Maharashtra TET 2026 Postponed After Bhiwandi Police Raid Uncovers Paper Leak

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune, has postponed the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026, which was scheduled to take place on June 28 across the state. The decision follows an early-morning raid by the Bhiwandi Police that exposed an alleged question paper leak racket.

According to an official notification from the MSCE, the Bhiwandi Police acted on confidential intelligence in the early hours of Saturday, June 27. A raid was conducted at a suspect examination centre where several individuals were found in possession of confidential details regarding the examination papers.

Senior officials from the MSCE were immediately summoned to the spot to verify the seized material. Upon swift cross-verification, it was confirmed that multiple questions in the possession of the suspects matched the actual question paper set for the TET June 2026 examination. A formal criminal case has been registered at the Bhiwandi Police Station, and a deeper probe is currently underway.

The Maharashtra TET is a crucial examination for aspiring teachers in the state, determining eligibility for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools. The postponement affects thousands of candidates who were scheduled to appear for the test. The MSCE has assured that a new date will be announced in due course, and candidates are advised to monitor official channels for updates.

Authorities have urged the public to refrain from speculating on the matter and to rely on official statements. The police investigation aims to identify the source of the leak and to prevent such incidents in future examinations.