As approved by Chancellor vide No. BSU-8/2005 1632/GS(I) dated 29.6.2005)

1. Teaching Days. -The Universities/Constituent Colleges must not devote more than 12 weeks (6 days week) to vacation and public holidays. i.e., 40 weeks of a calendar year should devoted to Teaching, Admission, Examination activities and non-instructional days (e.g. Sports, College day etc.). However, out of these 40 weeks, the Universities and its constituent colleges must observe at least 180 actual teaching days, i.e. there should be a minimum of 30 weeks of actual teaching in a 6 days week. The above is summarized as follows:-

(1) Teaching/Admission/Examination/Preparation

For examination/non/instructional days (Sports, College day etc. 40 weeks, out of which at least 180 days of actual teaching days must be observed.

(2) Vacation/Public holidays: 12 weeks.

 2. Work Load. –The work load of the teacher in full employment should not be less than 40 hours a week for 30 working weeks (180 teaching days) in an academic year, it should be necessary for the teacher to be available for at least 5 hours daily in the University/college for which necessary space and infrastructure should be provided by the University/College. The direct teaching hours should be as follows:-

(a) Lecturer/Sr.Lecturer/Lecturer (Sel. Grade)                   :           16 hours.

(b) Reader & Professor                                                         :           14 hours.

However, a relaxation for two hours in the work load may be given to the
Professors who are actively involved in Research, Extension and Administration.

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