AICTE Diploma Pay Scales Qualifications and Promotions 2019

ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 1st March, 2019

AICTE REGULATIONS ON PAY SCALES, SERVICE CONDITIONS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF SUCH AS LIBRARY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PERSONNEL IN TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS AND MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION – (DIPLOMA) REGULATION, 2019.

F. No. 61-1/RIFD/7th CPC/2016-17.—In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 23 read with Section 10(g), (h) and (i) of the All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987 (52 of 1987) and after approval of the Government of India vide No. 1 - 37/2016 – TS. II, Dated 23rd January, 2019 and letter of even no. dated 12th February 2019, the All India Council for Technical Education makes the following regulation; namely:—

1.0      Short Title, Application and Commencement

1.1      Short Title

These Regulations shall be called the All India Council for Technical Education Pay Scales, Service Conditions and Minimum Qualifications for the Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff such as Library and Physical Education Personnel in Technical Institutions and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Technical Education – (Diploma) Regulation, 2019.

1.2      Categories of Institutions to whom the regulations apply

These regulations shall apply to all diploma level technical institutions imparting technical education and such other courses / programs approved by AICTE and areas as notified by the council from time to time.

1.3      Date of Effect

1. Pay Scales and DA: The revised pay-scales shall be effective from 01-01-2016

1. Other Allowances: Allowances such as Leave Travel Concession, Special Compensatory Allowances, Children's Education Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Deputation Allowance, House Building Allowance, Travelling Allowance etc. shall be applicable the date as notified by the Central Government / respective State and UT Government from time to time.

1.4      Effective date of application of Service Conditions

1. All other service conditions including Qualifications, Experience, Recruitment, Promotions etc. shall come into force with effect from the date of this Gazette Notification.
2. The Qualifications, Experience, Recruitment and Promotions etc. during 01-01-2016 till the issue of this Gazette Notification shall be governed by All India Council for Technical Education Pay Scales, Service Conditions and Qualifications for the Teachers and other Academic Staff in Technical Institutions (Diploma) Regulation, 2010 dated 5th March 2010 and subsequent notifications issued from time to time.
3. Those who are eligible for promotions after the date of publication of this gazette shall have to meet the necessary conditions such as additional qualification, undergoing industrial training, pedagogical training, faculty induction program, publishing research papers etc. However, these requirements shall be permitted to be fulfilled till 31st July, 2022 so as to enable faculty members in equipping them for requisite mandatory requirements of this gazette to avail the benefit of promotion retrospectively from the date of eligibility.
4. It may be noted that no further extension would be given beyond 31st July, 2022 and those who do not meet the essential criteria despite the above grace period, shall lose an opportunity for getting promotion retrospectively. However, they will be eligible for promotion from the date they meet these criteria thereafter.
5. In cases, wherein interviews are already conducted either for direct recruitment or for promotions but candidates did not join, such candidates may be allowed to join. Their further up-gradation will be governed by this notification. 
6. In cases, where advertisement was published, applications invited but interviews have not been conducted till publication of this notification, the institutes / employers are required to publish corrigendum and processing of applications must be done in accordance with the provisions given in this notification.

2.0      General

2.1      Revised Designations and Mode of Appointments

There shall be only three designations in respect of teachers in the diploma level institutes /polytechnics namely Lecturer, Head of the Department and Principal as given below in Table 1. Also there shall be no change in the present designations in respect of Library and Physical Education personnel at various levels.

Following mode of appointment shall henceforth be used

Table 1: Cadre Structure and Mode of Appointment

2.2      New Pay Structure

The new pay structure shall involve a pay matrix with an ascending series of levels and ascending cells in each level. The new pay matrix shall subsume the pay band and grade pay in one simple chart as given in Annexure - I. The pay matrix shall comprise of two dimensions – a horizontal range of levels starting from the lowest level in the hierarchy and ascending to the highest level, with the levels being numbered from 9A to 13A1 covering the entire gamut of Teachers and other Academic Staff. Within each level, the salary increases as one goes down vertically, with each progression of going down represented by a “Cell”. Each Cell within that level represents the steps of annual financial progression of 3%. On recruitment / promotion, an employee shall join at a particular level and progress within the level as per the vertical range. The movement shall be based on annual increments till the time of his /her next promotion. When the employee will receive a promotion, he/she will progress to the next level in the horizontal range till it exhausts.

2.3      Levels and Cells

The method followed by the 7th CPC shall be adopted in the academic pay structure also, moving from the concept of Pay Band and Academic Grade Pay to that of Levels and Cells. The changes will appear only due to the existing difference between the two streams in terms of Academic Grade Pay vis-à-vis the corresponding Grade Pay. The levels for academic pay shall be numbered as per the corresponding non-academic level. Thus, the levels are numbered as 9A, 10, 11, 12 and 13A1 corresponding to the present AGP of Rs. 5400, 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 respectively.

