Supreme Court Mandates TET Exam for Over 1.5 Lakh Teachers Across India The Supreme Court has ruled that more than 1.5 lakh teachers in Madhya Pradesh must pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to continue their service. The court emphasized that this requirement is essential for ensuring the quality of education and the long-term academic development of children. The decision, announced during a review of petitions, applies not only to Madhya Pradesh but to all states in India, including those that previously granted exemptions to older teachers. The court extended the deadline for passing the TET exam from two years to three years, allowing teachers until August 31, 2028, to comply. This extension aims to balance the need for maintaining educational standards with the practical challenges faced by teachers, particularly those who have been in service for decades. The court clarified that the requirement is not merely a procedural formality but a constitutional obligation to provide quality education to students. The ruling also directed all states to conduct the TET examination at least twice a year to ensure that teachers have sufficient opportunities to meet the criteria. The court acknowledged the potential disruption to the education system caused by the mandate but stressed that the welfare of children must take precedence. It noted that while the policy may affect the careers of many teachers, the long-term benefits for students outweigh the short-term inconveniences. Teacher unions have expressed strong opposition to the decision.#supreme_court #madhya_pradesh #teacher_eligibility_test #tribal_welfare_teachers_association #akhil_bharatiya_akhand_shikshak_sangathan
High Court Orders TET as Mandatory for TGT and LT Grade Recruitment, Issues Key Ruling on Challenging Petition The High Court in Allahabad has mandated that the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) must be a compulsory qualification for recruitment to the Teacher Grade (TGT) and Lower Teacher Grade (LT) positions. The court directed that the TET pass must now be included alongside the qualifications outlined in Rule 8 of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Educational Service Rules, 1983. This ruling came in response to a petition filed by Jay Hind Yadav and others challenging the eligibility criteria for the 2025 LT Grade teacher recruitment. The petitioners, represented by advocate Sanjay Kumar Yadav, argued that the current recruitment process for LT Grade positions violated the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. They contended that the advertisement issued by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) did not clearly specify the classes for which the recruitment was intended or the cadre under which the positions were being filled. The court emphasized that the CT (Certificate of Teaching) cadre had already been declared as part of the LT cadre (TGT grade), making TET a mandatory requirement. The court acknowledged that the Director of Education’s statement confirmed the existence of 904 institutions in the state offering education from class 6 to class 12. This raised questions about the validity of the UPPSC’s claim that there were no vacancies in classes 6 to 8. The court noted that the lack of clarity in the advertisement regarding the classes and cadre for which the recruitment was intended constituted a significant oversight.#uttar_pradesh_public_service_commission #high_court_allahabad #teacher_eligibility_test #jay_hind_yadav #sanjay_kumar_yadav
