The Validity period of the Teachers Eligibility Test qualifying certificate extended from 7 years to life time. Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ announced the decision
Teacher’s Eligibility Test, TET certificate validity now has been extended to Lifetime. The Validity period of the Teachers Eligibility Test qualifying certificate extended from 7 years to life time today on June 3. Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ announced that Government has decided to extend the validity period of the Teachers Eligibility Test qualifying certificate from 7 years to life time retrospective effect from 2011.
This New Certificate Validity of TET will be applicable in all the states and Union Territory. ” The respective State Govts. /UTs will take necessary action to revalidate/issue fresh TET certificates to those candidates whose period of 7 years has already elapsed,” added Ramesh Pokhriyal, Union Education Minister.
The Government aims to motivate individuals to make a career in the field of Teaching. Ramesh Pokhriyal said this will be a positive step in increasing the employment opportunities for candidates aspiring to make a career in the teaching field.
TET Eligibility Criteria for Candidates:
- Candidates should obtain a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum 45 percent marks
- Candidates should obtain a degree in BEd or complete any other prescribed teacher training program/course
- Candidates should be a minimum of 18 and maximum of 35 years of age
Teachers Eligibility Test, TET is one of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in schools. The Guidelines dated 11th February 2011 of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) laid down that TET would be conducted by the State Governments and the validity of the TET Certificate was 7 years from the date of passing TET.
