Course




Dissertation

Every candidate pursuing MDS degree course is required to carry out work on a selected research project under the guidance of a recognized post graduate teacher. The results of such a work shall be submitted in the form of a dissertation.

The dissertation is aimed to train a postgraduate student in research methods and techniques. It includes identification of a problem, formulation of a hypothesis, search and review of literature, getting acquainted with recent advances, designing of a research study, collection of data, critical analysis, comparison of results and drawing conclusions.

Every candidate shall submit to the Registrar of the University in the prescribed proforma, a synopsis containing particulars of proposed dissertation work within six months from the date of commencement of the course on or before the dates notified by the University. The synopsis shall be sent through the proper channel.

Such synopsis will be reviewed and the dissertation topic will be registered by the University. No change in the dissertation topic or guide shall be made without prior approval of the University

The dissertation should be written under the following headings :

Introduction
Aims or Objectives of study
Review of literature
Results
Discussions
Conclusion
Summery
Reference
Tables
Annexures

The written text of dissertation shall be not less than 50 pages and shall not exceed 150 pages excluding references, tables, questionnaires and other annexure. It should be typed in double line spacing on one side of paper (A4 size, 8.27” x 11.69”) and properly bound. Spiral binding should be avoided. The dissertation shall be certified by the guide, head of the department and head of the Institution.

Four copies of dissertation thus prepared shall be submitted to the Registrar(Evaluation), six months before final examination on or before the dates notified by the University. The dissertation shall be valued by examiners appointed by the University. Approval dissertation work is an essential precondition for a candidate to appear in the University examination.

Guide: The academic qualification and teaching experience required for recognition by this University as a guide for dissertation work is as laid down by Dental Council of India/Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Co-guide: A co-guide may be included provided the work requires substantial cont from a sister department or from another institution recognized for teaching/training by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences/Dental Council of India. The co-guide shall be a recognized postgraduate teacher of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Change of guide: In the event of a registered guide leaving the college for any reason in the event of death of guide, guide may be changed with prior permission from the university.