Title of article :
PROMOTION IN ACADEMIC PROFESSION IN INDIA: UPWARD MOBILITY OF TEACHERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Author/Authors :
tilak, jandhyala b. g. national university of educational planning and administration, India , mathew, a. national university of educational planning and administration, India
Abstract :
The paper presents a commentary on the status of academic profession in India, focusing on the system of promotion of teachers in higher education and the current economic status. It critically reviews the present system, introduced in 2010 and revised in 2013, which is regarded as a major attempt to raise standards in higher education, providing significant pay hike, opportunities for fair upward mobility and at the same time making teachers in universities and colleges accountable. Reviewing the scheme, the paper also examines how it is perceived by the teaching community.
Keywords :
teachers , higher education , India , career advancement scheme , pay scales , university grants commission
Journal title :
Asia Pacific Journal of Educators and Education
Journal title :
Asia Pacific Journal of Educators and Education
