In exercise of the powers conferred under clause e and g of sub section 1 of Section 26 read with Section 14 of the University Grants Commission Act,

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-07062024-254606 EXTRAORDINARY PART III-Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 405] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024/JYAISHTHA 17, 1946 3437 GI/2024 UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 6th June, 2024 No. F.9-1/2010(PS/MISC)Pt. Vol.II.—In exercise of the powers conferred under clause (e) and (g) of sub- section (1) of Section 26 read with Section 14 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), the University Grants Commission hereby makes the following amendment in 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, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement.-(1) These regulations may be called 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) (4th Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (UIN:2/2024). (2) These shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. The proviso prescribed under Clause 6.3 in 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) (3rd Amendment) Regulations, 2023, shall be substituted with the following:- "The criteria for promotions under Career Advancement Scheme laid down under these Regulations shall be effective from the date of notification of these Regulations. However, to avoid hardship to those faculty members who have already qualified or are likely to qualify till 31st December 2024 as per the UGC Regulations on 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, 2010, a choice may be given to them either for being considered for promotions under the 2010 or 2018 Regulations. The date of eligibility shall be retained as the date of promotion. On the date of submission of the application, the candidate should fulfill all eligibility criteria required for promotion." As a consequence, the Clause 6.3 of 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) (3rd Amendment) Regulations, 2023, stands deleted. Prof. MANISH R. JOSHI, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./174/2024-25] Note: The Principal Regulations were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary under Part III, Section 4 vide No.F. 1-2/2017 (EC/PS) dated 18th July 2018. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. MANOJ KUMAR VERMA Digitally signed by MANOJ KUMAR VERMA Date: 2024.06.07 22:07:42 +05'30'