of M.Phil/M.Tech. Ph.D. programmes
S.N. School Integrated
M.Sc./Ph.D. and
Ph.D. programmes
Date Time Date Time Date Time
30 Management Studies -- -- -- -- 11.7.2018 1 10.00 a.m.
12.7.2018
31 MBA Health Care and Hospital 97.2018 9.00 -- -- -- --
Management a.m.

32 MBA Business Analytics 10.7.2018 9.00 -- -- -- --

a.m.
33 Health Sciences -- -- -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
34 Psychology -- -- -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
35 Cognitive Science -- -- -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.

36 Materials Engineering -- -- -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.

37 Nanoscience and Technology - -- -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
S.N. School Practical/Oral Tests
38 Dance 28.6.2018 10.00 -- -- 9.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
a.m.
39 Theatre Arts 28.6.2018 10.00 -- -- -- --
a.m.
40 Painting/Print Making/ 28.6.2018 10.00 -- -- -- --
Sculpture to a.m.

30.6.2018
41 Art History & Visual 28.6.2018 10.00 -- -- -- --
Studies a.m.
42 Communication 28.6.2018 10.00 -- -- 10.7.2018 10.00 a.m.
to a.m.
30.6.2018

Note: The above interview/practical test schedule for some of the courses/programmes may change based on the number of
candidates shortlisted for interview which will be notified at the time of notifying the lists of candidates shortlisted for interview.

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 Statement showing the Breakup for approved Intake for 2018-19

S.No. Course Subject GE SC ST OBC TOTAL PH DP

5-Year Integrated PG Courses
1 I.M.Sc. Mathematical Sciences 9 2 1 4 16 1 1
2 I.M.Sc. Physics 9 2 1 4 16 1 1
3 I.M.Sc. Chemical Science 9 2 1 4 16 1 1
4 I.M.Sc. Systems Biology 9 2 1 4 16 1 1
5 I.M. Optom Optometry 10 3 2 5 20 1 1
6 I.M.Sc. I.M.Sc. Health Psychology 9 2 1 4 16 1 1
7 I.M.A. Telugu 7 2 1 5 15 1 1
8 I.M.A. Hindi 4 1 1 2 8 0 0
9 I.M.A. Language Sciences 7 3 1 4 15 1 1
10 I.M.A. Economics 5 2 1 3 11 1 1
11 I.M.A. History 4 2 1 3 10 1 1
12 I.M.A. Political Sciences 4 2 1 3 10 1 1
13 I.M.A. Sociology 5 2 1 3 11 1 1
14 I.M.A. Anthropology 4 2 1 3 10 1 1
Total 95 29 15 51 190 10 10
% 15.26 7.89 26.84 5.26 5.26
PG Courses
15 M.Sc. Mathematics/Applied Maths 20 6 3 11 40 2 2
16 M.Sc. Statistics-OR 10 3 2 5 20 1 1
17 M.C.A. MCA 30 9 5 16 60 3 3
18 M.Sc. Physics 23 7 3 12 45 2 2
19 M.Sc. Chemistry 23 7 3 12 45 2 2
20 M.Sc. Biochemistry 14 3 2 7 26 1 1
21 M.Sc. Plant Biology & Biotech. 9 3 1 5 18 1 1

