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Minimum Qualifications for Appointment on Teaching and other Academic Posts:

Has made significant contributions to the knowledge in the subject concerned as
evidenced by quality of publications.
Contribution to educational innovation such as designing of new courses and/or
curricula and/or outstanding performing achievement in the field of specialization.
OR

1. ‘A’ grade artist of AIR/TV;
2. Eight years of outstanding performing achievements in the field of specialization.

3. Experience in designing of new courses and /or curricula.
4. Participation in Seminars/Conferences in reputed institutions.
5. Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned and adequate
knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in that discipline.
A minimum of five years of experience of teaching and / or research in an academic/
research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University / College
or Accredited Research Institution/industry excluding the period of Ph.D research
with evidence of published work and a minimum of 5 publications as books and/
or research/policy papers in indexed/ISBN/ISSN numbered books/journals and
University developed -ISBN/ISSN list of journals hosted in the website of the
concerned University.

Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and
technology – mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided
doctoral candidates and research students.

A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API)
based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC in these
Regulations.

3. PROFESSOR:
An eminent scholar with a doctoral degree actively engaged in research with 10 years of
experience in PG teaching and /or research at the University/National level institutions
including experience of guiding research at doctoral level with outstanding performing
achievements in the field of specialization.

OR

1. ‘A’ grade artist of AIR/TV
2. Twelve years of outstanding performing achievements in the field of specialization.
3. Significant contributions in the field of specializations and ability to guide research

4. Participation in National/International Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops and/ or
recipient of National/International Awards/Fellowships.

5. Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned and adequate
knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in that discipline.

4.4.4. DRAMA DISCIPLINE:
1. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:
Good academic record with at least 55% of the marks, or an equivalent grade to that of
55% wherever grading system is practiced at the Master’s degree level, in the relevant
subject or an equivalent degree from an Indian/Foreign University.

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