Readers Forum

6 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Make TET compulsory from next recruitment year

Editor, We wish to draw attention to the upcoming TGT recruitment exam, which is scheduled to be held in July 2026. Time and again, we have been seeing in your Readers’ Forum that many genuine, concerned aspirants have…

6 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

On qualification diversity and fairness in education recruitment

Editor, The recent discussion on qualification criteria for teaching positions in education necessitates a careful, evidence-based interpretation of existing regulations. While the adoption of the UGC Regulations, 2018…

4 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Nine years without HDO recruitment

Editor, I wish to draw urgent attention to the prolonged and deeply concerning delay in the conduct of the horticulture development officer (HDO) examination, which has remained pending since the cancellation of…

4 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Equal opportunity for BEd passed students

Editor, We would like to draw attention to yesterday’s (2 April) letter seeking making CET/APTET mandatory for TGT recruitment. We wish to inform that there is a plethora of students who pass BEd every year and many of…

4 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Implement TET in teachers’ recruitment

Editor, I wish to highlight an important issue concerning teachers’ recruitment in Arunachal Pradesh. The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the notification for trained graduate teacher…

4 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Transparency in recruitment

Editor, I would like to express my support for the concern raised in the recent Readers’ Forum article on the early publication of the eligible candidates’ list in ongoing recruitment processes. As highlighted, despite…

2 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Early publication of eligible candidates’ list

Editor, I wish to express serious concern regarding the inordinate delay in the publication of the list of eligible candidates for the assistant professor interviews across various departments. According to the…

2 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Make CTET/APTET mandatory for TGT recruitment

Editor, I wish to draw attention to an important issue concerning teacher recruitment standards in Arunachal Pradesh. As per the guidelines of the National Council for Teacher Education under the Right to Education Act,…

2 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Letter to APPSC and RGU

Editor, We would like to place on record our sincere appreciation for the adoption of Appendix-II (Table 3B) of the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2018. This initiative marks a commendable step towards…

1 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Prioritise completing long-pending recruitment process

Editor, The recent demand by final semester BEd students seeking provisional permission to appear in the TGT examination deserves a deeper and more balanced scrutiny. At a surface level, their argument appears…

1 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Private vs government schools

Editor, I wish to draw attention to an issue that deserves urgent public discussion in Arunachal Pradesh – the widening performance gap between private and government schools. It is increasingly observed that…

1 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Need clarification on MMSKY

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the education department of Arunachal Pradesh towards the uncertainty surrounding the continuation of the MMSKY scheme. Despite the academic session beginning earlier this…

31 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Is there any value of tourism sector?

Editor, Our state is a landlocked state with almost no visible industries. Hilly terrain provides no scope for large-scale commercial farming. Commercial fishing industry is also not possible. The only industry that has…

31 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Include BEd final semester students in TGT exam

Editor, We would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) towards the issue of not allowing final semester BEd students in the trained graduate teacher (TGT) examination, the…

31 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Consequence of delay in recruitment

Editor, I would like to draw attention to an important issue affecting the quality of higher education in Arunachal Pradesh, namely the increasing dependence on guest faculty members and temporary arrangements in…

30 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

What would AAPSU look like beyond 2026 election?

Editor, After closely observing the ongoing AAPSU election, it appears that the union is set to emerge stronger, more resilient, and more dynamic than ever before. The intensely competitive contest among all aspiring…

28 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Maintain fairness and proper norms

Editor, I would like to draw attention to the recently advertised assistant professor posts by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), which has brought hope to many qualified aspirants across the…

28 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Who will become the AAPSU president?

Editor, The AAPSU president election is on in full swing, with three candidates ultimately nominated: Byabang Hapo Dui, Debia Muj, and Meje Taku. Who will ultimately be elected? Byabang Hapo Dui has secured support from…

28 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

AAPSU election 2026-29: A saga of missteps

Editor, The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) elections for the 2026-2029 term have been marred by serious allegations of corruption, institutional failure, and a pervasive ‘money culture’ that threatens the…

28 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Govt should respond to AAPSU imbroglio

Editor, During the AAPSU election process, a leaked audio recording claimed that the election commission secretary demanded Rs 5 crore from a presidential candidate in exchange for approval of his candidacy during the…