Centre has rejected the UGC resolution to dilute the eligibility norms for appointment of lecturers and vetoed a proposal to have MPhil as the minimum academic qualification. see the link http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/UGC-plan-to-dilute-norms-for-lectur... Irshad Ahmed Information Assistant Deccan Herald Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.