UGC API Score

UGC API Score Calculator: A Guide for Teachers and Research Scholars

The Academic Performance Indicator (API) score, as outlined by the University Grants Commission (UGC), plays a vital role in evaluating the academic achievements and performance of faculty members in higher education institutions. According to the UGC Regulations dated 7th June 2024, concerning the Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, faculty members who have already qualified or are likely to qualify by 31st December 2024 may choose to be considered for promotion under either the 2010 or 2018 UGC Regulations.

For detailed information on the 2018 Regulations, refer to this link: UGC 2018 Regulations PDF.

The 4th Amendment to the UGC Regulations 2018 shall be known as the UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations 2024 (UIN: 2/2024).

As per the 4th Amendment, the proviso prescribed under Clause 6.3 in the UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) (3rd Amendment)

The new clause states::

“The criteria for promotions under Career Advancement Scheme laid down under these Regulations shall be effective from the date of notification of these Regulations. However, to avoid hardship to those faculty members who have already qualified or are likely to qualify till 31st December 2024 as per the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2010, a choice may be given to them either for being considered for promotions under the 2010 or 2018 Regulations. The date of eligibility shall be retained as the date of promotion. On the date of submission of the application, the candidate should fulfill all eligibility criteria required for promotion."

 

Whether you're aiming for a promotion, applying for a faculty position, or simply tracking your academic progress, understanding the UGC API scoring system is essential.

In this article, we provide a comprehensive guide to calculating your API score, explain how it's structured, and offer insights into how you can enhance your score to align with UGC benchmarks and career advancement opportunities.

What is the API Score?

The Academic Performance Indicator (API) is a score-based metric system introduced by UGC to measure a teacher's or researcher's performance in three broad categories:

  1. Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation-related activities
  2. Co-curricular, Extension, and Professional Development Activities
  3. Research and Academic Contributions

While the first two categories are generally institutionally evaluated, the third—Research and Academic Contributions—is quantitatively assessed using a detailed points system, which is where most academicians focus their API efforts.

How to Calculate Your API Score?

Kindly access the following link:

 

https://phdtalks.org/ugc-api-score-calculator.html

Please click on the following link to download the UGC Parformance Appraisal Report and Research Score:

Download: Parformance Apprisal Report & Research Score 

Please also click on the following link to download the UGC Download: Academic and Research Score proforma:

Download- Academic and Research Score proforma .docx