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Maharashtra TET 2026 postponed after Bhiwandi raid uncovers paper leak
Public Lokpal
June 27, 2026
Maharashtra TET 2026 postponed after Bhiwandi raid uncovers paper leak
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026, scheduled to be held on Sunday, has been postponed after a police raid in Bhiwandi in Thane district uncovered individuals allegedly in possession of questions that matched portions of the actual examination paper, officials said.
In a statement, the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) said the decision was taken to ensure the integrity of the examination process.
"The Council remains firmly committed to conducting the examination with complete transparency. Given the gravity of the situation and the necessity for an in-depth probe, the exam scheduled for June 28, 2026, has been postponed," the council said.
According to the Thane district administration, the suspected breach came to light in the early hours of Saturday when Bhiwandi Police acted on specific intelligence inputs about some individuals allegedly possessing unauthorised material related to the examination.
Police subsequently raided the location, following which senior officials of the MSCE were called in to examine the seized material.
"Upon close inspection, it was confirmed that several questions in the possession of the suspects matched the actual question paper drafted for the June 2026 TET," the district administration said.
A criminal case has been registered at the Bhiwandi Police Station and a detailed investigation is underway.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance approach towards examination malpractices, the MSCE said postponing the test was necessary to ensure complete transparency and allow investigating agencies to carry out an unhindered probe into the alleged racket.
The council also urged candidates not to pay heed to rumours and said fresh dates and revised schedules for TET 2026 would be announced on its official website in due course.
The development comes amid heightened concerns over the integrity of competitive examinations following controversies surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak and other examination-related irregularities in recent years.
PTI
