WELCOME TO THE PRESENTATION. DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO COLLEGES DURING THE ELEVENTH PLAN PERIOD.

WELCOME TO THE

PRESENTATION

DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO COLLEGES

DURING THE ELEVENTH PLAN

PERIOD

Eligibility Conditions

Included under Sections 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act, 1956.

Eligibility conditions stipulated in the Guidelines fulfilled.

Assistance for Development of

Undergraduate Education The college (except for Single Faculty colleges) must have at least three teaching departments in a faculty (excluding the compulsory courses).

Sl.No. CategoryNo. of full-time permanent/regular *

teachers required**

1. Arts/Commerce 8/6

2.Science/ Multi-

faculty12/10

3. Single Faculty 5/5

4.College of Education

(General/Special)5/5

* For Government Colleges ** Including Principal and Physical Training Instructor/ Director of Physical Education. Librarian may be included if involved in teaching.

Arts/Commerce Colleges:

Sl.No. Student Enrolment Ceiling of Assistance

1. Up to 400 Rs.11 lakh

2. 401 to 1000 Rs.13 lakh

3. 1001 to 1500 Rs.14 lakh

4. 1501 to 2000 Rs.15 lakh

5. 2001 to 2500 Rs.16 lakh

6. 2501 to 3000 Rs.17 lakh

7. 3001 and above Rs.18 lakh

This time no lower limit for enrolment.

Science/ Multi-faculty Colleges

Sl.No.

Student Enrolment Ceiling of Assistance


2. 401 to 1000 Rs.16 lakh

3. 1001 to 1500 Rs.17 lakh

4. 1501 to 2000 Rs.18 lakh

5. 2001 to 2500 Rs.19 lakh

6. 2501 to 3000 Rs.20 lakh


If a college under any of the above two categories is running professional courses involving field work and culminating in a degree, it will be entitled for an additional grant of up to Rs.1 lakh for each of these professional courses, in addition to its entitlement. Professional courses which are self-financing will not be eligible for financial assistance.

Single Faculty Colleges offering undergraduate courses leading to Bachelor’s degree, like Law, Physical Education, Social Work, Management, Home Science, Music and Dance, Fine Arts, Sanskrit, Teacher Education etc.

S.No.

Student EnrolmentCeiling of Assistance


2. 201 to 400 Rs.12 lakh

3. 401 to 600 Rs.14 lakh


Colleges of Education offering B.Ed./M.Ed./B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed. courses (General/Special)

S.No.Student Enrolment

Ceiling of Assistance


2. 201 to 400 Rs.12 lakh

3. 401 to 600 Rs.14 lakh


Approval document of NCTE is required to be furnished

Assistance for Development of Postgraduate Education

Category(to be specified)

No. of teachersrequired

(full-time permanent/

regular basis)

No. of Journalsto be

subscribed

No. offull-time students

PG-1+PG-2

Ceiling of assistance

(Rs. in lakh)

1 2 3 4 5

Total

WithM.Phil/

Ph.D.

A* 4* 2* 3 20 5*

B * 5* 3* 3 20 8*

* A: Humanities and Social Science Department. B: Science Department/ Department with Practicals/ Fieldwork

Potential for research may be indicated by at least 1 Major Project OR 3 Minor Projects OR 5 Research Papers OR a combination thereof, pertaining to last three years only

If the department is publishing some professional journals, the names and number of journals published may be indicated.

Types of grant to be soughtSl. No.

ItemItemwise Ceiling

(Rs. in lakh)

1. Books and Journals2. Equipment

3. Maintenance of Equipment 2.00

4.Construction/ Extension/ Renovation of Building(Specify type of Building)

Not to exceed 50% of total

grant allocated.

5.Improvement of facilities in existing premises

1.00

6.Enhancement of initiative for competence building

2.00

7. Examination reform 1.00

8. Educational innovation 2.00

9. Field work/ Study tours

1.00 (UG Colleges)2.00 (PG Colleges)

10. Extension activities1.00 (No NSS

unit)Total:

Professional Courses leading to degree

Name of Course Ceiling

(Rs. in lakh)

1.00 per course

Development Assistance for Postgraduate Education

Sl. No.

