(As approved by the Chancellor vide letter No. BSU-25/83-2377 GS(1) dated 12.12.1983 and amended vide letter No. BSU-25/83-3038-(1 ) dated 9.9.1988 and No. BSU 11-89/3748 GS (1) dated 15.12.990).

Subject�Revised Statutes in respect of the qualifications of teachers of University/Colleges.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary as contained in the statutes, the following shall be the minimum qualification and pay scales for different categories of posts of teachers in the service of the University and Colleges affiliated to it provided that any relaxation in the prescribed qualifications can only be made by the University with the prior approval of the University Grants Commission:

In the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Commerce, Management Studies and Education.

(1) University Professor:

Pay Scale-Rs. 1500-60-1800-100-2000-125-2-2500.

Qualification.�An eminent scholar with published work of high quality actively engaged in research. About ten years experience of teaching and or research. Experience of guiding research at doctoral level.

Or

An outstanding scholar with established reputation who has made significant contribution to the knowledge.

(2) Reader:

*Pay Scale-Rs. 1200-50-1300-60-1900.

Qualification.�Good academic record with a doctoral degree or equivalent published work. Evidence of being actively engaged in (i) research or (ii) innovation in teaching methods or(iii) producticn of teaching materials.

About five years's experience of teaching and/or research provided that at least three years were as lecturer or in an equivalent position.

This condition may be relaxed in the case of candidate with outstanding record of teaching/research.

Explanation.�For determining "good academic record" he following criteria shall be adopted:-

(i)        A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a Second Class Master's degree, or

(ii)       A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high Second Class Master's degree and Second Class in Bachelor's degree, or

(iii)     A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing Second Class Master's degree should have obtained first class in Bachelor's degree.

(3) Lecturer�(ln all subjects in the above faculties except where otherwise provided under the Statute):

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*Pay Scale have been revised w.e.f. 1.1.86 (Pl. see at page 166 of Statutes.)

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Lecturers in the service of the University.

 '[Pay Scale-Rs. 700-40-1100-50-1600.

²[Qualification.�(a) A Doctorate degree of research work of an equally high standard; and

(b) Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) master's degree in a relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

Having regard to the need for developing inter-disciplinary programmes the degree in (a) and (b) above may be in relevant subjects:

Provided that it the Selection Committee/Public Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above:

Provided further that if a candidate possessing a Doctorate degree or equivalent research work is not available or is not considered suitable, a person possessing a good academic record (weightage being given to M.Phil. or equivalent degree or research work of quality) may be appointed provided he has done research work for at least two years or has practical experience in a research laboratory organisation on the condition that he will have to obtain Doctor's degree or give evidence of research of high standard within eight years of his appointment, failing which he will not be able to earn future increment until he fulfils those requirements.

Lecturer in the service of admitted College :

(a)       An M.Phil. Degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level or  published work indicating the capacity of a candidate for independent research work, and

(b)       Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in a relevant subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from a foreign University:

Provided that if the Selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of a very high standard, it may relax any oi the qualifications prescribed in (b) above:

Provided further that if a candidate possessing the qualifications as at (a) above is not available or not considered suitable, the College on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission may appoint a person possessing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to obtain an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level within eight years of his appointment failing which he will not be able to earn future increments till he obtains that degree or gives evidence of equivalent published work of high standard.

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1.      Pay scales have been revised w.e.f. 1.8.86 (Pl. see at page 166 of Statutes book.)

2.   From 9.9.1988 "Qualifications for Lecturers" have been amended. Please see at pages 126 of Statutes.)

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Explanation.--For determining 'good academic record' the following criteria shall be adopted:-

 University Lecturers�(i) A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate without a Ph.D.degree should possess a high second class Master's degree; and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

 (iii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

College Lecturer-(i) A candidate holding an M.PhiI. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess a high second class Master's degree and a second class in first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) examination; or

(iii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond Master's level but possessing a second class Master's degree should have obtained a first class in the first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) Examination.

2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the second division and the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in the high second class.

(4) Lecturer in education in University Service.

(a)       A Doctor's degree in Education or Research work of an equally high standard; and

(b)       Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in a relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalcnt degree from a foreign University.

Or

(a)       A Doctor's degree in any University discipline or research work of an equally high standard; and

(b)       Good academic record with an M.Phil. degree in education (which may be acquired while in service) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

Having regard to the need for developing inter-disciplinary programnme, one of the degree in (a) and (b) above may be in relevant subject:

Provided that if the Selection Committee/Public Service Commission is of the view that the Research Work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard it may relax any of the qualification prescribed in (b) above.

Provided further that if a candidate possessing a Doctorate degree or
equivalent research work is not available or is not considered suitable, a person
possessing a good academic record (Weightage being given to M.Phil. or equivalent
degree or research work of quality) may be appointed provided he has done re-

 

 

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search work for at least two years or has practical experience in research laboratory/organisation on the condition that he will have to obtain a Doctorate degree or give evidence of research work of equivalent high standard within eight years of his appointment failing which he will not be able to earn future increments until he fulfils these requirements.

