SLET(SLET State Level Eligibility Test) - 2011 in A.P on thoughts, OU Ready to hold SLET test

A.P Government has decided to revive the State Level Eligibility Test -SLET, and give the responsibility to Osmania University. Quality of test to be on a par with NET, UGC also involved in the examination process. Las time SLET was conducted in 1999 by College Service Commission now abolished, UGC gave APPSC the responsibility to hold SLET, but APPSC failed to conduct SLET test.

The revival decision comes in the wake of UGC making NET or SLET mandatory for candidates who have passed M. Phil prior to 1993 for being eligible for the posts of Assistant Professor. The UGC felt the need to introduce NET as compulsory for the purpose of appointment to teaching posts to upgrade standards. NET or SLET should be retained as compulsory requirement irrespective of the candidates possessing M.Phil degree or Ph.D.
Teachers recruited in the universities should have cleared NET or SLET or hold a Ph.D in the concerned subject. Several candidates prefer to take the SLET for getting the eligibility for teaching posts as NET is considered tough to crack competing at the All India level. Though SLET is considered relatively easy to clear, officials say the quality of test will be on par with NET with the UGC involved in the examination process. An added advantage in the SLET is the flexibility the State government will have in the subjects to be included in SLET.