The results of Teachers’ Eligibility Test (I and II) this year once again threw up a very dismal picture. The results of the TET –I and II were announced on Wednesday and only 3686 out of total 25,660 candidates could make it through.
Education minister Ratanlal Nath in a press conference said out of total 11,221 aspirants for TET-I, only 1061 candidates could secure the pass mark. Similarly in TET-II, only 2625 out of 14,439 candidates could obtain the pass mark.
Nath said as per the requirement of the Education department, 3025 graduates appeared in the examination for recruitment of 175 teachers in elementary level. Among them, 896 aspirants passed the examination.
He also said as per the requirement of more 63 teachers, 163 candidates appeared in the Selection Test for Post Graduate Teachers (STPGT) and 140 among them secured the cut off mark.
Now, the Teachers Recruitment Board of Tripura (TRBT) would verify the documents of the qualified candidates and distribute certificates. The department would now recruit teachers as per merit. The certificates are now valid for lifetime, according to a government press release.
Speaking to the media, The Education minister said the new government recruited total 3056 teachers in PGT, GT and UGT. Now, there is a requirement for recruitment of another 2622 teachers.
