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The college (except for Single Faculty colleges) must have at least three teaching departments in a faculty (excluding the compulsory courses).
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3.
4.
Category
Arts/Commerce
Science/ Multifaculty
Single Faculty
College of Education
(General/Special)
No. of full-time permanent/regular * teachers required**
8/6
12/10
5/5
5/5
* For Government Colleges
** Including Principal and Physical Training Instructor/ Director of
Physical Education. Librarian may be included if involved in teaching.

This time no lower limit for enrolment.
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3.
4.
Student Enrolment
Up to 400
401 to 1000
1001 to 1500
1501 to 2000
2001 to 2500
2501 to 3000
3001 and above
Ceiling of Assistance
Rs.11 lakh
Rs.13 lakh
Rs.14 lakh
Rs.15 lakh
Rs.16 lakh
Rs.17 lakh
Rs.18 lakh

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Student Enrolment
Up to 400
401 to 1000
1001 to 1500
1501 to 2000
2001 to 2500
2501 to 3000
3001 and above
Ceiling of Assistance
Rs.14 lakh
Rs.16 lakh
Rs.17 lakh
Rs.18 lakh
Rs.19 lakh
Rs.20 lakh
Rs.21 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 Enrolment Ceiling of Assistance
1.
2.
Up to 200
201 to 400
Rs.10 lakh
Rs.12 lakh
3.
4.
401 to 600
601 and above
Rs.14 lakh
Rs.16 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
1.
2.
3.
Up to 200
201 to 400
401 to 600
Rs.10 lakh
Rs.12 lakh
Rs.14 lakh
4.
601 and above Rs.16 lakh
Approval document of NCTE is required to be furnished

Category
(to be specified)
1
No. of teachers required
(full-time permanent/ regular basis)
2
No. of Journals to be subscribed
3
No. of full-time students
PG-1+PG-2
4
Ceiling of assistance
(Rs. in lakh)
5
A*
B *
Total
4*
5*
With
M.Phil/
Ph.D.
2*
3*
3
3
20
20
5*
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.

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Books and Journals
Item
Itemwise Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
2.
3.
4.
Equipment
Maintenance of Equipment
Construction/ Extension/ Renovation of Building
(Specify type of Building)
Improvement of facilities in existing premises
Enhancement of initiative for competence building
2.00
Not to exceed 50% of total grant allocated.
1.00
2.00
Examination reform 1.00
8.
Educational innovation
9.
Field work/ Study tours
10.
Extension activities
Total:
2.00
1.00 (UG Colleges)
2.00 (PG Colleges)
1.00 (No NSS unit)

Name of Course
Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
1.00 per course

Development Assistance for Postgraduate Education
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Department
Category*
A or B
Item
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.

 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 projects/assignments.
to tackle the
 Allocation may not exceed Rs.1 lakh for the
Plan period.

 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.
 Allocation may not exceed Rs.2 lakh for the
Plan period.

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

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.
 Allocation may not exceed Rs.1 lakh for the Plan period.
 Colleges having NSS units are not eligible to apply for grant under Extension Activities.

Additional Grant/ Schemes Merged with
Development Grants
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Name of Scheme
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
Item
2.00
Common room and toilet facilities for
Women
1.
2.
Improvement of facilities in existing premises
Rejuvenation of
Infrastructure in
Old Colleges
(Established before 15 th
August, 1947)
15.00
Building

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Name of Scheme
UGC 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

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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

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Name of Scheme
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
Item
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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.)

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Name of Scheme
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
Item
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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

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Name of Scheme
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
Item
7.
Establishment of
Day Care Centers in
Colleges
2.00
Essential facilities

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Name of Scheme
Colleges in
Backward Areas.
Districts already identified.
Colleges with GER less then national average*
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
12.00
Item
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.]

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Name of Scheme
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UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
Item
Establishment of
UGC-Network
Resource Centre
(UGC-NRC) (First time assistance)
Establishment of
UGC-Network
Resource Centre
(UGC-NRC) (Second time assistance)
2.50
0.12 lakh p.a.
1.00
0.12 lakh p.a.
Pentium PC (latest)
Printer, UPS,
Software, Fax
Modem
Internet
Connectivity
Purchase/ upgradation of
Computers
Internet
Connectivity

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Name of Scheme
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
Item
10
Equal 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.)

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Name of Scheme
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Remedial Coaching for
SC/ST/OBC
(excluding creamy layer) and Minorities
(100 students must belong to categories mentioned)
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
3.00
2.00
10.00
Item
Equipment
Books, Journals,
Study Materials
Recurring items including honorarium, remuneration, TA, payment to parttime LDC,
Contingency

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Name of Scheme
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Coaching for
NET/SET for
SC/ST/OBC
(excluding creamy layer) and Minorities
(Colleges with
Postgraduate departments only)
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
2.50
1.00
7.00
Item
Equipment
Books, Journals,
Study Materials
Recurring items including honorarium, remuneration, TA, hospitality, Payment to Part-time LDC,
Contingency

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Name of Scheme
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Coaching classes for entry in services for
SC/ST/OBC
(excluding creamy layer) and Minorities (100 students must belong to the categories mentioned)
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
Item
3.00
Equipment
2.00
Books, Journals,
Study Materials
10.00
Recurring items including honorarium, remuneration, TA, hospitality, payment to Part-time LDC,
Contingency

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Higher Education for persons with special needs (HEPSN)
Component 1
Establishment of
Enabling Units for differently-abled persons.
14.(i)
Component 2
Providing access to differently-abled persons (one-time assistance)
Component 3
Providing special equipment to augment educational services for differently-abled persons (one time assistance)
UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
0.50 lakh p.a.
0.48 lakh p.a.
5.00
1.50
Item
General administration, stationery, contingency, services of experts and personnel for organizing awareness programmes,
Honorarium to
Coordinator.
Ramps, rails, toilets, etc. to suit special needs of differentlyabled persons.
Computers with screen reading software, lowvision aids, scanners, mobility devices.

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Name of Scheme
UGC 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

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UGC Ceiling
(Rs. in lakh)
Item
2.00
Computers with internet, Laser printer, photocopier, Fax
15
Career and
Counselling Cell
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.

 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
Up to 25
Ceiling for the entire plan
Rs.2 lakh
Up to 50 Rs.3 lakh
Up to 100 and more Rs.5 lakh