MLC calls for TET exemption or special test for in-service teachers

A teacher's constituency MLC has requested the Andhra Pradesh government to exempt in-service teachers from the standard Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) or create a specialized version. The proposal aims to accommodate experienced educators who find the current syllabus and format unsuitable for their professional background.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between standardized educational certification requirements and the practical experience of long-serving teaching staff.
East and West Godavari teachers’ constituency MLC Borra Gopi Murthy on Friday (June 5, 2026 ) urged the State government to take immediate steps to address the concerns surrounding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement for in-service teachers.
The article reports on a specific policy request and the rationale behind it without editorializing.
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