Over 5,300 teacher trainees face delayed graduation after examination referrals

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Over 5,300 teacher trainees face delayed graduation after examination referrals

A total of 5,348 teacher trainees from 22 colleges have been referred after failing to meet the requirements for graduation under the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education programme. The results reveal significant disparities among colleges, with 8,332 candidates qualifying for graduation.

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