Consider the following statements:

1. As per the right to education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a state, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State council of Teacher education.
2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines
3. In India, more than 90 % of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3
4. 3 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• Right To Education Act, 2009: It provides free, compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14.
• Under the authority provided by RTE Act, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has set the minimum qualifications necessary for individuals to be eligible for teaching appointments.
  • The NCTE, a statutory body, was established following the enactment of the National Council for Teacher Education Act of 1993.

Statement 2 is correct

• RTE Act requires candidates to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for teaching primary classes, and this test is conducted in accordance with NCTE guidelines.

Statement 3 is incorrect

• NCTE oversees teacher education institutions nationwide, but most are privately managed.

Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Hard