TET Mandatory Case: Supreme Court’s Crucial Hearing on Tripura Teacher Eligibility TET Case

TET Mandatory Case: A significant hearing was held in the Supreme Court regarding the case of making the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for teachers. Here is a detailed discussion of the Supreme Court’s observations and the next steps in the Tripura teachers’ TET case.

Case Background

This case primarily concerns the mandate of making TET compulsory for in-service teachers in Tripura. The case is known as “State of Tripura vs. Sajal Deb.” The hearing took place on October 13, 2025, before the Supreme Court bench led by Justice Dipankar Datta.

Key Points of the Hearing

• The TET Mandate: The central issue is whether passing the TET is mandatory for all teachers. A 2021 notification by the Tripura government stated that all teachers must clear the TET.
• Significance of Review Petitions: The justices have indicated that the final judgment in this case is contingent upon the outcomes of several review petitions filed by various states. The hearing will only proceed after the findings of these petitions are considered.
• Two-Year Deadline: A judgment dated September 1, 2025, has set a deadline for all teachers to pass the TET by August 31, 2027.

What’s Next?

• Next Hearing Date: The next hearing for this case has been scheduled for November 19, 2025.
• Affidavit Submission: All involved parties have been instructed to submit their statements via affidavit within the next two weeks.
• A Ray of Hope for Teachers: The court’s emphasis on the review petitions suggests that teachers might receive some form of relaxation or concession in the final verdict.

This case is of paramount importance for the state’s education system, and the future of numerous teachers hinges on its outcome.