Ph.D. / M.Phil. Advance Increments Calculator for Karnataka UGC Teachers
The G.O. (Statute clause 15) leaves advance increments for Ph.D. / M.Phil. to UGC and State orders issued from time to time — not yet confirmed for Karnataka; the UGC 2018 increments are shown.
Important: Government rules, allowances and rates change from time to time. Before taking a final decision or making a claim, confirm the figures with the latest official order, notification or rules of the department concerned.
📄 Rules & sources ⚠️ 2 not yet verified
📄 Rule basis
- UGC Regulations 2018 (Minimum Qualifications, CAS) (18.07.2018) — www.ugc.gov.in · official copy saved
- MHRD letter No. 1-7/2015-U.II(1) — 7th CPC pay revision of teachers (02.11.2017) — www.ugc.gov.in · official copy saved
🔎 Source
⚠️ Not yet verified from an official order — confirm with your university before relying on it
- Dearness Allowance (DA) — latest Karnataka order: not filled in — The G.O. of 16.03.2019 regulates DA by State orders that follow the Government of India rates. Karnataka's DA order of 15.10.2025 (FD 18 SRP 2025, para 8) says separate orders are issued for employees on UGC/AICTE/ICAR scales; that order could not be read — enter the rate on your pay slip. · Check here: Karnataka DA orders (Accountant General treasury endorsements, cag.gov.in)
- Advance increments for M.Phil./Ph.D. under the 7th CPC: None (para 8) — The G.O. leaves advance increments to UGC and State orders issued from time to time — not yet confirmed; the UGC 2018 increments are shown. · Check here: Karnataka Department of Collegiate Education (G.O. ED 483 UNE 2017 of 16.03.2019)
How it works
You enter: When obtained, Degree, DA rate. The result updates as you type. It also uses Dearness Allowance (DA) — latest Karnataka order; Advance increments for M.Phil./Ph.D. under the 7th CPC — not yet confirmed from an official order for university teachers (⚠️), so check these with your university.
Frequently asked questions
Do teachers get advance increments for a Ph.D.?The G.O. (Statute clause 15) leaves advance increments for Ph.D. / M.Phil. to UGC and State orders issued from time to time — not yet confirmed for Karnataka; the UGC 2018 increments are shown.
How many years are needed for CAS promotion from Level 10 to 11?4 years with a Ph.D., 5 with an M.Phil. or professional PG degree, 6 otherwise.
Are these figures official?They follow the orders listed under Rules & sources on this page. Values marked ⚠️ are not yet confirmed from an official order. For a final figure, rely on your finance office and the order itself.