Chapter I introduction to higher education system

Assessment
During the postgraduate studies, all candidates for their doctoral degree should take examinations in modern History of Uzbekistan, foreign languages, the speciality, as well as in a number of additional disciplines specified by the Supreme Attestation Commission (SAC) depending on the field of science, the nature and level of the previous education. The qualification examination for Doctor of Sciences degree candidates are organised in accordance with Regulation of SAC15. The Commission to conduct qualification examinations in every subject area should include 5-7 specialists, including at least two specialists having a Doctor of Sciences degree in relevant field. The examination is conducted in oral and written form.
The knowledge of fellows is assessed using a 100-point scale:
86-100: excellent;
71-85: good;
56-70: satisfactory;
0-55: unsatisfactory.
Every commission member makes evaluation independently. Afterwards, the chairman summarizes all marks and gives an average score. Following the results of examination, minutes are prepared and
signed by all members of the Commission. The research fellow receives an Examination Certificate valid for 5 years.
Certification
The documents that confirm that the dissertation results are implemented into science, practice or accepted by particular organizations for implementation are submitted by the Research Fellow to the
Academic Council, which awards Doctor of Sciences scientific degree (hereinafter - Academic Council). These documents should be reviewed, certified by scientific and technological councils and approved by heads of organizations.
The Academic Council decides to accept a dissertation for defence and informs SAC to publish this information on SAC web-site and in the journal "SAC Bulletin". Then, at least 1 month before the defence date, at least 50 copies of a short summary of the dissertation (abstracts) are sent to organizations according to a compulsory mailing list and an additional list of the Academic Council. 15 Regulation of SAC under the Cabinet of Ministers dated 28 January 2016 "On conducting qualification mexaminations".
The Academic Council appoints three official opponents that have Doctor of Sciences scientific degrees. Feedback from the official opponents and the leading organization should be provided to the candidate not later than 10 days prior to the defence. After the defence, (within 1 month) the Academic Council sends to SAC the original copy of the dissertation and certification profile of the candidate, as well as their electronic copies. Within 3 months SAC takes decision and approves the candidate for awarding the Doctor of Sciences degree.