Implementation of clarifications of All India

Council for Technical Education, New Delhi

vide Notifications dated 04.01.2016,
09.06.2016, AICTE Public Notice dated
22.03.2019 and AICTE Notifications dated
20.05.2020 (6th CPC and 7th CPC)
And Corrigendum to GR dated 11.09.2019
(Degree) & (Diploma), 20.08.2010 and
17.10.2015

Government of Maharashtra
Higher and Technical Education Department
Government Resolution No. MISC 1111/28/16/TE-2,
Mantralaya Annex, Mumbai – 400032
Date- 03rd June, 2022
Read –
1) AICTE Notification No. F.No. 37-3/Legal/2010, dated 05.03.2010 (Degree)
2) AICTE Notification No. F.No. 37-3/Legal/2010, dated 05.03.2010 (Diploma)
3) Government Resolution No. SPC-2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated 20.08.2010
4) Government Resolution No. RR-2010/(264/10)/TE-2, dated 10.09.2012
5) AICTE Notification No. F.No. 37-3/Legal/AICTE/2012, dated 08.11.2012 (Degree)
6) AICTE Notification No. F.No. 37-3/Legal/AICTE/2012, dated 08.11.2012 (Diploma)
7) Government Resolution No. CAS-2013/(32/13)/TE-2, dated 17.10.2015 and
Corrigendum dated 13.10.2016
8) AICTE Notification F.No. 27/RIFD/Pay Scale/01/2013-14, dated 04.01.2016
9) AICTE Notification F.No. 27/RIFD/Pay Scale/01/2013-14, dated 09.06.2016
10) AICTE Notification F.No. 61-1/RIFD/7th CPC/2016-17, dated 01.03.2019 (Degree)
11) AICTE Notification F.No. 61-1/RIFD/7th CPC/2016-17, dated 01.03.2019 (Diploma)
12) AICTE Public Notice dated 22.03.2019
13) Government Resolution No.7PC-1111/C.R.44/19/TE-2,dated 11.09.2019 (Degree)
14) Government Resolution No. 7PC-1111/C.R.44/19/TE-2,dated 11.09.2019 (Diploma)
15) AICTE Notification F.No. 27-4/AICTE/RIFD/Pay Scale/2018-19, dated 20.05.2020
(6th CPC)
16) AICTE Notification F.No. 61-3/RIFD/7th CPC/2016-17, dated 20.05.2020 (7th CPC)

Preamble –

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi revised the Pay
Scales (as per the recommendations of 6th CPC), Service Conditions and Qualifications for the
Teachers and other Academic Staff in Degree as well as Diploma level technical institutions
vide its Notifications cited at Ref. No. 1 and 2 respectively. Accordingly, the Revised Pay
Scales and Service conditions were made applicable to Government and Government Aided
Government Resolution No.: MISC 1111/28/16/TE-2,

Degree and Diploma level institutions vide Government Resolution cited at Ref. No. 3,
whereas revised Qualifications were made applicable vide Govt. Resolution cited at Ref. No.
4. AICTE had notified, detailed terms and conditions of Career Advancement Scheme (CAS)
for the teachers and other academic staff in Degree and Diploma level institutions vide Ref.
No. 5 and 6. The same were made applicable vide Govt. Resolution cited at Ref. No. 7.
Further, AICTE issued clarifications on certain Issues/ Anomalies pertaining to
Qualifications, Pay Scales, Service Conditions, CAS etc and some additional clarifications
vide Ref. No.8 & 9 respectively. The same were under the consideration of Government for
some time. In the mean time, AICTE has again revised the Pay Scales (as per
recommendations of 7th CPC), Service Conditions and Minimum Qualifications for
appointment of teaching and other academic staff in technical institutions (Degree/ Diploma)
vide its Notifications cited at Ref. No. 10 and 11 respectively. The same have been made
applicable by Government vide Govt. Resolutions cited at Ref. No. 13 and 14 respectively.
AICTE has also issued a Public Notice as per Ref. No. 12 above, wherein clarification about
the courses that can be considered for promotion under CAS, is published.
Later, AICTE has issued clarifications on certain Issues/ Anomalies in 6th CPC as well
as 7th CPC pertaining to Qualifications, Pay Scales, Service Conditions, Career Advancement
Scheme (CAS)/ promotions etc. for Teachers and other Academic Staff of Technical
Institutions (Degree/ Diploma) vide Notifications cited at Ref. No. 15 and 16 respectively.
The matter of implementation of AICTE clarifications/ additional clarifications vide
notifications/ public notice cited at ref. no 8, 9, 12, 15 & 16 was under consideration of
Government.

Resolution –

It has been noted that several clarifications / additional clarifications issued by AICTE
vide Ref. No. 8, 9, 12, 15 and 16 are inter-related to each other and also have an important
bearing on some of the clauses/ provisions mentioned in Government Resolutions cited at
Ref. No. 3, 7, 13 and 14. Further, majority of the clarifications of AICTE have necessitated
taking a re-look in some policy matters. Therefore the Government has reconsolidated the
policy matters associated with the clarifications/ additional clarifications with critical and
careful consideration. The Government’s decision on clarifications/ additional clarifications
issued by AICTE Notifications dated 04.01.2016 and 09.06.2016 is annexed herewith as an
Annexure-I. Government’s decision on clarifications issued by AICTE Notifications dated
20.05.2020 (6th CPC) and 20.05.2020 (7th CPC) is annexed herewith as an Annexure-II and
Annexure-III respectively.

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2. Relevant clauses/ provisions mentioned in the Government Resolutions cited at Ref.

No. 3,7,13 and 14 shall be deemed to have been amended with retrospective effect, unless
otherwise spelt out clearly in Column No. 4 of the Annexures.
The following clauses/provisions mentioned in Government Resolution No. सावेआ-
1111/प्र.क्र.44/19/ताांशि-2,dated 11.09.2019 (Degree/Diploma) are hereby amended with
retrospective effect from 11.09.2019, as detailed out in the Table below –

Government Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/प्र.क्र. 44/19/ताांशि-2, dated 11.09.2019 (Degree)

Sr. Read as Instead of
No.
1 1.3 Effective date of application of 1.3 Effective date of application of
Service Conditions Service Conditions
(b) The qualifications, Experience, (b) The qualifications, Experience,
Recruitment and Promotions etc. during Recruitment and Promotions etc.
the period 17.10.2015 to 10.09.2019 shall during the period 17.10.2015 to till the
be as per sixth pay commission and short- date of this Government Resolution
term training programmes as per the shall be as per sixth pay commission
guideline issued by State Government as and short-term training programmes as
per AICTE. API/PBAS format per the guideline issued by State
framed by Directorate of Government as per AICTE. As the
Technical Education, M.S., State Government didn’t issue
Mumbai on the basis of AICTE the guideline of API/PBAS, it
guidelines will be applicable shall be exempted. However, the
during the above period. However, Average ACR during the reporting
the Average ACR during the reporting period shall be as per the guideline
period shall be as per the guideline issued issued vide G.R. dated 17.10.2015.
vide G.R. dated 17.10.2015.
2 3.3 Inter-se seniority between the 3.3 Inter-se seniority between the
directly recruited teachers and directly recruited teachers and
promoted - The existing rules and promoted - The inter-se seniority of
regulations of State Government shall a directly recruited teachers shall be
apply for all the matters of seniority. determined with reference to the date
of joining and for the teachers
promoted with reference to the date of
eligibility as indicated in the
recommendations of the selection
committee of the respective
candidates. The rules and regulations
of the respective Central/State
Government/UT Government of State
Government shall apply for all the
matters of seniority.

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3
3.2 Flexible Cadre Structure - 3.2 Flexible Cadre Structure -
While promoting the incumbent, flexible While promoting the incumbent,
cadre structure be followed as below: flexible cadre structure is followed as
(i) Incumbent faculty below:
members be upgraded to higher (i) Incumbent faculty members be
positions, after being eligible, upgraded to higher positions, after
through a process of promotion to being eligible, through a process of
be held annually, irrespective of promotion to be held annually,
availability of vacancy in that irrespective of availability of vacancy
cadre. in that cadre.
(ii) The incumbent so (ii) The incumbent so upgraded to a
upgraded to a higher position higher position shall be re-designated
shall be re-designated as Assistant as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)/
Professor (Senior Scale) / Assistant Professors (Selection
Assistant Professors (Selection Grade)/ Associate Professor/
Grade) / Associate Professor / Professor as the case may be.
Professor as the case may be.

(iii) With this cadre structure, (iii) With this cadre structure, more
more faculty members may faculty members may become
become Professors/ Associate Professors / Associate Professors at
Professors at some point of time some point of time as a result of
as a result of which, cadre ratio as which, cadre ratio as an example
an example may become skewed may become skewed such as 9:0:0 or
such as 9:0:0 or 8:1:0 or 5:1:3 etc. 8:1:0 or 5:1:3 etc. but in any case it
but in any case it should not be should not be 0:0:9 or 0:1:8 or 0:2:7.
0:0:9 or 0:1:8 or 0:2:7.

(iv) The total numbers of (iv) The total numbers of minimum

minimum faculty positions faculty positions remain the same as
remain the same as calculated calculated from faculty : student
from faculty: student ratio, though ratio, though the cadre ratio is
the cadre ratio is improving with improving with these promotions.
these promotions.

(v) The lower post can (v) The lower post can be
be treated vacant once the treated vacant once the
incumbent moves on incumbent moves on higher
higher post through direct post through promotions or
recruitment by keeping through direct selection by
total sanctioned posts of all keeping total sanctioned posts
cadres put together as of all cadres put together as
fixed. fixed.
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(vi) This vacant post will be (vi) This vacant post will be filled by
filled by suitable eligible suitable eligible incumbent
incumbent possessing required possessing required qualifications
qualifications.
(vii) If a suitable candidate is (vii) If a suitable candidate is not
not available, the post shall be available, the post shall be filled by
filled by open selection open selection

(viii) The open selection/ (viii) The open selection/ promotion

promotion shall be made by a shall be made by a committee
committee constituted as per constituted as per norms published in
norms published in this this Government Resolution.
Government Resolution.
(ix) The candidate shall be (ix) The candidate shall be promoted
promoted from lower cadre to from lower cadre to higher cadre as
higher cadre as and when they and when they complete eligibility
complete eligibility criteria for criteria for higher cadre, irrespective
higher cadre, irrespective of of availability of post in that cadre.
availability of post in that cadre.
4
Second Paragraph (Page 17 of 38)– Second Paragraph (Page 17 of 38)–
Government orders in respect of the Government orders in respect of the
measures required for enhancing and measures required for enhancing and
improving the quality of education improving the quality of education
shall be issued separately. All CAS shall be issued separately. All
promotions in various cadres will be advancements to higher grade pays
granted subject to the minimum in various cadres will be effected
Average ACR score of 5.5 on a 10 subject to the minimum excellent (A)
point scale during the last five years, level of average confidential report,
fulfilment of the requirements of 3600 very good performance appraisal
feedback score and other terms and report through 3600 feedback score
conditions of Career Advancement and Career Advancement Schemes
Schemes mentioned in this terms and conditions mentioned in
Government Resolution. this Government Resolution for
various posts are being prescribed by
the Government.

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Government Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/प्र.क्र. 44/19/ताांशि-2, dated 11.09.2019 (Diploma)

Sr. No. Read as Instead of
1 1.3 Effective date of application of 1.3 Effective date of application of
Service Conditions Service Conditions
(b) The qualifications, Experience, (b) The qualifications, Experience,
Recruitment and Promotions etc. Recruitment and Promotions etc. during
during the period 17.10.2015 to the period 17.10.2015 to till the date of
10.09.2019 shall be as per sixth pay this Government Resolution shall be as
commission and short-term training per sixth pay commission and short-
programmes as per the guideline issued term training programmes as per the
by State Government as per AICTE. guideline issued by State Government
API/PBAS format framed by as per AICTE. As the State
Directorate of Technical Government didn’t issue the
Education, M.S., Mumbai on guideline of API/ PBAS, it shall
the basis of AICTE guidelines be exempted. However, the Average
will be applicable during the ACR during the reporting period shall
above period. However, the be as per the guideline issued vide G.R.
Average ACR during the reporting dated 17.10.2015.
period shall be as per the guideline
issued vide G.R. dated 17.10.2015.
2
2.20 Cadre Structure 2.20 Cadre Structure
The “Cadre Structure” in diploma The “Cadre Structure” in diploma
level institutions imparting level institutions imparting
technical education is as given in technical education is as given in
Table 2. The following guidelines Table 2. The following guidelines
are to be taken care of while are to be taken care of while
promoting faculty members in promoting faculty members in
different cadres. different cadres.

 Incumbent faculty members  Incumbent faculty members

shall be upgraded to higher shall be upgraded to higher
position, after being eligible, position, after being eligible,
through a process of through a process of
selection to be held annually selection to be held annually
irrespective of availability of irrespective of availability of
vacancies in that cadre. vacancies in that cadre.

 The incumbent so upgraded  The incumbent so upgraded

to a higher cadre shall be re- to a higher cadre shall be re-
designated as Lecturer designated as Lecturer
(Senior Scale) / Lecturer (Senior Scale) / Lecturer
(Selection Grade-I)/ (Selection Grade-I) /
Lecturer (Selection Grade- Lecturer (Selection Grade-II)
II) as the case may be. as the case may be.

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 With this cadre structure, all  With this cadre structure, all
faculty members may become faculty members may become
Lecturer (Selection Grade-II). Lecturer (Selection Grade - II).

 The entry post of  The entry post of

Lecturer can be treated Lecturer can be treated
as vacant once the as vacant once the
incumbent moves on incumbent moves on
higher cadre / post higher cadre / post
through direct through promotion or
recruitment by keeping through direct
total sanctioned posts recruitment by keeping
fixed. total sanctioned posts
fixed.
3
Second Paragraph (Page 18 of 38)– Second Paragraph (Page 18 of 38)–
Government orders in respect of Government orders in respect of the
the measures required for measures required for enhancing and
enhancing and improving the improving the quality of education
quality of education shall be issued shall be issued separately. All
separately. All CAS promotions in advancements to higher grade pays in
various cadres will be granted various cadres will be effected subject
subject to the minimum Average to the minimum excellent (A) level of
ACR score of 5.5 on a 10 point average confidential report, very good
scale during the last five years, performance appraisal report through
fulfilment of the requirements of 3600 feedback score and Career
3600 feedback score and other Advancement Schemes terms and
terms and conditions of Career conditions mentioned in this
Advancement Schemes mentioned Government Resolution for various
in this Government Resolution. posts are being prescribed by the
Government.