Name ofDepartment

Category*A or B

Item

1. Books and Journals

Equipment

Building

Field work/ Study tours

Any Other (specify)

Ceiling of Assistance* A : Rs.5 lakh. B : Rs.8 lakh. ** For Building, not to exceed 50% of grant allocated.

Books &

Journals. Books & Journals (including e journals), CDs,

Microfilms, including setting up of book bank and/or strengthening of the existing book banks.

The amount up to 10% under this item may be utilized for stacking purposes. This will be within the amount allocated under this head.

Equipment.

The amount up to 10% under this item may be utilized for storage purpose. This will be within the amount allocated under this head.

Maintenance of Equipment

Essential spares, components, contingencies for instrument repair and maintenance

Training for teachers, technicians and students of concerned departments in the use, maintenance, repair of instruments.

Allocation may not exceed Rs.2.00 lakh for the Plan period.

Construction/extension/renovation of

building An evening college will receive assistance for

building projects provided it has land of its own and does not function in a day college building. The UGC Guidelines for the Construction of Buildings may be followed.

Assistance from the UGC for all the building projects will (except those coming under Additional Grant), in no case, exceed, 50% of the total allocation.

The college need not send plan and detailed estimates for various building projects at the time of sending the initial proposal. Certified detailed estimates may be prepared, as per the Guidelines, only after the proposal is accepted “in principle” by the UGC.

Proposals for construction/extension/renovation of building will not be considered for approval during the last year of the Plan period.

Improvement of facilities in existing premises

Expenditure may be incurred on minor repairs and maintenance

No major construction.

Grant may be used for electrification and sanitary work, acquiring facilities such as aqua-guard, cooking gas and other kitchen amenities, fittings/ amenities for washrooms/ toilets, simple items of furniture, standby lighting arrangement etc.

Allocation may not exceed Rs.1 lakh for the Plan period.

Enhancement of initiative for

competence building in Colleges Motivating teachers for acquiring classroom skills

(only for Lecturers having less than five years teaching experience).

Developing administrative skills for the Principal, Heads of Departments and Office staff.

Teaching-learning and evaluation (for all Teachers). Promotion of skill development and learning of soft

skills (for Students). Participation in Workshops/Training programmes (at

other Institutions within India) for Students, the Principal and other Faculty Members, Librarians, Physical Education Instructors and Office staff.

Workshops/Training programmes for Group C and Group D employees.

Expenditure may be incurred towards:

TA (travel within India). Honorarium to Resource person at the rate

of Rs.1000/ per diem. Hospitality for outstation Resource persons. Expenses towards board and lodging for

Faculty members, Office staff and students while visiting other Institutions.

Stationery.

Allocation under Competence building initiatives may not exceed Rs.2 lakh for the Plan period

Examination reform

For affiliated colleges internal examination may be reformed.

Students’ performance may be evaluated on the basis of periodic tests as well as on how they are able to tackle the projects/assignments.


Educational Innovation.

The college may think of submitting proposals for the introduction of innovative ideas to make the syllabus more alive.

For example, under History, the Conservation of Heritage takes one to history but makes one also aware of the present reality.


Field Work/Study Tours

Allocation may not exceed Rs.1 lakh for the Plan period for Undergraduate colleges and Rs.2 lakh for Postgraduate colleges.

Extension Activities Specific programmes like: Adult literacy, literacy for children, activities

related to women empowerment, human rights, protection of environment, health awareness, etc.

Grant may be utilized for conducting educational activities. Expenditure may be incurred on remuneration, transportation, hospitality and contingency.


Colleges having NSS units are not eligible to apply for grant under Extension Activities.

Sl.No.

Name of Scheme

UGC Ceiling

(Rs. in lakh)

Item

1.Improvement of

facilities in existing premises

2.00Common room and toilet facilities for

Women

2.

