Course Code: CS700
Course Name: PHD COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Syllabus: Comprehensive exam will be held in oral mode only. Guidelines for the oral mode of comprehensive exam are as follows:
1. Comprehensive exam committee: Co-ordinating Supervisor will propose a comprehensive exam committee comprising of Supervisor(s), and three faculty members of relevant areas to the DPPC. One of the faculty members preferably be chosen from another department. Co- ordinating supervisor will act as a chairperson of the comprehensive exam committee.
2. Exam Syllabus: Supervisor in consultation with the exam committee will prepare the exam syllabus. Syllabus should comprise of relevant topics from at least three subjects related to proposed research area of the candidate. The syllabus and the committee shall be sent to academic section for approval.
3. Timeline: Information about the committee members and exam syllabus should be submitted to DPPC at least one month from the proposed date of exam. The exam syllabus must be shared with the candidate at least one month from the proposed date of exam. The other timeline of comprehensive exam will be followed as per the ordinance