The candidates of CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) examination who are planning to appear in 2019 examination filed an appeal before the apex court to claim benefit of 10% reservation benefit as EWS category. The plea filed by candidates contended that CBSE who published the notification of examination on 23rd January must give reservation benefit of 10% to Economically Weaker Section people in accordance to constitution.
The 103rd amendment act passed by parliament came in force from 16th January provided an extra 10% reservation benefit to citizens from general category belonging to economically weaker Section of the society..This benefit is in addition to already existing reservation for SC/ST and OBC. The candidates applying for CTET exam wanting to claim benefit of extra reservation under the 103rd Amendment.
The division bench however in earlier hearing have clarified that reservation cannot be given at qualifying examination level as reservation comes into play only during admissions. The court also added that CBSE does not provide any reservation in CTET exam to SC/ST and OBC’s either.
The court in the matter sought an reply from CBSE and centre and listed the matter on July 1st for next hearing.
