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Estimate monthly pay under the 7th CPC academic pay matrix used by UGC and AICTE. Change the DA rate, city and deductions to match your situation.
Basic pay entry pay of the level | ₹57,700 |
Dearness allowance (DA) 60% of basic | ₹34,620 |
House rent allowance (HRA) 20% of basic, class Y city | ₹11,540 |
Transport allowance (TA) other city | ₹3,600 |
DA on transport allowance | ₹2,160 |
| Gross pay | ₹1,09,620 |
| NPS contribution (employee) | − ₹9,232 |
| Professional tax | − ₹200 |
| Take-home before income tax | ₹1,00,188 |
This is an estimate for central / UGC-scale posts. State universities and private institutions may pay differently, and the DA rate changes twice a year (60% from January 2026; check the latest order). Increments are taken as 3% a year, rounded up to the next ₹100. Income tax, other allowances (such as CPDA, research or academic allowances) and other deductions are not included.