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22 M.Sc. Molecular Microbiology 6 2 1 3 12 1 1
23 M.Sc. Animal Biology & Biotech. 9 3 1 5 18 1 1
24 M.Sc. Biotechnology 12 4 2 7 25 1 1
25 M.P.H. Master of Public Health 15 4 2 9 30 2 2
26 M.Sc. Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences 4 2 1 3 10 1 1
27 M.Sc. Health Psychology 6 2 1 3 12 1 1
28 M.Sc. Neural & Cognitive science 8 2 2 4 16 1 1
Total 189 57 29 102 377 19 19
* Sponsored % 15.12 7.69 27.06 5.03 5.03
29 M.A English 23 7 2 13 45 2 2
30 M.A Philosophy 12 3 2 6 23 1 1
31 M.A. Hindi 19 6 3 10 38 2 2
32 M.A Telugu 23 6 3 13 45 2 2
33 M.A Urdu 10 3 2 5 20 1 1
34 M.A Applied Linguistics 12 3 2 6 23 1 1
35 M.A Comparative Literature 10 3 2 5 20 1 1
36 M.A. English Language Studies 9 3 1 5 18 1 1
37 PG Diploma Sanskrit Computational Ling. 4 1 1 2 8 0 0
38 M.A History 26 8 4 14 52 3 3
39 M.A Political Sciences 26 8 4 14 52 3 3
40 M.A Sociology 26 8 4 14 52 3 3
41 M.A Anthropology 15 5 2 8 30 2 2
42 M.Ed. 25 8 3 14 50 3 3
43 M.A. Education 15 4 2 9 30 2 2
44 M.A. Economics 30 9 5 16 60 3 3
45 M.A. Financial Economics 15 5 2 8 30 2 2
46 M.P.A. Dance : Kuchipudi 4 1 1 2 8 0 0
47 Bharatanatyam 4 1 1 2 8 0 0
48 M.P.A. Theatre Arts 8 2 1 4 15 1 1

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49 M.F.A. Painting 7 2 1 4 14 1 1
50 Print Making 4 1 1 2 8 0 0
51 Sculpture 4 1 1 2 8 0 0
52 M.F.A Art History 4 1 1 2 8 0 0
53 M.A. Communication 20 6 3 11 40 2 2
54 M.B.A. General 30 9 5 16 60 3 3
55 MBA Health Care & Hosp. Mgt. 15 5 2 8 30 2 2
56 MBA Business Analytics 15 5 2 8 30 2 2
Total 415 124 63 223 825 41 41
% 15.03 7.64 27.03 4.97 4.97

M.Tech. Programmes - As per the reservation rules of CCMT and CSAB of JEE
GE SC ST OBC PH Total
57 M.Tech. Computer Science 22 6 3 12 2 45+5*
58 M.Tech. Artificial Intelligence 15 4 2 8 1 30+5*
59 M.Tech. Information Technology 15 4 2 8 1 30+5*
60 M.Tech. Inegrated Circuit Technlogy 8 3 1 5 1 18+12*
61 M.Tech. Bioinformnatics 12 4 2 6 1 25
62 M.Tech. Materials Engineering 8 3 1 5 1 18
63 5-Year Int. M.Tech. Comp. Science 10 3 2 5 1 21

Total 90 27 13 49 8 187+27*
* Sponsored % 15.08 7.26 27.37 4.28

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S.No. Course Subject GE SC ST OBC TOTAL PH
M.Phil. Programmes
64 M.Phil. English 2 1 0 1 4 0
65 M.Phil. Philosophy 5 1 1 2 9 1
66 M.Phil. Hindi 1 0 0 1 2 0
67 M.Phil. Urdu 7 2 1 4 14 1
68 M.Phil. Applied Linguistics 3 0 1 1 5 0
69 M.Phil. Translation Studies 3 1 0 1 5 0
70 M.Phil. English Language Studies 1 0 0 1 2 0
71 M.Phil. History 3 1 1 2 7 1
72 M.Phil. Political Science 8 3 1 5 17 1
73 M.Phil. Sociology 2 1 0 1 4 0
74 M.Phil. Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy 3 1 1 1 6 0
75 M.Phil. Economics 2 1 0 1 4 0
Total 40 12 6 21 79 4
% 15.19 7.59 26.58 5.06