3. This Government Resolution is available on website- www.maharashtra.gov.in and its

unique code no. is 202206031630237408. This Government Resolution has been signed
digitally.
By order and in the name of Governor of Maharashtra.
Digitally signed by Satish Jagdeorao Tidke
Satish Jagdeorao DN: CN = Satish Jagdeorao Tidke, C = IN, S =
Maharashtra, O = Government Of Maharashtra,
OU = Higher And Technical Education Department
Tidke Date: 2022.06.03 16:33:41 +05'30'

(Satish J. Tidke)
Deputy Secretary to
Government of Maharashtra

Copy forwarded to:

1. The Secretary to the Hon’ble Governor, Raj Bhavan, Malabar Hill, Mumbai. (by Letter)
2. The Principle Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mantralaya, Mumbai

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3. The Private Secretary to the Hon’ble Minister/ State Minister, Higher & Technical
Education Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai
4. The Personal Assistant to Chief Secretary, Mantralaya, Mumbai
5. Vice Chancellors of all Universities and Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga,
Mumbai.
6. Vice Chancellor, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere Dist Raigad
7. The Secretary to the Government of India, MHRD, Department of Higher Education, New
Delhi.
8. Member Secretary, All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi.
9. The Secretary, University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
10. The Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai.
11. The Director, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai.
12. All Regional Directors of Technical Education.(Through DTE)
13. Principals/ Directors of all Government and Non-Government aided Degree/ Diploma
institutes (Directorate of Technical Education Should circulate the copies)
14. The Account General (Accounts) Maharashtra I and II, Mumbai and Nagpur
15. The Account General (Audit) Maharashtra I and II, Mumbai and Nagpur
16. The Pay and Accounts Officer, Mumbai,
17. All District Treasury Officers.
18. Expenditure 5, Finance Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai
19. All Desks in Higher and Technical Education Department, Mumbai.
20. The Director General of Information & Publicity, Mumbai (With request to issue a
suitable press note and send 25 copies to the department)
21. The Under Secretary, Vidhan Mandal Sachivalaya, Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai.
22. Select File, TE-2, Higher and Technical Education Dept, Mantralaya

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 ANNEXURE- I
(GR No. MISC-1111/28/16/TE-2, dated 03rd June, 2022)
State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notifications dated 04.01.2016 and 09.06.2016
Sr.No. Issue under consideration Clarification given by AICTE Decision taken by State Govt. Remarks
1 Whether a person with under mentioned The Institutions should not consider these qualifications for Existing incumbents recruited as a faculty with the basic minimum Clarifications given by
qualification is eligible for CAS and/or direct recruitment for faculty position, at any level of post qualification mentioned at S.No.1(a),(b),(c) as well as those persons, who have AICTE about this Issue
for Appointment as a faculty in Degree from the date of publication in Official Gazette (i.e. secured admission to these courses before publication of the AICTE vide its Notification dated
and Diploma level Technical Institutions. AICTE Regulations, 2010). However, existing incumbents Notification dated 05.03.2010 in official Gazette, i.e. before 13.03.2010 are to 09.06.2016 as well as
(a) MCA/M.Sc. in Mathematics / recruited as a faculty with these basic minimum be considered as eligible for CAS as well as direct recruitment, subject to Notification dated
Physics /Electronics/ Computer Science qualifications prior to the issue of AICTE Regulations, fulfillment of other eligibility criteria and higher qualifications prescribed, if 01.03.2019 (Clause No.
and allied subjects with M.E / M. Tech / 2010 are to be considered for Career Advancement any, for various teaching posts. 7.5 for Degree and Clause
Ph.D in Computer Science / Information Scheme (CAS) subject to fulfillment of other eligibility No. 6.5 for Diploma) have
Technology to teach in Computer criteria and higher qualification prescribed, if any, for also been taken into
Science, IT & Engg. Courses. various levels of posts. consideration.
(b) M.Sc. (Electronic Science) and
M.E. (ET&T) qualification.
(c) Master of Science in Information
Technology (M.Sc. IT) to teach in CSE
program.

2 Applicability of qualifications in the AICTE Regulations, 2010 have prescribed the minimum 1) During the period 10.09.2012 to 10.09.2019, educational qualifications
program of CSE and Technology for qualifications and eligibility conditions for the appointment stipulated by AICTE vide Notification dated 05.03.2010 and accepted by Govt.
appointment to the post of Asst. of faculty in the program of Engineering and Technology of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. RR-2010/(264/10)/TE-2, dated
Professor. including the program of CSE and Technology. 10.09.2012 were applicable.
2) From 11.09.2019 onwards, educational qualifications stipulated by AICTE
vide Notification dated 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide
Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019 are
applicable.

3 (a) Consideration of qualification of The BoG of the concerned Institution on the The BoG of the concerned Institution on the recommendation of duly constituted
M. Pharm. (Quality Assurance) for the recommendation of duly constituted Selection Committee Selection Committee and with the approval of State Government / University may
candidate for eligibility to the post of and with the approval of their respective State / UT / take appropriate decision in accordance with qualifications stipulated vide AICTE
Lecturer / Asst. Professor in Central Government / University may take appropriate Notifications and accepted vide State Govt. resolutions from time to time. The same
should be notified at the time of advertisement for the Posts.
Pharmacology. decision in accordance with AICTE Regulations, 2010.
(b) Consideration of Inter- The same should be notified at the time of advertisement
Disciplinary courses and teaching in for the Posts.
Medicine and Technology for the
eligibility.

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4 Consideration on the under mentioned Rules relating to reservation for the respective category Provisions made vide Govt. Notifications and Govt. Resolutions issued from
issues for the purpose of appointment on including relaxation in minimum qualification criteria of time to time shall be applicable.
various teaching posts in Degree and the concerned State / UT / Central Government as
Diploma Technical Institutions. applicable from time to time would be applied.

(a) Relaxation on minimum passing

qualification criteria for Differently
Abled (Physical and Visually) against
backlog and regular vacancies

(b) Relaxation in minimum qualifying

marks by 5% for SC / ST persons.

(c) Applicability of reservation policy

in self-financing Technical Institutions
for SC / ST persons.

5 Clarification in respect of Ph. D acquired The BOG of the concerned Institute on the basis of the Relevance / Appropriateness of different branches in Engg./Technology, as
from inter-disciplinary Centers recommendations of properly constituted Selection mentioned in Govt. Resolution No. संकीण-2013/ (45/13)/भाग-1/तां िश-2, dated
/Departments in relevant area for the Committee and with the approval of their State Technical 18.10.2016 as well as AICTE Notification dated 28.04.2017 to be taken into
appropriateness in relevant discipline in Education consideration by the concerned Selection Committee constituted by concerned
which faculty has acquired BE/B. Tech. Department/State/UT/CentralGovernment/University may University.
and ME/M. Tech. Degree. take appropriate decision. If any dispute arises about the relevance / appropriateness decided by
concerned University, the matter may be referred to UGC for final decision.

6 Consideration to relax Ph.D. It was decided that the same will be placed before the 1) During the period 10.09.2012 to 10.09.2019, educational qualifications
qualification in HMCT Programme due Board of Studies in HMCT for further decision in the stipulated by AICTE vide Notification dated 05.03.2010 and accepted by
to scarcity of Masters/Ph. D degree matter. Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. RR-2010/(264/10)/TE-2,
personnel in HMCT. dated 10.09.2012 were applicable. 2) From 11.09.2019
onwards, educational qualifications stipulated by AICTE vide Notification
dated 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution
No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019 are applicable.

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7 Clarification regarding appropriateness To be dealt as per issue No. 5. Relevance / Appropriateness of different branches in Engg./Technology, as
and equivalency of higher qualifications mentioned in Govt. Resolution No. संकीण-2013/ (45/13)/भाग-1/तां िश-2, dated
(M. Tech/ Ph. D) obtained in branches 18.10.2016 as well as AICTE Notification dated 28.04.2017 be taken into
other than core branches of BE. B. Tech consideration by the Selection Committee constituted by concerned University.
for the purpose of CAS/Promotion and If any dispute arises about the relevance / appropriateness decided by
direct recruitment. concerned University, the matter be referred to UGC. However, this should
be clearly notified in the advertisement for the posts.

8 Consideration of qualification B. Tech The qualification of Ph. D acquired for the various levels 1) The qualification of Ph. D acquired for the various levels of posts directly This clarification has been
with Ph. D in appropriate technical of posts directly after B.E / B. Tech. is applicable in after B.E / B. Tech. is applicable in Technical Institutions, provided degree of reiterated by AICTE vide
discipline without completing M. Tech Technical Institutions, provided degree of Ph. D awarded Ph. D awarded is in relevant discipline by a University following the process of Clause No. 7.2.1 of its
degree as an eligibility criterion for the is in relevant discipline by a University following the registration, course work and evaluation etc. as prescribed by UGC or has been Notification dated
appointment of faculty/ process of registration, course work and evaluation etc. as awarded by the Institutes of national importance (i.e. IITs/IISc/NITs etc.) duly 01.03.2019 (Degree) and
Principal/Director in Technical prescribed by UGC or has been awarded by the Institutes recognized by the MHRD. Further, candidate should have obtained at least Clause No. 6.2.2 of its
Institutions. of national importance (i.e. IITs/IISc/NITs etc.) duly first class at Bachelor’s level in Engineering / Technology. 2) Similar Notification dated
recognized by the MHRD. Further, candidate should have provisions may also be considered for Pharmacy and other programs. 01.03.2019 (Diploma). The
obtained at least first class at Bachelor’s level in same provision has been
Engineering / Technology. accepted by State Govt.
vide Clause No. 7.2.1 of
Govt. Resolution No.
सावेआ-1111/ . .
44/19/तां िश-2, dated
11.09.2019 (Degree) and
Clause No. 6.2.2 of Govt.
Resolution No. सावे आ-
1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2,
dated 11.09.2019
(Diploma).

9 Appropriateness of MS degree acquired The MS degree shall be considered equivalent to ME / M. 1) The MS degree shall be considered equivalent to ME / M. Tech for all Due mention of MS degree
from NIT, IIT and IISC Bangalore etc., Tech for all purposes, provided MS degree has been purposes, provided MS degree has been acquired from the Institutes of national
has been made in the
for appointment as Asst. Professor in acquired from the Institutes of national importance as importance as recognized by MHRD and the basic degree should be BE / minimum qualifications for
Engineering disciplines. recognized by MHRD and the basic degree should be BE / B.Tech in relevant branch. recruitments stipulated by
B.Tech in relevant branch. AICTE vide its Notification
MS degree awarded by an accredited foreign Universities / Institutions shall be dated 01.03.2019 and has
MS degree awarded by an accredited foreign Universities / considered provided that the equivalency of MS degree has been approved by been accepted by State
Institutions shall be considered provided that the AIU. Govt. Resolution dated
equivalency of MS degree has been approved by AIU 2) Similar provisions may also be considered for Pharmacy and other 11.09.2019 (Degree).
programs.

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State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notifications dated 04.01.2016 and 09.06.2016
10 Clarity required in faculty norms notified The qualifications laid down under faculty norms in 1) During the period 10.09.2012 to 10.09.2019, educational qualifications
vide AICTE Regulations, 2010 AICTE Regulations, 2010 for the post of Lecturer be read stipulated by AICTE vide Notification dated 05.03.2010 and accepted by Govt.
(Diploma) for Humanities & Sciences as under : of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. RR-2010/(264/10)/TE-2, dated
program. “Master’s degree in appropriate subject of Humanities & 10.09.2012 were applicable.
Sciences with first class or equivalent at Bachelor’s or
Master’s Level” 2) From 11.09.2019 onwards, educational qualifications stipulated by AICTE
Further, for their upward movement as a Lecturer vide Notification dated 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide
(Selection Grade) under Career Advancement Scheme Govt. Resolution No. सावे आ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019 are
(CAS), Ph. D in relevant subject is an essential applicable.
qualification.
3) For their upward movement as a Lecturer (Selection Grade) under Career
Advancement Scheme (CAS) during the period 08.11.2015 to 10.09.2019, Ph.
D in relevant subject will be an essential qualification for faculty members of
Humanities and Science subjects in Diploma level instititions.
Since the CAS rules for similar cadre faculty members of Degree and Diploma
level institutions can not be different, it is also decided that for their upward
movement as a Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) under Career
Advancement Scheme (CAS) during the period 08.11.2015 to 10.09.2019, Ph.
D in relevant subject will be an essential qualification for faculty members of
Humanities and Science subjects in Degree level instititions also.

11 Clarity required in faculty norms notified The qualifications (laid down under faculty norms in 1) During the period 10.09.2012 to 10.09.2019, educational qualifications
vide AICTE Regulations, 2010 (Degree) AICTE Regulations, 2010) for the post of Assistant stipulated by AICTE vide Notification dated 05.03.2010 and accepted by Govt.
for HMCT discipline for the post of Professor in HMCT be read as under: of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. RR-2010/(264/10)/TE-2, dated
Assistant Professor. Bachelor’s or equivalent and Master’s degree in HMCT 10.09.2012 were applicable.
with first class or equivalent grade, either at Bachelor’s or 2) From 11.09.2019 onwards, educational qualifications stipulated by AICTE
Master’s level. vide Notification dated 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide
Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019 are
applicable.

