Archive · 19 Aug 2026
MP Teachers Plan Delhi Protest Over ₹1,000 TET Fee
Some teachers in Madhya Pradesh have been told they must take a test called TET.
They do not want to take the test under the current rules.
They are especially unhappy about paying a ₹1,000 examination fee, plus extra service charges.
Their organisations are asking teachers to protest in Delhi on August 31.
The teachers say they will not submit the application form until their concerns are considered.
They want officials to identify only the teachers who still need to take the test.
They also want an offline exam because internet and computer problems can affect rural areas.
The teachers plan to meet state leaders and request changes.
Teachers affected by the Supreme Court’s order will protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on August 31.
Teacher organisations in Madhya Pradesh are urging affected teachers to join the demonstration.
Teachers oppose the ₹1,000 TET examination fee, in addition to MP Online or kiosk charges.
The examination application window for primary and middle-school teachers is August 21 to September 9.
Teachers plan to withhold applications and seek a fee waiver, an eligibility list, and offline exams.
- Who
- Teachers affected by the Supreme Court’s TET requirement and teacher organisations from Madhya Pradesh.
- What
- A protest is planned against the mandatory TET requirement, the ₹1,000 examination fee, and related demands.
- When
- The protest is planned for August 31; the application window is August 21 to September 9.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar in Delhi; teachers also plan to meet Madhya Pradesh officials.
- Why
- Teachers are seeking relief from the examination requirement, a fee waiver, a targeted eligibility list, and an offline examination option.
Teachers’ organisations
Exam and education authorities
Mandatory examination
Teachers’ organisations
Teachers are demanding relief from the requirement to take TET under the Supreme Court’s order.
Exam and education authorities
The examination process has been scheduled for primary and middle-school teachers, with applications to be submitted during the announced window.
Examination fee
Teachers’ organisations
Teachers oppose the ₹1,000 fee and additional MP Online or kiosk charges, and are seeking a waiver.
Exam and education authorities
The examination authorities have set the fee as part of the application process.
Application and examination format
Teachers’ organisations
Teachers say they will not apply until their concerns are considered and want officials to identify only those who need TET and offer an offline exam.
Exam and education authorities
The current process asks eligible teachers to apply online; the article does not state whether authorities have accepted the requested changes.
- Protest date
- August 31
- Protest venue
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Examination fee
- ₹1,000, plus MP Online or kiosk charges
- Application window
- August 21 to September 9
- Teachers affected
- Primary and middle-school teachers subject to the TET requirement
- Planned action
- Teachers say they will not fill out the application form until their demands are considered
- Additional demands
- An official list of teachers who must take TET and an offline examination