CTET in 20 languages hailed

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, June 19

The Centre’s move of having the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in 20 languages, including English, has evoked mixed reactions from the city-based academicians.

Human Resource Minister Prakash Javadekar had tweeted about conducting the examination in 20 regional languages after a controversy had erupted amid reports that the CBSE would take it in Hindi, English and Sanskrit only.

The CTET is an eligibility examination conducted by the CBSE for teachers to teach in Classes from I-VIII.

Calling the need of regional language, Principal Anjana Gupta, DAV International School, said, “Irrespective of the subject, a teacher must have a certain level of proficiency in their mother tongue. This move always ensures a comfort to the candidate.”

Principal Vinodita Sankhyan, Shri Ram Ashram Public School, said, “If something is not viable in practical life, it does not make a sense. English is the medium of instruction in most of the schools. So, the examination must only be in English.”

Manisha Dhanuka, Principal, Stalwarts World School, said, “The test sets bar for recruitment of staff in schools. Conducting it in regional language is not a bad move.”