The purpose and objective of appointing a Meritorious Professor is to recognize and reward academic excellence and contributions within a specific field. This title is conferred to acknowledge outstanding achievements in research, teaching, and service to the academic community. The appointment aims to motivate continued high performance, inspire other faculty members, and uphold the institution's standards of excellence. Additionally, it enhances the institution's prestige by associating it with distinguished scholars, thus attracting top-tier students, faculty, and research opportunities.
The universities may appoint Meritorious Professor on prescribed guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) through their statutory process.
