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Minimum Qualifications for Appointment on Teaching and other Academic Posts:

2 Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, candidates should have cleared the National
Eligibility Test (NET/SLET/SET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR, or similar test
accredited by the UGC.
OR

1. A professional artist with first class degree/diploma from National School of
Drama or any other approved Institution in India or abroad
2. Five years of regular acclaimed performance in regional/ national stage with
evidence.
3. Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned and adequate
knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in that discipline.

2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
Good academic record with doctoral degree with performing ability of high professional
standard as recommended by an expert committee constituted by the University
concerned for the said purpose.
Five years of experiences of teaching and/ or research excluding the period spent for
obtaining the research degree.

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

1. A recognized artist of Stage/ Radio/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.

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

1. Twelve years of outstanding performing achievements in the field of specialization.
2. Significant contributions in the field of specializations and ability to guide
research.

3. Participation in National/International Seminars/Conferences/Workshops and/ or
recipient of National/International Awards/Fellowships.
4. Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned and adequate
knowledge to teach theory with illustrations.

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