Ph.D. Programmes
76 Ph.D. Mathematics 3 1 0 1 5 1
77 Ph.D. Applied Mathematics 0 0 0 0 0 0
78 Ph.D. Statistics-OR 1 0 1 1 3 0
79 Ph.D. Computer Science 7 2 1 4 14 1
80 Ph.D. Physics 12 4 2 6 24 1
81 Ph.D. Electronics Science 3 1 0 2 6 1
82 Ph.D. ACRHEM 2 0 0 1 3 0
83 Ph.D. Earth, Ocean & Atmos. Sci. 2 1 0 1 4 0
84 Ph.D. Chemistry 11 3 2 6 22 1
85 Ph.D. Biochemistry 4 1 1 2 8 0
86 Int.M.Sc./Ph.D. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 3 1 0 2 6 0
87 Ph.D. Plant Sciences 5 1 1 2 9 0
88 Ph.D. Animal Biology 6 2 1 4 13 1
89 Ph.D. Biotechnology 5 1 1 2 9 1
90 Int.M.Sc./Ph.D. Biotechnology 3 1 0 2 6 0
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91 Ph.D. English 3 1 1 2 7 1
92 Ph.D. Philosophy 2 1 0 1 4 0
93 Ph.D. Telugu 5 1 1 2 9 1
94 Ph.D. Urdu 3 2 0 1 6 0
95 Ph.D. Applied Linguistics 1 0 1 1 3 0
96 Ph.D. Translation Studies 1 0 0 1 2 0
97 Ph.D. Sanskrit Studies 3 1 0 1 5 0
98 Ph.D. English Language Studies 2 1 0 1 4 0
99 Ph.D. History 4 1 1 2 8 0
100 Ph.D. Political Science 6 3 1 4 14 1
101 Ph.D. Sociology 2 1 0 1 4 0
102 Ph.D. Social Excl. & Incl. Policy 2 0 1 1 4 0
103 Ph.D. Education 3 1 1 2 7 1
104 Ph.D. Economics 2 1 0 1 4 0
105 Ph.D. Dance 2 0 0 1 3 0
106 Ph.D. Communication 2 1 0 1 4 0
107 Ph.D. Management Studies 5 2 1 3 11 1
108 Ph.D. Health Sciences : Public Health 0 1 0 1 2 1
109 Optometry & Vision Science 1 0 1 1 3 0
110 Nursing 1 0 0 0 1 0
111 Biomedical Sciences 1 0 0 0 1 0
112 Ph.D. Psychology 4 2 1 2 9 0
113 Ph.D. Cognitive Science 1 0 0 1 2 0
114 Ph.D. Materials Engineering 2 1 0 1 4 0
115 Ph.D. Nanoscience and Technology 2 0 0 1 3 0
Total 127 40 20 69 256 13
% 15.63 7.81 26.95 5.07

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 Brief summary of Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degrees, as per UGC
Regulations 2016 and its adoption by the Academic Council for M.Phil./Ph.D. students admitted from 2017-
18 onwards

S.No. Content Items Resolution of the Academic Council

M.Phil Ph.D.
1 Eligibility Criteria for Master’s degree or a Professional 1) Same as MPhil.
admission degree declared equivalent with at least 2) Candidates who have cleared the
55% marks in aggregate or its M.Phil course work with at least
equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7- 55% marks in aggregate or its
point scale or an equivalent grade equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-
point scale (or an equivalent grade in
a point scale wherever grading
system is followed) and successfully
completing the M.Phil. Degree shall
be eligible to proceed to do research
work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in
the same Institution in an integrated
programme.

