India, June 23 -- Amid criticism of restrictions on dress for the upcoming Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) on Monday clarified that female candidates will be allowed to wear a hijab, burqa, dupatta or other attire of their choice, provided their face remains fully visible during the examination.

The clarification comes days after the council's instructions for the June 28 examination that candidates will not be allowed to wear items such as dupattas, burqas, masks and caps inside examination centres which triggered debate among teachers and various social groups.

In a detailed statement, MSCE said that the objective of the restrictions is not to interfere with religious practices but t...