Rejuvenation of Infrastructure in

Old Colleges (Established before 15th

August, 1947)

15.00 Building

Additional Grant/ Schemes Merged with Development Grants

Sl.No.

Name of SchemeUGC Ceiling(Rs. in lakh)

Item

3.

‘Catch-up’ grant for Young Colleges

(Recognized under Sections 2 (f) and 12 B during Tenth Plan and

thereafter)

12.00

Building (Limited to 9.00)

Books and Journals

Equipment

Sl.No. Name of Scheme

UGC Ceiling

(Rs. in lakh)

Item

4.

Colleges located in Rural/Remote/Border/

Hill/ Tribal Areas (Certificate of

location from Govt. Officer not

below the rank of BDO

to be furnished)

10.00

Accommodation for teachers/ students

on rental basis

Conveyance allowance

to students

Developing and implementing

location specific curricula

Sl.No.


Item

5.

Colleges with relatively

higher proportion of SC/ST/OBC (excluding creamy layer) and Minorities [At least

35% of the students may comprise SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Minorities/

economically deprived/ physically challenged or College

is Minority Institution]

6.00

Stipend for students(Family income not

to exceed Rs.5000/-

p.a.)

Sl. No

.Name of Scheme

UGC Ceiling(Rs. in

lakh)Item

6.

Special grant for enhancement

of initiative for capacity building

in Colleges

7.00

Books and Journals

Equipment

Building: Classroom,

Laboratory

Furniture, fixtures for new classroom,

laboratory

Sl. No

.Name of Scheme

UGC Ceiling

(Rs. in lakh)

Item

7.

Establishment of Day Care Centers

in Colleges

2.00Essential

facilities

Sl. No

.Name of Scheme

UGC Ceiling

(Rs. in lakh)

Item

8.

Colleges in Backward Areas. Districts already identified.Colleges with

GER less then national average*

12.00

Building (Limited to 9.00)

Books and Journals

Equipment including PC (where not

adequate, more than 50 students

per PC)[*GER: All enrolled in post higher secondary classes to total population in 18 – 23 age group.]

Sl.No.


Item

9.

Establishment of UGC-Network

Resource Centre (UGC-NRC) (First time assistance)

2.50

Pentium PC (latest)

Printer, UPS, Software, Fax

Modem

0.12 lakh p.a. Internet Connectivity

Establishment of UGC-Network

Resource Centre (UGC-NRC)

(Second time assistance)

1.00Purchase/

upgradation of Computers

0.12 lakh p.a.Internet

Connectivity

Sl. No.

Name of Scheme

UGC Ceiling(Rs. in

lakh)Item

10Equal Opportunity Centre in

Colleges

PG College: 0.75 lakh

p.a.UG College:

0.55 lakh p.a.

Contingency, meetings,

honorarium to Advisor (PG College: 0.50 lakh p.a., UG College: 0.30 lakh

p.a.)

Short term course on positive discrimination

(0.25 lakh p.a.)

Sl. No.


Item

11

Remedial Coaching for SC/ST/OBC

(excluding creamy layer) and Minorities (100 students must belong to categories

mentioned)

3.00 Equipment

2.00 Books, Journals, Study Materials

10.00

Recurring items including

honorarium, remuneration, TA, payment to part-

time LDC, Contingency

Sl. No.

Name of Scheme

UGC Ceiling

(Rs. in lakh)

Item

12

Coaching for NET/SET for SC/ST/OBC (excluding creamy

layer) and Minorities (Colleges with Postgraduate departments only)

2.50 Equipment

1.00Books, Journals, Study Materials

7.00

Recurring items including honorarium, remuneration, TA, hospitality,

Payment to Part-time LDC, Contingency

Sl. No.

Name of Scheme

UGC Ceiling

(Rs. in lakh)

Item

13

Coaching classes for entry in services for SC/ST/OBC (excluding creamy

layer) and Minorities (100 students must belong to the categories

mentioned)

3.00 Equipment

2.00 Books, Journals, Study Materials

10.00

Recurring items including honorarium, remuneration, TA, hospitality,

payment to Part-time LDC, Contingency

Sl. No.


