Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow ne session 2025-26 ke liye ek important circular release kiya hai jisme M.Tech, M.Pharm, MBA, MCA aur other PG courses ke dissertation (thesis) submission aur evaluation ke rules clear kiye gaye hain.
Is baar university ne specially plagiarism rules ko strict kar diya hai aur Turnitin report mandatory kar di gayi hai.
Agar aap AKTU ke student hain, to ye blog aapke liye bahut important hai.
Important Dates (Very Important ⚠️)
- Application Start Date: 01 May 2026
- Last Date: 10 May 2026
- Mode: Online (ERP Login through Institute)
👉 Is duration ke andar hi students ko apna complete dissertation upload karna hoga.
Dissertation Submission Guidelines (Step-by-Step)
AKTU ke according, students ko submission ke time kuch important points follow karne honge:
1. Single File Submission
- Full thesis cover page + annexure + signed documents ke saath ek single PDF/Word file me upload karna hoga.
2. Proper Formatting
- Thesis ka format strictly AKTU guidelines ke according hona chahiye.
- MS Word format me submission required hai.
3. Supervisor Approval
- Dissertation ko submit karne se pehle guide/supervisor ke signature mandatory hain.
Plagiarism Rule (Most Important Section 🔥)
AKTU ne plagiarism ko lekar strict rules define kiye hain jo UGC guidelines (2018) par based hain.
What is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism ka matlab hai:
Kisi aur ke work, idea, content ko apna batana bina proper credit diye.
Types of Plagiarism
AKTU guidelines ke according plagiarism ke common types:
- Copying (direct content copy)
- Paraphrasing without credit
- Internet se copy-paste
- Unauthorized collaboration
- Without citation ideas use karna
Plagiarism Checking Tools
University ne following tools mention kiye hain:
- Turnitin
- Grammarly
- Plagscan
- Plagium
👉 But Turnitin is mandatory for most colleges.
Plagiarism Limit (VERY IMPORTANT FOR EXAM)
| Level | Similarity % | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Level 0 | 0–20% | No penalty |
| Level 1 | 20–40% | Resubmission |
| Level 2 | 40–60% | 1 year ban |
| Level 3 | 60%+ | Registration cancel |
Important Rule ⚠️
- Maximum allowed similarity: 20%
- Individual sources se similarity: 5% se kam honi chahiye
What is Excluded from Plagiarism Check?
Good news for students 👇
In cheezon ko plagiarism check me include nahi kiya jata:
- References
- Bibliography
- Table of contents
- Preface
- Standard formulas
- Keywords
How to Avoid Plagiarism (Practical Tips)
Agar aap safe rehna chahte ho to ye follow karo:
1. Always Give Citation
Har external content ka source mention karo
2. Use Your Own Words
Direct copy na karo, rewrite karo
3. Use Quotation Marks
Agar exact line use kar rahe ho to
4. Use Plagiarism Checker
Submission se pehle check zarur karo
Dissertation Evaluation Process
AKTU ke circular ke according:
- Evaluation online mode me hoga
- Dissertation + Viva (Moukhik Pariksha) dono conduct honge
- Internal marks bhi institute upload karega
Required Documents
Students ko submission ke time ye attach karna hoga:
- Dissertation file
- Turnitin plagiarism report
- Certificate of Non-Plagiarism
- Supervisor signed approval
Certificate of Thesis Submission
AKTU ne ek standard format diya hai jisme student ko declare karna hota hai:
- Thesis original hai
- Plagiarism nahi hai
- Proper citation use hua hai
- Thesis kahin aur submit nahi ki gayi
Serious Warning ⚠️
Agar aap plagiarism rules follow nahi karte:
- Thesis reject ho sakta hai
- Marks nahi milenge
- Degree delay ho sakti hai
- Severe case me registration cancel ho sakta hai
Important Instructions for Colleges
AKTU ne institutes ko bhi instruction diya hai:
- Students ko plagiarism rules ke bare me inform karein
- Proper verification ke baad hi thesis forward karein
- Soft copy database maintain karein
Pro Tips for AKTU Students (2026)
- Last date ka wait mat karo
- Turnitin report pehle generate karo
- Similarity < 15% rakhne ki koshish karo
- Proper formatting follow karo
- Guide se final approval lo
Conclusion
AKTU ne 2026 ke liye dissertation process ko kaafi strict aur transparent bana diya hai. Sabse important cheez hai:
👉 Plagiarism control + Proper documentation
Agar aap guidelines follow karte ho to aapka submission smoothly ho jayega.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. AKTU me maximum plagiarism kitna allowed hai?
👉 20% tak allowed hai
Q2. Turnitin report mandatory hai?
👉 Yes, almost all institutes me mandatory hai
Q3. Agar plagiarism 40% se zyada ho jaye to?
👉 1 year ban lag sakta hai
Q4. Submission offline hoga ya online?
👉 Fully online via ERP login