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MLC Advocates for TET Exemption or Special Test for Current Teachers
MLC calls for TET exemption or special test for in-service teachers
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Borra Gopi Murthy, MLC from East and West Godavari, has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to exempt in-service teachers from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) or create a special examination tailored for them. This follows a Supreme Court ruling requiring all teachers to pass TET, which many experienced educators find challenging.
- 01Borra Gopi Murthy is the MLC representing East and West Godavari teachers' constituency.
- 02The Supreme Court ruling mandates TET for all teachers, excluding those retiring within five years.
- 03Murthy suggests a special TET for in-service teachers focusing on their specific subjects.
- 04He proposes a uniform qualifying mark for all candidates regardless of caste categories.
- 05The MLC recommends a manual examination format instead of the current online system.
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On June 5, 2026, Borra Gopi Murthy, the Member of Legislative Council (MLC) for East and West Godavari, called on the Andhra Pradesh government to act swiftly regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirements for in-service teachers. In a representation to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, he requested that the government either persuade the Union Ministry of Education to amend the Right to Education (RTE) Act concerning TET eligibility or establish a separate TET specifically for serving teachers. This appeal follows a Supreme Court ruling that requires all teachers, except those nearing retirement, to pass the TET. Murthy expressed concern that many experienced teachers, who have dedicated decades to education, may struggle to meet the current TET standards. He proposed a tailored TET model focusing on the subjects taught by these teachers rather than the broader syllabus currently in place. Additionally, he advocated for a uniform minimum qualifying mark for all candidates and recommended that the examination be conducted in a manual, pen-and-paper format, diverging from the existing online approach.
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The proposed changes could significantly ease the burden on experienced teachers in Andhra Pradesh, allowing them to continue their service without the added pressure of passing a challenging examination.
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