In re: TET exemption for Shikshakarmi teachers appointed 1997-1999

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the relevant competent authority to decide on pending representations seeking exemption from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for teachers appointed between 1997 and 1999. The authority is mandated to pass a reasoned order regarding these requests within a period of 60 days.

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News13 Oct 2026

High Court's directive on TET exemption for old teachers, government will have to respond within 60 days, now eyes are on promotion.

The High Court has directed the government to take a decision within 60 days on the demand for TET exemption for teachers appointed between 1997 and 1999.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The High Court ordered the government to explain its stance on teacher test exemptions.
Who:: The Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court, and the government must answer the directive.
When:: Reported on 13 Oct 2026.
Where:: Madhya Pradesh High Court, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: The court wants a response regarding the Teachers Eligibility Test exemption for teachers appointed long ago.
What it means:: The government must reply within 60 days, and the decision now impacts potential job promotions.

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News13 Oct 2026

Decision on TET exemption representation must be made within 60 days: Relief for Shikshakarmi from High Court, regarding the petition of Grade 2-3, said - competent authority should pass order with reasons.

Madhya Pradesh High Court orders decision on Shikshakarmi TET exemption pleas. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. Madhya Pradesh High Court has given an important order in the case related to Shikshakarmi Grade-2 and Grade-3. The court has directed the concerned competent authority to take a decision on the pending representations seeking exemption from TET within 60 days.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court ordered officials to decide on a request to excuse certain teachers from a mandatory eligibility test.
Who:: The Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court. The Shikshakarmi teachers are the petitioners. The competent authority is the official agency responsible for the decision.
When:: Reported on 13 Oct 2026.
Where:: Madhya Pradesh High Court, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: The court acted to ensure that officials provide a reasoned response to the teachers' formal request for an exemption.
What it means:: The authorities must now issue a formal decision explaining their choice regarding the teachers within sixty days.

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In re: TET exemption for Shikshakarmi teachers appointed 1997-1999

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High Court's directive on TET exemption for old teachers, government will have to respond within 60 days, now eyes are on promotion.

Decision on TET exemption representation must be made within 60 days: Relief for Shikshakarmi from High Court, regarding the petition of Grade 2-3, said - competent authority should pass order with reasons.

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