MSCE's Hijab Rule For TET Exam Sparks Outrage, Muslim Students Call It 'Impossible Choice' Between Faith And Test
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.