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Am I assured of a Job after passing the UGC NET Exam?
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Am I assured of a Job after passing the UGC NET Exam?
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The question seeks to answer the candidate’s query if the passing of the UGC NET Exam is the only criteria for securing the Assistant Lectureship or the JRF.
Let us discuss the various job opportunities available for a UGC NET JRF awardee. The students qualifying the exam are referred to as NET qualified and become eligible for lecturership across the country. Here are the career options available for the UGC NET Qualified candidates. First career option available with the UGC qualified candidates is that of a Lecturer at an accredited university. It is a lucrative position but can be promoted to Assistant Professor, one needs a PhD as it is now a mandatory requirement in all universities. Being JRF certified provides one with an added advantage as it provides an edge over candidates who have just NET Qualification. Also, the selection depends on the performance in the exam and interview. Another career option available with UGC NET JRF candidates is PhD or M.Phil. You can pursue your higher studies while earning a stipend. Some of the universities offer a stipend to the Ph.D. students. BUT you should keep in mind this thing that the stipend for doing Ph.D. is provided to JRF awardees only in many Universities. The JRF certification is valid for 3 years while the NET is valid for lifetime. Since your NET qualification is for a lifetime, therefore, you can apply for lecturership anytime in your life.
Steps for Application for the Job i)Shortlist few Universities/Institutions according to your preference. ii)Check on their respective websites for the various vacancies. iii)Apply for suitable vacancies. (Vacancies are less in comparison to the number of candidates clearing UGC NET JRF every year) . Therefore, you will have to take it with a pinch of salt that clearing UGC NET JRF does not guarantee a job.
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Let us discuss the various job opportunities available for a UGC NET JRF awardee. The students qualifying the exam are referred to as NET qualified and become eligible for lecturership across the country. Here are the career options available for the UGC NET Qualified candidates.
First career option available with the UGC qualified candidates is that of a Lecturer at an accredited university. It is a lucrative position but can be promoted to Assistant Professor, one needs a PhD as it is now a mandatory requirement in all universities. Being JRF certified provides one with an added advantage as it provides an edge over candidates who have just NET Qualification. Also, the selection depends on the performance in the exam and interview.
Another career option available with UGC NET JRF candidates is PhD or M.Phil. You can pursue your higher studies while earning a stipend.
Some of the universities offer a stipend to the Ph.D. students. BUT you should keep in mind this thing that the stipend for doing Ph.D. is provided to JRF awardees only in many Universities. The JRF certification is valid for 3 years while the NET is valid for lifetime. Since your NET qualification is for a lifetime, therefore, you can apply for lecturership anytime in your life.
Steps for Application for the Job
i)Shortlist few Universities/Institutions according to your preference.
ii)Check on their respective websites for the various vacancies.
iii)Apply for suitable vacancies. (Vacancies are less in comparison to the number of candidates clearing UGC NET JRF every year) . Therefore, you will have to take it with a pinch of salt that clearing UGC NET JRF does not guarantee a job.