TET: Years of teaching, one exam away from compulsory retirement
A Supreme Court judgment requires in-service teachers in non-minority schools to pass the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) or face compulsory retirement. While the deadline has been extended to 2028, the mandate remains a significant point of contention for veteran educators.
Why it matters
This policy shift impacts the job security of thousands of long-serving teachers and raises questions about balancing professional standards with the experience of veteran staff.
For 24 years, Brijesh Dixit has watched his students leave the classrooms of Purv Madhyamik Vidyalaya in Agra and enter various professions across the country.
The article presents the human interest side of the teachers while acknowledging the Supreme Court's rationale regarding educational quality.
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