12 Defining the qualification / eligibility The qualification / eligibility conditions for the post of 1) During the period 10.09.2012 to 10.09.2019, educational qualifications
conditions for the post of Assistant Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in stipulated by AICTE vide Notification dated 05.03.2010 and accepted by Govt.
Professor / Associate Professor/Professor Humanities & Sciences are as in Annexure- I. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. RR-2010/(264/10)/TE-2, dated
in Humanities & Sciences (Degree) 10.09.2012 were applicable.
2) From 11.09.2019 onwards, educational qualifications stipulated by AICTE
vide Notification dated 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide
Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019 are
applicable.

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13 Defining the qualification/eligibility The essential qualifications shall be same as for the post of This Issue is not applicable for the State because the post of HOD in
condition for the post of HOD in Lecturer (Humanities & Sciences) along with Ph. D. Humanities & Sciences is not sanctioned in Diploma level institutes in the State.
Humanities & Sciences (Diploma) Degree in relevant subject and 10 years’ experience in
Teaching / Research / Industry at the level of Lecturer or
equivalent.

14 Framing Guidelines for Industrial (i) Working experience in public sector undertaking 1) During the period 10.09.2012 to 10.09.2019, educational qualifications and
experience (other than academic) at is preferred. However private sector can also be teaching/research/industry experience stipulated by AICTE vide Notification
Degree & Diploma level Technical considered provided the Industry has successful continuous dated 05.03.2010 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution
Education for appointment of faculty. standing of at least 10 years. No. RR-2010/(264/10)/TE-2, dated 10.09.2012 were applicable.
(ii) The experience can be considered only after 2) From 11.09.2019 onwards, educational qualifications and
production of certificate (experience) issued by competent teaching/research/industry experience stipulated by AICTE vide Notification
authority. dated 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution
(iii) The area of operation of Industry shall be related to No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019 are applicable.
the relevant field of discipline.
(iv) The experience certificate shall include work
profile, designation and duration of service.
(v) 50% of the total service rendered in industries shall
be considered as an equivalent to teaching experience
provided total experience is at least 10 years and above.
(vi) Qualifications shall be as prescribed in AICTE
Regulation, 2010.

15 Framing guidelines for the faculty in The Pay Scale, Qualification and Service Conditions for Pay scales, Educational Qualifications and service conditions stipulated by
Biotechnology and Bio-informatics the faculty of these courses shall be same as notified in AICTE for Engineering / Technology disciplines vide its Notification dated
courses AICTE Regulations, 2010 for various levels of posts in 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No.
Engineering and Technology Programs. सावे आ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019 will be applicable.

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16 Recognition of Integrated/Dual Degrees Recognized integrated B.E./ B. Tech Degree, Integrated 1) Recognized integrated B.E./ B. Tech Degree, Integrated B.E. / B. Tech. –
programs for recruitment as faculty in B.E. / B. Tech. – MBA AND Integrated B.E./ B. Tech – MBA AND Integrated B.E./ B. Tech – M. Tech., and Dual Degrees awarded
Degree and Diploma level Technical M. Tech., and Dual Degrees awarded shall be recognized shall be recognized for direct recruitment & promotion of faculty under CAS.
Institutions. i.e. for direct recruitment & promotion of faculty under CAS. 2) Similar provisions may also be considered for Pharmacy and other programs.
(a) B.E./ B. Tech – MBA Integrated
program of five years duration
(b) B.E./B. Tech – M.E./ M. Tech
Dual Degree Program of five year
duration.
(c) Diploma – B.E./B. Tech Integrated
Degree in Engg. and Technology of 6
years duration.

17 Clarification in respect of Ph.D. The notification is self-explanatory, on the 1) Relevance / Appropriateness of different branches in Engg./Technology, as
qualification for the post of Asst. recommendation of the duly constituted Institute Selection mentioned in Govt. Resolution No. संकीण-2013/ (45/13)/भाग-1/तां िश-2, dated
Professor/Professor, as laid down in Committee in relevant subject, the BoG/Department of 18.10.2016 as well as AICTE Notification dated 28.04.2017 be taken into
AICTE notification 2000. Whether Ph. D Technical Education/State/UT Government may decide consideration by the Selection Committee constituted by concerned University.
shall be in appropriate branch of keeping in view that Ph. D degree shall be in appropriate If any dispute arises about the relevance / appropriateness decided by
Engineering/Technology branch of Engineering/Technology. concerned University, the matter be referred to UGC. However, this should
be clearly notified in the advertisement for the posts. 2)Relevance /
Appropriateness of different branches in Pharmacy, as mentioned in Govt.
Resolution No. सं कीण-2013/ (45/13)/भाग-1/तां िश-2, dated 18.10.2016 be
taken into consideration by the Selection Committee constituted by concerned
University.

18 Removal of anomaly of basic pay of To remove the anomaly where senior Professor recruited To remove the anomaly where any senior Professor recruited directly prior to
Professors recruited directly prior to 01- directly prior to 01-01-2006, who are drawing less Pay in 01-01-2006 is drawing less Pay in the revised Pay scale than his Junior who is
01-2006. the revised Pay scale than his Junior who is recruited after recruited after 01-01-2006, the basic Pay of the senior Professor should be
01-01-2006, the basic Pay of the senior Professor should stepped up in accordance with relevant provision in pay fixation rules.
be stepped up in accordance with CCS (RP) Rules 2008 to However, such stepping up of pay is admissible only for Direct Recruitment.
an amount equal to the Pay in the Pay Band as fixed for his
Junior in that post. The stepping up should be done with
effect from the date of joining of the Junior, taking overall
seniority of the person in the Institute across all disciplines

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19 Disparity in Pay between the Senior and Stepping up of Pay shall be carried out in a manner similar Stepping up of pay is admissible only for Direct Recruitment.
Junior faculty with similar qualification to recommendations made in issue No.18.
upgraded through CAS promotion in the
year 2005 and 2006 respectively in
Technical Institutions (Degree /
Diploma), due to one additional
increment at the time of financial
upgrading as per AICTE Regulation,
2010

20 Anomaly between UGC and AICTE In order to have uniformity of Pay Scale, the Committee Govt. orders about this Issue will be issued separately after taking concurrence
Regulations, 2010 for the minimum Pay recommends the following. of Finance Department.
for the directly recruited Principals in Principal (Degree):
Degree Colleges / Polytechnic. Post of Principal in Degree level Technical Institutions
shall be in the PB-4 (i.e. Rs.37400-67000) with an AGP of
Rs.10000 plus a special allowance of Rs.5000 per month
and shall be fixed at a stage not below Rs.43000. All the
service Principals shall be appropriately fixed in the PB-4
with AGP of Rs.10000.
Principal (Diploma):
Posts of Principal in Diploma level Technical Institutions
shall be in the PB-4 (i.e. Rs. 37400-67000) with an AGP
of Rs.10000 plus a special allowance of Rs.2000 per
month and shall be fixed at a stage not below Rs.43000.
All in service Principals shall be appropriately fixed in the
PB-4 with AGP of Rs.10000.

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21 (a) Placement of Directly recruited The Pay of Assistant Professor recruited under the Vth The Pay of Assistant Professor recruited under the 6th CPC recommendations
Assistant Professor in PB-4 appointed CPC recommendations is to be fixed as prescribed in Para is to be fixed as prescribed at Para (a) (ix) Page 21 of AICTE Notification
according to Vth CPC recommendations, a (ix) /(xii) Page 21/22 of AICTE Regulations, 2010 dated 05.03.2010 (Degree) accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt.
in pre-revised Pay Scale of Rs.12000- (Degree) Resolution No. SPC-2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated 20.08.2010, wherein the same
18300 between 01-01-2006 and the date provision is made at Para 2 (a) (ix) Page 3.
of issue of AICTE Regulations, 2010.
(b) Fixation of Pay Scale of Assistant
Professor, who rendered their services in
pre-revised Pay Scale of Rs.12000-
18300 for the period more than 03 years
prior to 01-01-2006 in some of the
Institute and recruited as Assistant
Professor in some other Institute in the
pre-revised Pay Scale of Rs.12000-
18300 before 01-01-2006 with Pay
Protection.

22 Clarification is invited about the EDP EDP Manager is not an approved designation as per EDP Manager is not an approved designation as per AICTE Regulations.
Manager, being covered in Academic or AICTE Regulations.
Non academic staff.

23 Whether a faculty of Humanities & Lecturer in Humanities & Sciences with Master’s Degree Lecturer in Humanities & Sciences with Master’s Degree shall be placed in Pay This provision has been
Sciences with Master’s Degree will be shall be placed in Pay Scale of Rs.15600-39100 with AGP Scale of Rs. 15600-39100 with AGP of Rs. 5400 at entry level vide AICTE also included at point No.
placed in AGP of Rs.6000 (Diploma) of Rs.5400 at entry level vide AICTE Regulations, 2010. Regulations, 2010. However, those who have M. Phil / Ph.D. degree in 3.3 and 3.4 of Annexure II
However, those who have M. Phil / Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline / subject shall be placed in PB-3 with Academic Grade Pay mentioned in the Issue Sr.
relevant discipline / subject shall be placed in PB-3 with of Rs. 6000 at the time of joining as Lecturer. No. 31 of AICTE
Academic Grade Pay of Rs.6000 at the time of joining as Notificattion dated
Lecturer. 04.01.2016.

24 Clarification invited to extend the clause The Committee recommends that criteria of API for This provision is included at point No. 3.9 of Annexure II mentioned in the
1a(xiv) of AICTE Regulations, 2010 acquiring the Grade Pay of Rs.10000 may be considered Issue Sr. No. 31 of AICTE Notificattion dated 04.01.2016 and is accpted.
(Diploma), for the Lecturer (Selection for all eligible candidates, Other conditions will be same However, AGP of Rs.10000 of such eligible Lecturer (Selection Grade)
Grade), who have Ph. D qualification. as for the HOD and as defined in AICTE Regulations, candidates shall be fixed from the date not before the publication of AICTE
2012 (stage 5). However, AGP of Rs.10000 of such Regulations 2012 in Official Gazette, i.e. not before 08.11.2012.
eligible candidates shall be fixed from the date not before
the publication of AICTE Regulations 2012 in Official
Gazette.

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State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notifications dated 04.01.2016 and 09.06.2016
25 Admissibility for Non-Compounded (i) There shall be no increments on completion of PDF i) There shall be no increments on completion of PDF / D. Sc. fellowship
advance increments / Non compounded / D. Sc. fellowship programs. programs.
increments for higher qualifications (ii) There shall be no advance increments for acquiring (ii)There shall be no advance increments for acquiring M. Tech./ M. Phil or Ph.
(Degree and Diploma Institutions) as a M Tech / M. Phil or Ph. D degree to those who are already D degree to those who are already working as a regular faculty with lower
incentive for Ph. D. / M. Tech and other working as a regular faculty with lower qualification and qualification and where such higher basic qualifications are/were essential for
higher qualifications. where such higher basic qualifications are/were essential the post.
for the post. (iii) Non - compounded advance increments (Three/Two/One) on acquiring
(iii) Non-Compounded advance increments (Three / Two Ph.D/M.Phil/M. Tech. and other equivalent qualifications, while in service,
/ One) on acquiring Ph. D/M. Phil/M. Tech and other wherever applicable in AICTE Regulations, 2010 and accepted by State
equivalent qualifications, while in service, wherever Government vide Govt. Resolution No. SPC-2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated
applicable in AICTE Regulations, 2010 shall be granted in 20.08.2010, shall be granted in PB-3 (Rs. 15600-39100) only. The advance
PB-3 (Rs.15600-39100) only. The advance increments for increments for those who acquired Ph.D/M.Phil/ M. Tech. and other equivalent
those who acquired Ph. D / M. Phil / M. Tech and other qualifications, while in service are not allowed in the PB-4 (Rs. 37400-67000).
equivalent qualification while in service are not allowed in
the PB-4(Rs.37400-67000).
(iv) Associate Professor who has completed Ph. D and
other higher qualifications while in service/or directly
recruited will not be given any advance increment and their
basic Pay will be fixed as per rule.
(v) No advance increments are admissible to those who
acquired M.E. / M. Tech. qualification prior to 01.01.2006,
while in service.

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Degree level teachers:-
(a) Lecturer (Revised designation-Assistant Professor) entering teaching
profession newly during 01-01-2006 to 09-09-2012 and having Ph.D. / M.E. /
M.Tech/ M.Phil qualification in relevant branch/discipline recognised by a
statutory University at the time of joining shall be eligible for 5/2/2/2 non-
compounded advance increments respectively at the entry level.
(b) Lecturer (Revised designation-Assistant Professor) already in service and
acquiring Ph.D. / M.E. / M.Tech/ M. Phil qualification in relevant
branch/discipline recognised by a statutory University while in service during
01-01-2006 to 09-09-2012 shall be eligible for 3/1/1/1 non-compounded
advance increments respectively.
(c) Assistant Professor (Revised designation) entering teaching profession
newly during 10-09-2012 to 31-12-2015 and possessing Ph.D./ M.Phil
qualification in relevant branch/discipline recognised by a statutory University
shall be eligible for 5/2 non-compounded advance increments respectively at
the entry level.
(d) Assistant Professor (Revised designation) already in service and acquiring
Ph.D./ M.Phil qualification in relevant branch/discipline recognised by a
statutory University while in service during 10-09-2012 to 31-12-2015 shall be
eligible for 3/1 non-compounded advance increments respectively.

Diploma level teachers:-

(a) Lecturer entering teaching profession newly during 01-01-2006 to 31-12-
2015 and having Ph.D. / M.E. / M.Tech/ M. Pharm/ M.Phil qualification in
relevant branch/discipline recognised by a statutory University at the time of
joining shall be eligible for 5/2/2/2/2 non-compounded advance increments
respectively at the entry level.
(b) Lecturer (PB-3) already in service and acquiring Ph.D. / M.E. / M.Tech/ M.
Pharm/ M.Phil qualification in relevant branch/discipline recognised by a
statutory University while in service during 01-01-2006 to 31-12-2015 shall be
eligible for 3/1/1/1/1 non- compounded advance increments respectively.

