| What is the goal of the revised guidelines approved by the University Grants Commission? | determining admissibility of pay and allowances for the purpose of granting study leave to a teacher | University Grants Commission, in its meeting held on 101512013, has approved revision of the above-mentioned extant guidelines and has laid down the revised guidelines for determining admissibility of pay and allowances for the purpose of granting study leave to a teacher who is expected to receive scholarship / fellowship or any other kind of financial assistance, as annexed to this communication, in supersession of any other guidelines in this regard. 3. These guidelines will come into force with immediate effect. 4. These Guidelines may also be brought to the notice of all affiliated/constituent Colleges under your jurisdiction. Yours faithfully, UNDER SECRETARY Encl: a a | 172 | definition | 1.000 | University Grants Commission, in its meeting held on 101512013, has approved revision of the above-mentioned extant guidelines and has laid down the revised guidelines for determining admissibility of pay and allowances for the purpose of granting study leave to a teacher who is expected to receive scholarship / fellowship or any other kind of financial assistance, as annexed to this communication, in supersession of any other guidelines in this regard. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the scheme of Study Leave? | to avail of scholarships / fellowships awarded to the faculty who wish to acquire new knowledge and to improve analytical skills | g@ -V- UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEW DELHI .11OOO2 The scheme of Study Leave provides an opportunity to avail of scholarships / fellowships awarded to the faculty who wish to acquire new knowledge and to improve analytical skills. When a teacher is awarded a scholarship or stipend (by whatever nomenclature used) for pursuing further studies leading to Ph. D / Post doctoral qualification or for undertaking research project in a higher education institution abroad, the amount of the scholarship/ fellowship shall not be linked to the recipient's pay / salary paid to her / him by his / her parent institution. The awardee shall be paid salary for the entire duration of fellowshipi scholarship, provided of course s/he does not take up any other remunerative jobs like teaching, in the host country. 2. | 129 | definition | 1.000 | g@ -V- UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEW DELHI .11OOO2 The scheme of Study Leave provides an opportunity to avail of scholarships / fellowships awarded to the faculty who wish to acquire new knowledge and to improve analytical skills. | 2 |
| What is the salary policy for a teacher awarded a scholarship or stipend for further studies? | The awardee shall be paid salary for the entire duration of fellowshipi scholarship | g@ -V- UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEW DELHI .11OOO2 The scheme of Study Leave provides an opportunity to avail of scholarships / fellowships awarded to the faculty who wish to acquire new knowledge and to improve analytical skills. When a teacher is awarded a scholarship or stipend (by whatever nomenclature used) for pursuing further studies leading to Ph. D / Post doctoral qualification or for undertaking research project in a higher education institution abroad, the amount of the scholarship/ fellowship shall not be linked to the recipient's pay / salary paid to her / him by his / her parent institution. The awardee shall be paid salary for the entire duration of fellowshipi scholarship, provided of course s/he does not take up any other remunerative jobs like teaching, in the host country. 2. | 641 | relationship | 0.970 | D / Post doctoral qualification or for undertaking research project in a higher education institution abroad, the amount of the scholarship/ fellowship shall not be linked to the recipient's pay / salary paid to her / him by his / her parent institution. The awardee shall be paid salary for the entire duration of fellowshipi scholarship, provided of course s/he does not take up any other remunerative jobs like teaching, in the host country. |
| What is the topic of the communication dated 7th June 2013? | Grant of study leave to University and College teachers - revision of Guidelines for determination of admissibility of pay and allowances | UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEW DELH' .11OOO2 No. F.1-6t2012(PS) The Registrar All Universities and Institutions deemed to be Universities (excluding Agricultural, Engineering and Medical Universities) Dated: 7th June 2013 Sub: Grant of study leave to University and College teachers - revision of Guidelines for determination of admissibility of pay and allowances Sir/Madam, I am directed to invite your attention to this office letter no. F.1-72l 89(CPP) dated Sth August, 1991 containing UGC guidelines with regard to determination of admissibility of pay and allowances in respect of University and College teachers. 2. | 254 | summary | 0.970 | F.1-6t2012(PS) The Registrar All Universities and Institutions deemed to be Universities (excluding Agricultural, Engineering and Medical Universities) Dated: 7th June 2013 Sub: Grant of study leave to University and College teachers - revision of Guidelines for determination of admissibility of pay and allowances Sir/Madam, I am directed to invite your attention to this office letter no. | 1 |
| Which universities are excluded from the communication regarding study leave guidelines? | Agricultural, Engineering and Medical Universities | UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEW DELH' .11OOO2 No. F.1-6t2012(PS) The Registrar All Universities and Institutions deemed to be Universities (excluding Agricultural, Engineering and Medical Universities) Dated: 7th June 2013 Sub: Grant of study leave to University and College teachers - revision of Guidelines for determination of admissibility of pay and allowances Sir/Madam, I am directed to invite your attention to this office letter no. F.1-72l 89(CPP) dated Sth August, 1991 containing UGC guidelines with regard to determination of admissibility of pay and allowances in respect of University and College teachers. 2. | 176 | list | 0.820 | F.1-6t2012(PS) The Registrar All Universities and Institutions deemed to be Universities (excluding Agricultural, Engineering and Medical Universities) Dated: 7th June 2013 Sub: Grant of study leave to University and College teachers - revision of Guidelines for determination of admissibility of pay and allowances Sir/Madam, I am directed to invite your attention to this office letter no. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 |