2.4      Pay Matrix and Fixation of Revised Pay

For Fixation of pay of an Employee in the Pay Matrix as on 1st January 2016, the existing pay (Pay in Pay Band plus Academic Grade Pay) in the pre-revised structure as on 31st December, 2015 shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57, rounded off to the nearest Rupee and the figure so arrived at will be located in that level in the Pay Matrix and if such an identical figure corresponds to any Cell in the applicable Level of the Pay Matrix, the same shall be the pay, and if no such Cell is available in the applicable Level, the pay shall be fixed at the immediate next higher Cell in that applicable Level of the Pay Matrix. If the figure arrived at in this manner is less than the first Cell in that Level, then the pay shall be fixed at the first Cell of that Level of Pay Matrix (See Annexure-I).

2.5      Date of Increment

1. Annual increment is given in the Pay Matrix at 3%, with each cell being higher by 3% over the previous cell in the same level, rounded off to nearest 100. Annual increments to each employee would move up in the same academic level, with an employee moving from the existing cell in the academic level to the immediate next cell in the same academic level.
2. There shall be two dates of increment i.e. 1^st January and 1^st July of every year, provided that an employee shall be entitled to only one annual increment on either one of these two dates depending on the date of appointment, promotion or grant of financial upgradation.
3. The increment in respect of an employee appointed or promoted during the period between the 2^nd day of January and 1^st day of July (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1^st day of January and the increment in respect of an employee appointed or promoted during the period between the 2^nd day of July and 1^st day of January (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1^st day of July.

2.6      Annual Process of Promotion

Every College / DTE shall ensure that the selection process for direct recruitment for various positions is carried out annually so as to maintain required faculty numbers and cadre ratio as per AICTE norms so that no loss is caused to students. Process for the Screening / promotions of the faculty members shall be carried out at a regular span annually to avoid any stagnation in career growth of faculty members.

Candidates, who do not fulfill the minimum requirement proposed in the Regulation, will have to be re-assessed after a period of one year. The date of promotion shall be the date on which he / she satisfy all the minimum requirements and successfully reassessed.

The constitution of the Screening Committee/Promotion committee/Selection Committee as applicable at different stages are enumerated in Annexure-II. Various stages of screening/promotion / direct recruitment are given in the Table 2.

Table 2: Stages of Screening/Promotion/Direct Recruitment and Mode of Selection

A teacher who wishes to be considered for promotion may submit in writing in the prescribed proforma as evolved by the concerned College / DTE duly supported by all credentials to the HoD /Principal of the College, within three months in advance of the due date, that he / she fulfils all requisite qualifications.

2.7      Research Promotion Grant

The thrust has to be given for improving quality by augmenting the research and development in the institutions. Therefore, all technical institutions should provide financial assistance for strengthening research activities.

2.8      Financial Support for implementation of 7th CPC Scale.

The entire liability on account of revision of pay scales etc. of Polytechnic teachers shall be that of the State Government.

2.9      Age of Superannuation

The age of superannuation of all faculty members and Principals of institutions shall be 65 years. An extension of 5 years (till the attainment of 70 years of age) may be given to those faculty members who are physically fit, have written technical books and has average 360o feedback of more than 8 out of 10 indicating them being active during last 3 preceding years of service.

2.10    Health Insurance Scheme

Wherever full health coverage for self and family is not provided for by the government, individual institutions shall implement Contributory Group Health Insurance Schemes for faculty members and other academic staff to extend social security to them and to help attract and retain them for longer association with respective institutions. The Group Health Insurance option may also be extended to the retired faculty members.

2.11   Pension, Gratuity, Family Pension, GPF, Leave Encashment and Other Pensionary Benefits

All pensionary benefits including leave encashment shall be extended to faculty members and other academic staff as per the revised norms recommended by the 7th CPC and implemented by the State Governments.

2.12    Industrial Training

Since a requirement of industrial training has been stipulated for vertical movement of faculty members, the AICTE, State Governments / DTEs, in consultation with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), FICCI, NASSCOM and other such industry bodies, devise a suitable mechanism for facilitating all faculty members to undergo industrial training.

2.13    Teaching Engagement

The faculty members working in technical institutions under the purview of AICTE shall have a teaching engagement of not less than 40 hours per week including teaching contact hours and other activities. The work of tutorial / project/ research/ administration may be distributed among the faculty members as per the need and availability of staff.

The laboratory engagement will also be counted towards teaching hours. The minimum teaching contact hours for various positions shall be as given in Table 3.