Item

14.(i)

Higher Education for persons with special needs (HEPSN)Component 1 Establishment of Enabling Units for differently-abled persons.

0.50 lakh p.a.

0.48 lakh p.a.

General administration, stationery, contingency, services of experts and personnel for organizing awareness programmes,

Honorarium to Coordinator.

Component 2Providing access to differently-abled persons (one-time assistance)

5.00

Ramps, rails, toilets, etc. to suit special needs of differently-abled persons.

Component 3Providing special equipment to augment educational services for differently-abled persons (one time assistance)

1.50

Computers with screen reading software, low-vision aids, scanners, mobility devices.

Sl.No.

Name of SchemeUGC Ceiling

(Rs. in lakh)

Item

14.ii.

Financial assistance

to visually challenged

teachers

0.12 lakh p.a.

for a teacher

Payment to Reader, purchase of Braille books/material, recorded materials, equipment

Sl. No.

Name of Scheme

UGC Ceiling(Rs. in lakh)

Item

15Career and Counselling Cell

2.00

Computers with internet, Laser

printer, photocopier, Fax

1.00 lakh p.a.

Hiring charges, TA/DA to Counsellor,

Resource persons, payment of honorarium, reading material, contingency

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR COLLEGES FOR THE ELEVENTH PLAN (2007-

2012)

i. Award of Teacher Fellowship for doing M.Phil/Ph.D.

ii. Participation of Teachers in Academic Conferences in India (PTAC)

iii. Short-term visit of Young Faculty members to reputed institutions.

Contingency Grants : Rs.15000/- per year

Grants towards Contingency for the Teacher Fellowship for the first year will be paid to the Parent Institution of the Teacher Fellow on receipt of joining report.

The second year's Contingency grant will be paid on receipt of audited Utilization Certificate for the first instalment of grant, duly signed by the Registrar/Principal of the Institution and item-wise statement of expenditure for the second year and the report of submission of thesis.

If a Teacher Fellow fails to complete Ph.D./ M.Phil. programme and leaves it midway, he/she will have to refund the entire amount paid by the UGC during the Teacher Fellowship.

A teacher must furnish documents of submission of Ph.D./M.Phil. thesis, not later than six months after the completion of the tenure of Teacher Fellowship.

The slot shall remain occupied until the thesis is submitted and the same is reported to the UGC.

PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC CONFERENCES (PTAC)

The Commission will assist permanent teachers or teachers appointed on regular basis (in case of Government Colleges) for participating in academic conferences/ seminars/ workshops in India(PTAC).

A permanent/ regular teacher, whose paper has been accepted for presentation in a conference/ seminar/ workshop/ symposium, may avail of assistance under the scheme.

No prior approval of the UGC is necessary. The Principal of the College will be the nodal officer for this scheme.

The participating teacher will be provided TA/ DA as per rules of the Institution where the teacher is employed and Registration Fee allowed.

Short-term visit of Young Faculty members to reputed

institutions. The Commission will assist permanent/ regular

teachers below the age of 40 years [45 years for SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer) and Women Teachers] to spend a short time (not less than two weeks and not more than two months) at reputed institutions of their choice in order to improve and update their research and pedagogical skills.

Acceptance of the host institution must be furnished while applying for assistance to the Principal, who in turn will forward the application to the UGC.

A teacher may avail of this opportunity of academic exposure not more than twice during the Plan period. TA/DA rules of the Institution where the teacher is employed will be applicable.

Certificate from the Principal that the claims are as per entitlement under TA/DA rules prescribed by the University / State Government may be furnished.

The ceiling of assistance for the colleges will be as under, for the entire Plan period and should be claimed annually by the College:

No of Permanent/Regular Teachers

Ceiling for the entire plan

Up to 25 Rs.2 lakh

Up to 50 Rs.3 lakh

Up to 100 and more Rs.5 lakh

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