Teachers Eligibility Test mandatory for being a Sikshamitra' in Uttar Pradesh: Apex court

The Supreme Court today said Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) is mandatory for being a Sikshamitra' in Uttar Pradesh. A division bench, headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and also comprising Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, passed the order in connection with the appointment of teachers in the state.

After hearing in detail the arguments from various petitioners and respondents in the case, the apex court also granted two opportunities to clear the test. The state government of Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court held, will follow the rules and regulations as per the law in the case.