The UGC also plans to set up a portal that will act as a single-point window for applicants. Source: Shutterstock
The University Grants Commission (UGC) plans to introduce a system under where industry experts can teach as full-time or part-time faculty members at central universities.
The plan is in tune with one of the visions of National Education Policy 2020 that promotes industry-academia connect.
The experts will be eligible for teaching at universities without a PhD or NET qualification, the UGC has proposed in an official statement. Special positions — professor of practice and associate professor of practice — will be created for the experts.
Individuals who have retired at 60 will also be eligible for these positions and will be able to work till the age of 65. The UGC also plans to set up a portal that will act as a single-point window for those willing to apply to a university.
The plan was discussed at the meeting between the UGC chairman and vice-chancellors of central universities on March 10. The UGC will form a committee to prepare an execution plan and submit a report on the proposal.