            Lecturer in the service ot admitted College:

(a)      An M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's degree or published work indicating the capacity of a candidate for independent research work; and

(b)      Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in Education and also Master's degree in a relevant subject (10+2) level) from an Indian University or equivalent degree from foreign University:

            Provided that if the Selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above :

            Provided further that if a candidate possessing the qualifications as at (a) above is not available or not considered suitable the college on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission may appoint a person possessing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to obtain an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level within eight years of his appointment, failing which he will not be able to earn future increments till he obtains that degree or gives evidence of equivalent published work of high standard.

            Explanation 1.�For determining "good academic record" the following criteria shall be adopted :�

            University Lecturers (1) A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

            (ii) A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

            (iii) A candidate not possessing Ph. D. degree but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

            College Lecturers.-(i) A candidate holding an M.Phil degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level, should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

             (ii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the master's level should possess a high second class Master's degree and a second class in first degree (B.A.Sc./B.Com.) examination; or

            (iii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. or a recognized degree beyond the Masters level, but possessing a second class Master's degree should have obtained a first class in the first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com) Examination.

 

 

 

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2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the second division and the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in the high second class.

(5) Lecturers in Journalism and Mass Communication in Universities  

Qualifications.�-Essential:

(i) Good academic record with at least second class Master's degree in the subject (communication/mass communication/Journalism, etc.) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

Or

At least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in Social Sciences/Sciences/Humanities with at least a second class Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Journalism from a recognized Indian University/Postgraduate diploma from a recognized National Institute.

Desirable- (i) Teaching experience at College or University level.

(ii) Work experience in any area of mass communication (Newspaper/Magazine, News Agency, Public Relations, Advertising, Radio or T.V. Journalism, etc.)

Where specialists are to be recruited, Master's degree in Agricultural Journalism, Creative Writing, Extension, Family Planning Communication, Public Health Communication, Public Relations, Speech Communications and the like (but not straight Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) may be entertained.

Explanation.�For determining "good academic record" the following criteria shall be adopted:-

(i)        A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii)       A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's  degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

(iii)     A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second class master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelors degree.

(6) Lecturer in Music and Fine Arts.

In the Service of the University/admitted college:

Qualifications : (a) Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent degree or diploma recognized by the University; and

(b) Two years research or professional experience or evidence of creative work and achievement in his field of specialisation or a combined research and professional experience of three years in the field as an artist of outstanding talent.

Or

A traditional or a professional artist with highly commendable professional achievernent in the subject concerned.

Explanation.�For determining "good academic record" the following crite-

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ria shall be adopted:-

(i)        A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii)       A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

(iii)     A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second class Master's   degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

(7) Lecturer in Physical Education.

 In the service of the University :�

(a)       An M. Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master Level or published work indicating the capacity of the candidate for independent research work; and         

(b)       Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in Physical Education from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from foreign University.

Desirable.�Doctor's degree in a relevant subject or research work of an equally high standard:

Provided that if the Selection Committee/Public Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above :

 Provided further that if a lecturer in a discipline other than Physical Education is required to be appointed in the faculty of physical education the qualifications prescribed for recruitment to the post of lecturer in the parent discipline may be insisted upon :

Provided further that if a candidate possessing an M.Phil. degree or equivalent research work is not available or is not considered suitable, a person possessing a good academic record may be appointed provided he has done research work for at least one year or has practical experience in a research laboratory or organisation on the condition that he will have to obtain M.Phil. degree or recognized degree beyond Master's degree or give evidence of research work of equivalent high standard within eight years of his appointment failing which he will not be able to earn future increments untill he fulfils these requirements.

 Lecturer in the service of admitted college:

(a)       An M.Phil.degree orv a recognized degree beyond Master's level or published work indicating the capacity of the candidate for independent research work; and

(b)       Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in physical Education from an Indian. University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Provided that if the Selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above :

Provided further that if a lecturer in a discipline other than physical education is required to be appointed in the faculty of Physical Education the qualifications prescribed for recruitment to the post of lecturer in the parent discipline may be insisted upon:

Provided also that if a candidate possessing qualification at (a) above, not available or is not considered suitable, the College on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission may appoint a person possessing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to obtain an M.Phil. degree or recognized degree beyond the Master's degree within eight years of his appointment, failing when he will not be able to earn future increments till he obtains that degree or gives evidence of equivalent published work of high standard.

Explanation. 1�For determining "good academic record" the following criteria shall be adopted:-

University Lecturer. (i) A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

(iii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D.degree but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

 College Lecturer.�(i) A candidate holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate not holding an M. Phil.degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess a high second class Master's degree and a second class in first degree(B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) examination.

(iii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. or a recognized degree beyond a Master's level but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained a first class in first degree (B.A/B.Sc./B.Com.) examination.