Table 3: Teaching Engagement of Faculty Members in Diploma Level Institutions

2.14    Incentives for New Entrants

New entrants as well as existing faculty members shall be provided with a desktop computer/ laptop/office furniture and a printer with internet connectivity in their office to make faculty members computer savvy and to enable them to have access to the latest technology.

2.15    Grants for Professional Development

All faculty members may be given a grant up to Rs. 25,000/- per year on reimbursement basis, which may be permitted to be accumulated up to 3 years towards acquiring the membership of Professional Societies and for participating in National /International conferences/workshops etc.

2.16    Consultancy

1. Consultancy work may be undertaken by members of the faculty to generate resources either for the institutions or for themselves.
2. (ii) Not only the faculty members should be encouraged to undertake consultancy work, but also an appropriate conducive environment be created by the state governments / managements of institutions to facilitate faculty members to undertake such work.
3. (iii) Suitable parameters for sharing the generated resources between the institution and individual faculty member may be evolved and adopted by the institutions where consultancy work is undertaken by faculty members.
4. (iv) The faculty members engaged in consultancy/ industry interaction / research / start-up activities /community services may be allowed some adjustment in teaching time table without compromising their teaching contact hours.

2.17    Sabbatical Leave for Faculty

To encourage interface between technical education and industry, the faculty members in Technical Institutions shall be given sabbatical leave of six months for working in industry / professional development, subject to the condition that the faculty has a teaching experience of minimum five years. Such leave, however, shall be available to a teacher only twice in his /her teaching career.

2.18    Start-up

Presently, the institutions are ranked based on academic performance and placement of students. In future it may be also based on number of start-ups and entrepreneurs created by the institute. Therefore, technology incubation centres shall be established and frequent interactions between entrepreneurs / industrialists / alumni and students shall be arranged to motivate students to initiate start-up.

2.19    Incentives for Ph. D. / M. Phil. and other Higher Qualification

1. Five non-compounded advance increments shall be admissible at the entry level of a recruitee as a lecturer possessing a degree of Ph.D. awarded in the relevant discipline by a recognized University following the due process of admission test, course work and external evaluation as prescribed by the UGC or the admission process adopted by the institutes established under the Act of Parliament or students having valid GATE / GPAT score for admission to Ph.D. under National Doctoral Fellowship program of AICTE / Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship program.
2. Those possessing Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Planning/Pharmacy/ Design/Town Planning etc. recognized by the relevant statutory body / council, shall be entitled to two non-compounded advance increments at the entry level.
3. (iii) Teachers who complete their Ph.D. degree while in service as Lecturer shall be entitled to three non-compounded increments fixed at increment applicable at entry level as Lecturer only if such Ph.D. is in a relevant discipline of the discipline of employment and has been awarded by a recognized University following the due process of admission test, course work and external evaluation as prescribed by the UGC or the admission process adopted by the institutes established under the Act of Parliament or students having valid GATE / GPAT score for admission to Ph.D. or students selected for Ph.D. program under Quality Improvement Program (QIP) / Teacher Research Fellowship (TRF).

2.20    Statutory Reservation

The statutory reservation policy for recruitment and promotion of SC / ST / OBC / EBC / PWD /Women candidates must be adhered to as per the respective state government rules.

2.21   Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) Scheme for Teachers in Technical Institutions

With a view to improve the quality of technical education, all DTEs and Secretaries of Higher Education of all the states are directed to implement QIP scheme for all the eligible teachers working in Government and Government aided institutions. Managements of self-financing institutions are also directed to encourage their faculty members to participate in QIP scheme.

2.22    Counting of Past Services for Direct Recruitment and Promotion

Previous regular service, whether national or international, as Lecturer, Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/HOD/Workshop Superintendent etc. in a University, College, equivalent post in National Laboratories or other scientific / professional organizations such as the CSIR, ICAR, DRDO, UGC, AICTE, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR. DBT or state PSUs etc., shall be counted for direct recruitment and promotion of a teacher as Lecturer, Head of the Department, Principal or any other nomenclature provided that:

1. The qualifications for the post held should not be lower than the qualifications prescribed by the AICTE for Lecturer, Head of the department and Principal as the case may be.
2. The post is/was in an equivalent grade or of the pre-revised scale of pay as the post of Lecturer, Head of the department and Principal.
3. The candidate for direct recruitment has applied through proper channel only.
4. The concerned person should possess the same minimum qualifications as prescribed by the AICTE for appointment to the post of Lecturer, Head of the department and Principal, as the case may be.
5. The post was filled in accordance with the prescribed selection procedure as laid down in the Regulations of the State Government / Central Government / concerned institution, for such appointments.
6. The previous appointment was not as guest lecturer for any duration or ad-hoc or in a leave vacancy of less than one year duration. Ad-hoc or temporary service can be counted provided that:
   1. The period of service was of more than one year duration;
   2. The incumbent was appointed on the recommendation of duly constituted Selection Committee.
   3. The incumbent was selected to the permanent post in continuation to the ad-hoc or temporary service.
   4. An artificial break in service shall not be used to the prejudice of employee, appointed on permanent basis. The person appointed on permanent basis shall be given the benefit of entire service rendered by him with effect from the date of initial appointment (temporary/contract/ad-hoc) notwithstanding the artificial break / breaks in service.
   5. The incumbent was drawing total gross emoluments not less than the monthly gross salary at initial stage of a regularly appointed Lecturer, Head of the department and Principal, as the case may be; and
   6. At the time of selection, the negotiated terms and conditions clearly mention the period of experience, nature of experience and same has been consented by the employer.
7. No distinction should be made with reference to the nature of management of the institution where -previous service was rendered (private/local body/Government) for counting past services under this clause.

