India, Jan. 4 -- The Maharashtra government has made it compulsory for teachers of ashram schools under the tribal development department to clear the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) or face termination of service.

The decision follows a Supreme Court judgment delivered on September 1, 2025, making the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, applicable for ashram schools as well. Based on the ruling, TET has been made mandatory for Classes 1 to 8 teachers in government-run, aided, and central ashram schools, including Eklavya Model Residential Schools.

According to the government order issued on January 3, existing teachers have been given a final opportunity to clear the TET exam in two years, by September 1, 2027. Failure to do so will res...