The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 in Maharashtra, originally scheduled for Sunday, June 28, has been postponed following a raid in Bhiwandi, Thane district, where authorities discovered individuals in possession of questions that closely matched the actual question paper, officials confirmed.
Raid Uncovers Breach
The breach came to light in the early hours of Saturday when Bhiwandi Police acted on confidential intelligence regarding individuals possessing unauthorised information about the examination papers. A raid was promptly conducted at the suspected location, and senior officials from the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) were immediately summoned to verify the seized materials.
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, according to a statement from the Thane district administration.
Investigation and Postponement
A formal criminal case has since been registered at the Bhiwandi Police Station, and a thorough investigation is underway. The MSCE expressed a zero-tolerance policy toward examination malpractice, stating that the postponement was necessary to ensure absolute transparency and to allow law enforcement agencies to conduct an uncompromised, deep-dive investigation into the racket.
“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,” according to a release issued by the MSCE.
Revised Schedule and Candidate Advisory
The council has urged candidates not to rely on rumours and announced that revised dates and updated schedules for the TET 2026 will be published soon on the council's official website. Authorities have advised all applicants to monitor the official portal for further announcements.
