The Maharashtra State Board of Examinations (MSCE) has postponed the Maharashtra Teachers Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) 2026, which was scheduled for June 28, after a suspected paper leak was reported from Bhiwandi. The decision was taken after officials verified that some of the material seized by the police matched the questions from the TET paper. In its official notification, the board said that the exam will be conducted at 1,028 centers in Maharashtra. He added that after the irregularities reported during the NEET 2026 examination, several security measures had already been put in place to ensure the fair conduct of the TET. However, based on confidential information received before June 27, Bhiwandi Police raided a place where some people are allegedly found with information related to the question paper. During the verification, MSCE officials found that some of the retrieved questions correspond to the TET paper of June 2026. A criminal case has since been registered, and the board said it had postponed the exam to ensure full transparency and allow for a detailed investigation.
When will be the new one MAHA TET Exam Date be announced?
MSCE has not yet announced a revised exam date. The council said only that the new date will be published later on its official website. Candidates have been advised to keep checking the portal for updates.
Candidates have to download new admit card?
The board has not clarified whether the hall tickets already issued for the June 28 exam will remain valid or whether fresh admit cards will be released. Candidates who downloaded their admit cards after they were released on June 16 should keep them safely until MSCE issues further instructions.
Will the exam pattern change?
There has been no announcement of any change in the exam pattern. As per the existing notification, MAHA TET will continue to be conducted in offline mode. Both Paper I and Paper II will have 150 multiple choice questions carrying one mark each. Candidates will get two hours and 30 minutes to complete each paper, and there is no negative marking.
Will applicants receive a refund?
So far, MSCE has not announced any exam fee refund. The official notice only confirms that the exam has been postponed. It does not mention reimbursement for exam fees or compensation for travel or accommodation expenses. Candidates should wait for any further announcement from the board before making assumptions. MSCE said that all the updates regarding the revised exam date and other announcements will be published on the official MAHA TET website. Candidates have been advised to rely only on official communication and avoid rumors while the investigation into the suspected paper leak continues.
