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Notifications: Specification of Degrees and other matters

3.4.0 A relaxation of 5% nay be provided, from 55% to 50% of marks, the master’s level for the
SC/ST category.
3.5.0 A relaxation of 5% may be provided, from 55% to 50% of the marks to the PhD. degree
holders who have passed their Master’s degree prior to 19 Sept.,1991.
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3.6.0 B in the 7 point scale with letter O, A, B, C, D, E & F shall be regarded as equivalent of 55%
wherever the grading system is followed.
3.7.0 The PhD. should continue to be a compulsory requirement for the designation. However, for
other categories like those of Registrar, Librarians and Physical Directors, the Ph.D. should
be a desirable and not an essential qualification.
4.0.0 DIRECT RECRUITMENT
4.1.0 PROFESSOR

An eminent scholar with published work of high quality, actively research, with
10 years of experience in postgraduate teaching, and/or experience in research at
the University/National level institutions, including experience research at doctoral
level.
OR

An outstanding scholar with established reputation who has made significant
contribution to knowledge.
In exceptional cases, the teachers with 15 years of UG teaching/research experience
could also be considered.
4.2.1 PRINCIPAL (Professor’s Grade)

1. A Master’s Degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in
the 7 point scale with latter grades O, A, B, C, D, E & F.

2. Ph. D. or equivalent qualification.
3. Total experience of 15 years of teaching/Research in Universities/Colleges and
other institutions of higher education.

4.2.2 PRINCIPAL (Reader’s Grade.)
1. A Master’s Degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B id
the 7 point scale with latter grades O, A, B, C, D, E & F.
2. Ph.D. or equivalent qualification.
3. Total experience of 10 years of teaching/Research in Universities/Colleges and
other institutions of higher education.

4.3.0 READER
Good academic record with a doctoral degree or equivalent published work. In addition
to these, candidates who join from outside the university system, shall also possess at
least of the marks or an equivalent grade of B in the 7 point scale with latter grades O,
A, B, C, D, E & F at the Master’s degree level.
Five years of experience of teaching and/or research excluding the period spent for
obtaining the research degrees and has made some mark in the areas of scholarship as
evidenced by quality of publications, contribution to educational innovation, design of
new courses and curricula.

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