| Who is eligible for study leave after completing three years of continuous service? | entry-level appointees as Assistant professor / Assistant Librarian/Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports/College DPE&S | Study leave may be granted to entry-level appointees as Assistant professor / Assistant Librarian/Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports/College DPE&S (other than an Associate Professor or Professor of a University/College/lnstitution, who is otherwise eligible for sabbatical leave) after a minimum of three years of continuous service, to pursue a special line of study or research directly related to his / her work in the University/College/lnstitution or to make a special study of the various aspects of university organization and methods of education giving full plan of work. 4. Study Leave shall be granted by the Executive Council/Syndicate on the recommendation of the Head of the Department concerned. | 30 | list | 0.820 | Study leave may be granted to entry-level appointees as Assistant professor / Assistant Librarian/Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports/College DPE&S (other than an Associate Professor or Professor of a University/College/lnstitution, who is otherwise eligible for sabbatical leave) after a minimum of three years of continuous service, to pursue a special line of study or research directly related to his / her work in the University/College/lnstitution or to make a special study of the various aspects of university organization and methods of education giving full plan of work. |
| What information must a teacher provide when applying for another period of study leave? | the work done during the period of earlier leave as also give details of work to be done during the proposed spell of study leave | For subsequent spell of study leave, the teacher shall indicate the work done during the period of earlier leave as also give details of work to be done during the proposed spell of study leave. 8' No teacher who has been granted study leave shall be permitted to alter substantially the course of study or the programme of research without the permission of the Executive council/Syndicate' ln the event of the course of study falls short of study leave sanctioned, the teacher shall resume duty on the conclusion of the course of study unless the previous approval of the Executive CounciliSyndicate to treat the period of short-fall as Extra-Ordinary leave has been obtained. 9' subject to the maximum period of absence from duty on leave not exceeding three years, study leave may be combined with earned leave, half-pay-leave, extra-ordinary leave of vacation provided that the earned leave at the credit of the teacher shall be availed of at the discretion of the teacher' when study leave is taken in continuation of vacation, the period of study leave shall be deemed to begin to run on the expiry of the vacation. | 64 | list | 0.820 |
| What type of employment is not allowed for a teacher on Study Leave during the leave period? | any regular or parttime appointment under an organisation in India or abroad | A teacher on Study Leave shall not take up, during the period of that leave, any regular or parttime appointment under an organisation in India or abroad. S/he may however be allowed to accept a fellowship or a research scholarship or an ad hoc teaching and research assignment with honorarium or any other form of assistance, other than regular employment in an institution either in lndia or abroad, provided that the Executive Council / Syndicate of his / her parent institution may, if it so desires, sanction study leave on reduced pay and allowances to the extent of any receipt in this regard, in lieu of teaching etc., which may be determined by his / her employer. 3. | 77 | factual | 0.570 | A teacher on Study Leave shall not take up, during the period of that leave, any regular or parttime appointment under an organisation in India or abroad. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the longest duration study leave can be granted at one time? | not be granted for more than three years in one spell | The leave shall not be granted for more than three years in one spell, save in very exceptional cases, in which the Executive Council/Syndicate is satisfied that such extension is unavoidable on academic grounds and necessary in the interest of the University/College/lnstitution. | 16 | factual | 0.570 | The leave shall not be granted for more than three years in one spell, save in very exceptional cases, in which the Executive Council/Syndicate is satisfied that such extension is unavoidable on academic grounds and necessary in the interest of the University/College/lnstitution. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| When does a teacher promoted to a higher post during study leave receive the higher pay scale? | only after joining the post | A teacher, who is selected to a higher post during study leave, shall be placed in that position and shall get the higher scale only after joining the post. 10' The period of study leave shall count as service for the purposes of retirement benefits (pension / contributory provident fund), provided that the teacher rejoins the University/college/lnstitution on the expiry of his/her study leave, and serve for the period for which the Bond has been executed. 11' study leave granted to a teacher shall be deemed to be cancelled in case it is not availed of within 12 months of its sanction, provided that where study leave granted has been so canceiled, the teacher may appry again for such reave. 12' A teacher availing herself / himself of study leave, shall undertake that s/he shall serve the University/college/lnstitution for a continuous period of at least three years to be calculated from the date of his/her resuming duty on expiiy of the study leave. 13. | 128 | factual | 0.570 | A teacher, who is selected to a higher post during study leave, shall be placed in that position and shall get the higher scale only after joining the post. | 3 |