When a student registered for PhD is unable or not willing to continue after two years then he/she may opt for MS/MPhil by research.

To qualify for the degree of MS/MPhil by research the student has to complete (i) 36 credit hours of course work with CGPA of 2.67 out of 4 AND (ii) a minimum of 24 credit hours of research work acceptable for the M.S. /M.Phil degree.

On recommendation of the supervisor and HoD, Dean (Research) may allow the submission of MS/MPhil thesis and after successful evaluation the scholar will be awarded the degree.

The degree will contain the title of either MS or MPhil.