During probation period permanent faculty members can guide PhD scholars: UGC

The commission in a meeting made the clarification stating, "eligible permanent faculty members can guide PhD scholars during their probation period also." UGC has requested all universities to adhere to CAS provision of promotion and comply with its decision.

During probation period permanent faculty members can guide PhD scholars: UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a clarification on the eligibility criteria for promotions under Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) in terms of guiding PhD scholars. The commission in a meeting made the clarification stating, "eligible permanent faculty members can guide PhD scholars during their probation period also." UGC has requested all universities to adhere to CAS provision of promotion and comply with its decision.

In a letter to all universities, Professor Manish Joshi, UGC secretary, stated: "This has reference to the queries from various stakeholders/universities seeking clarification with regard to the terms of eligibility criteria for guiding PhD scholars. In this connection, the UGC, in its 565th meeting held on January 20, 2023, discussed the eligibility criteria for guiding PhD scholars."

Earlier UGC clarifies eligibility criteria on the CAS provision of promotion regarding “evidence of having guided at least one PhD candidate" and "evidence of successfully guided doctoral candidate". The commission also resolved queries regarding the eligibility of promotions of university teachers.

The UGC has directed the universities to develop a curriculum in the field of technical textiles to participate in the National Textiles Mission (NTTM). The commission has issued general guidelines for enabling academic institutes in technical textiles for both public and private institutes.

"Under the fourth component, the ministry of textiles launched 'General Guidelines for Enabling Academic Institutes in Technical Textiles- for private and public institutes'. These guidelines cover the funding for upgradation, enhancement of laboratory equipment, training lab personnel and specialized training of faculty members of the relevant department in the university," the UGC said.

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