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Maharashtra’s Kalyan-Dombivali teachers shine in TET; 21 of 35 clear exam on first attempt

Updated on: 17 January,2026 10:54 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Aishwarya Iyer | aishwarya.iyer@mid-day.com

A total of 35 teachers from KDMC schools appeared for the TET conducted by the Maharashtra State Examination Council, Pune, on November 23, 2025. The results were declared on Friday, confirming that 21 teachers had successfully passed the examination

Maharashtra’s Kalyan-Dombivali teachers shine in TET; 21 of 35 clear exam on first attempt

TET became mandatory following a Supreme Court ruling dated September 1, 2025. Representational pic

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Teachers from the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) delivered an impressive performance in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), with 21 out of 35 candidates clearing the exam on their very first attempt, registering a success rate of 60 percent, an official said on Saturday.

In an official statement, KDMC Public Relations Officer (PRO) said, “The TET became mandatory following a Supreme Court ruling dated September 1, 2025, which required all teachers across mediums with more than five years of service remaining to qualify for the exam. While the decision sparked widespread protests in several parts of the state, KDMC teachers chose to treat the requirement as a challenge and worked towards meeting the standard.”


A total of 35 teachers from KDMC schools appeared for the TET conducted by the Maharashtra State Examination Council, Pune, on November 23, 2025. The results were declared on Friday, confirming that 21 teachers had successfully passed the examination. Notably, five teachers cleared both papers, qualifying them to teach classes 1 to 5 as well as 6 to 8.



'KDMC teachers’ 60 per cent first-attempt success sets benchmark for Maharashtra municipal schools'

“The general pass percentage for TET across the state is usually around 3 to 4 percent. Against that backdrop, a 60 percent success rate on the first attempt is an exceptional achievement,” the statement said.

KDMC Administrative Officer Bharat Bornare and Education Officer Vijay Sarkate consistently encouraged the teachers throughout the preparation period, officials added.

“The achievement is being seen as a strong endorsement of the academic commitment and professionalism of teachers working in KDMC-run schools, and officials believe it could serve as a benchmark for other municipal education departments across Maharashtra,” the statement concluded.

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