Education
NCTE organizes 1-Day National Conference on Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in partnership with CBSE
In a landmark move to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) convened a 1-Day National Conference on Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) on 12 February 2024. This pivotal gathering was aimed at discussing and implementing transformative changes to TET, particularly extending it to secondary education levels (Classes 9 to 12).
Ms. Kesang Y. Sherpa IRS, Member Secretary of NCTE, underscored the NEP 2020’s recommendation for the implementation of TET across various levels of education. She announced NCTE’s initiative to propose and implement TET for secondary education, marking a significant step towards ensuring the quality and capability of teachers across all school levels.
Echoing the importance of TET, Smt. Nidhi Chhibber IAS, Chairperson of CBSE, emphasized the role of teacher capability in creating effective classroom environments. With CBSE’s extensive experience in conducting TET, she assured the conference of CBSE’s commitment to collaborate closely with NCTE in sharing data and jointly implementing future plans.
Shri Vikram Sahay IRS, Principal Commissioner, Income Tax, discussed the necessity of standardizing TET to meet the varying challenges at different educational levels. Prof. Yogesh Singh, Chairperson of NCTE, highlighted the NEP 2020’s vision of focusing on developing Indian ethos and values in students, beyond mere academic marks.
Shri. Abhimanyu Yadav, Convener TET from NCTE, presented a comprehensive overview of TET’s journey since its inception, emphasizing its role in enhancing the quality and capability of school teachers nationwide. The conference also featured a panel discussion with Prof. H.C.S. Rathore, Former Vice Chancellor, Central University of South Bihar, and Prof. R.C. Patel, Retd. Professor MS University Baroda, addressing participants’ queries.
Representatives from various states and UTs shared their experiences and best practices related to TET, contributing to a collective effort to revamp TET in line with NEP 2020.
As the conference concluded, Convener TET extended heartfelt thanks to all academic dignitaries, education administrators, and participants for their valuable contributions towards shaping the future of education in India. This initiative by NCTE and CBSE is a significant step towards ensuring quality education through the empowerment of teachers, in alignment with the goals of NEP 2020.