TET Mandatory: A recent Supreme Court verdict has opened a new chapter in India’s teacher recruitment process. From now on, the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) has been made mandatory even for teachers appointed before 2010. This ruling is expected to have a major impact on the country’s education system. Various states across the country are taking different steps in response to this verdict, leading to widespread discussion and concern among the teaching community.
Reactions from Various States
Following this Supreme Court ruling, various state governments have started to take their own measures. Here is a detailed discussion of what different states are considering:
- Tamil Nadu: The Tamil Nadu government has decided to challenge this Supreme Court verdict. They are preparing to file a review petition, through which they will request a reconsideration of the ruling. However, it is important to remember that changing a main judgment through a review petition is historically quite difficult.
- Maharashtra: The state from which the case went to the Supreme Court, Maharashtra, has not yet made a final decision. It is rumored that they might also pursue a review petition, but there has been no official announcement on this matter yet.
- Odisha: The Odisha government is observing the steps being taken by other states. If most states accept the verdict, Odisha will also implement it. But if any state, like Tamil Nadu, files a review petition, Odisha will wait for the final judgment on that petition.
- West Bengal: The West Bengal government has not yet made any decision or clarified its position on this matter. It is expected that the West Bengal government will take action only after the verdict on Tamil Nadu’s review petition.
Role of the Central Government
All states are awaiting the decisions of the Central Education Department and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), as their decisions will be binding on all states. In this situation, the future of lakhs of teachers across the country now depends on the outcome of the Supreme Court’s review petition and the final decision of the central government. While this verdict is seen as a step towards improving the quality of education, it also presents a major challenge for older teachers. It remains to be seen which direction this situation will take in the coming days.
