Big News from Supreme Court on Primary TET Case Fate of 20 Lakh Candidates and Wrong Question Puzzle
WB TET Case: Legal pressure is mounting on the West Bengal Board of Primary Education regarding the wrong question cases. Multiple cases concerning erroneous questions in the TET examinations of 2014, 2017, and 2022 are currently under judicial process. Among these, the 2014 TET wrong question case (MAT 1594) is approaching a critical juncture in the Supreme Court and the High Court. Lakhs of job aspirants in the state are eagerly waiting for the outcome of this case.
November 25, 2025: Crucial Hearing in Supreme Court
A significant hearing for the 2014 TET wrong question case (MAT 1594) is scheduled to take place in the Supreme Court on November 25, 2025. The case is listed to be heard in Court Number 6. This legal battle primarily revolves around 6 wrong questions that appeared in the 2014 TET examination.
Brief History of the Case:
- Initially, the Single Bench of the High Court ordered that only the petitioners (those who filed the case) should be granted marks or job opportunities for the wrong questions.
- Subsequently, the Division Bench modified this order and directed that marks for the wrong questions must be awarded to all candidates who appeared for the exam.
- This order of “marks for all” by the Division Bench was challenged in the Supreme Court. Currently, the case is listed for ‘Final Disposal’.
Observations of the Justices and the Board’s Stance
In previous hearings, the Supreme Court justices placed the responsibility of finding a solution on the Board itself. The justices asked the Board’s lawyers what decision the Board is taking to resolve this long-standing issue.
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Join on TelegramThe key aspects of the case are highlighted in the table below:
| Subject | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Case | MAT 1594 (2014 TET Wrong Question) |
| Hearing Date | November 25, 2025 |
| Challenge (SLP C 25486/2023) | Dibyendu Kundu vs Board (Against marks for all) |
| Board’s Current Stance | Cannot award marks to everyone (Pratibha Mondal Case, 2024) |
In 2024, the Board challenged the order in the ‘Pratibha Mondal vs Board’ case, stating that it is not possible for them to award marks to all candidates. During the last hearing, the lawyers had sought time from the court to take further instructions.
20 Lakh New Evaluations and OMR Complications
The case has now become extremely complex because the future of a vast number of candidates depends on its verdict. If the Supreme Court upholds the order to award marks to all candidates, the issue of re-evaluating the OMR sheets of approximately 20 lakh or more candidates will arise.
This is where a major problem lies. The Board currently does not possess the OMR sheets for many candidates from the 2014 TET. Without the OMR sheets, how marks will be increased or how a new evaluation will be conducted remains a significant legal and administrative hurdle.
Fear of Competition and Conclusion
It is not just the 2014 candidates who are watching this case; candidates who passed the TET in 2022 or 2023 are also concerned. They fear that if a large number of candidates from 2014 are given a fresh opportunity, the competition in interviews and the future recruitment process will increase drastically.
If the Board can present correct information and a viable path for solution before the court on the upcoming November 25, there is a possibility that this long-pending MAT 1594 case might finally be resolved. However, given the technical complications regarding OMR sheets and the involvement of lakhs of examinees, it remains to be seen which direction the case ultimately takes.
