MANUU Circular on Strict Compliance with PhD Regulations 2023 for Departments

Alok Kumar 29 Oct 2026 2 min read

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has issued a circular dated 29 October 2026 emphasizing that the PhD Regulations, 2023 are not being uniformly followed by various departments. To ensure uniformity, transparency, and adherence to prescribed rules and procedures, all departments are required to strictly comply with these regulations.

Key Excerpts from PhD Regulations 2023

Each department or centre must maintain a list of PhD supervisors specifying the name, designation, and details of registered PhD scholars, including the scholar’s research topic and admission date. This list must be updated annually on the institution’s website. [Clause 6.3]
Heads of Departments (HoDs) or Directors must ensure allocation of research supervisors is completed within two months from the commencement of classes. [Clause 17.8.4.3]
The Departmental Research Committee (DRC) will allocate supervisors based on various factors such as the number of scholars per supervisor, available specializations, and the scholar’s research interest as presented before the DRC. Allocation should be proportional and judicious among eligible supervisors. [Clause 16.13]
A Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for each batch of scholars must be constituted in the DRC and notified towards the end of each semester. [Clause 33.1]
In Semester-II, research scholars must present and submit their research synopsis before the DRC on notified dates to finalize and approve the synopsis and its bilingual versions (English and Urdu). [Clause 17.8.5.1]
HoDs/Directors must ensure all requirements are complied with within the stipulated time period. [Clause 17.8.5.6]
The DRC will approve a certificate issued by the Head of Department concerning each research scholar. This certificate is required at thesis submission. [Clause 17.8.5.7]
Before thesis submission, the scholar must make a Pre-Submission Seminar presentation before the DRC to obtain feedback and suggestions. [Clause 21.2]

The circular was signed by the Dean (Academics) and addressed to all Deans, HoDs, Principals, and Incharge Campuses with copies to the offices of the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, COE, DOA, and CIT for website dissemination.

This move aims to enforce transparency and efficiency in the PhD research process, ensuring timely supervisor allocation and proper monitoring according to the 2023 PhD Regulations.

Official links: Official notification

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of the MANUU circular dated 29 October 2026?

The main purpose is to ensure uniform, transparent, and strict compliance by all departments with the PhD Regulations, 2023.

What must each department maintain as per the PhD Regulations?

Each department must maintain and update annually a list of PhD supervisors along with details of registered scholars, research topics, and admission dates on the institution's website.

Within what time frame must research supervisors be allocated?

Research supervisors must be allocated within two months of the commencement of classes.

What is the role of the Departmental Research Committee regarding research supervisors?

The DRC allocates supervisors based on factors like the number of scholars per supervisor and research interests, ensuring proportional and judicious allocation.

What must research scholars do in Semester-II under the regulations?

In Semester-II, scholars must present and submit their research synopsis to the DRC to finalize and approve the topic/title, including bilingual versions in English and Urdu.

What is required before the submission of the thesis?

Scholars must make a Pre Submission Seminar presentation before the DRC to receive feedback and suggestions.

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