Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: What Happens Next? New Exam Date, New Admit Card and Refund Rules

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) has postponed the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) 2026, which was scheduled for June 28, after Bhiwandi reported a suspected leak of question papers. The decision was taken after officials found that some of the material seized by the police matched the questions in the TET paper. In its official notification, the board said the exam was to be conducted at 1,028 centers across Maharashtra. He added that after the irregularities reported during the NEET 2026 examination, various security measures had already been put in place to ensure the fair conduct of the TET. However, based on confidential information received early on June 27, the Bhiwandi police raided a place where some people were allegedly found with information related to the question paper. During verification, MSCE officials found that some of the retrieved questions matched the June 2026 TET paper. A criminal case has since been registered and the council said it had postponed the exam to ensure full transparency and allow for a detailed investigation.

When will the new one be? MAHA TET Exam Date be announced?

MSCE has not yet announced a revised exam date. The council has only said that the new date will be published later on its official website. Candidates have been advised to keep checking the portal for updates.

Will the candidates have to download a new admit card?

The council has not clarified whether hall tickets already issued for the June 28 exam will remain valid or whether new admit cards will be issued. Candidates who have downloaded their admit cards after they were released on June 16 should keep them safe till further instructions are issued by MSCE.

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 II will have 150 multiple choice questions carrying one mark each. Candidates will have two hours and 30 minutes to complete each paper, and there is no negative marking.

Will candidates receive a refund?

So far MSCE has not announced any exam fee refund. The official announcement only confirms that the exam has been postponed. There is no mention of refund of examination fees or reimbursement of travel or accommodation expenses. Candidates should wait for any further announcement from the board before making assumptions. MSCE has said that all the updates related to the revised exam date and other announcements will be published on the official website of MAHA TET. Candidates have been advised to rely only on official communication and avoid rumors while the investigation into the suspected paper leak continues.