Vadodara: The Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) is set to conduct an online examination on 'Research and Publication Ethics' (RPE) for 206 PhD scholars on May 12. The examination will be held through the MKCL platform, a digital initiative that offers eLearning solutions.
Compliance with UGC Regulations
The examination is being conducted in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) PhD Regulations 2022, which mandate a two-credit RPE course for all doctoral candidates. The course was offered by the university's Centre for Publication Ethics and was attended by scholars during April 2026.
Mock Test Scheduled for May 11
Ahead of the final examination, the university will conduct a mock test on May 11 to familiarise students with the online portal and help resolve possible technical issues. University officials stated that the final examination will be a mandatory online proctored test for all registered scholars. All 206 candidates have been instructed to register on the MKCL portal using their credentials and appear for the examination as per the schedule.
Digital Monitoring for Academic Integrity
The university emphasised that the examination will be conducted under a comprehensive digital monitoring system to ensure academic integrity and prevent malpractice. Officer on Special Duty for PhD programmes, Professor Karanam Pushpanadham, said the mock test has been scheduled to help students understand the examination process and address technical challenges in advance. He added that the monitoring system has been designed to maintain the credibility of the examination while ensuring a student-friendly approach.
Additional Information
Students can also check related local information such as gold and silver rates in Vadodara, bank holidays, public holidays, air quality index (AQI), and weather updates for the city.
