MAHA TET 2026 Postponed Due to Alleged Paper Leak: New Exam Date Soon

The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test which was to be held on 28 June 2026 has been postponed now. This decision came after allegations of paper leak surfaced raising serious concerns over exam security.With the test now delayed, thousands of candidates across the state are waiting for an official update on the new examination date.Read the article to know more.

Alleged Leak Forces Authorities to Delay Exam

According to early reports, the MAHA TET question paper was allegedly leaked from Thane nearly 24 hours before the examination. After receiving information about the suspected leak police launched an operation in the area and recovered the alleged paper.

Several people were taken into custody during the operation for questioning. However, officials have not yet shared their identities as the investigation is still underway. The sudden development led authorities to stop the examination process before the test could take place.This last-minute postponement has created uncertainty among candidates who had been preparing to appear for Sunday’s recruitment exam. 

Official Update and Investigation Still Pending

The Maharashtra Education Department is expected to issue a detailed press note soon to explain the situation. Officials are also likely to announce a revised exam schedule after completing the required administrative steps and internal discussions.Until then, candidates have been advised to wait for official notifications and avoid depending on rumours or unverified updates. The department has not yet confirmed when the fresh date will be released.

Maharashtra police are investigating to find out how the confidential paper allegedly reached unauthorized people before the exam. Officials are checking if more people were connected to the suspected paper leak. This incident has once again raised concerns about the security of competitive exams and whether they are conducted fairly.Before the test is held again, authorities are expected to review security measures to prevent a similar issue in the future.