Over 59,000 teachers take up TET exam across Tamil Nadu

Over 59,000 teachers in Tamil Nadu participated in the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) paper-I on Saturday. The state government implemented strict security measures to ensure the integrity of the examination process.
Why it matters
This event is critical for the professional certification and employment status of thousands of educators in India, following Supreme Court mandates regarding teacher qualifications.
As many as 59,535 teachers across Tamil Nadu appeared for the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) paper-I for in-service teachers held on Saturday. While 61,386 candidates had registered to take up the exam, a total of 1,851 candidates were absent. The exam was held in 222 centers.
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