WB TET Review: West Bengal Government Files Petition Challenging Supreme Court Verdict

WB TET Review: In a pivotal turn of events regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) controversy, the West Bengal State Government has officially filed a review petition in the Supreme Court. Filed on November 28, 2025, this petition challenges the apex court’s judgment delivered on September 1, 2025. This decisive move aims to safeguard the interests of thousands of teachers across the state who were affected by the previous order.

A Unified Legal Front: Government and Unions Join Hands

The state government is not alone in this legal battle. The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) had already approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of the judgment. Following suit, several prominent teacher associations, including the Bangiya Prathamik Shikshak Samiti and the All Post Graduate Teachers Welfare Association, have also filed their respective petitions.

This legal pushback is witnessing a nationwide trend, with other state governments also stepping in:

• Telangana: Filed a review petition on October 12.
• Uttarakhand: Challenged the verdict on October 28.

Current Status: The ‘Defect List’ and Hearing Procedures

As of now, no specific date has been allocated for the hearing. Reports indicate that many of the filed review petitions have been placed in the ‘Defect List’ due to technical discrepancies in the filing process. Petitioners are typically granted a 90-day window to cure these defects. Once rectified, the cases will be listed for hearing.

A crucial aspect to watch is the mode of hearing. It remains to be seen whether the Supreme Court will grant an ‘Open Court Hearing’, allowing for fresh oral arguments, or if the review will be conducted through ‘Circulation’ in the judges’ chambers. An open court hearing is generally considered more favorable for petitioners as it allows for a more detailed presentation of the case.

Winter Session of Parliament: A Legislative Solution?

Beyond the courtroom, all eyes are fixed on the Parliament’s Winter Session commencing on December 1, 2025. There is a growing anticipation among the teaching community that the Central Government might introduce an ordinance or an amendment to the 2017 Bill to address the crisis created by the judicial verdict.

Key Takeaways for Teachers

The coming month of December is poised to be critical. With the dual possibility of a Supreme Court review and a legislative intervention, teachers are advised to stay updated through official channels. The outcome of the review petition, combined with any potential parliamentary action, will essentially determine the professional fate of countless educators in West Bengal.