DU Sub-Committee Proposes Formula for Appointment & Promotion of DU Teachers
DU Vice Chancellor & Chairman of Academic Council of DU, Mr. Yogesh Kumar Tyagi had initially formed this sub-committee.
A sub-committee working towards the appointment structure and benefits of the teachers of Delhi University passed the appointment and promotion formula for them.
DU Vice Chancellor & Chairman of Academic Council of DU, Mr. Yogesh Kumar Tyagi had initially formed this sub-committee to discuss and work on the appointment and promotion formula of the permanent teachers at the University of Delhi.
The recommendations of the sub-committee will be presented before the Academic Council, as the next step. If it is approved, the decision will be further absorbed in the process.
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What does the formula indicate?
The promotion, as well as the appointment of DU teachers, will be carried out on the basis of merit. The assessment will be carried out of a total of 100 marks. A break-up of the proposed evaluation process is as follows:
| Factor Evaluated | Marks Allotted |
| Research activities | 25 |
| Academic activities | 25 |
| Interview | 20 |
| Teaching knowledge | 20 |
| Domain knowledge | 10 |
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The University of Delhi is one of India's leading central universities. However, on the other hand, DU has a prominent number of non-permanent faculty members, up to 360. According to DUTA or the Delhi University Teacher's Association, the number is higher because 60 percent of the teaching staff is hired on an ad-hoc basis or is present as guest faculty.
Additionally, no interviews for the post of permanent teachers have been conducted since the year 2006. There are about 70 colleges in DU, and it is important that measures are taken to strengthen the quality and quantity of teachers. This will help in improving the overall higher learning education system of India.