Key takeaways
- Reports above 15% plagiarism are rejected before any marks are awarded.
- You must resubmit per Amity rules; evaluation timeline resets (typically 4–6 weeks).
- Incomplete submissions may require resubmission of all project documents—not just the report.
If your Amity MA project exceeds 15% plagiarism, it is rejected before evaluation. Amity requires at least 85% originality, and there is no informal tolerance above the 15% limit. Your report will not be graded, you will need to revise and resubmit per university rules, and your evaluation timeline resets—typically adding another four to six weeks after an accepted resubmission.
Direct answer
- Result: rejection before grading
- Marks awarded: none for the 70-mark report until resubmission passes
- Next step: mandatory resubmission per Amity rules
- Timeline impact: evaluation restarts after accepted resubmission
- Risk: degree delay and possible extension fees
What exactly gets rejected?
The full MA project report submitted in Stage 2 is rejected—not the extended abstract from Stage 1. However, if your overall submission was incomplete (missing certificates, plagiarism report, or viva answers), Amity may require resubmission of all project documents, not just the report.
Does Amity check twice?
Yes. You submit your own plagiarism report at upload, and Amity conducts an additional plagiarism check before evaluation. Both must show 15% or below similarity. A report that passed your tool at 14% could still face issues if Amity's check flags additional matches.
How do I fix it and resubmit?
- 1Open your plagiarism report and identify the highest-match sections
- 2Rewrite flagged passages in your own words with proper APA 6th edition citations
- 3Use quotation marks and page numbers for necessary direct quotes
- 4Re-run the check and aim for 10–12% as a safety margin
- 5Upload the revised report with a new plagiarism report in Stage 2
People also ask
- Is 16% plagiarism OK? No—the hard limit is 15%.
- Can I appeal? Follow Amity's resubmission process; fixing the report before upload is the practical approach.
- Will I lose my extended abstract approval? Your Stage 1 submission remains, but you must pass Stage 2 plagiarism to complete evaluation.