Who Will Conduct MP’s Offline TET? MPESB Backs Off, MPBSE Reluctant To Take Responsibility

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: In a decision that has left the School Education Department uncertain, agencies responsible for the offline Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) are hesitant to take charge. The apprehension stems from the potential risks associated with the examination management, as even a minor mishap could spark teacher protests.

The decision on the conducting body is yet to be finalized by the department. Following Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's announcement on Teachers' Day that the test would also be held offline, the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has stepped back from the responsibility. Ongoing talks are taking place between the MPESB and the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) to discuss the examination arrangement.

The final decision is expected to be made once Chief Minister Yadav returns from his visit to Dubai. As the MP Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) and the Madhya Pradesh State Open School (MPSOS) are being considered, both entities have expressed their reluctance. MPBSE officials cite management risks for offline tests, while the MPSOS, which operates under DPI, is ready to handle the examination in an online mode.

This shift to online mode could streamline the process, eliminating the need for an external agency. The application deadline has been extended to September 18, and the application process started on August 21 with the last date originally set for September 4. As of the initial deadline, only about 7,500 teachers had submitted their applications, significantly lower than the anticipated pool of around 1.5 lakh teachers.