2.23.   Equivalence of Experience of Diploma Level Institutions and Degree Level Institutions

Experience at degree level institutions shall be considered equivalent to experience in the diploma level institutions at appropriate level, as applicable provided, scale of pay, qualifications, experience and research contributions are same for the post under consideration as per the present notification.

2.24    Cadre Structure

The “Cadre Structure” in diploma level institutions imparting technical education is as given in Table 2. The following guidelines are to be taken care of while promoting faculty members in different cadres.

• Incumbent faculty members shall be upgraded to higher position, after being eligible, through a process of selection to be held annually irrespective of availability of vacancies in that cadre.
• The incumbent so upgraded to a higher cadre shall be re-designated as Lecturer (Senior Scale) /Lecturer (Selection Grade - I) / Lecturer (Selection Grade - II) as the case may be.
• With this cadre structure, all faculty members may become Lecturer (Selection Grade - II).
• The entry post of Lecturer can be treated as vacant once the incumbent moves on higher cadre /post through promotion or through direct recruitment by keeping total sanctioned posts fixed.

2.25    Fixation of Pay

The fixation of pay and designations of incumbents in the revised pay scales shall be as given in Annexure - I.

Incumbent faculty members / principals, who are in AGP of 10,000 /- as per 6th CPC, shall be fixed in the appropriate cell corresponding to Level 14 of pay matrix table recommended by 7th CPC.

2.26    Position of Principals

1. Principal of AICTE approved institution has to be a full time faculty selected in accordance with the due process of selection to be adopted by the concerned State Government / DTE / Public Service Commission / respective Board of Governors / Board of Management etc., by taking into consideration the qualifications and other requirements as laid down by AICTE from time to time.
2. This position shall be of contractual in nature for a term of 5 years and can be extended for one more term depending upon the performance; and after completing the term the incumbent shall join back his/her parent organization in the previous designation from where he / she proceeded.
3. In an institution where several programmes under technical education approved by AICTE are running, the Principal shall be from one of the programmes preferably from a programme with maximum student strength.

3.0      Mandatory Teacher Trainings

1. Every teacher appointed / promoted to any position here onwards with effect from the publication of this gazette shall have to mandatorily undergo 8 online modules of MOOCs in SWAYAM as per the AICTE teacher training policy preferably within first year of service.
2. No newly appointed faculty member shall be completing the probation without getting the certification of completion of these 8 modules. The teacher training policy document may be downloaded from AICTE website.
3.  The requirement of completing these modules as envisioned in this gazette is applicable to all the incumbent teachers also while applying for promotion / selection to next higher cadre only once in the career.
4. The requirement of completing these modules, however, shall be permitted to be fulfilled till 31st July, 2022 so as to enable faculty members in equipping them for requisite mandatory requirements of this gazette to avail the benefit of promotion retrospectively from the date of eligibility.

4.0      Minimum Qualifications for Direct Recruitment as Lecturer in Diploma Level Institutions

Direct recruitment on the post of lecturer shall be made at two different levels of pay in diploma level institutions based on the qualifications of the candidate at the time of application. Minimum qualification, experience, research contributions, feedback and requisite training requirements for different levels for direct recruitment, screening and promotions for the faculty members are as follows.

4.1      For Direct Recruitment of Lecturer (Level – 9A, Entry Pay 56,100/-)

Those possessing a minimum of 4-year Bachelor’s degree shall be placed in Level 9A at entry pay of Rs.56,100/-

1. Engineering / Technology

B. E. / B. Tech. / B. S. in relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent.

1. Pharmacy

B. Pharm. with First Class or equivalent.

1. Hotel Management and Catering Technology

A minimum 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in HMCT with First Class or equivalent.

1. Architecture

B.Arch. or a 4-year Degree in an allied field with First Class or equivalent.

1. Fine Arts

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline of Fine Arts (Applied Arts, Painting and Sculpture) or equivalent with First Class or equivalent.