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(iv) Associate Professor who has completed Ph.D and other higher
qualifications while in service/ or directly recruited will not be given any
advance increment and their basic Pay will be fixed as per rule.
(v) No advance increments are admissible to those who acquired M.E./M.Tech.
qualifications prior to 01.01.2006, while in service.
(vi) Other terms and conditions mentioned about advance increments in
Government Resolution No. SPC-2010/ (34/10)/TE-2, dated 20.08.2010 will
remain unchanged.
(vii) Advance increments are not applicable for any cadre with effect from 01-
01-2016.

26 Whether a faculty of Degree / Diploma Yes, one additional increment to be given at the time of up- One additional increment is to be given at the time of up-gradation through
Technical Institutions is eligible for one gradation through CAS in each higher stage of AGP in PB- CAS in each higher stage of AGP in PB-3 & PB-4 irrespective of existing
additional increment at the time of up- 3 & PB-4 irrespective of existing scheme of increment on scheme of increment on promotion from lower Pay Scale to higher Pay Scale in
gradation through CAS at each higher promotion from lower Pay Scale to higher Pay Scale in 5th CPC. However, there shall be no additional increment on movement from
stage of AGP ( Sub para (iii) under Para VthCPC. However, there shall be no additional increment PB-3 to PB-4. This provision has been already mentioned at Para 3 (a) (iii)
Increments ) as per AICTE Regulations, on movement from PB-3 to PB-4. Page 10 of Govt. Resolution No. SPC-2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated 20.08.2010.
2010.

27 Effective date ( i.e.retrospective / AICTE Regulations, 2010, sub Para (v) of Para under As per sub Para (v) of Para under "Incentive for Ph.D./M.Tech and other
Prospective ) of applicability of Ph.D. in incentive for Ph.D./ M. Tech and other higher qualification higher qualification" mentioned in AICTE Notification dated 05.03.2010 and
Relevant branch/discipline for is applicable. These shall come into force with effect from accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. SPC-
entitlement of three non-compounding the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated 20.08.2010, the faculty members who have enrolled
increments.(faculty who have /obtained Ph.D. before the issue /implementation of AICTE Notification shall
enrolled/obtained Ph.D. before the also be entitled to the award of three non-compounded increments even if the
issue/implementation of AICTE University notification awarding such PhD has not been issued. However, the
Regulations, 2010). advance increments shall come into force with effect from 13.03.2010.

28 Recognition of Ph. D degree for three These Institutions are the Institutes of National importance. These Institutions are the Institutes of National importance. The Ph. D degree
non-compounding increments, if faculty The Ph. D degree awarded by these Institutions is to be awarded by these Institutions is to be recognized for all purposes, including
has acquired Ph. D from IIT, IIm and recognized for all purpose including grant non- grant of non-compounding advance increments.
IISC, NITs, BITS etc., which are compounding advance increments.
recognized by the MHRD though neither
approved nor recognized by the UGC /
AICTE.

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29 Fixing of Pay of the Professor upgraded The fixing of Pay should be in accordance with the Pay The fixing of Pay should be in accordance with the Pay fitment Table of 6th
prior to 01.01.2006 under Career fitment Table of 6th CPC as on 01.01.2006 approved by CPC as on 01.01.2006.
Advancement Scheme (CAS) at the MHRD.
minimum of basic Pay of Rs. 43000 with
AGP Rs.10000 w. e. f. 01.01.2006

30 Whether experience of Professors Yes and shall be from the date of eligibility. Govt. orders about this Issue will be issued separately after taking opinion of
upgraded through CAS and those directly General Administration Department.
recruited will be considered at par for the
purpose of Recruitment of Principal in
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State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notifications dated 04.01.2016 and 09.06.2016
31 Clarity required in AICTE Regulation, Corrigendum is annexed in Annexure II (1) The terms and conditions for CAS promotions of Diploma level faculty members during the
2012 (Diploma) in Para 3 period 17-10-2015 to 07.11.2015 shall be as per the CAS rules applicable under 5th pay
scales.
(2) The terms and conditions for promotions under Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) of
Incumbent and newly recruited Diploma level Lecturer during the period 08.11.2015 to
10.09.2019 shall be as mentioned in Annexure II, together with minimum APIs indicated in
Table -II A therein, stipulated vide AICTE Notification dated 04.01.2016. However, some of
the contents of Annexure -II will stand modified as below-

(A) Sub clause 3.7 in Annexure -II shall be replaced as - Lecturer (Senior Scale) who has
completed five years of service in the grade of Rs. 7000 (stage 2) shall be eligible subject to
meeting the API based PBAS requirements laid down by these Regulations, to move up to next
higher grade of Rs. 8000 (stage 3) as Lecturer (Selection Grade) in Pay Band of Rs. 15600-
39100. However, Ph. D in relevant subject will be an essential qualification for faculty
members in the subjects of Humanities and Sciences for their upward movement as a Lecturer
(Selection Grade).

(B)Sub clause 3.8 in Annexure - II shall be replaced as "Lecturer (Selection

Grade) completing three years of teaching in the grade of Rs. 8000 (stage 3)
shall be eligible subject to the qualifying conditions and the API based PBAS
requirements prescribed by these Regulations, to move to the Pay Band of Rs.
37400-67000 with next higher grade of Rs. 9000 (stage 4) and to be
redesignated as Lecturer (Selection Grade). However the applicant Lecturer
must have also earned Ph.D. in addition to above requirements to move to the
Stage 4 subject to following -
(a) Satisfying the required credit points as per API based PBAS requirements
as provided in Tables of Appendix I, and
(b) An assessment by a duly constituted Selection Committee for CAS.

(C) Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Lecturer (Selection Grade) faculty members who
will be given the benefit of sub clause 3.9 by virtue of possessing a Ph.D degree shall
be fixed at Rs. 10000/- from the date not before 08.11.2012.

(3) Terms and conditions for CAS promotions from 11-09-2019 onwards shall
be as mentioned in Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2,
dated 11.09.2019.

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32 (a) Anomaly between UGC and AICTE (a) In order to have uniformity of Pay Scales, the 1) Sub Issue (a) - For CAS promotions during the period 08.11.2015 to 10.09.2019,
Regulations, 2010 for the fixing of Pay Committee recommends upgrading the 10% of post of the provisions at Para [a(xv)] of AICTE Notification dated 05.03.2010 (Degree)
Scale of higher Grade Professor in the Higher Grade Professors to HAG Scale. Para [a(xv)] of accepted vide Govt. Resolution No. SPC-2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated 20.08.2010
HAG Scale AICTE Regulations, 2010 (Degree) be substituted with (Degree) be substituted with the following:
Pay Band-4 (Rs.37400-67000) with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.12000/- per month
following:
has been replaced by the new HAG scale of Rs.67000 (Annual Increment @ 3%)-
(b) What would be composition of Pay Band-4 (Rs.37400-67000) with Academic Grade Pay
79,000 with no Grade Pay. The AGP of Rs.12000/- per month does not exist anymore.
Selection Committee for the grant of of Rs.12000/- per month has been replaced by the new Other conditions of eligibility to move in the above scale of Pay will remain
HAG Scale to higher Grade Professor? HAG scale of Rs.67000 (Annual Increment @ 3%)-79,000 unchanged.
with no Grade Pay. The AGP of Rs.12000/- per month Sub Issue (b) - Composition of Selection Committee should be same as laid down for
does not exist anymore. Other conditions of eligibility to the post of Professor in AICTE Notification dated 08.11.2015 accepted vide Govt.
move in the above scale of Pay will remain unchanged. Resolution No. CAS-2013/(32/13)/TE-2, dated 17.10.2015, with all experts from
(b) Composition of Selection Committee should be same HAG or Higher Scale of Pay. API and other minimum conditions of eligibility to
as laid down for the post of Professor in AICTE move to the above scale of Pay will remain the same as laid down for the Post of
Regulations, 2012 with all experts from HAG or Higher Professor (Stage 6). 2) From 11.09.2019 onwards, AICTE stipulations
Scale of Pay. API and other minimum conditions of regarding the post of Senior Professor vide its Notification dated 01.09.2019 accepted
by Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तांिश-2, dated 11.09.2019 will be
eligibility to move to the above scale of Pay will remain the
applicable.
same as laid down in AICTE Regulations, 2012 for the
Post of Professor (stage6).

33 (a) Procedure to verify the past service (a) Past service to be counted for CAS subject to the (a) and (C) - Guidelines stipulated for verification and counting of past service
record for counting the service under endorsement of complete service record by the appropriate vide Govt. Resolution No. ATU 2000/74/2000/TE-6, dated 06.02.2006, Higher
CAS. approving authority (i.e. University/ State Department of and Technical Education Department letter No. मा ता -2007(40/07)/तां िश-6,
(b) Consideration for stepping up of Technical Education) in accordance with GOI Rules. dated 09.05.2008 and Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2,
Pay of Senior faculty at par with Junior (b) Stepping up shall be in accordance with FR & SR dated 11.09.2019 will be applicable from time to time.
[who has been given benefit of the Rules of GOI, as admissible.
service, rendered in the private/Govt. (c) Based on the recommendation of Selection Committee,
(b) - Stepping up of pay is admissible only for Direct Recruitment.
Institutions for the purpose of CAS] in the Central/State/UT Govt. may decide as per their
Govt. Institutions governed by CCs/FR & norms/terms and conditions at the time of appointment.
SR Rules.
(c) Total period of past service rendered
may be counted for the purpose of CAS
to the faculty.

34 Effective date of implementation of Pay Effective date of implementation of CAS is from the date Effective date of implementation of CAS is from the date of acquiring essential
Scale through CAS: i.e. from the date of of acquiring essential qualification for the post subject to qualification for the post subject to filfilment of other eligibility conditions as
completion of Ph.D or else, where such filfilment of other eligibility conditions as laid down in laid down in AICTE Notifications accepted vide Govt. Resolutions from time
qualification is essential. AICTE Regulations / Notifications / issued form time to to time.
time.

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35 Whether CAS guidelines issued in 2012 AICTE Regulations, 2012 have been issued in continuation Since AICTE Notifications dated 08.11.2012 (Degree/Diploma) have been issued in
(Degree/Diploma)are in continuation of of AICTE Regulations,2010. All conditions laid down continuation of its Notifications dated 05.03.2010 (Degree/Diploma), the State Govt.
AICTE Regulation 2010 and its shall be applicable to existing incumbent as well as for decision about this Issue is as detailed below -
applicability to the existing incumbents. newly recruited teachers (as defined in AICTE
1) For Degree level faculty members, the terms and conditions for CAS promotions
Regulations, 2012), unless otherwise specified separately.
during the period 17-10-2015 to 07-11-2015 will be shall be as per CAS rules of 5th
This Regulation is applicable as per the proviso of Rule 1.3
pay scales.
of AICTE Regulation, 2012. 2) The terms and conditions for CAS promotions for Degree level faculty members
during the period 08.11.2015 to 10.09 2019 will be as stipulated vide AICTE
Notification dated 08.11.2012 accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt.
Resolution No. CAS-2013/(32/13)/TE-2, dated 17.10.2015, wherein the concept of
API/PBAS will be made applicable progressively. For this purpose, the sentence
mentioned at 1.3 (b) in Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तांिश-2, dated
11.09.2019 (Degree) is to be read as "API/PBAS framed by Directorate of
Technical Education, M.S., Mumbai on the basis of AICTE guidelines will be
applicable" instead of "As the State Govt. didn't issue the guideline of API/PBAS,
it shall be exempted".

3) For Diploma level faculty members, the terms and conditions for CAS promotions
during the period 17-10-2015 to 07-11-2015 will be shall be as per CAS rules of Vth
pay scales.
4) The terms and conditions for CAS promotions for Diploma level faculty members
during the period 08.11.2015 to 10.09 2019 will be as detailed out against Govt.
decision on Issue No. 31. For this purpose, the sentence mentioned at 1.3 (b) in Govt.
Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तांिश-2, dated 11.09.2019 (Diploma) is to be
read as "API/PBAS framed by Directorate of Technical Education, M.S., Mumbai
on the basis of AICTE guidelines will be applicable" instead of "As the State
Govt. didn't issue the guideline of API/PBAS, it shall be exempted".

5) For the sake of clarity, it is hereby made clear that, if a teacher is eligible for
CAS promotion in 2015, one year API scores for the period 01-04-2014 to 31-03-
2015 alone will be required for assessment. In case of a teacher becoming eligible
for CAS promotion in 2016, previous two year's average of API scores i.e. for
the period 01-04-2014 to 31-03-2016 will be required for
assessment and so on leading progressively for the complete assessment period.

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36 Whether State/Central Govt. can modify No. State Govt. has been implementing CAS scheme proposed by AICTE from time
the CAS guidelines proposed in AICTE to time. Therefore CAS guidelines for Diploma faculty members will be as
Regulations, 2012 (Diploma), according proposed by AICTE from time to time.
to work allocations/curriculum etc. of
the Institute/faculty as per the Ph .D / M.
Tech Projects are not guided/carried out
in Diploma level Technical Institutions.

37 Applicability of CAS guidelines to the Yes, guidelines notified in AICTE Regulations, 2012 are As per prevailing Recruitment Rules published vide Govt. Resolution No. RR-
post of HOD/Principal promoted also applicable for the departmental promotion to the post 2010/(264/10)/TE-2 dated 10.09.2012, there is no provision for departmental
departmentally as laid down in AICTE, of HOD/Principal, considering the merit of all eligible promotion to the post of HOD/Principal in Diploma level institutions.
Regulations, 2012 (Diploma). faculty members. Therefore the question of CAS guidelines for such promotions does not arise.

38 Consideration to relax API score (Degree Relaxation in API score is applicable for the period of 03 Relaxation in API score is applicable for the period of 03 (three) years only
/ Diploma) between 05th Mar. 2010 and years only (till date 7/11/2015) from the issue of AICTE from the issue of AICTE Notification 2012 in Official Gazette, i.e. till
issue of AICTE Regulations, 2012 on 8th Regulations, 2012 in Official Gazette. Thereafter, API 07.11.2015. Thereafter, API score shall be implemented.
Nov.2012. score shall be implemented.

