Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Examination Council has postponed the Teacher Eligibility Test 2026, scheduled for June 28, after intelligence suggested a possible question paper leak. The examination was to be conducted at 1,028 centres across Maharashtra.
Paper Leak Alert From Bhiwandi
According to the Council, confidential information received on June 27 indicated that some individuals in Bhiwandi were allegedly in possession of material linked to the TET question paper. The Council immediately coordinated with local police, who launched a preliminary investigation.
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During the inquiry, investigators reportedly recovered material containing questions that matched portions of the original TET paper. A criminal case was subsequently registered at Bhiwandi Police Station.
Exam Postponed To Protect Fairness
The Council said conducting the examination under such circumstances could have compromised the confidentiality of the question paper and affected the fairness of the recruitment process. It therefore decided to postpone the exam until further notice.
Officials said the revised examination schedule and related instructions will be announced through the Council’s official website. Candidates have been advised to rely only on official notifications and avoid circulating unverified information.
Chain Of Custody Under Probe
Investigators are now examining how the confidential examination material may have been leaked and whether it was circulated beyond the individuals initially detected. The probe will look into the chain of custody of question papers, digital communication records, relevant documents and any organised network behind the suspected leak.
Authorities are also examining whether insiders or external actors were involved. Education officials have assured candidates that a fresh exam date will be announced only after security protocols are reviewed.
Aspirants have been warned not to trust anyone claiming to possess question papers or promising guaranteed success in exchange for money. The investigation is continuing, and further legal action will depend on evidence collected during the probe.