1. Design

Bachelor’s degree in design or a minimum 4-year Diploma in any one of the streams of Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Architecture or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with First Class or equivalent

1. Sciences and Humanities

Master’s degree in appropriate subject with First Class or equivalent at Bachelor’s or Master’s level.

4.2      For Direct Recruitment of Lecturer (Level – 10, Entry Pay 57,700/-)

1. For Technical Disciplines

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in relevant disciplines with First Class in either of the two at the time of selection.

1. For Sciences and Humanities

A Master’s degree with First Class or equivalent in a relevant subject and, must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET.

1. For Promotion of incumbent Lecturer in Level 9A to Level 10
2. Candidates from technical disciplines shall be placed in Level 10 at suitable cell as and when the candidates acquire the Master’s degree in relevant technical discipline.
3. Candidates of Sciences and Humanities shall be placed in Level 10 at suitable cell as and when the candidates clear the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET.
4. In case candidates do not acquire relevant Master’s degree in the case of technical disciplines and in case of candidates from Sciences and Humanities do not clear National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET, they shall be placed in appropriate cell of level 10 only after completion of 5 years.

4.3       Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer (Senior scale) (Level – 11, Entry Pay 68900/-)

1. Qualifications as prescribed for the post of Lecturer.

AND

1. Three weeks of industrial training at the level of Lecturer.

AND

1. Two weeks of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) recognised by AICTE/UGC/TEQIP/NITTTR/ Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT)/IISc/IIT /University/Govt. and out of which at least one of the FDPs shall be in advanced Pedagogy

OR

3)      One week faculty development programme as above and one eight weeks duration MOOCS course with E-Certification by NPTEL-AICTE.

OR

3)      Completed two such eight weeks duration MOOCS courses with E-Certification by NPTELAICTE.

AND

1. Minimum 5 years of experience and an average 360^o feedback score between 8 to 10 on the scale of 10 in the cadre of Lecturer.

OR

4)      Minimum 6 years of experience and an average 360^o feedback score between 5 to < 8 on the scale of 10 in the cadre of Lecturer.

4.4      Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer (Selection Grade - I) (Level – 12, Entry Pay 79800/-)

1. Qualification as prescribed for the post of Lecturer (Senior Scale) necessarily with a Master’s Degree in relevant discipline in First Class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or at Master’s level.

AND

1. Three weeks of industrial training at the level of Lecturer (Senior Scale)

AND

1. Two weeks of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) recognised by AICTE/UGC/TEQIP/NITTTR/Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT)/IISc/IIT/University/Govt.

OR

One week faculty development programme as above and one eight weeks duration MOOCS course with E-Certification by NPTEL-AICTE.

OR

Completed two such eight weeks duration MOOCS courses with E-Certification by NPTEL -AICTE.

AND

1. Minimum 5 years of experience with an average 360o feedback score between 8 to 10 on the scale of 10 in the cadre of Lecturer (Senior Scale).

OR

Minimum 6 years of experience with an average 360o feedback score between 5 to < 8 on the scale of 10 in the cadre of Lecturer (Senior Scale).

4.5      Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer (Selection Grade - II) (Level – 13A1, Entry Pay 131400/-)

1. Qualifications as prescribed for the post of Lecturer (Selection Grade - I).

AND

1. Three weeks of industrial training at the level of Lecturer (Selection Grade - I)

AND

1. Two weeks of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) recognised by AICTE/UGC/TEQIP/NITTTR/Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT)/IISc/IIT /University/Govt.

OR

One week faculty development programme as above and one eight weeks duration MOOCS course with E-Certification by NPTEL-AICTE.

OR

Completed two such eight weeks duration MOOCS courses with E-Certification by NPTEL -AICTE.

AND

1. Ph. D. in relevant discipline with minimum 3 years of experience, 2 research publications in SCI journals / UGC / AICTE/ CoA/ PCI approved list of journals and an average 360o feedback score between 8 to 10 on a scale of 10, all in the cadre of Lecturer (Selection Grade - I) Level - 12.

OR

Ph. D. in relevant discipline with minimum 4 years of experience, 2 research publications in SCI Journals / UGC / AICTE. CoA/ PCI approved list of journals and an average 360o feedback score between 5 to < 8 on a scale of 10, all in the cadre of Lecturer (Selection Grade-I) Level - 12.

OR

Minimum 6 years of experience with an average 360o feedback score between 8 to 10 on a scale of 10, all in the cadre of Lecturer (Selection Grade-I) Level - 12.

OR

Minimum 8 years of experience with an average 360o feedback score between 5 to < 8 on a scale of 10, all in the cadre of Lecturer (Selection Grade-I) Level - 12.

