Hyderabad, May 3 -- Osmania University (OU) has cancelled nearly 80 PhD admissions after research scholars did not submit their Research Design Seminar (RDS) within the stipulated deadline, as per university regulations.

The decision was taken by the Standing Committee comprising deans of various faculties. Officials stated that circulars have been issued to inform the affected candidates.

University guidelines

The scholars were admitted to PhD programmes in different departments during the 2022-23 academic year. According to the university's guidelines, candidates are required to complete three seminars, with the first - the RDS - to be presented within three months of the declaration of PhD coursework examination results.

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