The Meghalaya Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan School Association (MSSASA) has said that errors continue to persist in issuing of certificates to MTET passed candidates-2021 which was not at par with the NCTE guidelines and the notification issued by the State education department.
The association has also sought a clarification on the matter from the Directorate of Educational Research and Training (DERT) Director, JP Lakiang.
President of the Association Aristotle C Rymbai said the association has received multiple complaints from 2021 MTET passed candidates for upper primary category that their names were listed in the list of unqualified candidates who are not entitled to obtain the MTET certificate and reason being stated – “in-service but below 45% in Degree” displayed in the notice board of the respective DIETs.
He said NCTE guidelines for conducting Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issued to all secretaries/commissioners of education of state governments/UTs and the Meghalaya education department’s notification dated April 22, 2021 for conducting the MTET for elementary school teachers had stated, “the minimum qualification to be eligible to apply for MTET – 2021 for Class VI – VIII (Upper Primary category) is Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).”
Referring to the facts and notifications, it is very clear that candidates who acquired below 45 per cent in Graduation/Degree are eligible and entitled to obtain the MTET Certificate and the reason stated, “In-service Below 45% in Degree are not qualified” stand null and void,” he said.