A person who’s M.Phil. dissertation

has been evaluated and the viva voce
is pending may be admitted to the
Ph.D. programme of the same
Institution

A relaxation of 5% of marks, from

55% to 50%, or an equivalent
relaxation of grade, may be allowed
for those belonging to SC/ST/ OBC
(Non-Creamy Layer)/differently-
abled and other categories of
candidates as per the decision of the
Commission from time to time.
2 Duration of the programme Min. duration : 2 semesters or 1 year Min duration : 3 years (incl. course
Max duration: 4 semesters or 2 years work)
Under 4.4 for Women & PWD: 6 Max duration: 6 years
Semester or 3 years
Under 4.4 for Women & PWD:
Relaxation of 2 years i.e. 8 yrs. from
the date of admission.
3 Procedure for admission Admission to M.Phil /Ph.D. students through an Entrance Test conducted
at the level of Individual University/Institution Deemed to be a University.
The University /Institution Deemed to be a University may decide separate
terms and conditions for Ph.D. Entrance Test for those students who
qualify UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC- CSIR NET (including JRF)
/SLET/GATE/ teacher fellowship holder or have passed M.Phil
programme. Similar approach may be adopted in respect of Entrance Test
for M.Phil programme.

An Entrance Test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50%. The

syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology
and 50% shall be subject specific.

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 Candidates appearing in the entrance test will be called for interview as
per the ratio approved by the Academic Council from time to time.

The final selection for admission for M.Phil/Ph.D. will be based on the interview
only. The School/Department/Centre can allot a certain portion of interview marks
to the past performance of candidates in qualifying exam and also for research
fellowship, gold medals etc., as decide by the respective Admission Committees
for the academic year.

‘Department Research Committee’ (DRC) will be called as Admission Committee.

All members of the Admission Committee including SC/ST/OBC representative
and except the Co-opted members, will give marks to all candidates.

All faculty members shall be eligible to be members of the Admission Committee

subject to the condition that their kith/kins/dependent/relatives are not appearing
in the Entrance Exam for the courses offered by the School/Dept./Centre. The
Chairman, Admission committee will take an undertaking from all members in this
regard.

No change in intake to be done during that Academic Year. Intake will include
regular, part-time and external category will be through same mode of admission
i.e. entrance exam and interview. The cutoff date for calculating the intake for July
session will be on 31st March of that year. Similarly for calculating the intake for
Jan session will be on 30th September of previous year. There will not be any
admissions to M.Phil/ PhD under Foreign National/Kashmiri Migrant and DP
category. The 5% PH seats will be earmarked within the Intake.
4 Allocation of Supervisor Only full time regular faculty shall be the Supervisor.

Departmental Committee/School Board to ensure allotment of supervisor to all

M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates within one month after their admission and inform Office
of the Controller of Examinations. Besides constituting RAC and identifying
broad area of research, they will also look into the request for change of supervisor
etc.

Faculty with less than 3 years of service for superannuation cannot be Supervisor
and with less than 1 year of service cannot be co-supervisor. Faculty without Ph.D.
or equivalent degree cannot be a Supervisor. Faculty joining the university on
Direct Recruitment basis or getting promoted under CAS on or after 20-3-2017
should also fulfil the criteria of having number of publications in the refereed
journals of UGC, as mentioned in the para 6.1 of UGC Regulations, 2016 to be
eligible to guide Research scholars.

Re-employed/Contract faculty cannot be Supervisor.

Only Fulltime regular Faculty/Scientists of External Centres will be Co-

Supervisors subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria at para 6.1 and 6.5 of the
UGC Regulations 2016.

Superannuating faculty after guiding a student for 3 years or more whether may
continue if they are willing to guide. If the superannuating faculty is not willing
to guide then Dean/Head shall make alternative arrangement and allot a Supervisor
to the student.

If a faculty proceeds on long leave/sabbatical/study leave/EoL or resigns etc. then

Dean/Head shall make alternate arrangement under intimation to the School Board.

The total number of students being supervised at any given point of time by a
Professor, by an Associate Professor, by an Assistant Professor cannot be more than
8 Ph.D. + 3 M.Phil., 6 Ph.D. + 2 M.Phil and 4 Ph.D. + 1 M.Phil respectively.

In the School/Department/Centre where M.Phil is not offered, a faculty may guide

Ph.D. students treating 2 M.Phil. = 1 Ph.D.

