Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) in Vadodara, India, will hold an online examination on 'Research and Publication Ethics' (RPE) for 206 PhD scholars on May 12, 2023. This examination is in compliance with the UGC PhD Regulations 2022, which require a two-credit RPE course for all doctoral candidates. The course was previously offered by the university’s Centre for Publication Ethics and attended by scholars in April 2026. To prepare for the final exam, MSU will conduct a mock test on May 11 to help students navigate the online portal and address any technical issues. The final examination will be proctored online, ensuring academic integrity through a comprehensive digital monitoring system. Professor Karanam Pushpanadham, Officer on Special Duty for PhD programmes, emphasized the importance of the mock test in familiarizing students with the examination process.