J&K Assembly to Exempt Pre-2019 Teachers from TET Requirement

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has introduced a proposal to exempt teachers who were appointed before 2019 from the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). This move comes as part of an effort to streamline the recruitment process for experienced educators. The TET is a national qualification required for teaching positions across India, but the proposed exemption would apply only to those teachers who joined the state’s schools prior to 2019. Supporters argue that the exemption would recognize the experience of long‑standing teachers and reduce administrative hurdles. The motion is scheduled for discussion in the upcoming assembly session, after which a vote will determine whether the exemption is adopted.