#Assistant Professor appointment

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that UGC's pyramidal faculty ratio guidelines are directory, not mandatory, dismissing petitions challenging rationalisation of teaching posts. The judgment clarifies that candidates have no vested right to insist on specific posts, reinforcing the state's discretion in higher education policy implementation.

Uttarakhand High Court rules that ICAR-NET qualification satisfies the UGC/CSIR NET requirement under UGC Regulations, 2018 for Assistant Professor posts. The judgment also clarifies that a Ph.D. awarded after the application deadline does not disqualify NET-qualified candidates, ensuring broader eligibility in higher education recruitment.