Note: 360^o Feedback

1. The feedback obtained every year, till the date of eligibility of next stage, shall be taken as an average of all the preceding years added together required for promotions.
2. In case the candidate fails to achieve the minimum specified feedback score, the subsequent year’s may be taken into consideration while dropping the lowest feedback score in any one of the year.

4.6 Minimum Qualifications for Head of the Department (Level – 13A1, Entry Pay 131400/-)

For Direct Recruitment

Ph. D. in relevant field and First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline; minimum of 12 years of experience in Teaching/ Research/ Industry, out of which at least 2 years shall be post Ph.D. experience minimum at the level of Lecturer (Selection Grade-I).

OR

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with minimum of 15 years of experience in Teaching / Research / Industry, out of which at least 3 years shall be at the level of Lecturer (Selection Grade - II).

4.7      Qualifications for Principal (Level–13A1, Entry Pay 131400/- with the special allowance of Rs. 4500/- per month)

1. Direct Recruitment

Ph.D. and First Class at either Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline with minimum of 16 years of experience in Teaching / Research/ Industry, out of which at least 3 years shall be post Ph.D. experience and 5 years of experience not below the level of HoD.

OR

First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline and minimum of 20 years of experience in Teaching / Research/ Industry, out of which 5 years of experience not below the level of HoD.

1. For promotion of the Incumbent

Ph.D. and First class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline with minimum of 16 years of experience in Teaching / Research/ Industry out of which 5 years shall be at the level of HoD and 3 years shall be post Ph.D. Experience; An average 360o feedback score of 5 to < 8 out of 10 for last 5 years.

OR

First class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline; minimum of 20 years of experience in Teaching / Research/ Industry, out of which 7 years shall be not below the level of HoD. An average 360o feedback score of 8 to 10 out of 10 for last 5 years.

Note:

1. Existing designations pay and scale of incumbent faculty, Head of the Department and Principals shall be protected and may be placed in appropriate cell in the level corresponding to their AGP drawn on 31-12-2015.
2. 2. Lecturer (Selection Grade-II) can be given-charge of HoD on rotation basis as per seniority for three years subject to availability of vacant posts of HoD.

5.0      Minimum Qualifications for Direct Recruitment and Promotion of other Academic Staff

5.1      Minimum Qualifications for direct recruitment of Assistant Librarian (Level – 9A, Entry Pay 56100/-)

1. Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation Science or an Equivalent Professional Degree with at least First Class or equivalent and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library.
2. 2. Qualifying in the National Level Test conducted for the purpose by UGC or other equivalent test as approved by the UGC.

5.2      Minimum Qualifications for direct recruitment of Assistant Director (Physical Education - Level – 9A, Entry Pay 56100/-)

1. Master's Degree in Physical Education or Master's Degree in Physical Education Science or equivalent degree with at least First Class or its equivalent with good academic record from a recognized University / Institute.
2. Record of having represented the University / College at the inter-University / Inter-collegiate competitions or the state and / or national championships;
3. Record of strong involvement and proven track record of participation in sports, drama, music, films, painting, photography, journalism event management or other student / event management activities during college / University studies.
4. Record of organizing such events as student’s convener or in later part of life.

5.3      For Direct Recruitment of Assistant Director (Physical Education) and Assistant Librarian (Level – 10, Entry Pay 57,700/-)

A Master’s degree with First Class or equivalent and have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET.

5.4      For Promotion of incumbent Assistant Director (Physical Education) and Assistant Librarian in Level 9A to Level 10

1. Assistant Director (Physical Education) shall be placed in Level 10 at suitable cell as and when the candidates clear the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET.
2. In case candidates do not clear National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET, they shall be placed in appropriate cell of level 10 only after completion of 5 years.

5.5      Methodology of further Promotions for Assistant Director (Physical Education) and Assistant Librarian

The qualifications for promotions for Assistant Director (Physical Education) and Assistant Librarian shall be as per the UGC Notification No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS) Dated 18th July, 2018.

6.0      Additional Requirements

6.1      Research Publications

In order to ensure quality of publications for promotions, a minimum standard would be ensured through the following.

1. For the purpose of promotions, candidates must have published research papers in SCI journals OR UGC approved Journals OR AICTE approved list of journals OR jointly approved by AICTE with respective councils / institute such as Council of Architecture / Pharmacy Council of India /Institute of Town Planners, India.
2. In case of HMCT, 1 live case study or 1 live industry project as research / consultancy having credential of very high standing would be recognized as equivalent to 1 publication.
3. In case of Design, Architecture and Town Planning, 1 live case study, 1 live industry project as research / consultancy or 1 exceptional design having credential of very high standing / obtained high level recognition would be recognized as equivalent to 1 publication.

