70. Pass Have satisfied the examiners on academic knowledge and competency Accepted with distinction – when all or most of research findings have either been published or accepted for publication in citation-indexed journal and requires minimal improvement in spelling, grammar and syntax Accepted with minor modifications – any of the following: reformatting of chapters, revision of literature, improvement in declaring research objectives or statements, insertion of missing references, amendments of inaccurately cited references, improvements in spelling, grammar and syntax (given 60 days after date of viva to submit the thesis to SGS) Accepted with major modications – extensive revision of entire thesis to improve quality such as description of methodology, statistical analysis of data, removal of research chapters(s) , rediscussion of results and improvements of spelling, grammar and syntax (60 days with a provision for an extension to 60 days or more)
71. Oral re-examination Examination committee are not satisfied with thesis defence or competency in the field of study Oral re-examination should be held within 60 dyas after the date of first viva
80. Fail A student is considered to have failed the examination if the thesis fails to meet the requirements of PhD or Masters academic level or found to have plagiarised
81. Dealing with corrections Work with your supervisor Plan a work agenda Make sure that corrections are made in a timely manner Agree on a work agenda and timing
82. Life after the viva and final submission of thesis Celebrate Find employment Continue the supervisor-colleague academic relationship