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Minimum Qualifications for Appointment on Teaching and other Academic Posts:

3.3.2 Reference to Ph.D-s in these Regulations shall be taken as a doctoral degree from
a University following the above UGC Regulations of 2009 regarding registration
process, course work, and evaluation process with effect from the date of issue of
such guidelines by UGC. The exemption from NET/SLET/SET will not be applicable
to Ph.D degrees awarded by the universities who have not adopted and followed the
above UGC Regulations of 2009, provided the Universities have adopted the guidelines
issued by UGC from time to time to accord exemption of the Ph.D. degree holders from
acquiring a pass in NET/SLET/SET.
3.3.3 NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for such Masters Degree Programmes in
disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET/ accredited test is not conducted. Any relaxation
in the prescribed qualification, including the NET exemption, can be made only by
the University Grants Commission in a particular subject in which NET/SLET/SET is
not conducted. Such relaxation would be based on the application made by only the
affected universities for the specified subject(s) and for a specified period based on
sound justification.

Provided in case of State Universities, where NET/SET/SLET qualified candidates
are not available, the concerned Universities may grant exemption only with the
concurrence of the respective State Government.

Provided further in case of Central Universities such exemption can be granted by the
concerned University only with the concurrence of the UGC.

Provided further that exemption so granted in both the cases stated above, shall be subject
to the condition that the candidates shall acquire their NET/SLET/SET qualification,
preferably within a period of 2 years, failing which they shall not be eligible for any
increments in their pay scales and for seniority for the years of service rendered by
them without such qualifications. The eligibility for increments and service seniority
shall become operational from the date of qualifying for NET/SLET/SET or acquiring
Ph.D. Degree as per the UGC Regulations, 2009.
3.3.4 The 55% marks in Master’s level should be insisted upon for those entering the system
from outside and at the entry point of Assistant Professors, Assistant Librarians,
Assistant Director of Physical Education.
3.4.0 A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and master’s level for the SC/ST/
Differently-abled (Physically and visually handicapped) categories for the purpose of
eligibility and for assessing good academic record during direct recruitment to teaching
positions. Rounding off of marks to make it to 55% or 50% as the case may be through grace
mark procedure etc., by universities is not permissible for claiming relaxation.

3.5.0 A relaxation of 5% may be provided, from 55% to 50% of the marks to the Ph.D. degree
holders, who have passed their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991.

3.6.0 Relevant grade which is regarded as equivalent of 55% wherever the grading system is
followed by a recognized university shall also be considered eligible.
3.7.0 The Ph.D. should be a compulsory requirement for the designation of Professors, Librarians
and Physical Education Directors.
3.8.0 Ph.D. shall be a compulsory requirement for all candidates applying for direct recruitment as
Associate Professor /Deputy Librarian/Deputy Directors of Physical Education,
3.9.0 The period of time taken by candidates to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D shall not be considered
as research experience to be claimed for appointment to the teaching positions.

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