6.2      Equivalence for Ph.D. / Eligibility of direct Ph.D. after B.E. / B.Tech

6.2.1   Equivalence for Ph.D.

Equivalence for PhD is based on publication of 5 International Journal papers, each Journal having a cumulative impact index of not less than 2.0, with incumbent as the main author and all 5 publications being in the authors’ area of specialization. Alternatively, the person should have obtained at least two patents or contributed to the increased productivity in the place of work recognized at state or national level or elected as a Fellow of any of the national academies. However, the procedure of providing equivalence shall be devised by concerned affiliating university.

6.2.2   Eligibility of direct Ph.D. after B.E./B.Tech.

The qualification of Ph.D acquired for the various level of posts directly after B.E/ B.Tech. is applicable in Technical Institutions, provided degree of Ph. D awarded is in relevant discipline by a recognised University following the process of registration, course work and evaluation etc. as prescribed by UGC or has been awarded by the Institutes of national importance (i.e. IITs/IISc/ NITs etc.), duly recognized by the MHRD. Further, candidate should have obtained at least first class at Bachelor’s level in Engineering /Technology.

6.3      Class / Division

If a class / division is not awarded, minimum of 60% marks in aggregate shall be considered equivalent to first class / division. If a Grade Point System is adopted the CGPA will be converted into equivalent marks as below.

6.4      Nomenclature of relevant degrees

The qualifications for various faculty posts specify that the degree shall be in the appropriate /relevant branch of specialization. Many IITs, NITs, Central Universities start interdisciplinary programs of new nomenclatures. In view of the increasing importance of interdisciplinary nature of engineering, the inter-disciplinary courses for both UG and PG specializations may be considered. The selection committee may take a final decision in this regard depending on the requirement of the program of study and institution. AICTE has already clarified this issue vide Government of India Gazette F. No. 27/RIFD/Pay/01/2017-18 dated 28.04.2017. If any specialization is not available in the AICTE basket, the Board / Director of Technical Education / Public Service Commission / University shall decide the equivalence based on the curriculum of the program. Hence, incumbent faculty recruited in the past based on their qualifications / specializations acquired will continue to be eligible for promotion as well as direct recruitment in the same or other institutions, subject to fulfillment of other eligibility criteria and higher qualifications as prescribed, if any, for various teaching posts.

6.5      Incumbent faculty Members with previous qualifications

Existing incumbents recruited as a Faculty with the basic minimum qualifications such as M.Sc. (Mathematics), M.Sc. (Biotechnology), M.Sc. (Electronics), M.Sc. (Computer Science & allied subjects), M.Sc. (Physics), M.Sc. (Chemistry), MCA, PGDM, AMIE / M. Com and any other similar qualifications which were considered eligible at the time of recruitment or taken admission in such courses before publication of the AICTE Gazette dated 5th March 2010 are to be considered as eligible for promotion as well as direct recruitment in the same or other institutions, subject to fulfillment of other eligibility criteria and higher qualifications as prescribed, if any, for various teaching posts.

6.6      Faculty Members on deputation

Any Faculty Member on deputation to some Government Organization /Autonomous Bodies such as DTE /AICTE / UGC /MHRD /DST / Universities etc .on academic / administrative positions shall be deemed to have experience of academics and academic administration and be exempted from the requirement of FDP, Industrial Training and 360o feedback. If the faculty has secured at least Very Good rating, it shall be considered equivalent to 8 points on a 10 point scale of 360o feedback in reference to this notification for the period of deputation.

Disclaimer: Notification Language

The notification is published in English and Hindi languages. Utmost care is taken to translate notification from English to Hindi. However, in case of any kind of discrepancy in interpretation, English version shall prevail.

Annexure-I

Pay Matrix Table for Diploma Level Technical Institutions

Note:  The end-points of any column do not signify the end points of the pay received at that level. As was the case in the earlier provision of traditional pay scales, the last point does not represent the maximum pay of that level for calculation purposes. The end-points of the column should not be treated as the maximum and minimum of a pay scale to calculate the average pay for any level.

Annexure–II

Constitution of Committee for Direct Recruitment, Screening and Promotion

The AICTE has evolved following guidelines on:

1. Constitution of Screening Committees for promotion to Lecturer (Level 10), Lecturer (Senior Scale), Lecturer (Selection Grade-I).
2. Constitution of Promotion Committees for Lecturer (Selection Grade - II) and Principal.
3. Constitution of Selection Committees for direct recruitment of Lecturer (Level 9A), Head of Department (Level 13A1) and Principal.

Selection Proceedings:

All the screening / selection procedures shall be completed immediately after the screening / selection committee meeting itself, wherein, minutes are recorded along with the scoring Proforma and recommendation made on the basis of merit with the list of selected / promoted candidates in order of merit, duly signed by all members of the committee.

