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Minimum Qualifications for Appointment on Teaching and other Academic Posts:

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

A Professional artist with highly commendable professional achievement in the
concerned subject, who should have:
1. First class Diploma in Visual (Fine) arts discipline from the recognized Institution
of India/Abroad.
2. Five years of experience of holding regular regional/National exhibitions/
Workshops 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.
Five years of experience of teaching and/ or research excluding the period spent for the
research degree, Ph. D.
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 his/her own discipline.

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-graduating 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 experience of holding regular regional/national exhibition/
workshops with evidence.
2. Significant contributions in the field of specialization and ability to guide research.

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