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Employee Services

"Supporting our faculty and staff with streamlined administration, professional development, and welfare services."

Employee Services

Professional Development & Research

Support for Faculty Development Programs (FDP), conferences, research grants, and duty leave processing.

Faculty

Target Audience

Primarily for teaching and research staff

Grants & Duty Leave

Support Type

Time and funding for academic growth

Prior Sanction

Approval

Required before attending external events

Development

Current view

Badge: Growth

Growth

Professional Development & Research

Support for Faculty Development Programs (FDP), conferences, research grants, and duty leave processing.

Target Audience
Faculty
Primarily for teaching and research staff
Support Type
Grants & Duty Leave
Time and funding for academic growth
Approval
Prior Sanction
Required before attending external events
Outcome
API Points
Contributes to CAS and accreditation metrics

Key Highlights

Duty Leave (On-Duty)

Faculty can avail duty leave for attending conferences, acting as examiners, or participating in approved FDPs.

Research Projects

Proposals for UGC, DST, or CSIR funding must be routed through the university's research cell and Registrar.

Financial Assistance

Subject to university rules, partial or full funding may be available for presenting papers at reputed international conferences.

Action Steps

1

Identify the opportunity

Ensure the conference or FDP is recognized and aligns with your department's goals.

2

Apply for On-Duty leave

Submit the request with the brochure and invitation letter to the HOD well in advance.

3

Submit the participation report

Upon return, submit the attendance certificate and a brief report to close the duty leave record.

Resources & Links

Duty Leave Application

Channel:Downloads
Turnaround:3-5 days
Requirements:Event brochure, invitation, and alternative class arrangements

Research Proposal Forwarding

Channel:Research Cell
Turnaround:7-10 days
Requirements:Complete proposal and ethical clearances if applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days of Duty Leave can I take in a year?

Duty leave limits are governed by university statutes and UGC guidelines, typically capped annually. Check with the Establishment section for the current limit.

Support Guide

Availability

Plan and apply well ahead of the registration deadline for external events.

Response Time

Funding approvals require committee clearance and take longer than standard duty leave approvals.

Best For
  • Attending conferences
  • Applying for external grants
  • Participating in FDPs
Important Notes
  • Maintain a personal dossier of all attended programs for future CAS applications.