 2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the second division and the prescribed minimum marks for passing examination in the first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in high second class.

(8) Lecturer in English:

In the Service of the University.

Qualification.�(a) A doctor's degree or research work of an equally high standard; and

(b) Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point
scale) Master's degree in a relevant subject from an Indian University or an equiva-

 

 

 

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lent degree from a foreign University.

Having regard to the need for developing inter-disciplinary programmes, the degree in (a) and (b) above may be in relevant subjects:

Provided that if the Selection Committeet/Public Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of a very high standard, it may relax any of qualifications pr�scribed in (b) above:

Provided further that if a candidate possessing a Doctorate degree or equtvalent research work is not available or is not considered suitable, a person possessing a good academic record (weightage being given to M.Phil. or equivalent degree or research work of quality) may be appointed provided he has done research work for at least two years on the condition that he will have to obtain a Doctorate degree or give evidence of research work of equivalent high standard within eight years of his appointment failing which he witl not be able to earn future increment until he fulfils those requirements.

In The Service ofAdmitted College:

(a)   An M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree or diploma in the teaching of English Studies beyond the Master's level;

or published work indicating the capacity of a candidate for independent research work; and

(b)  Good academic record with at least second-class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University :

Provided that if the Selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of a very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above :

 Provided further that if a candidate possessing the qualifications as stated at (a) above is not available or is not considered suitable, the colleges, on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission, may appoint a person possessing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to obtain an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree or diploma in the teaching of English/English Studies beyond the Master's level within eight years of this appointment failing which he will not be able to earn future increments till he obtains that degree or give evidence of equivalent published work of high standard.

Explanation 1.�For determining 'good academic record' the following criteria shall be adopted.

University Lecturers.�(i) A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class
Master's degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree.

 

 

 

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(iii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second Master'o degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

College Lecutrer.- (i) A candidate holding an M.Phil. degree or a recoqnised degree beyond the Master�s level should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess a high second class Master's degree and a second class in the first degree (B.A./B.Sc/B.Com) examination: or

(iii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil.degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level but possessing a second class Master's degree should have obtained a first class in the first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) examination.

2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum, marks for passing an examination in second division and the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in the high second class.

(9) Lecturer in Foreign Languages.

In the service of the University:

(a)       A Doctorate degree or research work of an equally high standard: and

(b)       Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree from an Indian Univesity or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

 Having regard to the need for developing inter-disciplinary programmes, the degrees in (a) and (b) above may be in relevant subjects :

Provided that if the Selection Committee/Public Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of qualifications prescribed in (b) above:

Provided further that if a candidate possessing a Doctorate degree or equivalent research work is not available or is not considered suitable a person possessing a good academic record may be appointed provided he has done one year post M.A. diploma course in the teaching of foreign language concerned from a University on the condition that he will have to obtain a Doctorate degree or give evidence of research work of equivalent high standard within eight years of his appointment failing which he will not be able to earn future increments until he fulfils those requirements.

In the service of admitted college:

(a)       An M.Phil. Degree or a recognished degree/diploma of one year duration in the teaching of the language concerned beyond the Master's level or published work indicating the capacity of the candidate for independent research work; and

 

 

 

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(b)       Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University:

 Provided that if the Selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of a very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above:

Provided further that if a candidate possessing the qualifications as at (a) above is not available or not considered suitable, the College, on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission, may appoint a person possesing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to obtain an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree/Diploma of one year duration beyond the Master's level within eight years of his appointment, failing which he will not be able to earn future increments till he obtains that degree or gives evidence of equivalent published work of high standard.

Explanation 1.�For determining good academic record, the following criteria shall be adopted:-

University Lecturer- (i) A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

(iii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

College Lecturer- (i) A candidate holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess (a) a high second class Master's degree and a second class in first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.), examination or (b) a second class Master's degree and a first class in the first degree (B.A/B.Sc/B.Com.) examination.

2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the second division and the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in the high second class.

(10) Lecturer in the Department/Faculty of Management Studies:

A Master's degree in Business Administration or M.Tech. in Engineering with first class with the provision that the incumbent would acquire a Doctorate degree within a period of eight years.

In the case of allied subjects like Industrial Psychology, Personnel Management, Business Statistics, Cost Accountancy etc. where lecturers are required to be recruited with qualifications other than M.B.A. or M. Tech. the minimum qualification shall be the same as prescribed for the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences, including Commerce and Science.

 

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(11) Lecturer in Department/Faculties in Law in the Universities and Admitted Colleges:

L.L.M. Degree with good Academic record.

Note.--These qualifications may not be insisted upon where a University appoints practising advocate as part time lecturer

Explanation�For determining 'good academic record' the following criteria shall be adopted:-

(i)                A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class master's degree; or

(ii)       A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and a second class in the Bachelors degree.

(i)                A candidate not possessing a Ph.D. degree but possessing a second class Master's degree should have obtained a first class in the Bachelor's degree.