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14. True, clearing the NET exam or its equivalent is compulsory in addition to the minimum academic qualifications. However, if candidates had been awarded a Ph.D degree under the UGC Regulations, 2009, they need not clear NET/SLET/SET to be eligible for being appointed. Therefore, the exemption is holding a Ph.D degree as per UGC 2009 Regulations. I have already found in the judgment under review that 2025:KER:81517 the Ph.D awarded to the 6th respondent is valid, and reasons have been given for the same. Under such circumstances, the contention that I have not considered the eligibility of the 6th respondent is not correct.