Is NET No Longer Mandatory to Become an Assistant Professor? | 2025 UGC Draft Update Simplified

[@sunnyminj]

Thank you for your clear explanation. I was confused because soon after my NET exam yesterday I came up to see this UGC news.

[@ItrustmyLord]

Very happy. Thank You God. It's really a big help for the students like me🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ThrowAway-qm1rn]

Thank you for the clear explanation!

[@curiositymeme]

Thank you ma'am ❤

[@jayanthr3593]

Nothing has changed for the students of p g who fall under 6.5 .

[@Alf_kookie]

Thankyou for this detailed explanation.

[@Irimm21]

Is API not required anymore for shortlisting or selection of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor???

[@RiyaGandhi09]

The draft proposes to remove API for promotion and selection of faculty members in colleges and universities.

[@ZenithLara]

What about cross major ? One has done BSC Chemistry and MA english... Is he or she eligible to be an assistant professor?

[@RiyaGandhi09]

Depends on which subject you are giving your NET in. If you are giving your NET on English Literature, you will be eligible to be an assistant professor in English.

[@mahi-sn9il]

Hello mam I have cleared my net in 2022 in English literature But i don't have any teaching experience Will colleges take me after an interview as assistant professor? And my other doubt is... Can i take direct admission in phd on the basis of my net 2022? Please give answer​@@RiyaGandhi09

[@KNOWLEDGE_ENGLISH191]

Literally ma'am, I have just given the exam 1st paper of ugc net recently but second paper is remaining to be english professor.

[@shyamaliphukon2576]

Thank you ma'am 🙏🙏 really helpful

[@soniyameena1183]

75% ug me kese bn sakte hai arts faculty me! agar ye score nahi hai to kya apply nahi kr skte ? pg me to hai required %

[@AlmasKhatib-oj2df]

It is given 75% OR..... So if not 75% you may apply where your criteria suits.

[@rishikabhardwaj8768]

75% is required in 4 year integrated Bachelors degree where you want to become directly eligible for assistant professor without any pg.

[@soniyameena1183]

@@rishikabhardwaj8768 thank you

[@luckycharm3132]

Hi Ma’am, If a Ph.D. was awarded many years ago without an entrance exam or credit system, would it still qualify as eligible candidature without NET? Kindly guide me. Also, may I know which is your alma mater?

[@RiyaGandhi09]

As far as I know, I think you are eligible for the role of Assistant Professor even when you have a Ph.D which was awarded many years ago. If you still want more clarity, you can read the draft of UGC Guidelines 2025; it is readily available on internet.

[@luckycharm3132]

@RiyaGandhi09 Thanks ma'am

[@ItrustmyLord]

Thank you Madam. I agree with all your points. But I am sorry. the disagreement rises in one particular place. The last category of your chart you say people with PG+55% in engineering and technology ARE ALONE ELIGIBLE FOR not qualifying NET exam. But the same third column in the mentioning of engineering and technology, it is stated "for example". That is, for example these two disciplines. It doesn't say only ME and Mtech with 55% of marks. Hope u understand my point. Can you make it clearer madam?

[@ItrustmyLord]

6:20 I am talking about the last line madam

[@RiyaGandhi09]

@@ItrustmyLord I understood. But in "for example", it is for NCrF Level 7. So for students who are doing M.E., M.Tech, L.L.M, and equivalent degree that falls under NCrF 7 they can avoid NET or Ph.D. to become an Assistant Professor. For students who have Master's degree that falls under NCrF 6.5, like M.A., MBA, etc, they have to either do Ph.D or NET to become an Assistant Professor. Not just that, as per last year's guidelines, NET scores will be taken into consideration for Ph.D. admission

[@ItrustmyLord]

@@RiyaGandhi09 thank you very much for your clear explanation madam. I really owe you a lot 🙏🏻

[@Shreya-w1x5w]

Ky ab bina net qualify kiye phd kr skte h ky ?

[@RiyaGandhi09]

As per the guidelines released last year, NET scores are to be considered for PhD admission.

[@anuskaghosh4828]

Without a PhD will they ask for experience of teaching in the interview of colleges?

[@RiyaGandhi09]

If you have a postgraduate degree and if you have cleared NET that means you are a fresher. Most colleges do hire fresher professors, but it can depend upon the colleges or universities you are targeting.

[@Shanno-tp6sk]

Mamplz I have also a doubt because I want to become a assistant professor. Now I am pursuing my masters degree in english From IGNOU and now I am 2nd year student. what do I have to net/set/slet because I am very confused ABOUT it. 2nd doubt if I pass in appearing session in net exam without JRF so mera score card kbtak valid hoga for PhD and assistant professor. 3rd doubt kya hme abhi se hi research start krni hogi kya because muje in sbke ke baare me kuch smj nahi aa raha hai to kya ye sab hme PhD session me krna hoga 🤔. Plz mam ye sab mere doubt hai clear kr do. Agr mera score card ONLY assistant professor and PhD ke bases pr ho to tbhi bhi me assistant professor ke liye apply kr skti hu. It's humble requests mam plz clear it.

[@RiyaGandhi09]

First doubt: Assuming you want to be an assistant professor in English since you're doing your master's in English, you must give NET on English. If you give NET/SET/SLET on English, then you're eligible to be an Assistant Professor of English Second doubt: If you pass in the upcoming session without JRF, your NET scorecard will be valid for life as an Assistant Professor. For a Ph.D., it will be valid for one year from the date of declaration. Third doubt: First I would suggest clear NET, then narrow down your research area and topic. After which, you will have to draft a research proposal. But for now, focus on clearing NET. If you're feeling very confused, don't worry. I have simplified the syllabus and everything in my courses. You can check them out here: topmate.io/riyagandhi

[@Shanno-tp6sk]

@@RiyaGandhi09 thanku ma'am ✨🌸for clearing all my doubts ☺️✨. Mam one more thing I am a 2nd year student of master of arts english and I want to give UGC net in june session if I pass in june session with jrf and without jrf so it would be valid..... 🤔

[@RiyaGandhi09]

@@Shanno-tp6sk All the best for your June attempt! You can give it in June. If you want any help with your syllabus, on any specific area, you can check out my Topmate page. It's topmate.io/RiyaGandhi