The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the postponement of the second Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), which was originally scheduled between June 26 and 28, 2024. The decision has been taken due to scheduling clashes with the headmaster recruitment exams to be held by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on June 28 and 29. According to ANI, the new date for TET will be announced within the next two days.
Passing the TET is an important step for teachers in Bihar, as it gives them the status of state employees. This exam is for candidates seeking jobs in primary, secondary and higher secondary schools.
Background of exam paper leak
The exams have been postponed following a stringent scrutiny of exam security following recent paper leak incidents. The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) was cancelled on June 20 after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan revealed that the exam question paper had been leaked on the darknet. The darknet is a hidden part of the internet that is inaccessible to standard search engines, where users often remain anonymous and transact using cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.
In related news, the Supreme Court on June 21, 2024, refused to delay the National Graduate Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) counselling process scheduled to begin on July 6. Despite ongoing controversies, including allegations of paper leak, the court insisted that the counselling process must go ahead as planned.
Addressing the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, Minister Pradhan assured that the government is committed to protecting the interests of students. He confirmed that NEET-UG 2024 will not be cancelled at this time and announced the formation of a high-level committee to examine the issues. Emphasising the government’s commitment to transparency, he said, “We will not compromise on the transparency of the exam.”
(with inputs from agencies)
