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Minimum Qualifications for Appointment on Teaching and other Academic Posts:

i. A traditional and a professional artist with highly commendable
professional achievement in the concerned subject, who should have:
(a) Studied under noted/reputed traditional masters and has thorough
knowledge to explain the subject concerned;
(b) A high grade artist of AIR/TV; and
(c) Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned
and adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in that
discipline.
2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
i. Good academic record with doctoral degree, with performing ability of
high professional standard.
ii. Eight years of experience of teaching at the University, College level and/
or research in University/national level institutions excluding the period
spent for obtaining the research degree.
iii. Has made significant contributions to the knowledge in the subject
concerned, as evidenced by quality of publications.
iv. Contribution to educational innovation such as designing of new courses,
curricula and/or outstanding performing achievement in the field of
specialization.
OR

i. A traditional and a professional artist with highly commendable
professional achievement in the concerned subject, who should be or
have:
(a) ‘A’ grade artist of AIR/TV;
(b) Eight years of outstanding performing achievements in the field of
specialization;
(c) Experience in designing of new courses and /or curricula;
(d) Participation in Seminars/Conferences in reputed institutions; and
(e) Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned
and adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in that
discipline.
3. PROFESSOR:
i. An eminent scholar with a doctoral degree actively and engaged in
research with ten years of experience in teaching in University/College
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

ii. A traditional and a professional artist with highly commendable
professional achievement in the concerned subject, who should be or
have:

(a) ‘A’ grade artist of AIR/TV;
(b) Twelve years of outstanding performing achievements in the field of
specialization;
(c) Significant contributions in the field of specializations and ability to
guide research;

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