I.          Constitution of Committee for Direct Recruitment and Promotion:

The Selection Committee for the post of Lecturer and Head of Department, including Private Colleges shall have the following composition:

1. Director, Technical Education to be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee.
2. The Principal of the College.
3. Three nominees of the Secretary, Technical Education of concerned state out of which two should be a subject-expert.
4. An academician representing SC / ST / OBC / Minority / Women / Differently-abled categories, if any of candidates representing these categories is the applicant, to be nominated by Director, Technical Education.

II.        Constitution of Screening Committee:

The Screening Committee for the promotion of Lecturers at all levels shall have the following composition:

1. The Principal of the College to be the Chairperson of the Screening Committee.
2. One Nominee of Director, Technical Education
3. Two subject-experts nominated by Secretary, Technical Education.
4. Head of the concerned department

III.       Constitution of Committee for Selection of Principal:

The Selection Committee for the post of Principal of polytechnics shall have the following composition:

1. Secretary, Technical Education as Chairperson.
2. Two members of the Governing Body of the college to be nominated by the chairman of whom one shall be an expert in academic administration.
3. One nominee of Minister of Technical Education.
4. Two academicians not below the level of Professor in Technical Education.

Note:

1. State where public service commission does the recruitment shall follow the AICTE guidelines for deciding the composition of recruitment committee.
2. The report of screening committee shall be approved by the concerned Director of Technical Education.
3. Criterions for screening the proposals for promotion shall be devised by the respective Director, Technical Education. However, conditions for screening / promotion such as 360o feedback, industrial training, FDPs etc. laid down by AICTE through this gazette be adopted.

Annexure - III

CALCULATLION OF 3600 FEEDBACK SCORE

The 360 Degree Score shall be determined on the basis of following parameters.

1. Teaching Process (Maximum Point 25)
2. Students’ Feedback (Maximum Point 25)
3. Departmental Activities (Maximum Point 20)
4. Institute Activity (Maximum Point 10)
5. ACR (10 Points)
6. Contribution to Society (Maximum Point 10)

The candidate shall submit calculation sheet for each academic year to be considered and a summary sheet exhibiting his score on a 10 point scale

1. Teaching Process (Maximum Points 25)

The calculation shall be presented in a table as presented in this Annexure. The table will have the details of courses taught in the academic year in consideration, like Semester, course Code / Name, No. of scheduled classes, classes actually held. The total shall be reduced on 25 point scale.

1. Students’ Feedback (Maximum Points 25)

The candidate shall submit average score for each course taught during academic year under consideration on a scale of 25. The average of total of all such score shall be used.

1. Departmental Activities (Maximum Points 20)

This section summarizes all the responsibilities assigned by Head of the Department to a teacher during academic year under consideration through a proper office order. This may include responsibilities like Lab I/C, Time Table I/C, NBA - AICTE work, sponsored projects, departmental newsletter etc. The candidate will earn 3 points per semester for each activity upto a maximum of 20.

1. Institute Activity (Maximum Points 10)

This section summaries all the responsibilities assigned by Head of the institute to the candidate during academic year under consideration through a proper office order. This may include responsibilities like Head of Department, Coordinator, Warden, Training and Placement officer, Estate Officer etc. The candidate will earn 5 points per semester for each activity upto a maximum of 10.

1. ACR (Maximum Points 10)

ACRs maintained at institute level shall have 10 points based on grading.

1. Contribution to Society (Maximum Points 10)

The candidate involved in different initiatives by AICTE. The candidate will earn 5 points per semester for each activity. The claim should be supported by an office order/ official communication from Head of Institute.

The grand total of points for all academic years shall be converted to a 10 points scale.

Note:

1. The activities mentioned in above criterion are indicative. Principal / Director / HoD may add or remove some of the activities at department and institute level as per the requirements of the institute.
2. ACRs maintained at institute level shall have 10 Marks based on grading.

Calculation of Credit Points

(Sample Calculations Page-1)

A.         Teaching Process (Max Point 25)

B.         Students’ feedback (Max Point 25)

C.         Departmental Activities (Max credit 20)

Calculation of Credit Points

(Sample Calculations Page-2)

D.        Institute Activities (Max Credit 10)

E.         ACRs maintained at institute level (Max Credit 10)

F.         Contribution to Society (Max Credit 10)

Calculation of Credit Points

(Blank Format)

A.         Teaching Process (Max Point 25)

B.         Students’ feedback (Max Point 25)

C. Departmental Activities (Max credit 20)

D.        Institute Activities (Max Credit 10)

E.         ACRs maintained at institute level (Maximum Points 10)

F.         Contribution to Society (Maximum Points 10)

Summary

STUDENT’S FEEDBACK FORM

(To be used by institutions)

For getting filled in through student

Prof. M. P. POONIA, Vice-Chairman, AICTE

[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./560/18]