Similarity/Plagiarism and AI Detection Software

Presidency University currently have access to the following Similarity and AI-generated content detection software applications.

1. Shodhshuddhi (Drillbit):

Only for checking PhD theses and thesis-related articles. It is provided by INFLIBNET.

INFLIBNET Centre provides the service of DrillBit-Extreme Similarity and AI content detection Software under ShodhShuddhi.

Few Important Guidelines by INFLIBNET:

· Plagiarism/Similarity checks under ShodhShuddhi (Drillbit) are restricted to only PhD theses and associated research articles, conference papers, book chapters, abstracts, etc., and are not intended for students' assignments, question-answer papers, sheets, or study/learning materials.

• Over-usage/Misuse by the University will be strictly monitored by INFLIBNET PDS team, and further allocation will be blocked. (Please avoid checking test documents, same documents multiple times).
• A one-page Plagiarism Report/Certificate needs to be uploaded with Shodhganga theses when uploading to the Shodhganga portal.
• Access are granted to Faculty members/PhD Supervisors/Guides .

· Plagiarism check for Undergraduate (UG) or Postgraduate (PG) students is strictly prohibited. Should it be discovered, that your account is being used for UG/PG students, the account may be suspended by INFLIBNET.