Many colleges in India are not following UGC rules for teacher pay. Thousands of teachers are working on short contracts with low salaries. This is happening in both government and private colleges.
Mumbai, 15 Sep 2025
Many colleges in India are not following UGC rules for teacher pay. Thousands of teachers are working on short contracts with low salaries. This is happening in both government and private colleges.
Contract Teachers Get Less Pay and Benefits
The UGC says new Assistant Professors should get 70,000 to 100,000 rupees per month. But many colleges pay much less. Some NITs pay only 45,000 to 80,000 rupees. Private colleges often pay even less. Contract teachers also do not get job security or other benefits. They have to renew their jobs every few months or years. The UGC says new Assistant Professors should get 70,000 to 100,000 rupees per month. But many colleges pay much less. Some NITs pay only 45,000 to 80,000 rupees. Private colleges often pay even less. Contract teachers also do not get job security or other benefits. They have to renew their jobs every few months or years. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Today's Cache…
Problems for Teachers and Education Quality
Teachers on contract face many problems. They cannot guide PhD students or do research. Many qualified teachers are jobless. Some colleges prefer local candidates over better teachers from other places. Experts say this will make fewer people want to become teachers. It may also lower the quality of teaching in colleges. Teachers on contract face many problems. They cannot guide PhD students or do research. Many qualified teachers are jobless. Some colleges prefer local candidates over better teachers from other places. Experts say this will make fewer people want to become teachers. It may also lower the quality of teaching in colleges. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Today's Cache Your download of the top 5 technology stories of the…
Nobody can feel secure while employed as ad hoc or contractual faculty. Most contracts last only 11 months and are not even counted as experience.
The UGC needs to take steps to ensure colleges follow pay rules for teachers. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 15 Sep 2025, 18:32 IST; source: link
