The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has launched the application process for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET), with submissions open until May 21. This test is crucial for determining eligibility for teaching positions in primary (classes 1 to 5) and upper primary (classes 6 to 8) schools. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and meet specific percentage criteria: 60% for general and economically weaker sections, 55% for backward classes, and 52% for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), and persons with disabilities. The JTET is significant as it is being held after a 10-year gap. However, the test has faced criticism due to the exclusion of Bhojpuri, Angika, and Maghi languages from the exam, which were previously included until 2016. Political leaders, including Congress ministers and RJD representatives, have called for these languages to be reinstated, arguing their importance in the state's educational framework. Any amendments to the language policy will need to be approved by the state government.