State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notifications dated 04.01.2016 and 09.06.2016

39 Clarity required in AICTE Regulation, As per Para 3.8 of AICTE Regulations, 2012 (Degree). As per AICTE Notification dated 05.03.2010 (Degee), the minimum educational
2012 (Degree) in Para 3.8(page 44) in r/o qualification stipulated for recruitment to the post of Associate Professor is Ph.D or
eligible education qualification of equivalent in appropriate discipline. The same is implemented vide Govt. Resolution
Assistant Professor (AGP 8000) to move No. RR-2010/(264/10)/TE-2, dated 10.09.2012. Any Assistant Professor intending to
get a CAS promotion to Associate Professor post must possess at least the same
into Pay Band of Rs.37400-67000(AGP
qualification as that stipulated for Associate Professor, i.e. Ph.D as indicated above. If
9000) as Associate Professor under CAS.
this logic is not followed, then the quality parameter of CAS scheme will get diluted
and the scheme will become a back door entry to the higher cadre. This is not
expected at all. Therefore minimum educational qualification of Assistant Professor
(AGP Rs. 8000/-) to move into Pay Band of Rs.37400-67000(AGP Rs. 9000/-) as
Associate Professor under CAS during the period 17.10.2015 to 10.09.2019 will be
Ph.D or equivalent in appropriate discipline. From 11.09.2019 onwards, the CAS
promotions are to be effected as per terms and conditions stipulated vide AICTE
Notification dated 01.03.2019 accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt.
Resolution Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . . 44/19/तांिश-2, dated 11.09.2019.

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40 Consideration to review and issue of This shall be as per Annexure-III of Gazette dated The minimum Educational Qualifications required for teaching posts in Non-
faculty norms for direct recruitment and 04.01.2016 Engineering Diploma programs in the discipline of Cosmetology & Health
CAS guidelines for non-Engineering Fashion Design, Garment Fabrication Technology, Interior Design, Library and
Diploma programs in the discipline of Information Sciences, Beauty Culture, Modern Office Practices, Commercial
Cosmetology & Health Fashion Design, Art and MLT shall be as mentioned in Annexure - III of AICTE Notification
Garment Fabrication Technology, dated 04.01.2016.
Interior Design, Library and Information
Sciences, Beauty Culture, Modern Office
Practices, Commercial Art and MLT.

41 Consideration to relax the educational (a) For Diploma Level Institutions : (a) For Diploma level Institutions :
qualifications to Librarians and PTIs, Librarians and PTIs who have been recruited between Librarians and Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) who have been recruited
recruited prior to issue of AICTE 01.01.1996 and 15.3.2000 in the Diploma level between 01.01.1996 and 15.3.2000 in the Diploma level Institutions, with the
Notifications (from 01.01.1996 to Institutions, with the existing recruitment rules to be existing recruitment rules to be considered for up-gradation under CAS in the
15.3.2000) for the purpose of CAS considered for up-gradation under CAS in the next higher next higher grade of Senior Scale only. However, for further upward
(Degree/Diploma). grade of Senior Scale only. However, for further upward movement under CAS, they are required to acquire minimum educational
movement under CAS, they are required to acquire qualification in a manner similar to that as laid down in AICTE Notification
minimum educational qualification in a manner similar to 2000 (Degree) and in subsequent Clarifications/ Notifications as well as Govt.
that as laid down in AICTE notification 2000 (Degree) and Resolutions issued accordingly from time to time.
in subsequent Clarifications/ Notifications. (b) For Degree level Institutions: Same as above.
(b) For Degree level Institutions: Same as above.

42 Consideration to relax the educational (a) For Diploma Level Institutions : (a) For Diploma level Institutions :
qualifications of the Lecturers in Printing Lecturers in Printing Technology, who have been recruited Lecturers in Printing Technology, who have been recruited between 01.01.1996
Technology recruited prior to issue of between 01.01.1996 and 30.12.1999 in the Diploma and 30.12.1999 in the Diploma Institutions, with the existing recruitment rules
AICTE Regulations, 2010 for the Institutions, with the existing recruitment rules to be to be considered for up gradation under CAS in the next higher grade of
purpose of CAS (Degree/Diploma) considered for up gradation under CAS in the next higher Lecturer(Senior Scale) only. However, for further upward movement under
grade of Lecturer(Senior Scale) only. However, for further CAS, they are required to acquire minimum educational qualification as laid
upward movement under CAS, they are required to acquire down in AICTE Diploma Notification, 1999 and subsequent Clarifications/
minimum educational qualification as laid down in AICTE Notifications as well as Govt. Resolutions issued accordingly from time to time.
Diploma notification, 1999 and subsequent Clarifications/ (b) For Degree level Institutions: Similar as above.
Notifications thereof.
(b) For Degree level Institutions: Similar as above.

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43 Applicability of Master’s degree as laid The qualification prescribed in Para 8.3 of AICTE Para 8.3 mentioned in AICTE Notification, 1999 was a provision for CAS
down in AICTE notification 1999, Para notification 1999 (Diploma) does not apply to the promotion of Lecturer (Senior Scale) to Lecturer (Selection Grade) under the
8.3 Lecturer (Selection Grade) to Humanities & Sciences for upward movement of Lecturer CAS rules for 5th pay scales. State Govt. had accepted that CAS scheme vide
Humanities & Sciences for up-gradation (Senior Scale) to Lecturer (Selection Grade) under CAS. Govt. Resolution No. RPS 1220/1/TE-5, dated 27.02.2003. CAS promotions
to Lecturer (Selection Grade). M. Phil / Ph. D is essential qualification for upward have been already granted long back during the period 01.01.1996 to
movement to Lecturer (Selection Grade) in Humanities & 16.10.2015. Making any changes in the eligibility criteria for those promotions
Sciences. now at later date is not justifiable. Hence the clarification given by AICTE is
not accepted by State Govt.

44 (a) Applicability of Item No.10 of the (a) There is no relaxation provided in respect of Para 9.2 (a) There is no relaxation provided in respect of Para 9.2 (b) of AICTE
AICTE clarification issued vide F. No. (b) of AICTE notification dated 30.12.1999, for counting Notification dated 30.12.1999, for counting of past service under CAS. Para
FD / PSSC/ Clarif / 2003 / 1 dated of past service under CAS. Para 9.2(b) shall be read as it is. 9.2(b) is to be read as it is.
10.9.2003 for the purpose of counting (b) No relaxation is admissible. (b) No relaxation is admissible.
past service for CAS with respect to Para
9.2(b) of AICTE notification dated
30.12.1999
(b) Consideration to relax the
qualifications prescribed in AICTE
notification, 1989 (Diploma) for the
purpose of counting of past service under
CAS.

45 Clarification invited regarding counting The period specified in the AICTE Regulations, 2010 for 1) For faculty members of Diploma level institutes, the period specified in the
of service period rendered in pre-revised upward movement of Lecturer from AGP of Rs.7000 to AICTE Notification dated 05.03.2010 (Diploma) for upward movement of
Pay Scale (Rs.10000-15200) as Lecturer AGP of Rs.8000 shall be counted from the date of Lecturer from AGP of Rs.7000 to AGP of Rs.8000 shall be counted from the
(Senior Scale) prior to 1.1.2006 for the placement of Lecturer in the corresponding pre-revised Pay date of placement of Lecturer in the corresponding pre-revised Pay Scale.
upward movement of Lecturer from AGP Scale. 2) Since the CAS rules for similar cadre faculty members of Degree and
of Rs.7000 to AGP of Rs.8000 in Para Diploma level institutions can not be different, it is also decided that similar
a(ix) of Lecturer in polytechnic in the benefit shall also be given to Degree level faculty members for upward
AICTE Regulations, 2010. movement of Assistant Professor from AGP of Rs.7000 to AGP of Rs.8000.

46 Framing of guidelines for study leave. The guidelines for study leave are appended as Annexure- Existing provisions for study leave as per relevant State Govt. rules shall
IV continue to apply.

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47 (a) Consideration of change of The State / UT Govt. may consider this issue for change of (a) Existing designations shall continue to apply without any change. AICTE has turned down the
designation of the Polytechnic Faculty at nomenclature of designation without any financial request about change of
par with University polytechnic, This implication. designations for Diploma
does not involve any financial faculty vide clarification at
implication. Issue Sr. No. 7 in its
Notification dated
20.05.2020 (VIIth pay)

(b) Consideration for eligibility of Status quo to be maintained. (b) AICTE faculty norms as accepted vide Govt. Resolutions issued from time
regular Principal of Govt. Polytechnic to time shall continue to apply in this regard.
Institute for appointment to the post of
Principal in degree level Technical
Institutions.

(c) Consideration to give benefit of Status quo to be maintained. ( c) Existing provisions as per relevant State Govt. rules shall continue to apply
Pay at par with UGC norms to those without any change.
faculty who have been appointed as Asst.
Registrar/Deputy Registrar in the
establishment from the cadre of approved
teachers holding qualification as par with
AICTE norms.

48 Whether a faculty of Engineering & Yes, provided the person also has an administrative State Govt. has not accepted this clarification.
Technology with minimum 10 years experience of at least 3 years.
relevant experience in teaching / research
out of which 3 years is in the same grade
Pay (i.e. R.9000) at par with HOD is
eligible for the post of Principal in
Polytechnic.

49 (a) Requirement of defining Pay Scales The respective Central/State/UT Government may decide (a) and (b) - Existing provisions as per relevant State Govt. rules shall continue
and service conditions and CAS for the their Pay Scales, qualifications and service conditions as to apply without any change.
post of Foreman Instructor in per respective Govt. rules.
Degree/Diploma level Technical
Institutions

(b) Framing of Recruitment rules, for

Non-Teaching and other posts in
Degree/Diploma level Institutions not
covered in AICTE Regulations.

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50 Consideration to relax academic API requirement of teachers appointed in In the case of faculty members deputed to AICTE/MHRD/UGC and such other
performance index (API) in ACR / self- Regulatory/Advisory bodies & Funding Agencies of State / organizations, their ACR/Self Appraisal performance report should be taken as
appraisal performance report and Central Govt. on deputation / lien / Foreign service shall be equivalent to API, provided the candidate has secured at least "A" rating in the
counting of experience for promotion as follows: ACR consistentlly during the period of deputation. However, such relaxation
under CAS to those faculty deputed to ACR / Self-appraisal performance report shall be taken as should be given to any individual for a deputation of not more than 3 (Three)
AICTE, MHRD,UGC and for other equivalent to API, provided the candidate has scored at years duration. This relaxation shall be applicable for CAS promotions to be
organizations least “Very Good” and above rating in the ACR. granted during the period 08.11.2015 to 10.09.2019.

51 Applicability of Reader’s allowance to Reader’s allowance to the faculty with Visually Differently Existing provisions as per relevant State Govt. rules shall continue to apply
the Visually Differently Abled Category Abled Category shall be as per the UGC guidelines. without any change.
faculty as par with UGC in
Degree/Diploma level Technical
Institutions.

52 Consideration to count EOL period Extra ordinary leave period granted to accept invitation of Existing provisions as per relevant State Govt. rules shall continue to apply
granted to accept invitation of teaching teaching post, research cum teaching post, fellowship, without any change.
post, research cum teaching post or for academic administrative post or any other work of similar
the academic work of importance to be nature/importance is to be counted for the purpose of
for the purpose of increment at par with notional increment and CAS.
UGC in AICTE approved Institutions.

53 Whether, Asst. Professor (Re-designated Such candidates will be required to complete Ph. D within Such candidates are required to complete Ph. D within 7 years from the date of Additional clarification
as Associate Professor w. e. f. 1.1.2006) 7 years from the date of Joining, failing which increments joining the higher post, failing which increments should be stopped until Ph. D about this at Issue Sr. No. 5
who are not able to complete the Ph. D in shall be stopped until Ph. D is earned. is earned. The annual increments, without notional increments shall resume of AICTE Notification
seven years from the date of Joining from the date of obtaining Ph.D degree, subject to fulfillment of other service dated 20.05.2020 (6th
(Direct/CAS) will be reverted back. conditions. CPC) has also been taken
into consideration by the
State Govt.

54 Clarification cited on Inter se Seniority of As per the respective State / UT Govt. rules. Govt. orders about this Issue will be issued separately after taking opinion of
the CAS promoted (Financial up General Administration Department.
gradation) faculty and directly recruited
faculty.

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55 Consideration is invited to fix the The concept of Grade Pay and Pay Band were not The concept of Grade Pay and Pay Band were not applicable in Vth CPC,
pension for Principals of Engineering applicable in 5th CPC hence status quo is to be maintained.
th
Colleges in pre-revised (V CPC) scales
may be deemed to be Rs.19400-22400
with grade Pay of Rs.12000 or
alternatively with grade pay of Rs.10000
with administrative allowance Rs.3000.

56 Whether faculty from the Humanities & No As per prevailing recruitment rules, faculty from the Humanities & Sciences is
Sciences to be considered eligible for the not eligible for the post of Principal/Director of the Technical Institutions.
post of Principal/Director of the
Technical Institutions.

57 Framing the Guidelines for CAS for the Instructions on the API Scoring pattern for these posts 1) Instructions on the API Scoring pattern for these posts have been clarified
Cadres of Librarians / Deputy have been clarified under Instructions for filling up Part B under Instructions for filling up Part B of the PBAS Proforma, Para III (iv) of
Librarians/Assistant Librarians and of the PBAS Proforma, Para III (iv) of AICTE AICTE Regulations, 2012. The scheme outlined by AICTE has been accepted
Director of Physical Education & Sports Regulations, 2012. by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. CAS-2013/(32/13)/TE-2,
/ Deputy Director of Physical Education dated 17.10.2015. API/PBAS format framed by Directorate of Technical
& Sports/Assistant Director of Physical For these posts, Career Advancement Scheme, eligibility Education, M.S., Mumbai in accordance with those instructions is to be used
Education & Sports at Different Levels in criteria including API, composition of Selection for these posts. Career Advancement Scheme, eligibility criteria including API,
Degree and Diploma Level Technical Committee shall be similar to that prescribed in the UGC composition of Selection Committee for promotions to be granted during the
Institutions. Regulations, 2010 and applied in University. period 08.11.2015 to 10.09.2019 shall be similar to that prescribed in the UGC
Regulations, 2010 and applied in University.
2) However, the CAS promotions for these posts during the period 01.01.2006
to 07.11.2015 are to be given as per CAS rules for 5th pay scales.

