UP CM Directs Education Dept to file Revision Petition in SC against Mandatory TET Order

The Supreme Court on September 1, 2025 ruled that all government school teachers with more than five years of service left must qualify the TET or face compulsory retirement or resignation.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed his education department to file a revision petition in the Supreme Court, challenging its recent order of mandatory TET (Teachers Eligibility Test) for serving teachers, by the Supreme Court.

As per a Tweet from UP CM’s official handle, the Chief Minister said that the teachers of the state are experienced and have been provided training from time to time by the government. The tweet reads: "In such a situation, it is not appropriate to ignore their qualifications and years of service."

Sandeep Singh, Minister of State, Education Department, Uttar Pradesh sharing the decision wrote on X: “ Honourable Chief Minister Shri @myogiadityanath ji has directed the department to file a revision in the Hon'ble Supreme Court regarding the order related to the mandatory requirement of TET for serving teachers of the Basic Education Department.”

Singh added that the teachers of the state have not only disseminated knowledge with their dedication and service spirit, but have also instilled values in generations and strengthened the foundation of nation-building. The experience and qualifications of our teachers are extremely important for the strengthening of the education system.

SC Order on Mandatory TET

The Supreme Court on September 1, 2025 ruled that all government school teachers with more than five years of service left must qualify the TET or face compulsory retirement or resignation. The SC Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih issued the order while hearing a petition related to teaching appointments in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, but ruled for entire country.

The court in its order stated that Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) is mandatory both for aspiring teachers seeking appointment and for in-service teachers seeking promotion. However, the Supreme Court clarified that this order will not apply to minority-status educational institutions.

Following apex court order, two teachers in Uttar Pradesh, have allegedly died by suicide, as they were unable to cope with the pressure of passing the TET made mandatory by the Supreme Court.

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