The Maharashtra State Council of Examination’s clarification on dress code for the upcoming Teacher Eligibility Test has sparked criticism from Muslim students’ groups. While burqa and dupatta are permitted, candidates must keep head, ear and neck uncovered inside the exam hall. The SIO has called the rule exclusionary, saying it forces candidates to choose between faith and exams.
The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)'s latest clarification regarding religious attire for the upcoming Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) has been criticised by Muslim students' groups.
SIO's Strong Objection
While the council has agreed to permit garments such as the burqa, dupatta, and odhni, its strict mandate requiring candidates to keep their head, ear, and neck completely uncovered inside the examination hall has sparked disappointment.
In an official statement, the Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) Maharashtra labelled the directive "unwarranted" and argued that it effectively defeats the purpose of the hijab. The organisation stated that the rule forces thousands of Muslim female candidates into an "impossible choice between their faith and a crucial exam."
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