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 The de-registered/re-registered (prior to 2017-18) and regular students till submission
of their dissertation/thesis will count against the quota of the faculty.

The woman scholar has to secure the seat in another university through proper
admission process. The applicant should obtain a no objection certificate from this
university through proper channel for getting the research data transferred. A format
In case of relocation of an may be developed which shall also contain a statement of 'assurance of due credit’
M.Phil/ Ph.D. woman form the scholar.
scholar due to marriage or
otherwise.

5 Course work The course work for M.Phil/Ph.D. will be of 12-16 credits.
During the Couse work the students should fulfil the attendance requirement as per
the University rules similar to any other course.
Course work to be completed in one year or student will have to leave the
programme. (Regular + Supplementary).

55% to Pass in course work for M.Phil and Ph.D. To continue the M.Phil/ PhD
further, a candidate should have CGPA of 6.0 in all course work taken together
For Ph.D. only pass shall be indicated in the Results and Grade sheet.

For M.Phil the following grades to be awarded in each course:

91 – 100 A+
81 – 90 A
71 – 80 B+
61 – 70 B
55 – 60 C
50 – 54 D
Grade sheet will be issued for the course work done.

The Ph.D. course work may be exempted, if a student is admitted in the same
School/Department/Centre after completion of M.Phil. and on recommendation by
RAC of the School/Dept./Centre

6 Research Advisory Research Advisory Committee for RAC for Ph.D.-Supervisor + 2

Committee M.Phil students members
(Earlier Doctoral Research Supervisor + 1 Member Supervisor to be Convener.
Committee) Every semester RAC to meet and send Every semester RAC to meet and
its recommendation for all candidates send its recommendation for all
in terms of their work in progress. Also candidates in terms of their work in
to report those not being regular and progress. Also to report those not
absconding. being regular and absconding.
RAC to recommend for semester RAC to recommend for semester
registration/ Extension. registration and any other
recommendation.
7 Evaluation and Assessment M.Phil: The Ph.D. thesis submitted by a
Methods, minimum Course work 12 – 16 credits research scholar shall be evaluated
standards/credits for award Ext. Examiners report 04 Credits by his/her Research Supervisor and
of the degree Supervisors report 04 Credits at least two external examiners, who
Pre submission 02 Credits are not in employment of the
Viva Voce 02 Credits Institution/College, of whom one
-------------------------- examiner may be from outside the
Total 24 Credits country. The viva-voce examination,
-------------------------- shall be conducted by the Research
Open Viva voce to be conducted for Supervisor and at least one of the two
M.Phil. Students admitted from 2017- external examiners.
18.
If external examiner of M.Phil or one of the external examiner of Ph.D. gives
unsatisfactory report the thesis may be sent to next examiner. If he/ she also gives
unsatisfactory report then the thesis is to be rejected.

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 To adopt appropriate methods to complete the entire process of evaluation of
Presentations and M.Phil. Dissertation/ Ph.D. thesis within a period of six months from the date of
Publications submission of the dissertation/thesis.
M.Phil scholars shall present at least one (1) research paper in a
conference/seminar and Ph.D. scholars must publish at least one (1) research paper
in refereed journal and make two paper presentations in conferences/seminars
before the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication, and produce
evidence for the same in the form of presentation certificates and/or reprints.
8 M.Phil./Ph.D. through No University; Institution, Deemed to be a University and College shall conduct
Distance Mode/part-time M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes through distance education mode.
Part-time and external Ph.D. will be
allowed provided all the conditions
mentioned in the extant Ph.D.
Regulations are met. The students
need to complete the course within
maximum duration of the
programme as mentioned in Para 4.2
of UGC Regulations 2016.
9 Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Award of degrees to candidates registered for the M.Phil/Ph.D. programme on or
degrees prior to Notification after July 11, 2009 till the date of Notification of these Regulations shall be
of these Regulations, or governed by the provisions of the UGC (Minimum Standards and procedure for
degrees awarded by foreign Awards of M.Phil /Ph.D. Degree) Regulation, 2009.
Universities
If the M.Phil/Ph.D. degree is awarded by a Foreign University, then the University
shall consider such a degree by referring the issue to a Standing Committee
constituted by the Academic Council for the purpose of determining the
equivalence of the degree awarded by the foreign University.
10 Depository with Following the successful completion of the evaluation process and before the
INFLIBNET announcement of the award of the M.Phil/Ph.D. degree(s), the Institution
concerned shall submit an electronic copy of the M.Phil. Dissertation /Ph. D. thesis
to the INFLIBNET, for hosting the same so as to make it accessible to all
Institutions/Colleges.

