Minister of Education Appoints President of Farhangian University as Project Director for Teacher Competency Assessment in the 2026 Specialized Teacher Education Entrance Examination

The Minister of Education, Dr. Alireza Kazemi, has officially appointed Dr. Rajab‑Ali Borzooei, President of Farhangian University, as Project Director for the Teacher Competency Assessment in the 2026 Specialized Teacher Education Entrance Examination, which serves as a key pathway for the admission of student‑teachers into the national teacher education system.

According to the Public Relations Office of Farhangian University, the appointment was made in accordance with Clause (b), Article 1 of the revised regulations governing the assessment and admission of students committed to service in the Ministry of Education, approved during the 904th session of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution on September 10, 2024.

Under this decree, Dr. Borzooei will oversee the national project responsible for evaluating the professional competencies of candidates seeking admission as student‑teachers through the specialized teacher education examination for the academic year 1405 (2026).

The ministerial decree emphasizes the importance of drawing upon the experiences gained from the implementation of this mission in previous years. It underscores that the teacher competency assessment scores and evaluations play a decisive role in the final admission outcomes of student‑teacher candidates and therefore require the highest levels of accuracy, transparency, and integrity.

The directive further highlights the necessity of protecting the rights of all applicants throughout every stage of the evaluation and admission process, while ensuring proper responsiveness to candidates, oversight bodies, and relevant institutions.

The Minister of Education has called for the full utilization of Farhangian University’s institutional capacities to guarantee that the competency assessment process is conducted with strict adherence to the principles of justice, impartiality, and professional accountability.

This appointment reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to strengthening merit‑based recruitment and the development of qualified human capital for the country’s educational system, ensuring that future teachers entering the profession possess the professional, ethical, and pedagogical competencies necessary to shape the next generation.

Farhangian University, as the nation’s principal institution for teacher education, plays a central role in this national process, linking the assessment of professional competencies with the broader mission of preparing capable, responsible, and forward‑looking educators for the future of Iran.