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Prof. G.Shobha Latha,

Professor

Department of Mathematics
Dean, Research & Development

Research and Development

Research and Development (R&D) was established in the year 2016 to strengthen the research ecosystem within the university. The establishment of this office marked a significant step towards fostering a culture of innovation, knowledge creation, and academic excellence.The University has been promoting research through constitution of Departmental Research Committees, Research Advisory Committee and Academic Standing Committee to evolve appropriate policies. The University has been proactive in encouraging its faculty to undertake collaborative and inter-disciplinary research. The University departments organized seminars/conferences and workshops during the last 5 years, inviting eminent scientists/researchers. In addition, the faculty and research scholars have actively participated and presented papers in the National and International seminars/ conferences, etc., several faculty members served as resource persons, key note speakers and special guests insuch events.

About Admissions:

  • APRCETAdmissions–Admissionsthroughanentranceexamination
  • IndustrialandExecutiveAdmissions–Admissionswithoutan entrance eamination.
  • Admissions through NET/SLET – Admissions without an entrance examination based on qualification in NET/SLET.

University Ph.D. Regulations:

  • The Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) program is the highest academic degree awarded by the university and is governed by a set of regulations to ensure quality, transparency, and academic integrity.
  • Ph.D. regulations in the university are framed in accordance with the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
  • These regulatory frameworks ensure uniform standards, transparency, and academic quality across all doctoral programs offered by the university.
  • The regulations define the complete structure of the Ph.D. program, including eligibility criteria, admission procedures, coursework requirements, research methodology, supervision norms, and evaluation processes.
  • The coursework component is an essential part of the Ph.D. program and is designed to strengthen the research foundation of scholars by covering research methodology, domain-specific subjects, and analytical tools. Successful completion of coursework is mandatory before proceeding to the main research phase.
  • Each research scholar is assigned a qualified research supervisor who guides the candidate
  • Throughout the research process. Progress of the research work is periodically reviewed by a Department Research Committee [DRC] to ensure quality and timely completion. Scholars are also encouraged to publish research papers in reputed journals and present their findings at conferences.
  • The final stage of the Ph.D. program involves submission of a thesis, which is evaluated by external experts to ensure originality and academic contribution. This is followed by a viva voce examination, where the candidate defends their research work before an expert panel.
  • Overall, the Ph.D. regulations established under the guidelines of the UGC and APSCHE ensure that doctoral research in the university maintains high academic standards, ethical integrity, and contributes meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge.

Research Advisory Committee:

S.No NameoftheRACMember Act as
1 Prof.N.V.R. Jyoti Kumar, Vice-Chancellor (I/c) Chairperson
2 Prof.B. Anitha, Rector Member
3 Dr.E. Ramesh Babu, Registrar (FAC) Member
4 Prof.D. Anjaneyulu, Principal, SKU College of Arts and Sciences Member
5 Prof.B. Anitha, Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management Member
6 Prof.N. Geethanjali, Dean,Faculty of Engineering and Technology Member
7 Prof.G. Narasimhan, Dean,Faculty of Languages and Literatures Member
8 Prof. D. Anjaneyulu, Dean, Faculty of Law Member
9 Prof.C. Suresh Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences Member
10 Prof.C. Nagaraju, Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences Member
11 Prof.G.VenkataNaidu, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Member

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