Rymbui says ruling on teacher eligibility test ‘baffling’

Shillong, Sep 23: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui has expressed concern over the recent Supreme Court judgement making the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for all in-service teachers across the country, warning that the decision could have far-reaching consequences in the state.

Speaking to reporters, Rymbui said he has held a series of meetings with various stakeholders, including teacher groups, the Accountant General and Law Department, to deliberate on the issue.

On September 1, the Supreme Court, in the Anjuman vs Maharashtra case, ruled that all teachers – including those already in service – must clear the TET within two years. Teachers who fail to qualify would have to resign, though those with less than five years of service left are exempted, albeit without promotion