According to the Report of the Committee to Review the Pay Scales and Service Conditions of University and College Teachers, 2008, Eligibility Conditions for Appointment in Universities and Colleges Besides the other qualifications laid down by the UGC for the post of Assistant Professor, qualifying in the NET/SET examination shall be essential for being eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor. However, those who possess a Ph.D degree in the subject shall be exempted from the NET/SET qualifications, provided the Universities, however, carry out reforms to raise the standard of Ph.D. degrees. Those possessing M. Phil degrees shall be no more exempt from qualifying the NET/SET examination. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.