Tribhuvan University Master of Arts (MA) Thesis Guidelines

Institution: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dean's Office, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.

To:

• All Campus Heads
• Department Heads
• Program Coordinators
• All Concerned and Affiliated Campuses
• Central Departments
• Post Graduate Programs

Purpose: To convey the decisions made regarding the master's degree thesis.

Key Decisions & Guidelines:

1. Thesis Examination Form:

   • Include the research paper in the fourth semester examination form.
   • Research should commence alongside the academic readings of that semester.

2. Viva Examination:

   • Conduct post the completion of the 4th semester's final examination.
   • Result to be communicated to the Dean's office within a month post viva date.

3. Student Regularity & Examination Form:

   • To be regarded as regular, students should complete their viva within 90 days post the 4th semester result announcement.
   • If not completed within the stipulated time, students should re-fill the examination form as partial students for dissertation purposes.

4. Research Paper Format:

   • For papers written in the Nepali language, include:
     • Student's name
     • Topic
     • Research title (in Roman script)
     • Submission date (in AD)
     • Viva date

5. Dissertation Parameters:

   • Minimum length: 60 pages excluding references.
   • Structure should include:
     • Introduction
     • Review of Literature
     • Research Methodology
     • Presentation and Analysis
     • Summary, Findings, and Conclusion
     • References
     • Appendix

6. Examiners & Research Directors:

   • External examiners should be permanent teachers from a department other than the student's.
   • To qualify as a research director, one should have at least one year of post-graduate teaching experience.

7. Scoring & Aadhaar Conditions:

   • If scoring above 89/100, specific conditions for opening Aadhaar must be met.

8. Submission Requirements:

   • Along with a payment of NPR 500, submit one hard copy and one soft copy (on CD).
   • Ensure confidentiality while sending, with the inclusion of a signature from the campus head.
   • Clearly mention the name, position, and signature of both the research director and external examiner in the result letter.

9. Grading Metrics:

   • Marks vs GPA:
     • Below 50: GPA 0.0, Grade F
     • 50 - 59.9: GPA 2.7, Grade B"
     • 60 - 69.9: GPA 3.0, Grade B
     • 70 - 79.9: GPA 3.3, Grade B+
     • 80 - 89.9: GPA 3.7, Grade A"
     • 90 and above GPA 4.0 A

10. Language and Plagiarism:

    • Papers in Nepali or Hindi should be in Unicode script.
    • English research papers must undergo a plagiarism check.

Contact:

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dean's Office, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Telephone: +977-1-4330358, +977-1-4333980, +977-1-4335104, +977-1-5902368

Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.tufohss.edu.np

Notice Date: 2080/07/14

This information ensures that the master's thesis submission process aligns with the highest academic standards, maintaining the integrity of the program and the university.

Tribhuvan University