Assistant Professors teach both undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing their own field of expertise. They have to prepare daily lessons and targets for the students, mentor the students with their academic progress. They also guide and mentor the research students in their projects.
Personal Competencies
You have strong communication skills
You like to teach
You are quick to take on new responsibilities
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in a subject of your choice, followed by Master’s degree in the same subject
3. Qualify in the relevant competitive exam such as UGC NET (National Eligibility Test)/GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering )/SLET (State Level Eligibility Test)
4. After clearing the exam and receiving the relevant certificate, apply for the profile of Assistant Professor in reputed Indian colleges and universities across the country
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Arts/Science/Commerce. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Assam University, Assam 2. Nalanda University, Bihar 3. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh 4. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 5. Central University of Karnataka 6. Jadavpur University, Kolkata 7. University of Allahabad, UP
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. SRM University, Andhra Pradesh 2. Kaziranga University, Assam 3. K. K. University, Bihar 4. Ahmedabad University, Gujarat 5. Amity University, Haryana 6. Jharkhand University, Ranchi 7. Sandeep University, Nasik 8. Xavier University, Bhubaneshwar
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 50,000 - 1,50,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) •Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Government and Private Colleges, Schools and Coaching Institutes, Institutes Conducting Educational Research
Work Environment: As an Assistant Professor, you have to work with students and research scholars. Working hours are fixed and there is scope for both full time and part-time work.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Professor --> Associate Professor --> Professor --> HOD --> Principal of a College --> Vice Chancellor
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Assistant Professor is INR 31,083* per month.
Indu Choudhary is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English at the Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh. She has a PhD from the University of Lucknow. She specializes in Indian and Dalit Literature.*
Assistant Professor
NCS Code: NA | ED0031. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in a subject of your choice, followed by Master’s degree in the same subject
3. Qualify in the relevant competitive exam such as UGC NET (National Eligibility Test)/GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering )/SLET (State Level Eligibility Test)
4. After clearing the exam and receiving the relevant certificate, apply for the profile of Assistant Professor in reputed Indian colleges and universities across the country
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Arts/Science/Commerce.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Assam University, Assam
2. Nalanda University, Bihar
3. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh
4. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
5. Central University of Karnataka
6. Jadavpur University, Kolkata
7. University of Allahabad, UP
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
2. Kaziranga University, Assam
3. K. K. University, Bihar
4. Ahmedabad University, Gujarat
5. Amity University, Haryana
6. Jharkhand University, Ranchi
7. Sandeep University, Nasik
8. Xavier University, Bhubaneshwar
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 50,000 - 1,50,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Government and Private Colleges, Schools and Coaching Institutes, Institutes Conducting Educational Research
Work Environment: As an Assistant Professor, you have to work with students and research scholars. Working hours are fixed and there is scope for both full time and part-time work.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Assistant Professor --> Associate Professor --> Professor --> HOD --> Principal of a College --> Vice Chancellor
The approx. salary of an Assistant Professor is INR 31,083* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Employer=Assistant_Professor/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Indu Choudhary is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English at the Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh. She has a PhD from the University of Lucknow. She specializes in Indian and Dalit Literature.*
Source: https://bhu.irins.org/profile/109603#expertise_information_panel
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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