Maharashtra schools shut down as teachers protest against TET

India Dec 05, 2025

Schools across Maharashtra were closed on Friday as teachers and staff went on strike, protesting the new Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement and changes to school staffing rules for 2024.
Unions say these moves could put experienced teachers' jobs at risk and shake up how schools are staffed and recognized.

Widespread protests, political support, and rising tensions

The strike wasn't just in one city—districts like Pune saw big rallies, while teacher groups in Amravati also joined in.
Politicians from different parties backed the teachers, but the government pushed back with warnings of pay cuts for those striking.
Union leaders have asked Chief Minister Fadnavis to step in, warning that punishing teachers will only make things more tense.