Prior to the actual award of the degree, the degree-awarding Institution shall issue
a provisional Certificate to the effect that the Degree has been awarded in
accordance with the provisions of these UGC Regulations, 2016.

For further details please refer to the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award
of M.PHIL./PH.D Degrees) Regulations, 2016 available at https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/4952604_UGC-(M.PHIL.-
PH.D-DEGREES)-REGULATIONS,-2016.pdf

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 UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
(A Central University established by an Act of Parliament)

CONTACTS
DEANS OF THE SCHOOLS

Prof. B. Sri Padmavathi Prof. Pingali Sailaja Prof. P. Prakash Babu

School of Mathematics & Statistics School of Humanities Dean I/c,
Tel: (040) 23134000, 23010560 Tel: (040) 23010003, 23133300 School of Medical Sciences
E-mail : deansm@uohyd.ernet.in E-mail : deansh@uohyd.ernet.in Tel: (040) 23134780
E-mail : deanmd@uohyd.ernet.in
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School of Physics School of Social Sciences Dean I/c, School of Engineering
Tel: (040) 23134300, 23134320 Tel: (040) 23010853, 23133001 Sciences & Technology
E-mail : deansp@uohyd.ernet.in E-mail : deanss@uohyd.ernet.in Tel : (040) 23134451,23134450
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School of Chemistry Sarojini Naidu School of School of Economics
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E-mail : deansc@uohyd.ernet.in E-mail : deansn@uohyd.ernet.in

Prof. K.V.A. Ramaiah Prof. B.Raja Shekhar Prof. Arun Agarwal

School of Life Sciences School of Management Studies School of Computer and Information
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E-mail: deanscis@uohyd.ernet.in

ADMINISTRATION

Registrar Controller of Examinations Finance Officer

Sri P. Sardar Singh Sri Devesh Nigam Sri M.G. Gunasekharan
Tel: (040) 23010245, 23132100 Tel: (040) 23010248, 23132101 Tel: (040) 23010370, 23132200
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ACADEMIC AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Dean, Students Welfare: Chief Medical Officer I/c: Sri Ashish Jacob Thomas
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E-mail: dsw-office@uohyd.ernet.in Public Relations Officer &
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Chief Proctor Chief Warden: Librarian:

Prof. S. Dayananda Prof. Vasuki Belavadi Dr. N. Varadarajan
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Director I/c University Engineer: Director, International Affiars:

UGC Human Resource Centre Sri Ayub Basha Prof. N. Sivakumar
Prof. KVA Ramaiah Tel: (040) 23010208, 23132300 Tel : (040) 23134041
Tel: (040) 23010834, 23132713 E-mail: ue@uohyd.ernet.in Email: international@uohyd.ernet.in
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Director: Principal Scientific Officer (CIL): Asst. Director, Sports Centre:

Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning Dr. Syed Maqbool Ahmed Dr. K. V. Rajasekhar
Prof. S. Jeelani Tel: (040) 23132662, 23010234 Tel: (040) 23132440, 23132441
Tel: (040) 24600264, 24600265 E-mail: smacil@uohyd.ernet.in Email: kvrscpf@uohyd.ernet.in
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