Maharashtra TET 2026 postponed after question paper leak

The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026, a crucial exam for aspiring teachers across the state, has been abruptly postponed following a confirmed leak of the question paper. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) announced the decision on Saturday, June 27, just one day before the test was scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 28.

The leak was uncovered early Saturday morning when Bhiwandi Police in Thane district acted on confidential intelligence and raided a location where individuals were suspected of possessing unauthorized information about the exam. During the operation, police detained several suspects and seized materials. Senior MSCE officials were summoned to the site to verify the seized documents and confirmed that several questions in the suspects' possession matched those drafted for the actual TET paper.

Following this confirmation, the Bhiwandi Police registered a formal criminal case. The MSCE stated that the postponement was necessary to ensure absolute transparency and to allow for a thorough, uncompromised investigation into the malpractice. The council emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards examination irregularities.