The Odisha School and Mass Education Department has extended the deadline for teachers who have not yet qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Under the revised timeline, eligible teachers will now have until August 31, 2028, to clear the mandatory examination.
The move increases the qualification period from two years to three years, giving affected teachers additional time to meet the required eligibility criteria.
Revised Timeline for TET Qualification
According to the latest update, the School and Mass Education Department has formally communicated the revised deadline to the Director of Elementary Education.
Key highlights include:
- The TET qualification period has been extended from 2 years to 3 years.
- Teachers who have not yet passed the TET must now qualify by August 31, 2028.
- The revised timeline has been officially conveyed to the Director of Elementary Education.
Extension Issued in Line With Supreme Court Mandate
The extension comes while adhering to the Supreme Court’s directive that obtaining TET qualification is mandatory for teachers across the country.
By providing an additional year, the department aims to ensure that eligible teachers have sufficient time to fulfill the compulsory qualification requirement while remaining compliant with national guidelines.
What This Means for Teachers
Teachers covered under the revised timeline should plan to complete their TET qualification before the new deadline of August 31, 2028. Failure to do so may affect compliance with the mandatory eligibility requirements prescribed under the applicable rules.
