Tet Mandatory in Parliament: Demand to Amend Law to Save Jobs! Teachers in Trouble After TET Made Mandatory, Uproar in Parliament
Tet Mandatory: MP Imran Masood raised a highly critical issue in Parliament concerning the future of approximately 20 lakh teachers across the country. A recent Supreme Court directive has created a significant question mark over the job security of primary and upper primary teachers nationwide. Standing in support of the teachers in this complex situation, the MP from Uttar Pradesh has demanded immediate legal intervention from the central government.
Supreme Court Verdict and Teachers’ Anxiety
Recently, in September 2025, the Supreme Court issued a directive stating that passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is mandatory for all teachers from class 1 to 8. In this case, the date of the teacher’s appointment is not considered relevant. This implies that teachers appointed under old rules might also have to provide proof of this qualification anew.
According to MP Imran Masood, this verdict has instantly put the future of about 20 lakh teachers at risk of plunging into darkness. Specifically, the validity of the jobs of those who were in the ‘qualified’ and ‘exempted’ categories is now in crisis. Teachers who had secured jobs completely legally under the RTE Act 2009 and the NCTE notification of 2010 are also spending their days in intense mental anxiety.
Discrepancy in Dates and Legal Complexities
In his statement, the MP highlighted a very important legal and practical aspect. He mentioned that the Right to Education Act or the TET rules did not come into effect on the same day in all states of the country. To illustrate this, he cited the example that in Uttar Pradesh, this rule became effective on July 27, 2011.
However, it is alleged that the recent apex court judgment did not give importance to this difference in timelines or the date of appointment. As a result, teachers who have been serving with dignity for many years have suddenly been pushed into an ‘insecure’ position. According to the MP, this will damage the morale of teachers and have a negative impact on the overall environment of school education.
Three Demands to the Government
To rescue teachers from this deep crisis and secure their livelihoods, the MP has presented three specific demands to the central government:
- Prospective Implementation: This court order should not be implemented on old teachers. It should be treated only for future appointments or as an additional benefit so that the job security of existing teachers is maintained.
- Review Petition: The government should immediately file a Review Petition in the Supreme Court against this verdict.
- Amendment of Law: If necessary, an amendment should be made to the Right to Education Act 2009 to ensure the dignity, rights, and job security of teachers.
Millions of teachers across the country are now looking to see what steps the central government takes in response to these demands.