58 Consideration for minimum eligibility of The benefit of 4 years shall be extended to those teachers The benefit of 4 years shall be extended to those teachers who have not availed
04 years to move from Lecturer (Sr. who have not been availed such relaxation during such relaxation during movement from Lecturer to Lecturer (Sr. Scale) / Asst.
Scale) to Lecturer (Selection Grade)/ movement from Lecturer to Lecturer (Sr. Scale) / Asst. Professor (from AGP of Rs. 6000 to Rs. 7000) (Degree/Diploma)
Asst. Professor (from AGP of 7000 to Professor (from AGP of 6000 to 7000)
8000) to those who complete Ph. D
during Senior to Selection Grade in
Vth&VIth AICTE Notification
(Degree/Diploma).

59 (a) Clarity is required in AGP of 5000 (a) This is typographical error. AGP Rs. 5000 shall be (a) State govt. has already issued orders about grant of AGP Rs. 5400/- vide
as mentioned in Para (a) (vii) of AICTE read as AGP Rs.5400. Govt. Resolution No. संकीण-1111/(64/20)/तां िश-2, dated 16.12.2020.
Regulations 2010.

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(b) Consideration to relax two one week (b) Two one week each AICTE/UGC/MHRD/DST/ (b) Two number of one-week duration courses approved or conducted by Additional clarifications
each TEQIP sponsored programs for State govt. sponsored programs may also be considered as AICTE /Central Govt. /State Govt. /TEQIP /CIILP /ISTE /NITTTR /IIT /DTE about this at Issue Sr. No.
CAS. a alternative to TEQIP programs. /SBTE /University / UGC, PMMMNMTT, IISc, CoA, IIA, SPA, ITPI, NRCs, 59 of AICTE Notification
ARPITs / Research Organizations / other institutes of national importance dated 09.06.2016 as well as
/design studio etc. may be counted as equivalent to a two-week duration course AICTE Public Notice dated
for the purpose of CAS promotion under 6th CPC, subject to fulfillment of 22.03.2019 have also been
other conditions laid down under AICTE Notification dated 08.11.2012, taken into consideration by
accepted vide Govt. Resolution No. CAS-2013/(32/13)/TE-2, dated 17.10.2015. the State Govt.

60 Higher qualification has been attached to Academic qualification for the post of HOD in Diploma (1) For Diploma level faculty members, CAS promotion to Lecturer (Selection
the post of Lecturer (Selection Grade) Institutions shall not be lower than that prescribed for the Grade) shall be carried out as per Govt. decision mentioned against Issue at Sr.
vide AICTE Regulations, 2012 in post of Lecturer (Selection Grade). No. 31 in this column.
comparison to those prescribed for the (2) Educational qualifications required for the post of Head of Department
post of HOD under faculty norms in during the period 10.09.2012 to 10.09.2019 shall be as per faculty norms
AICTE Regulations, 2010. mentioned in AICTE Notification dated 05.03.2010 and accpted by Govt. of
Clarity Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. RR-2010/(264/10)/TE-2, dated
needed for the qualifications prescribed 10.09.2012.
for the post of Head of Department in
AICTE Regulations, 2010 (Diploma) for
direct recruitment as well as through
Departmental promotion.

61 Pay anomaly is created among faculty, As per the respective State / UT Govt. Rules. Existing provisions as per relevant State Govt. rules shall continue to apply.
while extending the provision regarding
counting of past service rendered by the
teachers for the purpose of CAS in
States/UTs Government Institutions as
laid down in AICTE Notifications /
Regulations.

Consideration is required to remove

anomaly / irregularity created in States /
UTs Government Institutions, where
service conditions are regulated under
CCs, FR & SR rules.

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62 To consider experience in “Educational Yes State Govt. has not accepted this clarification.
Administration” for the purpose of
appointment of Principal/Director in
Technical Institutions [Faculty norms
AICTE Regulations, 2010]

63 Clarity is cited in AICTE Regulations, Sub-Para (ii) shall be read as : Sub-Para (ii) in column 4 of Table III (Page 49) for Lecturer (Stage 4) to (Stage
2012 (Diploma) in Table III (page 49) : A minimum of 03 publications since the period that the 5) shall be read as :
Lecturer (stage 4) to (stage 5) sub Para teacher is placed in stage 4. A minimum of 03 publications since the period that the teacher is placed in
(ii) in column 4 stage 4.

64 Whether Ph. D is an essential Yes 1) The qualifications stipulated by AICTE vide its Gazette dated 05.03.2010
qualification for the Post of Principal in and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. RR-2010
Diploma Level Technical Institutions. /(264/10)/ TE-2, dated 10.09.2012 were applicable during the period
10.09.2012 to 10.09.2019.
2) From 11.09.2019 onwards, qualifications stipulated by AICTE vide its
Gazette dated 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt.
Resolution No. सावे आ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019 are
applicable.

65 Whether Central/State Govt. norms could No State Govt. has been implementing Career Advancement Scheme (CAS)
be extended (i.e.MACP / ACP) for career proposed by AICTE in Diploma level technical institutions. Therefore
advancement to those faculties who do qualifications for CAS have to be in accordance with AICTE norms only.
not have qualifications in accordance
with AICTE norms in Diploma Level
Technical Education.

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66 What shall be teaching load for faculty as Workload of a teacher should not be less than 40 hours a During the period 01.01.2006 to 10.09.2019, the teaching load for teaching
per AICTE Regulations, 2010 on 6th CPC week, of which teaching contact hours should be as staff should have been as mentioned below -
in Degree / Diploma Level Technical follows : Workload of a teacher should not have been less than 40 hours a week, of
Institutions? (a) Degree Level which teaching contact hours should have been as follows :
Asst. Professor – 16 hrs./week (a) Degree Level -
Associate Professor - 12 hrs./ week Asst. Professor – 16 hrs./week
Professor – 8 hrs./week Associate Professor - 12 hrs./ week
Director/Principal – 4 hrs./week Professor – 8 hrs./week
(b) Diploma Level Director/Principal – 4 hrs./week
Lecturers – 18 hrs./week (b) Diploma Level -
Lecturers(Senior Scale)- 16hrs / week Lecturers – 18 hrs./week
Head of Department/Lecturers (Selection Grade) – 14 Lecturers(Senior Scale)- 16hrs / week
hrs. / week Head of Department/Lecturers (Selection Grade) – 14 hrs. / week
Principal - 6 hrs./week Principal - 6 hrs./week

67 To consider AMIE along with M.E./M. Yes 1) The qualifications stipulated by AICTE vide its Gazette dated 05.03.2010
Tech degree acquired through contact and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolution No. RR-2010
mode (i.e. Regular/Part time) for the /(264/10)/ TE-2, dated 10.09.2012 were applicable during the period
appointment as a faculty in Technical 10.09.2012 to 10.09.2019.
Education. 2) From 11.09.2019 onwards, qualifications stipulated by AICTE vide its
Gazette dated 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt.
Resolution No. सावे आ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019 are
applicable.

68 Consideration for Pay Scales, These are defined in Annexure-V 1) Degree level institutions - As per clause 6.2 (a) of AICTE Notification
qualifications, service conditions and dated 01.03.2019 and accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt.
CAS for the posts of Training and Resolution No. सावे आ-1111/ . . 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019,
Placement Officer in Degree/Diploma qualifications, service conditions and pay scales of Training and Placement
level Technical Institutions. Officer shall be same as Pofessor in Engineering & Technology or concerned
Technical Program. Career Advancement Scheme shall be equally applicable to
them in line with that prescibed for the faculty subject to fulfilment of essential
eligibility conditions laid down by AICTE and accepted by State Govt. from
time to time.
2) Diploma level institutions - Govt. orders about this Issue will be issued
separately.

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 ANNEXURE- II
(GR No. MISC-1111/28/16/TE-2, dated 03rd June, 2022)
State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notification dated 20.05.2020 (6th CPC)
Sr. No. Issue under consideration Clarification given by AICTE Decision taken by the State Govt. Remarks

1 Whether M.Pharm. qualified faculty Wherever additional increments are Higher and Technical Education Department has already issued a letter No.
is also eligible for two non- applicable to those possessing M. Tech. / सं कीण-111/(13/21)/तां िश-2, dated 10.05.2021 about grant of two / one
compounded advance increments? M. E. degree, same benefit shall be advance increment/s, as applicable under rules therein, to M.Pharm. qualified
extended to M. Pharm. degree holders too faculty in Govt. / Non Govt. aided polytechnics.
in degree / diploma level institutions as
well.

2 Whether the allowances such as DA Yes. The allowances such as DA and HRA The allowances such as DA and HRA etc. shall be admissible on the non-
and HRA etc. shall be admissible on etc. shall be admissible on the non- compounded additional increments given as an incentive for higher
the non-compounded increments compounded additional increments given qualifications.
given as an incentive for higher as an incentive for higher qualifications.
qualification to the faculty members
in degree / diploma level institutions?

3 Whether teachers are eligible for No. There is no provision for such annual There is no provision for such annual increment after reaching maximum pay
further annual increments after increment after reaching maximum pay in in the respective Pay Band.
reaching the maximum pay limit the respective Pay Band.
prescribed in the respective Pay
Bands?

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State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notification dated 20.05.2020 (6th CPC)
4 Whether three advance increments In the clarification dated 04th January 2016 AICTE had given clarification about this Issue vide Issue No. 25 of its earlier
shall be applicable as an incentive for it has been clarified at Sr. No. 25 that the Notification dated 04.01.2016 and the same has been accepted by Government.
acquiring a Ph.D. degree during advance increments for Ph.D. are not However, this additional clarification given by AICTE vide Issue Sr. No. 4 is
service? allowed for the incumbents who are in PB- not accepted
4 (Rs.37400-67000). However, this by Government. In view of this, Govt. decision about this issue is the same as
clarification shall be applicable for those mentioned against Issue No. 25 in Annexure – I. For the sake of clarity, it is
acquiring Ph.D. degree after the date of reproduced below -
publication of AICTE clarification dated (i) There shall be no increments on completion of PDF / D. Sc. fellowship
4th January 2016. programs.
(ii)There shall be no advance increments for acquiring M. Tech./ M. Phil or
Ph. D degree to those who are already working as a regular faculty with lower
qualification and where such higher basic qualifications are/were essential for
the post.
(iii) Non - compounded advance increments (Three/Two/One) on acquiring
Ph.D/M.Phil/M. Tech. and other equivalent qualifications, while in service,
wherever applicable in AICTE Regulations, 2010 and accepted by State
Government vide Govt. Resolution No. SPC-2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated
20.08.2010, shall be granted in PB-3 (Rs. 15600-39100) only. The advance
increments for those who acquired Ph.D/M.Phil/ M. Tech. and other
equivalent qualifications, while in service are not allowed in the PB-4 (Rs.
37400-67000).

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Degree level teachers:-

(a) Lecturer (Revised designation-Assistant Professor) entering teaching
profession newly during 01-01-2006 to 09-09-2012 and having Ph.D. / M.E. /
M.Tech/ M.Phil qualification in relevant branch/discipline recognised by a
statutory University at the time of joining shall be eligible for 5/2/2/2 non-
compounded advance increments respectively at the entry level.
(b) Lecturer (Revised designation-Assistant Professor) already in service and
acquiring Ph.D. / M.E. / M.Tech/ M. Phil qualification in relevant
branch/discipline recognised by a statutory University while in service during
01-01-2006 to 09-09-2012 shall be eligible for 3/1/1/1 non-compounded
advance increments respectively.
(c) Assistant Professor (Revised designation) entering teaching profession
newly during 10-09-2012 to 31-12-2015 and possessing Ph.D./ M.Phil
qualification in relevant branch/discipline recognised by a statutory University
shall be eligible for 5/2 non-compounded advance increments respectively at
the entry level.
(d) Assistant Professor (Revised designation) already in service and acquiring
Ph.D./ M.Phil qualification in relevant branch/discipline recognised by a
statutory University while in service during 10-09-2012 to 31-12-2015 shall
be eligible for 3/1 non-compounded advance increments respectively.

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Diploma level teachers:-

(a) Lecturer entering teaching profession newly during 01-01-2006 to 31-12-
2015 and having Ph.D. / M.E. / M.Tech/ M. Pharm/ M.Phil qualification in
relevant branch/discipline recognised by a statutory University at the time of
joining shall be eligible for 5/2/2/2/2 non-compounded advance increments
respectively at the entry level.
(b) Lecturer (PB-3) already in service and acquiring Ph.D. / M.E. / M.Tech/
M. Pharm/ M.Phil qualification in relevant branch/discipline recognised by a
statutory University while in service during 01-01-2006 to 31-12-2015 shall
be eligible for 3/1/1/1/1 non- compounded advance increments respectively.
(iv) Associate Professor who has completed Ph.D and other higher
qualifications while in service/ or directly recruited will not be given any
advance increment and their basic Pay will be fixed as per rule.
(v) No advance increments are admissible to those who acquired
M.E./M.Tech. qualifications prior to 01.01.2006, while in service.
(vi) Other terms and conditions mentioned about advance increments in
Government Resolution No. SPC-2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated 20.08.2010 will
remain unchanged.
(vii) Advance increments are not applicable for any cadre with effect from 01-
01-2016.

5 Whether the annual increments of Yes. Such candidates were required to Such candidates are required to complete Ph. D within 7 years from the date of
Assistant Professors who are complete Ph. D. degree within 7 years joining the higher post, failing which increments should be stopped until Ph. D
recruited or promoted under condition from the date of joining, failing which is earned. The annual increments, without notional increments shall resume
to obtain Ph.D. degree within seven increments shall be stopped and forfeited from the date of obtaining Ph.D degree, subject to fulfillment of other service
years, should be stopped until he until Ph.D. degree is acquired. The annual conditions.
obtains Ph.D. degree and fulfill increments, without notional increments,
service condition as required under shall resume from the date of obtaining
AICTE regulation 2010 and 2012? Ph.D. degree, subject to fulfillment of
other service conditions.

