TET Mandatory: Saumitra Khan Writes To PM Modi Regarding Teachers TET Exemption And Ordinance Demand
TET Mandatory: Significant anxiety has gripped a section of primary teachers in West Bengal following a recent directive from the Supreme Court. The verdict delivered by the apex court on September 1, 2025, regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), has created a wave of uncertainty regarding the service conditions of many in-service teachers. In a bid to resolve this complexity and protect the interests of these educators, Bishnupur MP Saumitra Khan has directly approached the Prime Minister.
To provide relief to the teachers amidst this legal tangle, the MP submitted a written application seeking the intervention of the Central Government. According to reports, Saumitra Khan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 3, 2025, and personally handed over this crucial letter.
What Did the MP Demand from the Prime Minister?
The core subject of Saumitra Khan’s letter revolves around providing protection to teachers appointed under recruitment notifications issued before 2011. He has appealed to the Prime Minister to exempt this specific section of teachers from the mandatory requirement of appearing for the TET examination. In his letter, he argued that central intervention is now imperative to clear the legal hurdles.
The key points highlighted by the MP in his letter are as follows:
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Join on Telegram- Recruitment Notification vs. Appointment: The MP clearly stated that the exemption should be applicable to all in-service teachers who secured their jobs based on Recruitment Notifications published up to 2011. He emphasized prioritizing the date of the notification rather than the date of appointment.
- Urgent Legal Intervention: Attention of the Ministry of Education has been drawn in light of the Supreme Court’s order dated September 1, 2025. Although the letter inadvertently mentioned the judgment date as October 1, the context remains focused on the September 1 verdict.
- Proposal for Ordinance: Solving this issue through conventional legal routes might be time-consuming. Therefore, the MP has proposed that, if necessary, an Ordinance should be promulgated or a legal amendment be introduced to exempt these teachers from TET.
Key Dates at a Glance
To understand the timeline of events better, a summary is provided below:
| Event | Date/Details |
|---|---|
| Supreme Court Verdict | September 1, 2025 |
| Meeting with PM | December 3, 2025 |
| Exemption Demanded | TET waiver for pre-2011 notification appointees |
What Lies Ahead?
As an elected representative from West Bengal, Saumitra Khan has brought this matter to the Prime Minister’s urgent attention, and it is reported that the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has received the application. According to political analysts, issuing an ordinance is within the jurisdiction of the Central Government, though it involves a significant legal process. However, the fact that the matter has been discussed at the PMO has given a glimmer of hope to thousands of primary teachers in the state. All eyes are now on the Central Government to see if any specific directive is issued to the Ministry of Education based on this appeal in the coming days.
