Can I become a lecturer after qualifying UGC NET exam? Do I need to take any other exam?

I completed BCA from IP University. I have also done MCA. I opted for commerce stream along with CS in HSC.

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Ravi Mahawar | Contributor-Level 10

6 years ago

Hello, The objective of organising the UGC NET Exam is to select the candidates for lectureship or awarding Junior Research Fellowship. Those who clear this exam can apply in any college and institutes for the post of lecturer (Assistant Professor). There is no age limit to become a lecturer. You

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Vikram Soni | Scholar-Level 16

9 years ago

Hi, Yes, you can apply for lecturer job in colleges after clear the NET exam but few universities do accept only NET exam and some do require PhD too for the lecturer job. So, you need to check the vacancy requirement in the particular university if you want to apply with your NET exam result.

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