Programmes and eligibility:

Orientation programmes: Newly appointed lecturers up to six years of continuous service and all those teachers who require orientation for getting a higher 23 grade will be allowed. Attendance should be a condition for confirmation and the same course will be counted for promotion to a senior scale as prescribed by UGC from time-to-time.

Refresher course: Participation in the orientation programme is a prerequisite for admission. The teacher may opt for a refresher course after a one-year gap following an orientation course. Also, there should be a minimum gap of one year between two refresher courses, though it may be relaxed if an adequate number of participants is not available or it is essential for the teacher to fulfill eligibility conditions for career advancement as prescribed by UGC from time-to-time.

Duration: The orientation programme will be of Three weeks’ duration, with minimum of 18 working days and 108 contact hours (six hours a day, six days a week). The refresher course will be of Two weeks’ duration, with minimum of 12 working days and 72 contact hours (six hours a day, six days a week), excluding Sundays.