The audit covering the period 2006-07 to 2016-17 was conducted during April to August 2017 to assess whether the norms/guidelines prescribed by UGC/ AICTE/ MCI for appointment as well as extension of pay scales to the teaching staff were complied with. The methodology adopted included test-check of service records of teaching staff at the Commissionerate, Department of Collegiate Education and Medical Education, Directorates of Collegiate Education and Technical Education and Universities.