Maharashtra Requires TET Qualification for Teacher Promotions, Collects Data on Impact

Maharashtra's school education department has clarified that teachers must pass the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) to be eligible for promotions, following a Supreme Court ruling that made TET mandatory for both new and in-service teachers. While a two-year window until November 2027 is provided to clear the TET, this relaxation does not apply to promotions. The state is also collecting detailed data on in-service teachers to assess the impact of retrospectively enforcing the TET mandate before finalizing implementation plans.