UGC issues clarification on eligibility criteria for CAS promotion of university teachers

NEW DELHI : The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a clarification on the eligibility criteria for the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotions of university teachers from academic level 12 to academic level 13A and academic level 13A to academic level 14. The commission in a meeting made the clarifications regarding the terms “evidence of having guided at least one PhD candidate" and "evidence of successfully guided doctoral candidate".

“UGC has received queries from various stakeholders/universities seeking clarification with regard to the term "evidence of having guided at least one PhD candidate" and "evidence of successfully guided doctoral candidate". The University Grants Commission (UGC) in its 563d Meeting held on 22nd November, 2022 considered and approved the following clarifications,” read UGC’s official notification while listing down the points.

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The clarifications regarding eligibility of promotions of university teachers are:

• Assistant professor (selection grade/academic level 12) to associate professor (Academic Level 13A)

Eligibility: 'Evidence of having guided at least one PhD Candidate"

Clarification: Documentary evidence to prove that the said assistant professor (selection grade/academic level 12) is guiding doctoral candidates.

• Associate professor (academic level 13A) to professor (academic Level 14)

Eligibility: 'Evidence of successfully guided doctoral candidate"

Clarification: Documentary evidence to prove that the doctoral candidates registered under the said associate professor (level 13A) have been awarded PhD degrees.

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UGC also resolved that in order to claim the benefits for promotion under CAS, the requirement of "Guiding Doctoral Candidates" or "Award of PhD degree to the Doctoral Candidates" for supervisors will be as follows:

• For the Main Supervisor - One Doctoral Candidate
• For the Co-supervisor- Two Doctoral Candidates

“All the universities are requested to comply with the above provision of promotion under CAS,” said UGC.