PhD can not be equated to NET in present context of continuing quality deterioration in our higher education research system with States diluting all UGC norms related to quality and accepting only pay package without conditions. So at least NET is essential to ensure minimum quality of teachers and other academic staff of our higher education and research system. Please go change.org site and read and sign the petition to MHRD to Repeal its Decision to Relax NET requirement for entry cadre Post posts of academic staff.
https://www.change.org/p/hon-minister-mhrd-government-of-india-repe...