{"id":50263,"date":"2026-01-18T10:09:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T10:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/?p=50263"},"modified":"2026-01-18T10:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T10:09:56","slug":"professor-of-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/professor-of-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Professor of Practice (PoP) \u2013 Overview &amp; Selection Criteria (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-professor-of-practice-pop\"><strong>What is a Professor of Practice (PoP)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Professor of Practice (PoP)<\/strong> is a distinguished professional appointed to academic institutions\u2014especially universities and colleges\u2014to bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Unlike traditional academic faculty, PoPs are not required to hold a PhD or have extensive teaching experience. Instead, they are selected based on their <strong>exceptional contributions in industry, public service, arts, or other professional domains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept was formally endorsed by the <strong>University Grants Commission (UGC)<\/strong> in India through its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugc.gov.in\/pdfnews\/9097019_Guidelines-for-Engaging-Professor-of-Practice-in-Universities-and-Colleges.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2020 guideline<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugc.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a>, allowing higher education institutions to appoint PoPs to enrich curriculum delivery with practical insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Key Purpose<\/strong>: Bridge the gap between theoretical education and industry\/application-based learning.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-why-was-the-pop-role-introduced\"><strong>2. Why Was the PoP Role Introduced?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To address the shortage of qualified faculty in technical and professional courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To infuse industry-relevant knowledge into academic programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To enable institutions to tap into the expertise of retired professionals, entrepreneurs, and practitioners without insisting on formal academic qualifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This role is especially relevant in fields like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engineering &amp; Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media &amp; Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing Arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-eligibility-amp-selection-criteria-for-professor-of-practice-pop\"><strong>3. Eligibility &amp; Selection Criteria for Professor of Practice (PoP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the <strong>latest UGC Regulations (2020, updated 2022)<\/strong>, the following criteria apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mandatory-qualifications\">\u2705 <strong>Mandatory Qualifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No PhD or NET\/SET required<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate must have <strong>at least 15 years of distinguished professional experience<\/strong> in a relevant field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have made <strong>\u201coutstanding contribution\u201d<\/strong> at national or international level (e.g., awards, patents, leadership roles, policy impact, media recognition).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-desirable-attributes\">\u2705 <strong>Desirable Attributes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience in mentoring, training, or guest lecturing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publications, case studies, or documented professional work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition by professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, IIM, Bar Council, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-appointment-process\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Appointment Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Appointments are made by the <strong>Vice-Chancellor<\/strong> or competent authority of the university <strong>on the recommendation of a Selection Committee<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The committee typically includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dean of the concerned faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One external expert from the relevant field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No age limit, but initial appointment is usually for <strong>1\u20133 years<\/strong>, extendable based on performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pay-amp-position\">\u2696\ufe0f <strong>Pay &amp; Position<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PoPs are placed at the <strong>same pay scale as regular Professors<\/strong> (Level 14 in the 7th CPC: \u20b91,44,200 \u2013 \u20b92,18,200).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They may be assigned teaching, mentoring, curriculum design, or industry collaboration duties\u2014but <strong>not administrative roles<\/strong> like Head of Department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-key-differences-professor-vs-professor-of-practice\"><strong>4. Key Differences: Professor vs. Professor of Practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Professor<\/th><th>Professor of Practice<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>PhD Required<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td><strong>No<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NET\/SET Required<\/td><td>Yes (unless exempt)<\/td><td><strong>No<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teaching Experience<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><td>Not mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Experience<\/td><td>Optional<\/td><td><strong>Minimum 15 years, outstanding record<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Appointment Basis<\/td><td>Academic merit<\/td><td><strong>Professional excellence<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-recent-appointments-amp-trends-2025-2026\"><strong>5. Recent Appointments &amp; Trends (2025\u20132026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several central and state universities\u2014including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/find\/iit-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IITs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/find\/nit-jobs\">NITs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/find\/central-university-jobs\">Central Universities<\/a>, and state technical institutions<\/strong>\u2014have started advertising PoP positions. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IIT <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/find\/delhi-jobs\"   title=\"Delhi\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Delhi<\/a><\/strong>: Appointed senior industry leaders in AI and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banaras Hindu University (BHU)<\/strong>: Invited applications for PoP in Journalism and Mass Communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)<\/strong>: Used PoP roles for public policy experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Tip for Job Seekers<\/strong>: Monitor university career pages and MySarkariNaukri\u2019s \u201cAcademic Jobs\u201d section for PoP notifications.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-how-to-apply-for-a-professor-of-practice-role\"><strong>6. How to Apply for a Professor of Practice Role?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch for official notifications on university websites or portals like <strong>MySarkariNaukri.com<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a <strong>detailed portfolio<\/strong> highlighting:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Career achievements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media coverage or recognitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Past engagements with academia (if any)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit as per the institution\u2019s format\u2014often via email or online portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be ready for an <strong>interview\/presentation<\/strong> before the selection committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-faqs\"><strong>7. FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768730692861\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can a retired government officer apply for PoP?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, if they have 15+ years of exceptional service and domain relevance.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768730700589\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is UGC approval needed for each PoP appointment?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No\u2014the university has autonomy, but must follow UGC guidelines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768730708685\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can a PoP supervise PhD students?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Generally <strong>no<\/strong>, unless the university grants special permission based on the candidate\u2019s research background.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-updated\"><strong>Stay Updated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/find\/professor-jobs\"   title=\"Professor\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Professor<\/a> of Practice vacancies<\/strong>, bookmark our dedicated academic jobs section:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/find\/academic-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Latest Academic &amp; University Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also subscribe to email alerts or follow our daily updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Professor of Practice (PoP)? 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