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Are you looking to teach students at a higher academic level? Do you want to research and publish in top journals? If yes, explore the career path of a professor!

A professor instructs students in a wide range of academic and vocational subjects after the high school level. They conduct research and publish in top journals and books. 

They work in public and private colleges, universities and junior college. They are responsible for curating course material and teaching classes to under-graduate and graduate students. A professor has to stay updated and informed about changes and innovations in their respective field. They need to conduct research and experiments to scale their knowledge.

They have excellent verbal and communication skills and have a high level of knowledge. 

 

What are the roles and responsibilities for Professor?

 

  • A professor instructs through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • They do extensive research and experiments to scale their knowledge.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Assign and grade classwork and homework.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • They guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or individual academic interests.
  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

What are the key skills required for Professor?

  • Research Analysis
  • Expertise in a particular subject
  • Curriculum planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Teaching skills

What are the career opportunities for Professor?

  • Department Head
  • Professor
  • Vice chancellor

What is the salary and demand for Professor?

  • Demand is High for Professor.
  • Salary levels are Medium for Professor. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Professor is Medium. Students spend 1 year to prepare for entrance test of Professor.

1 Fees
Low
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
Medium
4 Level Of Preparation
Medium

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What education is required to become a Professor?

  • Student can do 12-Any stream. Then complete Graduation in any discipline. Further you can Proceed with Post Graduation in any discipline. Further you can Proceed with Ph.D. in same discipline. Further you can Proceed with clear UGC or CSIR-UGC NET.

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12-Any stream

Graduation in any discipline

Post Graduation in any discipline

Ph.D. in same discipline

clear UGC or CSIR-UGC NET

What are the best colleges to become a Professor in India?

For Graduation

  • University of Delhi - [DU], New Delhi
  • Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI], New Delhi
  • Lovely Professional University - [LPU], Jalandhar
  • University of Lucknow, Lucknow
  • DAV College - [DAV], Kanpur
  • Integral University, Lucknow
  • Loreto College, Kolkata
  • Regional Institute of Education - [RIE], Bhubaneswar
  • Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
  • Panjab University - [PU], Chandigarh

For Post Graduation

  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women - [LSR], New Delhi
  • Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - [GGSIPU], New Delhi
  • Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI], New Delhi
  • Maharshi Dayanand University - [MDU], Rohtak
  • Calicut University, Calicut
  • Lovely Professional University - [LPU], Jalandhar
  • Amity University, Lucknow
  • Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi
  • Chaudhary Charan Singh University - [CCS], Meerut
  • ICFAI University, Dehradun

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