The High School Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) examination in Assam has been postponed from its scheduled date from December to January. According to Sarba Siksha Abhiyan Mission officials, the High School TET exam has been postponed to January 19.

Theexam was earlier scheduled to be held on December 22 but got postponed followingwidespread protests in several areas of Assam against the Citizenship AmendmentAct, 2019.

Meanwhile, 136 cases have been registered so far and 190 protesters have been arrested regarding the protests. Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that the rights of the indigenous Assamese will be protected.