26 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1 | P a g e, published by ugc.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 19 of the 26 pairs (73.1%) are explanatory questions and 7 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What responsibilities does the University Grants Commission have? | to take steps for the promotion and co-ordination of university education and for determination and maintenance of standards of teaching, examination and research | Guidelines for Recruitment of Faculty in Universities, Colleges and Institutions Deemed to be Universities Preamble The University Grants Commission (UGC) has the mandate to take steps for the promotion and co-ordination of university education and for determination and maintenance of standards of teaching, examination and research in Universities, Colleges and Institutions Deemed to be Universities (i.e. in Higher Educational Institutions or “HEIs”). | 171 | definition | 1.000 | Guidelines for Recruitment of Faculty in Universities, Colleges and Institutions Deemed to be Universities Preamble The University Grants Commission (UGC) has the mandate to take steps for the promotion and co-ordination of university education and for determination and maintenance of standards of teaching, examination and research in Universities, Colleges and Institutions Deemed to be Universities (i.e. | 1 | page=1,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Selection Committee as mentioned? | as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI | Release of advertisement for vacancies Advertisement of vacant posts in the National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website with one month’s notice period for receiving applications. Within next 15 days. 4. Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. Within next 15 days. This may be done simultaneously with Activity No. 2 and 3 above 5. Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. Within next 15 days 6. Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. Within next 30 days | 281 | definition | 1.000 | Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. | 2 | page=2,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Selection Committee as described? | as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI | Release of advertisement for vacancies Advertisement of vacant posts in the National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website with one month’s notice period for receiving applications. Within next 15 days. 4. Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. Within next 15 days. This may be done simultaneously with Activity No. 2 and 3 above 5. Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. Within next 15 days 6. Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. Within next 30 days | 281 | definition | 1.000 | Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. | 2 | page=2,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What consequences can institutions face for violating the University Grants Commission guidelines? | appropriate action by the UGC against the institutions including withholding the grants | Within next 30 days The selection process should be strictly in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 and as amended from time to time. Violations of the aforesaid Guidelines may lead to appropriate action by the UGC against the institutions including withholding the grants. Secretary University Grants Commission | 395 | relationship | 0.970 | Violations of the aforesaid Guidelines may lead to appropriate action by the UGC against the institutions including withholding the grants. | 3 | page=3,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
| What activity can be done simultaneously with the constitution of the Selection Committee? | Activity No. 2 and 3 above | Release of advertisement for vacancies Advertisement of vacant posts in the National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website with one month’s notice period for receiving applications. Within next 15 days. 4. Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. Within next 15 days. This may be done simultaneously with Activity No. 2 and 3 above 5. Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. Within next 15 days 6. Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. Within next 30 days | 406 | relationship | 0.970 | This may be done simultaneously with Activity No. 2 and 3 above 5. | 2 | page=2,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What issue is affecting the quality of higher education in the country? | Shortage of quality teaching faculty in HEIs | The University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 provides for minimum qualifications for appointment and other service conditions of University and College teachers and cadres of Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Sports for maintenance of standards in higher education and revision of pay- scales. Shortage of quality teaching faculty in HEIs is one amongst the many issues presently confronting the higher education system in the country. This is also affecting the quality of higher education. these guidelines should be followed by HEIs to ensure timely filling up of vacant faculty posts with appropriately eligible and competent candidates. Selection Procedure 1. | 493 | relationship | 0.970 | The University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 provides for minimum qualifications for appointment and other service conditions of University and College teachers and cadres of Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Sports for maintenance of standards in higher education and revision of pay- scales. Shortage of quality teaching faculty in HEIs is one amongst the many issues presently confronting the | ||||
| What happens if the Competent Authority does not permit filling up of vacancies within 30 days? | it would be considered as deemed to be approved | Time Frame for Recruitment: HEIs should follow the time-frame of six months set out below for filling up of vacant teaching posts: S.No. Activity Description Time frame 1. Identification of vacancies Assessment of number of existing vacant teaching posts and those likely to fall vacant during next six months along with the reserved posts for various categories as per the reservation roster in various departments/schools of the HEIs and notifying on HEI’s website and MHRD online portal. Within 15 days from the date of initiation of recruitment process. 2. Permission for filling up vacancies The Competent Authority will permit filling up of vacancies within 30 days from the date of sending the proposal by the HEI, failing which it would be considered as deemed to be approved. Within next 30 days 3. | 736 | relationship | 0.970 | Permission for filling up vacancies The Competent Authority will permit filling up of vacancies within 30 days from the date of sending the proposal by the HEI, failing which it would be considered as deemed to be approved. | 2 | page=2,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What do the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2018 specify? | minimum qualifications for appointment and other service conditions of University and College teachers and cadres of Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Sports | The University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 provides for minimum qualifications for appointment and other service conditions of University and College teachers and cadres of Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Sports for maintenance of standards in higher education and revision of pay- scales. Shortage of quality teaching faculty in HEIs is one amongst the many issues presently confronting the higher education system in the country. This is also affecting the quality of higher education. these guidelines should be followed by HEIs to ensure timely filling up of vacant faculty posts with appropriately eligible and competent candidates. Selection Procedure 1. | 243 | summary | 0.970 | The University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018 provides for minimum qualifications for appointment and other service conditions of University and College teachers and cadres of Librarians, Directors of Physical Education and Sports for maintenance of standards in higher education and revision of pay- scales. | ||||
| What follows the fixing of dates for the Selection Committee meetings? | confirmation from Members for attending the selection process | Release of advertisement for vacancies Advertisement of vacant posts in the National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website with one month’s notice period for receiving applications. Within next 15 days. 4. Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. Within next 15 days. This may be done simultaneously with Activity No. 2 and 3 above 5. Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. Within next 15 days 6. Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. Within next 30 days | 535 | summary | 0.970 | Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. | 2 | page=2,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What tasks are performed during the scrutiny of applications? | Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website | Release of advertisement for vacancies Advertisement of vacant posts in the National Dailies, Employment News and HEI Website with one month’s notice period for receiving applications. Within next 15 days. 4. Constitution of Selection Committee Constitution of Selection Committee as per the provisions made under the Acts and Statutes of the HEI. Within next 15 days. This may be done simultaneously with Activity No. 2 and 3 above 5. Fixing of Dates of the Selection Committee meetings Fixing of dates of the Selection Committee and confirmation from Members for attending the selection process. Within next 15 days 6. Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. Within next 30 days | 646 | summary | 0.970 | Scrutiny of Applications Scrutiny of applications and issue of interview letters to shortlisted candidates and uploading on HEI website. | 2 | page=2,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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