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AIM, you can't simply become a physics lecturer just by qualifying JEE Mains. I will describe the steps you need to follow after that to achieve your goal.
To become a professor of Physics, a research degree is must and especially a phD degree in Physics.
You should have passed 10th standard with a minimum first class.
You should have also passed 12th standard with minimum first class .
Next you need to complete a three year bachelor degree and obtained pass. As you desire of becoming a professor of physics, you are expected to have passed BSc Physics with a minimum first class. Studying Physics related degree is only mandatory and not any other subjects. Completing BSc students can either apply for direct PhD or take a masters route. So you should study a MSc Physics and obtain first class in this case.
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Next, write GATE exam and obtain high rank if your focus is studying at IIT institutions. If you dont want to study at IIT, and want to consider other institutions then a UGC-NET score/ CSIR score is essential. You are also expected to have passed UGC-JRF to be eligible for monthly stipend during PhD.
So completing a Phd, you can work at colleges and universities directly as an Assistant professor and after few years of experience and good performance you are likely to be promoted as a Professor.
For studying a PhD in Physics, you can consider top institutes from India like
Feel free to ask if you have any more queries.
Hope this helps!
All the best!
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