29 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1797652 Guidelines for PhD Excellence Citation, published by ugc.gov.in. The source is a 4-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include ph.d. excellence citation, national education policy 2020, innovation, new knowledge, indian universities, science, social sciences, indian languages. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. Question types in the export: 16 factual, 5 definition, 4 list, 3 summary, 1 comparison. 13 of the 29 pairs (44.8%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 16 are factual or table-based questions. 93.10% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 29 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the UGC's 'Guidelines for Ph.D. Excellence Citation' publication. The guidelines outline criteria for awarding citations to outstanding doctoral theses across five disciplines. Key aspects include originality, research methodology, societal impact, and India-centric solutions. The dataset also details the selection process, eligibility criteria, and trends in Ph.D. admissions from 2010-11 to 2017-18.
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| What aspect of a thesis's presentation is considered in the Ph.D. Excellence award criteria? | The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals | This includes the design, execution, and analysis of the research. • Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner. • Impact: The potential impact of the research findings on the field of study or on society should be considered. India centric issues and solutions should have priority. • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. • Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis during the viva voce or oral examination is also taken into account. 9. | 512 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What aspect of research methodology is emphasized in the selection criteria for the Ph.D. Excellence award? | The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed | Education & Humanities), Indian Languages, and Commerce & Management. The screening committee should create its own yardsticks for shortlisting candidates before evaluating the applications. The universities shall follow the criteria given below while short-listing candidates. • Originality and Innovation: The thesis should demonstrate original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic. • Contribution to knowledge: The thesis should make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study. • Methodology: The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed in the thesis are crucial. | 574 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | • Methodology: The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed in the thesis are crucial. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What contribution should a thesis make to meet the criteria for the Ph.D. Excellence award? | a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study | Education & Humanities), Indian Languages, and Commerce & Management. The screening committee should create its own yardsticks for shortlisting candidates before evaluating the applications. The universities shall follow the criteria given below while short-listing candidates. • Originality and Innovation: The thesis should demonstrate original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic. • Contribution to knowledge: The thesis should make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study. • Methodology: The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed in the thesis are crucial. | 475 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | • Contribution to knowledge: The thesis should make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is evaluated during the viva voce or oral examination for the Ph.D. Excellence award? | The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis | This includes the design, execution, and analysis of the research. • Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-written, organized, and structured in a clear and coherent manner. • Impact: The potential impact of the research findings on the field of study or on society should be considered. India centric issues and solutions should have priority. • References and Citations: The proper use of references and citations to acknowledge previous work and sources of information is important • Presentation: The overall presentation of the thesis, including figures, tables, and other visuals, should be of high quality. • Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis during the viva voce or oral examination is also taken into account. 9. | 636 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | • Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend their thesis during the viva voce or oral examination is also taken into account. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| What quality should a thesis demonstrate to meet the originality and innovation criteria? | original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic | Education & Humanities), Indian Languages, and Commerce & Management. The screening committee should create its own yardsticks for shortlisting candidates before evaluating the applications. The universities shall follow the criteria given below while short-listing candidates. • Originality and Innovation: The thesis should demonstrate original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic. • Contribution to knowledge: The thesis should make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of study. • Methodology: The quality and rigor of the research methodology employed in the thesis are crucial. | 338 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | • Originality and Innovation: The thesis should demonstrate original thinking and innovative approaches to a specific research problem or topic. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What challenge is associated with defining disciplines in the context of higher education institutions in the country? | the heterogeneous nature of HEIs in the country and the prevailing multidisciplinary education | Selection Committee: • UGC will constitute five selection committees for five streams. • Each selection committee will select two candidates from their respective streams. Note: Given the heterogeneous nature of HEIs in the country and the prevailing multidisciplinary education, disciplines will remain difficult to define. the Committee recommends that the suitability of a thesis in a particular stream should be left to the judgment of the screening committee of the universities. the selection committee may also have the freedom to decide on the suitability of a thesis under a particular stream. 10. Application Portal: Universities may upload the nominations on the application portal. The selection committee for each stream will evaluate the nominations and recommend two theses for Ph.D. Excellence Citation to UGC. | 184 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | Note: Given the heterogeneous nature of HEIs in the country and the prevailing multidisciplinary education, disciplines will remain difficult to define. | ||||
| What is the role of institutions of higher learning in a country's development? | play a crucial role in the generation of new knowledge and innovation | Innovation and the creation of new knowledge are essential to a country's development. Institutions of higher learning play a crucial role in the generation of new knowledge and innovation and the generation of new knowledge, in turn, is largely dependent on the quality of doctoral degrees. As envisaged in the National Education Policy 2020, exploring new frontiers of knowledge is the central doctrine to make India a knowledge superpower. Accordingly, in an effort to promote good quality research in Indian Universities, the UGC has instituted the “Ph.D. Excellence Citation” to identify and felicitate the winners from different streams annually. Against this background, a study conducted by the UGC on the Ph.Ds awarded from 2011 to 2018 provided some important insights to frame the guidelines. The study indicates a growing trend in the number of students opting to pursue research degrees. | 119 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | Institutions of higher learning play a crucial role in the generation of new knowledge and innovation and the generation of new knowledge, in turn, is largely dependent on the quality of doctoral degrees. | ||||
| What trend did the UGC study on Ph.Ds awarded from 2011 to 2018 indicate? | a growing trend in the number of students opting to pursue research degrees | Innovation and the creation of new knowledge are essential to a country's development. Institutions of higher learning play a crucial role in the generation of new knowledge and innovation and the generation of new knowledge, in turn, is largely dependent on the quality of doctoral degrees. As envisaged in the National Education Policy 2020, exploring new frontiers of knowledge is the central doctrine to make India a knowledge superpower. Accordingly, in an effort to promote good quality research in Indian Universities, the UGC has instituted the “Ph.D. Excellence Citation” to identify and felicitate the winners from different streams annually. Against this background, a study conducted by the UGC on the Ph.Ds awarded from 2011 to 2018 provided some important insights to frame the guidelines. The study indicates a growing trend in the number of students opting to pursue research degrees. | 824 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | The study indicates a growing trend in the number of students opting to pursue research degrees. | 1 | |||
| How much did the total Ph.D. admissions grow from 2010-11 to 2017-18? | from 77798 in 2010-11 to 161412 in 2017-18 | The total Ph.D. admissions doubled from 77798 in 2010-11 to 161412 in 2017-18. The implicit growth rates in these numbers show that the overall Ph.D. admissions increased at the rate of 10 percent per annum during the period. A breakup of the Ph.Ds awarded, subject-wise, in percentage during the above-mentioned period is given below: No Subject Number of Ph.Ds (in Percentage) 1 Science 30 2 Engineering and Technology | 35 | comparison | 0.920 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | admissions doubled from 77798 in 2010-11 to 161412 in 2017-18. | 1 | page=1,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the two levels of the selection process for the Ph.D. Excellence award? | A screening committee at the University level and a selection committee at the UGC level | 8. Selection Process: - The Committee proposes a two-level selection process. A screening committee at the University level and a selection committee at the UGC level. | 78 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1797652_Guidelines-for-PhD-Excellence-Citation.pdf | Selection Process: - The Committee proposes a two-level selection process. A screening committee at the University level and a selection committee at the UGC level. | 2 | page=2,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
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