TET postponed in Maharashtra after suspicion of paper leak
The Maharashtra State Examination Council has postponed the 2026 Teacher Eligibility Test following reports of a paper leak in Bhiwandi. Authorities confirmed that seized documents matched the exam content, prompting an investigation and a promise to announce a new date soon.
Why it matters
The incident underscores systemic challenges in maintaining the integrity of public examinations, which directly impacts the career prospects of thousands of aspiring teachers.
The Maharashtra State Examination Council on Saturday (June 27, 2026) announced the postponing of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026, due to suspicion of a paper leak. The exam was to be held on Sunday (June 28, 2026) at 1,028 centres across the State. “This decision has been taken to make the examination transparent,” a government press release issued on Saturday (June 27, 2026) afternoon stated.
The report balances the government's official statement with the opposition's criticism, maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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