(a) whether the Degrees of M.Phil., Ph.D., National Eligibility
Test (NET) and State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) are adjudged at
par by the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree holders are eligible for
appearing in all University examinations including lecturers
examination; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(DR. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) & (b): No, Sir. Degrees of M.Phil and Ph.D are not treated
at par. National Eligibility Test (NET)/State Level Eligibility
Test (SLET) are not degrees but examinations conducted by
University Grants Commission (UGC) and States to assess the
scholastic achievements of candidates in a particular filed of
learning. M.Phil./Ph.D. degrees are awarded according to the
University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for
Award of M. Phil / Ph. D. Degree), Regulation, 2009.
(c) & (d): According to the University Grants Commission
(Minimum Qualifications required for the appointment and Career
Advancement of teachers in Universities and Institutions
affiliated to it) (3rd Amendment), Regulation 2009, National
Eligibility Test (NET)/State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) are
compulsory minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and
appointment of Lecturers in Universities/ Colleges/Institutions of
the National Importance.