Guidelines for Merit Scholarships

1. Out of the eight merit scholarships (each for the 1^st and 2^nd year) instituted, one scholarship each is reserved for the SC and ST students, who shall be selected based on the overall merit cutting across the three departments. The balance of the six scholarships shall be awarded to the top two students in each of the three departments of - (i) History of Art; (ii) Conservation; and (iii) Museology).
   

2. The criteria of selection shall be the aggregate cumulative percentage of marks obtained by the students at the end of each preceding semester. For example, for selection of students for award of scholarship in the 2^nd semester, it will be decided on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in first semester only, but for award of scholarship in the 3^rd semester, the aggregate percentage will be calculated after adding the marks of 1^st and 2^nd Semesters. Similarly, the aggregate percentage of 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd semesters will be the basis for the award of scholarship in the 4^th semester.
   

3. The duration of scholarship will be limited up to a maximum of 3 semesters.
   

4. 4. The awardee shall have to pass all the courses prescribed in a semester or at least 3 courses per semester, whichever is the highest, in first attempt.
   

5. Students who fail to appear in the examination on any grounds including medical grounds or passing in first attempt in any subject will not be considered. This means that students who clear the course(s) through supplementary examination(s), are not eligible for the award of merit scholarships.
   

6. The awardee of the scholarship shall have to maintain 75% attendance during the currency of the scholarship.

Research Assistants

1. The Research Assistants/Associates appointed in the Institute shall follow the terms and conditions of their appointments like observing of office hours, leave etc.
   

2. The remuneration has been revised to Rs.10,000/- per month w.e.f. 3.11.2006.
   

3. For field trips, T.A./D.A. will be paid as per Central Government Rules applicable to Group B Officers in the pay scale of Rs.6500-10500. After completion of the filed trip, the RAs should submit a report within 7 days of reporting back at the Headquarters.
   

4. Contingency expenses in connection with the project shall be borne by the Institute.
   

5. The concerned Heads of Department will monitor the progress report of the RAs. Monthly progress report of work done by the RA. duly signed by the coordinator/principal investigator of the project will be examined by the concerned H.O.Ds and will be submitted to the Registrar.
   

6. The Coordinator/principal investigator other than regular faculty will be paid remuneration of Rs.15000/- p.m. provided no other kind of honorarium is received by him/her from the Institute for any teaching assignment.

Junior/Senior Research Fellows

1. The Junior/Senior Research Fellows enrolled as Ph.D. scholars shall have to observe all the guidelines as prescribed by the UGC and the Institute.
   

2. JRF/SRFs will have to submit their quarterly report through their respective guides/supervisors duly countersigned. These reports will be examined by the concerned Heads of Departments before recommending for release of fellowships.
   

3. The Fellows should maintain a record of their attendance and the work done in the Institute so that at the time of submission of their yearly report to UGC, this may be included in the report.