Is it Compulsory to Qualify UGC NET for Lectureship?
UGC NET is one of the most famous exams among the candidates who wish to pursue their career in teaching line. So, if you are interested to become a lecturer then we would like to suggest you appear in this exam.
There are many candidates who have confusion that “Whether it is compulsory or not to qualify the UGC NET Exam for lectureship?”
To solve this query, here we are provided a complete blog. Read it to clear your doubts.
Who is Eligible for the UGC NET Exam?
The aspirants who want to become a lecturer through the UGC NET Exam will have to fulfill all the required eligibility criteria.
As per the UGC NET Eligibility Criteria, a candidate must have pursued postgraduation and should also have secured at least 55% aggregate marks in it.
Is it Compulsory to Qualify UGC NET for Lectureship?
There are so many candidates who have asked this question that whether it is compulsory or not to have a UGC NET Certificate to become a lecturer. So, here you can check the perfect solution to this query.
As per the UGC guidelines and rules, it is mandatory to clear UGC NET Exam to become an Assistant Professor or Lecturer.
Candidates who have completed Ph.D. are also not exempted from this exam, however, such candidates get 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks for NET Exam.
An important note was released by the UGC for the Ph.D. degree holders. According to this notice “The Ph.D. degree holders whose master’s have been completed by 19th September 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result) will be eligible to get 5% relaxation in required aggregate marks for UGC NET i.e. from 55% to 50%.
There is only one condition under which aspirants are eligible to become a lecturer without appearing in the UGC NET Exam i.e. you must have Ph.D. degree from the top 500 universities of the world. Such candidates are eligible for direct recruitment for the post of Assistant Professors from 2021 onwards.
We hope that this information will help you to clear your doubt regarding the lectureship through the UGC NET Exam.