UGC clears 'much-awaited' professor of practice post; PhD not mandatory
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved Professor of Practice, the industrial experience-based faculty post in higher education institutions for which formal academic qualifications such as a Ph.D. are not required, said the official guidelines announced on Friday. It stated that up to 10% of the sanctioned jobs in a higher education institution can be reserved for Professors of Practice with a four-year maximum tenure.
