21 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 5593541 studyleaveunicollteacher, published by ugc.gov.in. The source is a 3-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include study leave, scholarships, fellowships, higher education institution, executive council, syndicate, college dpe&s, sabbatical leave. 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. Question types in the export: 16 factual, 3 list, 2 relationship. 5 of the 21 pairs (23.8%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 16 are factual or table-based questions. 95.24% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 21 question-and-answer pairs derived from a UGC publication detailing study leave policies for university and college teachers. It covers eligibility criteria, conditions for granting leave, obligations during and after the leave, and administrative procedures. The dataset includes verbatim excerpts from the source document, allowing verification of the information. Questions range from factual to explanatory, addressing topics such as eligibility, duration, reporting requirements, and financial obligations.
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| Under what condition can the Executive Council or Syndicate waive or reduce the refundable amount for a teacher? | in any other exceptional case, waive or reduce, for reasons to be recorded, the amount refundable by a teacher under these guidelines | lf a teacher asks for extension of study leave and is not granted the extension but does not rejoin duty on the expiry of the leave originally sanctioned, s/he shall be deemed to have failed to rejoin the service on the expiry of her/his leave for the purpose of recovery of dues under these guidelines. Notwithstanding the above, the Executive council/syndicate may order that nothing in these guidelines shall apply to a teacher who, within three years of return to duty from study leave is permitted to relire from service on medical grounds, provided further that the Executive council/syndicate may, in any other exceptional case, waive or reduce, for reasons to be recorded, the amount refundable by a teacher under these guidelines, '14. | 605 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | Notwithstanding the above, the Executive council/syndicate may order that nothing in these guidelines shall apply to a teacher who, within three years of return to duty from study leave is permitted to relire from service on medical grounds, provided further that the Executive council/syndicate may, in any other exceptional case, waive or reduce, for reasons to be recorded, the amount refundable by a teacher under these guidelines, '14. | 3 | page=3,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of awarding study leave to junior faculty members? | enhancing knowledge and skills of faculty members, especially junior faculty, at the rank of Assistant Professor, | A copy of the research documenu monograph/academic paper produced during the period of study leave shall be put in the public domain, preferably on the website of the University/College/lnstitution. 17. with a view to enhancing knowledge and skills of faculty members, especially junior faculty, at the rank of Assistant Professor, the Heads of Universities/Colleges/lnstitutions and their subordinate Departments are enjoined to be generous in the award of study leave in the interest of facurty improvement, thereby impacting academic standards of | 218 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | with a view to enhancing knowledge and skills of faculty members, especially junior faculty, at the rank of Assistant Professor, the Heads of Universities/Colleges/lnstitutions and their subordinate Departments are enjoined to be generous in the award of study leave in the interest of facurty improvement, thereby impacting academic standards of | 3 | page=3,block=2 | ||
| What information must a teacher provide when applying for a subsequent spell 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. | 7. study leave may be granted more than once provided that not less than five years have elapsed after the teacher returned to duty on completion of earlier 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. | 243 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | 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. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What must a teacher indicate when applying for a subsequent spell 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. | 7. study leave may be granted more than once provided that not less than five years have elapsed after the teacher returned to duty on completion of earlier 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. | 243 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | 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. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| Who is eligible for Study Leave among entry-level appointees? | 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 i 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 Departmenl concerned. | 30 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | 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 i 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 condition must be met before a teacher can be granted a subsequent spell of study leave? | not less than five years have elapsed after the teacher returned to duty on completion of earlier spell of study leave. | 7. study leave may be granted more than once provided that not less than five years have elapsed after the teacher returned to duty on completion of earlier 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. | 59 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | study leave may be granted more than once provided that not less than five years have elapsed after the teacher returned to duty on completion of earlier 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. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is a teacher on Study Leave prohibited from doing during the leave period? | any regular or part-time appointment under an organisation in lndia or abroad | A teacher on Study Leave shall not take up, during the period of that leave, any regular or part-time appointment under an organisation in lndia or abroad. S/he may however be allowed to accept a fellowship or a research scholarship ot an ad hoc leaching 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 tne 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 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | A teacher on Study Leave shall not take up, during the period of that leave, any regular or part-time appointment under an organisation in lndia or abroad. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the consequence if a teacher does not rejoin duty after their study leave and is not granted an extension? | shall be deemed to have failed to rejoin the service on the expiry of her/his leave for the purpose of recovery of dues | lf a teacher asks for extension of study leave and is not granted the extension but does not rejoin duty on the expiry of the leave originally sanctioned, s/he shall be deemed to have failed to rejoin the service on the expiry of her/his leave for the purpose of recovery of dues under these guidelines. Notwithstanding the above, the Executive council/syndicate may order that nothing in these guidelines shall apply to a teacher who, within three years of return to duty from study leave is permitted to relire from service on medical grounds, provided further that the Executive council/syndicate may, in any other exceptional case, waive or reduce, for reasons to be recorded, the amount refundable by a teacher under these guidelines, '14. | 160 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | lf a teacher asks for extension of study leave and is not granted the extension but does not rejoin duty on the expiry of the leave originally sanctioned, s/he shall be deemed to have failed to rejoin the service on the expiry of her/his leave for the purpose of recovery of dues under these guidelines. | ||||
| What is the maximum duration for which Study Leave can be granted in one spell? | 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. | 45 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | 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. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the minimum period a teacher must serve the University/College/Institution after resuming duty from study leave? | a continuous period of at least three years | A teacher availing herself / himself of study leave, shall undertake that s/he sha 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 expiry of the study leave. 13. A teacher- a) who is unable to complete his / her studies within the period of study leave granted to him / her, or b) who fails to rejoin the service of the university on the expiry of his / her study leave, or c) who rejoins the service of the university but leaves the service without completing the prescribed period of service after rejoining the service, or d) who within the said period is dismissed or removed from the service by the University | 128 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5593541_studyleaveunicollteacher.pdf | A teacher availing herself / himself of study leave, shall undertake that s/he sha 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 expiry of the study leave. | 2 |
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