Manager - Research Programs

• Coordinate research proposal submission.

• Schedule and document Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings.

• Maintain scholar-wise research progress records.

• Track periodic progress reports.

• Monitor completion of milestones within prescribed timelines.

• Send reminders for pending submissions/requirements.

• Maintain research topic/title records.

• Process changes in research title/supervisor, where applicable.

• Track ethical clearance, plagiarism checks and other research compliances.

• Maintain publication/conference/research activity records as required.

• Ensure compliance with Ph.D. regulations and university ordinances.

• Facilitate semester/annual registration of scholars.

• Track fees, registration status and academic requirements.

• Maintain active, inactive, leave, extension and withdrawal status.

• Generate scholar-wise pending/compliance reports.

• Receive and scrutinize thesis submission documents.

• Verify completion of coursework and other requirements.

• Coordinate plagiarism/similarity verification.

• Obtain supervisor/RAC recommendations.

• Process thesis submission approval.

• Maintain the complete pre-submission record.

• Coordinate appointment/approval of examiners.

• Maintain examiner communication and confidentiality.

• Coordinate thesis evaluation reports.

• Track receipt of reports.

• Organize viva-voce and maintain proceedings.

• Process corrections/revisions recommended by examiners.

• Verify fulfilment of all Ph.D. requirements.

• Prepare case for competent authority/Academic Council approval.

• Process provisional certificate and final Ph.D. degree.

• Update scholar status from Active → Awarded/Completed.

• Ensure all records are closed and archived.

• Maintain final thesis and scholar records.

• Ensure thesis repository/record submission as applicable.

• Maintain contact and employment/academic progression information where required.

• Issue transcripts, certificates or verification letters when requested.

• Support Ph.D. alumni engagement and data management.