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TET Exemption for Teachers? Central Government Clarifies Viral Fake Circular
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News18•20-09-2026, 21:24
TET Exemption for Teachers? Central Government Clarifies Viral Fake Circular
- •A circular spread on social media claimed the central government was considering TET exemption for in-service teachers.
- •The Supreme Court ruled that teachers who joined before 2011 must pass TET by August 2028.
- •A fake document, appearing to be from the Union Ministry of Education, circulated online.
- •The fake circular suggested the government planned to restructure TET rules and examine issues of in-service teachers without TET.
- •The central government's fact-checking team clarified that the Ministry of Education has not issued any such circular, warning against the malicious document.
Key Questions Answered
No, the central government's fact-checking team confirmed that a viral circular claiming the Ministry of Education is reviewing TET rules to provide exemptions for in-service teachers is completely fake.
The Supreme Court ruled that teachers who entered service before 2011 must pass the Teacher Eligibility Test, with the final deadline extended to August 2028.
The Ministry of Education has not issued any such circular or announcement, and authorities have warned the public against believing unverified rumors on social media.
