The Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (TU FOHSS), Office of the Dean, PhD Section, Kirtipur, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notification to all enrolled doctoral researchers. Dated 2083-07-11 (Kartik 11, 2083), the official circular instructs all PhD scholars pursuing research under the faculty to submit their mandatory annual progress reports and complete institutional registration renewal on schedule.
Doctoral scholars must submit their annual progress reports to the Dean's Office along with formal endorsement and recommendation signatures from their designated research Supervisor (शोधनिर्देशक) and Co-supervisor (सह-शोधनिर्देशक). In addition, scholars who have completed their permissible study duration are reminded to process their required program renewals without delay.
Overview of PhD Annual Progress Submission
| Parameter | Official Specification |
|---|---|
| University | Tribhuvan University (त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FOHSS) |
| Issuing Branch | Office of the Dean, PhD Section, Kirtipur |
| Academic Level | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD / विद्यावारिधि) |
| Target Candidates | All Enrolled PhD Research Scholars |
| Mandatory Requirement | Annual Progress Report Submission & Study Renewal |
| Endorsement Required | Recommendations of Supervisor and Co-supervisor |
| Submission Deadline | Not specified in the notice (immediate / as per schedule) |
| Official Notice Date | 2083-07-11 (Kartik 11, 2083) |
Year-Wise Progress Report and Dissertation Milestone Requirements
Scholars are required to document specific research deliverables based on their respective year of study as outlined in the official milestone framework below:
| Academic Year | Required Research Progress & Dissertation Components |
|---|---|
| First Year | 1. Revised and Finalized Research Proposal 2. Comprehensive Literature Review (Theoretical and Empirical Review) 3. Identified Research Gaps 4. Philosophical, Theoretical, and Conceptual Framework 5. Detailed Research Methodology |
| Second Year | 1. Survey Questionnaires and Field Work Data Collection 2. Systematic Data Presentation 3. In-depth Data Analysis and Interpretation |
| Third Year | 1. Preliminary Draft of Dissertation (शोधप्रबन्धको प्रारम्भिक मस्यौदा) |
Important Regulatory Guidelines for Doctoral Scholars
All registered scholars must carefully observe the following academic bylaws governing dissertation completion:
- Supervisory Recommendation: The annual progress report will not be accepted without written recommendation and verification from both the primary Supervisor and Co-supervisor.
- Dissertation Submission Eligibility: PhD scholars are officially permitted to submit their final completed dissertation only after a minimum of two years from successfully defending their PhD proposal (Proposal Defense) at the Dean's Office.
- Mandatory Timely Renewal: Scholars whose allowable enrolment tenure or research validity period has lapsed must immediately apply for and complete their study renewal through the PhD Section.
- Institutional Archive: Physical copies of progress reports must be registered at the Dean's Office records section for verification before proceeding to dissertation evaluation.
Issuing Authority and Office Details
- Issuing Authority: Office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Signatory Authority: Dr. Khom Raj Kharel, PhD (डा. खोमराज खरेल), Assistant Dean, PhD Section (सहायक डीन, विद्यावारिधि शाखा)
- Official Notice Date: 2083-07-11
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TU FOHSS Issues Urgent Notice on Annual PhD Progress Report Submission and Renewal — official notice issued by TU Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. Verified by Tyrocity.
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