Coaching for NET/SET for SC / ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer) & Minorities was established in 2009-2010
INTRODUCTION
UGC has developed a schemes whereby the access of students from SC, ST, OBC (noncreamy layer) and Minority communities is improved at a faster rate so that the gap in enrolment rate ( with the national average ) is reduced. It is also important that these students not only complete higher education but are encouraged to choose teaching as a career and become role models to others of their group. In order to ensure that more and more SC / ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates as well as candidates from Minority communities become eligible to apply for teaching posts, the UGC will continue the scheme for coaching SC/ ST and Minorities to prepare for National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET) for Lecturers, during the Eleventh Plan. Students belonging to Other Backward Classes, economically weaker sections and physically challenged students may also avail of this coaching facility and 20% of the total number of other students may be considered for coaching under this scheme.
Objectives
The main objective of the scheme is:-
- To prepare SC /ST candidates and candidates from Minority communities for appearing in NET or SET, so that sufficient number of candidates become viable for selection of Lecturers in the University system from these groups.
- To give books and reading material to the students for preparing for this exam.
- To Provide Expert advice and guidance regarding preparation of Exam.
- To boost the morale of students from SC, ST, OBC (noncreamy layer) and Minority communities.
Patron Dr. Sushma Arya
Convenor DR. MalkiT Singh
Member Ms.Jasleen