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@article{173007,
        author = {Dr Satish Gaikwad},
        title = {UGC PhD Minimum Standards and Procedures Regulations: A Comparative Analysis on Improving Quality Standards, Academia Concerns, Scope and Gap Analysis, Limitations, and Suggestive Reforms and Measures in Terms of International Standards},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1560-1576},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173007},
        abstract = {The quality of doctoral research has been a subject of intense debate in academic circles, particularly in relation to the standards and procedures set by regulatory bodies. In India, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has been at the forefront in establishing minimum standards and procedures for PhD programs through the UGC PhD Minimum Standards and Procedures Regulations. However, there has been growing concern regarding their effectiveness in enhancing the quality of research output, particularly when compared to international standards. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive comparative analysis of the UGC regulations vis-à-vis global best practices. It explores the issues faced by Indian academia in adhering to these standards, assesses the gaps between national and international norms, identifies the limitations of the current UGC framework, and proposes reforms to improve the quality of doctoral education in India.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {February},
        }