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Education
Gwalior Teachers Protest Against TET, Only 30,000 Applications Received Out of 1.5 Million
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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Teachers in Gwalior have staged a third day of protest against the Teacher Eligibility Test, claiming only 30,000 of the 1.5 million eligible teachers have applied by the October 5 deadline.
On the third day of their protest, teachers from the Gwalior-Chambal division gathered at Neelam Park to voice their concerns over the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). The joint front of teachers maintains that only 30,000 applications have been received from the approximately 1.5 million eligible teachers in the state, far short of the expected numbers.
The protest is timed ahead of the TET application deadline set for October 5. According to the teachers, the low response rate reflects confusion and dissatisfaction with the current examination process. Many participants have announced that they will not submit the required forms, citing the lack of clarity and fairness in the test.
The teachers’ union has called for a review of the TET guidelines and a more transparent application procedure. They argue that the current system is discouraging qualified educators from participating, potentially impacting the quality of teaching in the state.
The demonstration has drawn attention from local media and education officials, who are expected to engage with the teachers to address their grievances before the deadline.
The protest continues to attract support from other educators across Madhya Pradesh, highlighting a broader concern over the TET’s implementation.
The protest is timed ahead of the TET application deadline set for October 5. According to the teachers, the low response rate reflects confusion and dissatisfaction with the current examination process. Many participants have announced that they will not submit the required forms, citing the lack of clarity and fairness in the test.
The teachers’ union has called for a review of the TET guidelines and a more transparent application procedure. They argue that the current system is discouraging qualified educators from participating, potentially impacting the quality of teaching in the state.
The demonstration has drawn attention from local media and education officials, who are expected to engage with the teachers to address their grievances before the deadline.
The protest continues to attract support from other educators across Madhya Pradesh, highlighting a broader concern over the TET’s implementation.