Press Trust of India | November 13, 2026 | 10:01 PM IST | 1 min read
The monthly remuneration has been increased for guest lecturers in arts and science, education and engineering college from Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 and for those working in polytechnics, the amount has been hiked from Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000.

CEHNNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Friday hiked the monthly honorarium of guest lecturers in government colleges by Rs 5,000, effective 1 November 2026.
According to a release, for guest lecturers in Arts and Science, Education and Engineering Colleges, the monthly remuneration has been increased from Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 and for those working in polytechnics, the amount has been hiked from Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000.
A total of 9,646 guest lecturers across the state, including 8,741 in arts, science, and education colleges; 319 in engineering colleges; and 586 in polytechnic colleges, will benefit.
The state government has sanctioned an additional allocation of Rs 4.37 crore monthly for arts/science/education colleges and Rs 45.25 lakh monthly for technical/polytechnic colleges, the release said.
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The reopening of the institutes is expected to bring technical and vocational training closer to youth in their areas and improve opportunities for employment and self-employment.
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