Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the disappointing pass rates in the state’s Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), conducted by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB). However, he clarified that there were no irregularities found in the question papers.
As per results declared on Tuesday, only 458 out of 8,240 candidates (5.56%) cleared TET-I, while 1,589 of 32,286 candidates (4.92%) passed TET-II. TET-I certifies candidates to teach classes 1 to 5, and TET-II qualifies candidates to teach classes 6 to 8. The low success rate has triggered anxiety among job seekers and prompted scrutiny from education authorities.
Speaking to the media, CM Saha, who also oversees the state’s education portfolio, acknowledged the disappointment among candidates. “They have every right to raise concerns,” he said. “I spoke with the officials, and they informed me that no irregularities were found in the question papers. Candidates also have the option to approach the courts if they feel necessary.”
Saha added that several factors could be behind the low pass percentage and assured that the government would look into the issue more closely. “In any state or national-level examination, such concerns can arise. We are committed to understanding the problem thoroughly,” he said, urging aspirants to reach out to the proper channels for redressal.
Recently, a group of TET aspirants protested outside the TRB office in Agartala, alleging discrepancies in the answer keys of the exam.
In a separate statement, the Chief Minister also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (One Tree for Mother) initiative. He described trees as the “mothers of nature” due to their vital role in preserving life and maintaining ecological balance.