ACQUISITION OF THESIS
National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC),
ICSSR has a library for the social scientists. Ph.D. Theses in social
sciences (approved by the Indian universities) form a part of its core
collection. Research scholars from different region visit NASSDOC to consult
this collection. As a national institution, NASSDOC aims to build a truly
representative collection of Ph.D. theses in each of the areas that make
up the social sciences. Since there is shortage of space, NASSDOC has
decided to keep the old collection of Ph.D. theses in microfilm and CD-ROM
only. Ph.D. dissertations on India by Indian / foreign students approved
by the foreign universities are also acquired.
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Procedure for Acquisition
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NASSDOC closely scrutinises the announcements made
by the universities regarding award of Ph.D. degree. The periodical 'University
News' is also scanned regularly for this purpose.
Thereafter, a letter is sent to the scholars requesting
them to send the details of his research work, i.e. synopsis containing
scope, methodology , objectives and major findings. The details are examined
by a screening committee. Final decision on
acquisition of these is taken on the basis of the recommendations of this
committee.
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Terms and Conditions
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Scholars are required to fill in a proforma (annexure I). This is sent alongwith the synopsis |
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A formal order for purchase of a copy of thesis is sent to the scholar after receiving the recommendation of the screening committee. |
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An amount of Rs.1500/- is paid to a scholar for
the thesis sent to NASSDOC. It is necessary to send the text of
the thesis in electronic form alongwith a hard copy (Print) version
of the work. A scholar who submits only the print version of
the thesis is paid Rs. 750/- only.
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The scholars who have received publication grant
from ICSSR are required to submit a complimentary copy of their
Ph.D. theses.
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