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6 Whether there is an essential Lecturer (Senior Scale) in diploma (1) Lecturer (Senior Scale) in diploma institutions who have completed 5 years
requirement of the Ph.D. degree for institutions who have completed 5 years of of service in the grade of Rs 7000/- shall be eligible to move up to the next
the grant of Lecturer (Selection service in the grade of Rs 7000/- shall be higher grade of Rs 8000/- as Lecturer (Selection Grade) in Pay Band of Rs.
Grade) in AGP of Rs. 8000/- in eligible to move up to the next higher grade 15600-39100 without acquiring a Ph.D. degree, subject to fulfillment of other
Diploma Programs? of Rs 8000/- as Lecturer (Selection Grade) conditions of the Career Advancement Scheme. However, Ph. D in relevant
in Pay Band of Rs. 15600-39100 without subject will be an essential qualification for faculty members in the subjects of
acquiring a Ph.D. degree. Humanities and Sciences for their upward movement as a Lecturer (Selection
Grade).
(2) Details of the Career Advancement Scheme have been given against the
Govt. decision about Issue at Sr. No. 31 of AICTE clarification dated
04.01.2016. (Annexure-I)

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7 Whether qualification of Ph.D. can be No. No relaxation in the mandatory (1) For Degree institutions, PhD qualification is mandatory for AGP Rs.
relaxed for grade pay of Rs. 9,000/- requirements for Ph.D. degree shall be 9000/- and above w.e.f. 01.01.2006 for CAS promotions and w.e.f.
in Diploma/Degree level institutions? given to the candidates for the promotion 10.09.2012 for direct recruitments.
in the grade pay of Rs. 9,000/- with effect (2) For Diploma institutions, PhD qualification is mandatory for AGP Rs.
from 5th March 2010. 9000/- and above w.e.f. 08.11.2015 for CAS promotions.

8 Whether a newly entering or Yes. A newly entering or already in service A newly entering or already in service Lecturer in Diploma Institute with M.E.
incumbent Lecturer in Diploma Lecturer in Diploma Institute with M.E. / / M.Phil. / Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline shall be eligible to get AGP
Institute with M.E./M.Phil./Ph.D. M.Phil. / Ph.D. degree in relevant Rs.6000/- from the entry level AGP of Rs. 5400/- either at entry level or as and
degree in relevant discipline shall be discipline shall be eligible to get AGP when they acquire PG Degree.
eligible to get AGP Rs.6000/- either Rs.6000/- from the entry level AGP of Rs.
at entry level or as and when he/she 5400/- either at entry level or as and when
acquires PG degree. they acquire PG Degree.

9 What should be the frequency of CAS The CAS interviews must be held by DTE The process of promotions under Career Advancement Scheme should be
interviews in technical institutions? / Administration of technical institutions in carried out by Directorate of Technical Education, M.S., Mumbai every year.
the states at least once in every year but
preferably twice a year.

10 Whether two programmes, each of 1- Yes. Two programmes, each of 1-week (1) Two programmes, each of one-week duration, shall be considered as one Additional clarifications about
week duration can be considered as duration shall be considered as one programme of two-weeks duration as desired for the purpose of CAS / this at Issue Sr. No. 59 of
one programme of two weeks programme of two-weeks duration as promotions. The same logic applies to the requirement of the three-week AICTE Notification dated
duration as desired for the purpose of desired for the purpose of CAS / programs also wherever mentioned. 09.06.2016 as well as AICTE
CAS / promotions as per earlier promotions as per earlier AICTE (2) Details of various admissible training programmes have been mentioned Public Notice dated
AICTE Notifications? Notifications. Such programmes shall be against the Govt. decision about Issue Sr. No. 59(b) of AICTE Notification 22.03.2019 have also been
duly approved / conducted by AICTE / dated 04.01.2016. (Annexure-I) taken into consideration by the
UGC / TEQIP / NITTTRs / PMMMNMTT State Govt.
/ IISc / IITs / Universities / Government /
DTE / Boards of Technical Education /
CoA / IIA / SPA / ITPI / ARPIT / NPTEL /
other Institutes of National Importance.
The same logic applies to the requirement
of the three-week programs also wherever
mentioned.

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11 Whether the requirement of number No. There shall be no relaxation in the There shall be no relaxation in the mandatory requirement of total duration of
of Short-Term Training Programmes/ mandatory requirement of total duration of programmes. One time relaxation in API/PBAS requirements is given until
Continuing Education Programmes / programmes.One-time extension has 07.11.2015.
Orientation / refresher courses etc. already been given until 07.11.2015.
may be relaxed for promotion under
CAS for faculty members / Librarian
/ PTIs in Degree / Diploma level
institutions?

12 Whether relaxation in training/course No. No relaxation can be granted for No relaxation can be granted for requirements of course work, except as
requirements for the promotion of requirements of course work. However, mentioned below -
Assistant/Deputy Librarian in extension given to faculty members up to (1) Relaxation for API/PBAS score up to 07.11.2015 shall be applicable for
Diploma level institution in new 7th November 2015 as per AICTE CAS promotions to be given as per 5th pay scale.
scales can be given? Notification dated 4th January 2016 and (2) Relaxation up to 10.09.2022 shall be applicable as per clause 1.4 (c) of
up to 31st July 2022 as per AICTE AICTE Notification dated 01.03.2019 for CAS promotions as per 7th pay
notification dated 1st March 2019 for 6th scale.
CPC & 7th CPC respectively is applicable
to Librarians also.

13 Whether a directly recruited faculty Yes. A directly recruited faculty member A directly recruited faculty member shall be allowed to appear in an interview
member be allowed to appear in an shall be allowed to appear in an interview for CAS promotion for the same post if the process of CAS is conducted at a
interview for CAS promotion for the for CAS promotion for the same post if the later date.
same post on a later date? process of CAS is conducted at a later date.

14 Whether PGPPM and PGDM / MBA No. PGPPM and PGDM / MBA or such PGPPM and PGDM / MBA or such other degree programmes of one-year
programmes or such other degrees of other degree programmes of one-year duration are not equivalent to 2-year full time regular course of MBA / PGDM
1-year duration are equivalent to duration are not equivalent to 2-year full for the purpose of recruitment to the faculty position.
MBA full time regular course? time regular course of MBA / PGDM for
the purpose of recruitment to the faculty
position.

15 Whether Diploma in Engineering No. Diploma in Engineering with 10 years Diploma in Engineering with 10 years of experience in any Engineering stream
with 10 years of experience in any of experience in any Engineering stream shall not be equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for the purpose of
Engineering stream is equivalent to shall not be equivalent to Bachelor’s recruitment in diploma institutions.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for degree in Engineering for the purpose of
the recruitment as faculty or for recruitment in diploma institutions.
pursuing a Master's course?

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State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notification dated 20.05.2020 (6th CPC)
16 Whether B.E./B.Tech and / or Yes. As long as Engineering / Pharmacy degrees As long as Engineering / Pharmacy degrees offered by universities are recognized by UGC in
M.E./M.Tech degree holders passed offered by universities are recognized by UGC in which the teaching of all the courses takes place in a classroom mode for all the theory
which the teaching of all the courses takes place in lectures, tutorials / Practical or laboratory courses and projects etc. as specified by the
through a part-time / week-end/any a classroom mode for all the theory lectures, respective university, degrees shall be valid for recruitment / promotion / CAS purposes.
other qualification acquired through tutorials / Practical or laboratory courses and If the degrees are earned through week-end / evening
professional bodies are eligible for projects etc. as specified by the respective mode / part-time mode, then duration of such programmes shall be 1.5 times longer than that
various faculty positions or admission university, degrees shall be valid for recruitment / of the programmes offered in general shifts. Degrees obtained in engineering/
to Ph.D. programme ? promotion / CAS purposes. If the pharmacy / architecture/hotel management through distance mode are not valid for
degrees are earned through week-end / evening recruitment at any level except, where supreme court has explicitly validated the degrees.
mode / part-time mode, then duration of such Degrees in Management, MCA and Travel & Tourism through distance and online mode
programmes shall be 1.5 times longer than that of are however valid for recruitment. In case of the certification awarded by
the programmes offered in general shifts. professional bodies/ Institutions/ Societies, only those candidates who are enrolled with these
Degrees obtained in engineering/ pharmacy / professional bodies/ Institutions/ Societies up to 31.05.2013, to whom recognition was
architecture/hotel management through distance granted by MHRD are eligible for appointment/promotion in the technical institutions.
mode are not valid for recruitment at any level
except, where supreme court has explicitly
validated the degrees. Degrees in
Management, MCA and Travel & Tourism through
distance and online mode are however valid for
recruitment. In case of the certification
awarded by professional bodies/ Institutions/
Societies, only those candidates who are enrolled
with these professional bodies/ Institutions/
Societies up to 31/05/2013, to whom recognition
was granted by MHRD are eligible for
appointment/promotion in the technical institutions.

17 Whether a person with M. Sc. Yes. Existing incumbents recruited as a Existing incumbents recruited as a faculty with the basic minimum
(Biotechnology / Biochemical faculty with the basic minimum qualifications required at the time of recruitment and who had secured
Engineering / Chemistry / qualifications required at the time of admissions to these courses before publication of AICTE Notification dated
Mathematics) and M. Tech. / Ph.D. in recruitment and who had secured 05.03.2010 in official Gazette, i.e. before 13.03.2010 are to be considered as
Biotechnology and Chemical admissions to these courses before eligible for CAS / promotions as well as direct recruitment in the same or the
Technology or relevant branches / publication of AICTE notification dated other institutions subject to fulfillment of other eligibility criteria and higher
programmes / any allied areas is 13th March, 2010 be considered as eligible qualifications
eligible for CAS and / or for direct for CAS / promotions as well as direct prescribed, if any, for various teaching posts.
recruitment as a faculty in Degree and recruitment in the same or the other
Diploma level Technical Institutions? institutions subject to fulfillment of other
eligibility criteria and higher qualifications
prescribed, if any, for various teaching
posts.

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18 What will be the qualifications, Qualification, experience requirements and Qualification, experience requirements and service conditions for these posts
experience and service condition for service conditions for these posts shall be shall be as per relevant rules and regulations of Central Govt. / UGC / State
the post of Registrar, Deputy as per rules and regulations of respective Govt. / Competent Authority, issued from time to time.
Registrar and Assistant Registrar, State / UT / Central Government / UGC /
DTE, Deputy Director / Additional Autonomous Bodies issued from time to
Directors / Assistant Directors in the time.
States and Universities / Finance
Controllers/ Finance Officers/ Store
Purchase Officers/ Network
Engineer/ Medical Officers and other
concerned Administrative Staff?

19 Whether the period of pursuing Faculty members going for higher studies / In case of faculty members going for higher studies /administrative
higher studies by in- service faculty administrative assignments etc. through assignments etc. through proper channel and through duly sanctioned
members / on administrative proper channel and through duly permission / leave / deputation / lien / service transfer from his Institute /
assignments etc. with required leave sanctioned permission / leave / deputation / organization, the period shall be counted as teaching / research experience for
granted as EOL / study leave / on lien / service transfer from his Institute / the purpose of promotion / CAS and direct recruitments at higher level / same
deputation / service transfers / lien / organization, the period shall be counted as level in the same or the other organization.
post doctoral research be counted as teaching / research experience for the
teaching experience for recruitment / purpose of promotion / CAS and direct
promotion and direct recruitments? recruitments at higher level / same level in
the same or the other organization.

20 Whether a faculty of Engineering and No. The qualification and experience for The qualifications and experience for the post of Principal in Diploma
Technology holding only BE/BTech the post of Principal in Diploma Institutions as stipulated by AICTE Notifications and accepted by Govt. of
degree with minimum of 10 years Institutions is essential to be met as per Maharashtra vide Govt. Resolutions issued from time to time are essential.
relevant experience in notifications issued by AICTE from time
teaching/research out of which 3 to time.
years is in grade pay of Rs. 9000/- as
Lecturer at par with HOD & have
worked in administrative position in
the same pay scales as teachers, is
eligible for the post of Principal in
Diploma Institutions?

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21 Can professionals from Industry Yes. As long as the Adjunct Faculty/ As long as the Adjunct Faculty/ distinguished faculty/ Professor Emeritus
appointed as Adjunct Faculty be distinguished faculty/ Professor Emeritus superannuated from reputed academic institutions or eminent professionals
considered as faculty for Student superannuated from reputed academic from reputed industries having research as focus and appointed as full time
Faculty Ratio? institutions or eminent professionals from faculty and getting regular salary as per AICTE regulations, shall be
reputed industries having research as focus considered for the purpose of SFR, provided they have worked in an
and appointed as full time faculty and institution for at least 2 consecutive semesters or longer without any academic
getting regular salary as per AICTE break. However, not more than 10% of the sanctioned strength of faculty
regulations, shall be considered for the members of a particular engineering department, of an institution can be
purpose of SFR, provided they have recruited under the above categories. The objective of giving this flexibility is
worked in an institution for at least 2 to bring in diversified experience of people from industry, research
consecutive semesters or longer without laboratories and not to give any relaxation.
any academic break. However, not more
than 10% of the sanctioned strength of
faculty members of a particular
engineering department, of an institution
can be recruited under the above
categories. The objective of giving this
flexibility is to bring in diversified
experience of people from industry,
research laboratories and not to give any
relaxation.

