Question : RESEARCH SCHOLARS ASSIGNED TEACHING WORKS

(a) whether the research scholars are also being engaged for teaching in Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar;

(b) if so, the number of such research scholars, department-wise;

(c) whether assigning of teaching being done by the research scholars is upto the central standard and quality of central university teaching;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) if not, the reasons for assigning task of teaching to research scholars;

(f) whether the research scholars are also being assigned the examination duties in the universities;

(g) if so, the rules/provisions under which the research scholars are being assigned the examination duties; and

(h) the reaction of the Government on adverse impact being caused on research work of research scholars and educational standard of the central university due to task of teaching and examination duties being assigned to the research scholars?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ( Dr. D. PURANDESWARI )

(a): Yes, Sir. Research scholars are engaged sometimes for teaching by Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar.

(b): The total NET/GATE/Inspire Fellowship/University Fellowship students registered with the University, department-wise are as follows:

S. No. Name of the Department No. of Students
1. Physics 01
2. Zoology 05
3. Applied Micro-Biology 04
4. Chemistry 15
5. Sociology 01
6. Hindi 07
7 Economics 02
8. Urdu 02
Total 37

(c)&(d): University is taking all steps to ensure that quality of teaching is maintained as per required standards. As per the UGC- CSIR rules, NET passed candidates are given teaching assignments as well as tutorials/Laboratory work etc. upto 6 hours per week. Research scholars admitted through the University entrance test and getting Rs. 5000/- per month assistance -ship by the University are given limited 6 hours per week teaching assignments. Research Scholars who are not getting any kind of fellowship, are sometimes given teaching assignment under `Earn and Learn` programme of the University, as extra hours after their research work load. Teaching by Research Scholars enhances their knowledge towards research and helps in better understanding of research.

(e): Does not arise.

(f): University has reported that sometimes when there are large number of examinees, few of the Research scholars who are non- scholarship holders are given financial assistance under the Earn and Learn Programme by assigning them invigilation duties in examinations. The other examination duties (evaluation, paper setting etc.) are not assigned to Research scholars.

(g): University has stated that Research scholars are assigned the examination duties under the Examination rules of Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.).

(h): University has stated that teaching assignments strengthen the research and develop confidence of scholars to present research work with proper understanding, these duties can not be said to adversely affect the research work of the Research scholars.

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