1- Outright pass. Very Rare.
2- Pass with minor corrections: Candidate needs to make tiny changes after few days. Examiners are not involved in checking. Rare.
3- Pass with minor editorial revisions. The most likely outcome. The student has to change/correct the thesis within two month. The internal examiner must check them and confirm in writing if they have been made. Likely to happen.
4- Pass with major editorial revisions: Corrections (provided by the examiners) must be made within 4 months. Internal examiner must check them and confirm in writing that they have been made. Likely to happen.
5- Referral (examiners specify a period up to 12 months). The student may resubmit a revised thesis (once only) – both examiners must re-read and make a decision. Quite a few.
6-Award of an Mphil or referral for an Mphil. Very rare.
7-Outright fail. Very rare.