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(GR No. MISC-1111/28/16/TE-2, dated 03rd June, 2022)
State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notification dated 20.05.2020 (7th CPC)
Sr. No. Issue under consideration Clarification given by AICTE Decision taken by the State Govt. Remarks
1 The post of Workshop Superintendent in AICTE notification dated 05.03.2010 has treated AICTE Notification dated 05.03.2010 accepted vide
Diploma level institutions is not included Workshop Superintendents in diploma level institutions Govt. Resolution No. SPC-2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated
in AICTE Notification dated 01.03.2019 at par with Lecturers for upward mobility. Accordingly, 20.08.2010 has treated Workshop Superintendents in
whereas the same has been included in the post of Workshop Superintendents in diploma level diploma level institutions at par with Lecturers for
degree notification dated 01.03.2019. institutions will continue to be at par with Lecturers for upward mobility. Accordingly, the post of Workshop
The post of Workshop Superintendent the benefits of promotion applicable to Lecturers in the Superintendents in diploma level institutions will
should be at par with the Head of Notification dated 01.03.2019. For the purpose of continue to be at par with Lecturers for the benefits of
Department at Diploma Institution. clarity, the entry pay, levels and mode of recruitment for promotion applicable to Lecturers in the AICTE
the post of Workshop Superintendent is as given in the Notification dated 01.03.2019 and Govt. Resolution
Table-1 below. However, the fundamental requirement No. SPC-2010/(34/10)/TE-2, dated 20.08.2010.
of this entitlement is the parity in the qualifications with For the purpose of clarity, the entry pay, levels and
those of Lecturers. Workshop Superintendents shall also mode of recruitment for the post of Workshop
be eligible to be selected as HoD and Principals through Superintendent shall be as given in the Table-1 given in
direct recruitment. AICTE Notification dated 20.05.2020 (7th CPC).
However, the fundamental requirement of this
entitlement is the parity in the qualifications with those
of Lecturers. Workshop Superintendents shall also be
eligible to be selected as HoD and Principals through
direct recruitment.

2 Pay, qualifications and promotion It is proposed that the similar structure as that of (1) Similar structure as that of Asst. Professor/ Lecturer
channel for a cadre of Librarians Lecturer and Workshop Superintendent be followed for may be followed for the cadre of Librarians in Degree
working in Diploma Institutions are not the cadre of Librarians in Diploma Institutions. as well as Diploma Institutions. The requirement of
included in the AICTE notification dated However, the requirement of qualifications, trainings, trainings, number of years of service and other criteria
1st March 2019. number of years of service and other criteria will be will be required to be met at par with Asst.
required to be met at par with Lecturers. Professor/Lecturers.
(2) The qualifications and experience required for the
post of Librarian in Degree as well as Diploma
Institutions shall be as per Recruitment Rules
prescribed by Govt. for that post from time to time.

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3 There is a discrepancy in the grant of CCS Rules take care of such anomaly. In such cases the There is no provision of advance increments on
non- compounded advance increment on stepping up should be done with effect from the date of acquiring higher qualifications w.e.f. date of
acquiring Ph.D. Degree for Assistant promotion or appointment of the junior Government implementation of 7th CPC, .i.e. w.e.f. 01.01.2016 in
Professor. The Junior Assistant servant and will be subject to the following conditions, the Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-1111/ . .
Professor who joins after 01.01.2016 namely: 44/19/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019. Hence such
will get a higher salary than the person (a) Both the junior and the senior Government servants discrepancy does not arise.
who joined earlier than him before should belong to the same cadre and the posts in which
01.01.2016. This discrepancy needs to they have been promoted are identical in the same cadre;
be removed. (b) The level in the Pay Matrix of the lower and higher
posts in which they are entitled to draw pay should be
identical.
(c) The anomaly is directly as a result of the application
of the provisions of Fundamental Rule 22(I)(a)(1) read
with rule 13 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016. For example, if
the junior officer was drawing more pay in the existing
pay structure than the senior by virtue of any advance
increments granted to him, the provisions of this sub-
rule should not be invoked to step up the pay of the
senior officer.‖
(DoPT letter no. 4/3/2017-Estt. (Pay-I) dated 26th
October, 2018.

4 In pay matrix table (for Diploma The pay matrix table for Diploma institutions has been A corrigendum has been already issued to rectify this
institutions) the figures from cell No. 20 amended and the same is enclosed as Annexure- I. issue vide Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-
onwards does not increase @ 3% in pay. 1111/(44/19)/तां िश-2, dated 18.10.2019.

5 In Section 2.4 of the Notification The benefit of bunching may be extended to diploma The benefit of bunching has been already extended to
(Diploma), the advantage of bunching of level faculty. Section 2.4 for Diploma teachers will be both Degree and Diploma level faculty members as per
increments is missing. applicable as below. the last sentence mentioned in clause 2.4 of Govt.
Resolution No. सावे आ-1111/(44/19)/तां िश-2, dated
18.10.2019 (Degree/Diploma).

6 Pay fixation in case of promotion is Para 2.7 of AICTE Notification dated 01.03.2019 For the purpose of rectifying this issue, the following
included in the degree notification, (Degree) dealing with pay fixation in case of direct sub-clause is hereby inserted in the Govt. Resolution
whereas the same is not included in recruitment/ promotion shall be applicable to diploma No. सावे आ-1111/(44/19)/तां िश-2, dated 18.10.2019
Diploma notification. This may be institutions which is reproduced below. (Diploma), immediately below the clause 2.4 Pay
included in Diploma notification also Matrix and Fixation of Revised Pay

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Pay Fixation in the case of Direct Recruitment / Pay Fixation in the case of Direct Recruitment /
Promotion: The pay of employees Promotion: The pay of employees
appointed by direct recruitment on or after the 1st day of appointed by direct recruitment on or after the 1st day
January 2016 shall be fixed at the minimum pay or the of January 2016 shall be fixed at the minimum pay or
first cell in the level, applicable to the post to which the first cell in the level, applicable to the post to which
such employee is appointed. In case of promotion, the such employee is appointed. In case of promotion, the
candidate would be given a notional increment in his candidate would be given a notional increment in his
existing Level of Pay, by moving him/her to the next existing Level of Pay, by moving him/her to the next
higher cell at that level. The pay shown in this cell higher cell at that level. The pay shown in this cell
would now be located in the new level corresponding to would now be located in the new level corresponding to
the post to which candidate has been promoted. If a cell the post to which candidate has been promoted. If a cell
identical with that pay is available in the new level, that identical with that pay is available in the new level, that
cell shall be the new pay; otherwise the next higher cell cell shall be the new pay; otherwise the next higher cell
at that level shall be the new pay of the employee. If the at that level shall be the new pay of the employee. If the
pay arrived at in this manner is less than the first cell in pay arrived at in this manner is less than the first cell in
the new level, then the pay shall be fixed on the first cell the new level, then the pay shall be fixed at the first cell
of that level. of that level.

7 Consideration regarding change of No. Existing designations shall continue to apply without
nomenclature of designation of Diploma any change.
faculty as an Assistant Professor,
Associate Professor and Senior
Associate Professor etc. The AICTE
notification dated 01.03.2019 is silent on
this issue.

8 To accord relaxation of FDP, industrial Relaxation in terms of FDP, Industrial training and 360° Relaxation in terms of FDP, Industrial training, 360°
training, 360° feedback scores for feedback and research publication requirement may be feedback and research publication requirement may be
granting of CAS benefits for those extended for faculty members working in diverted extended for faculty members working in diverted
faculty members who are working in capacity for not more than a period of 3 years. However, capacity for not more than a period of 3 (Three) years,
diverted capacity as this has not been having ACRs consistently above "Very Good" is provided the candidate has secured at least "A" rating
included in para 6.6 of AICTE necessary. in the ACR consistentlly during the period of
Notification dated 01.03.2019 responsibility in diverted capacity.
(Degree/Diploma).

9 The Clauses 1.4 (c) and 1.4 (d) of The clause 1.4 (d) of AICTE notification should be (1) For the purpose of rectifying this issue, the clause
AICTE Notification dated 1st March deleted. 1.4 (d) in the Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-
2019 are contradictory to each other and 1111/(44/19)/तां िश-2, dated 18.10.2019 dated 11-09-
there is confusion about the crucial date 2019 (Degree) is hereby deleted.
of eligibility for CAS promotion under (2) Govt. Resolution No. सावे आ-1111/(44/19)/तां िश-2,
6th CPC. dated 18.10.2019 dated 11-09-2019 (Diploma) does
not have such clause in it and hence no rectification is
required therein.

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10 Whether the candidate having three years The candidates / incumbents having qualification of The candidates / incumbents having qualification of
Bachelor degree in HMCT is eligible for three years Bachelor degree in HMCT along with the three years Bachelor degree in HMCT along with the
the teaching post? other qualifications and experience as mentioned in the other qualifications and experience as mentioned in the
AICTE Gazette Notification dated 1st March 2019 are AICTE Gazette Notification dated 01.03.2019 and
eligible for the purpose of recruitment and promotion accepted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide Govt.
under CAS provided that the candidate has confirmed Resolution No. सावे आ-1111/(44/19)/तां िश-2, dated
admission in 3 years Bachelor’s programme in HMCT 11.09.2019 are eligible for the purpose of recruitment
before publication of AICTE notification dated 1st and promotion under CAS provided that the candidate
March 2019 and produce an evidence of this admission. has confirmed admission in 3 years Bachelor’s
However, in all other cases qualifications published in programme in HMCT before publication of Govt.
AICTE Gazette dated 1st March 2019 shall be referred. Resolution dated 11.09.2019 and produce an evidence
of this admission. However, in all other cases
qualifications published in Govt. Resolution dated
11.09.2019 shall be referred.

State Government decisions about AICTE clarification Notification dated 20.05.2020 (7th CPC)
11 What will be the constitution of the The composition of the selection committee for promotion as well The composition of the selection committee for promotion as well
selection committee for the post of as direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor, Associate as direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor, Associate
Professor and Professor at University will be same as mentioned in Professor and Professor at University will be same as mentioned
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor Annexure-II, clause-I(a) at page 42 of Gazette Notification dated in Annexure-II, clause-I(a) at Page 42 of Gazette Notification
and Professor at University ? 1st March 2019. It may now be read as below - I. For dated 01.03.2019. It may now be read as below - I.
University Faculty Members: (a) The Selection Committee for For University Faculty Members: (a) The Selection Committee for
promotion as well as direct recruitment to the post of Assistant promotion as well as direct recruitment to the post of Assistant
Professor, Associate Professor and Professor in the University shall Professor, Associate Professor and Professor in the University
have the following composition: (i) The Vice Chancellor or shall have the following composition: (i) The Vice Chancellor or
Acting Vice-Chancellor to be the Chairperson of the Selection Acting Vice-Chancellor to be the Chairperson of the Selection
Committee. (ii) Three experts in the concerned subject nominated Committee. (ii) Three experts in the concerned subject nominated
by the Vice Chancellor or Acting Vice Chancellor out of the panel by the Vice Chancellor or Acting Vice Chancellor out of the panel
of names approved by the relevant statutory body of the university of names approved by the relevant statutory body of the university
concerned. (iii) Dean of the concerned Faculty, wherever concerned. (iii) Dean of the concerned Faculty, wherever
applicable. (iv) Head / Chairperson of the Department / School (v) applicable. (iv) Head / Chairperson of the Department / School (v)
An academician nominated by the Visitor / Chancellor, wherever An academician nominated by the Visitor / Chancellor, wherever
applicable. (vi) An academician representing SC / ST / OBC / applicable. (vi) An academician representing SC / ST / OBC /
Minority / Women / Differently-abled categories to be nominated Minority / Women / Differently-abled categories to be nominated
by the Vice Chancellor or Acting Vice-Chancellor, if any of the by the Vice Chancellor or Acting Vice-Chancellor, if any of the
candidates representing these categories is the applicant and if any candidates representing these categories is the applicant and if any
of the above members of the selection committee does not belong of the above members of the selection committee does not belong
to that category. (b) To constitute the quorum for the meeting, to that category. (b) To constitute the quorum for the meeting,
minimum five members out of which at least two must be from out minimum five members out of which at least two must be from out
of the three subject-experts. of the three subject-experts.

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Sr. No. Issue under consideration Clarification given by AICTE Decision taken by the State Govt. Remarks
12 For promotion to the post of Senior Those who do not have patent in their name have an Those who do not have patent in their name have an
Professor, one of the requirements is to option of developing a MOOCs course on a national option of developing a MOOCs course on a national
have at least one patent awarded OR platform. It is clarified that, MOOCs jointly developed platform. MOOCs jointly developed by 2 teachers is
development of at least one MOOC by 2 teachers is acceptable and each of the faculties acceptable and each of the faculties developing a
course on a national platform. developing a course jointly will get full credit / course jointly will get full credit / weightage if they
However, it is not clear as to weightage if they develop a minimum of 20 hrs of develop a minimum of 20 hrs of MOOCs
what will be the distribution of credits / MOOCs independently. independently.
weightages to individual faculty
members developing MOOCs jointly for
their consideration of promotion as
Senior Professor.

13 Is the option for teachers available to The criteria for promotions laid down under these (1) As per Clause 1.3 ( C) of Govt. Resolution
either choosing to take promotion under Regulations shall be effective from the date of No.सावेआ-1111/(44/19)/तां िश-2, dated 11.09.2019,
the existing rules or as per the provisions notification of these Regulations. However, to avoid teachers in Degree as well as Diploma institutions have
in the notification under 7th CPC as hardship to those faculty members who have already been granted a period of 3 years (till 10.09.2022) to
published by AICTE on 1st March 2019? qualified or are likely to qualify shortly under the fulfill the necessary conditions to avail the benefit of
existing regulations, a choice may be given to them, for CAS promotions as per 7th CPC retrospectively from
being considered for promotions under the existing the date of eligibility.
Regulations. This option can be exercised by Degree (2) Those who do not meet the essential criteria despite
and Diploma teachers, both but only within three years the above grace period of 3 years shall loose the
from the date of notification of these Regulations. opportunity for getting promoted retrospectively. They
will become eligible for such promotion from the date
on which they fulfill the essential criteria.

14 There is no column existing in the Pay An appropriate column of the pay matrix table presented A corrigendum has been already issued to rectify this
Matrix Table in respect of Diploma by 7th CPC for central government employees may be issue vide Govt. Resolution No. सावेआ-
Level Technical Institutions as published used. 1111/(102/20)/तां िश-2, dated 09.04.2021.
in AICTE notification dated 1st March
2019 for fixing the Pay of Principals and
other faculty members already drawing
the pay in the AGP of 10000. Please
suggest the table.

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