Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

Definition

RAC: the committee (supervisor plus experts) that guides a PhD scholar's research and reviews progress through six-monthly presentations, as required by UGC regulations. Also called Doctoral Committee at some universities.

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Six-monthly progress reviews
Approval of synopsis and pre-submission
Recommending continuation or cancellation of registration

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