Graduate Research Management Committee (GRMC)

Graduate Research Management Committee (GRMC)

Composition

  • Chairperson: Vice Chancellor
  • Members: Deans of Faculties, Director QEC, Director Academics, Director KGS, Controller of Examinations, and Heads of Academic Departments.
  • Secretary: Director, Advanced Studies & Research

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of Graduate Research Management Committee include:

Policy and Advisory Role
  • Advising University authorities on all matters related to the promotion of advanced studies and research.
  • Reviewing and recommending policies related to graduate research.
  • Proposing regulations governing the award of MPhil/MS and PhD degrees.
  • Ensuring compliance with HEC policies and maintaining academic standards.
Postgraduate and Doctoral Program Oversight
  • Considering and reporting to the University authorities on the institution of research degrees.
  • Ensuring effective implementation of MPhil/MS and PhD rules and regulations.
  • Monitoring research progress and compliance with approved procedures.
Research Supervision and Thesis Management
  • Approving research topics, thesis titles, and research synopses.
  • Appointing supervisors and supervisory committees.
  • Reviewing matters related to supervision, examiner appointments, and thesis evaluation.
Examination and Degree Recommendations
  • Recommending and approving panels of paper setters, internal and external examiners, including foreign evaluators.
  • Coordinating the overall integrity and quality of thesis submission, defense, and evaluation processes.
  • Approving degree awarding recommendations for successful candidates.
Additional Functions and Responsibilities
  • Performing any other functions as prescribed under the University Statutes.