The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) in Pune postponed the Teacher Eligibility Test after reports of a possible question-paper leak [1].
The delay disrupts the certification process for aspiring teachers across the state, raising concerns about the integrity of the examination system and the security of high-stakes testing materials.
The exam was originally scheduled for June 28, 2025 [2]. Authorities announced the postponement in June 2025 after the alleged leak was traced to the Thane district [1].
Officials from the MSCE said they are verifying the nature of the recovered materials. The investigation seeks to determine if the documents are the actual TET question papers or merely a mock version [2].
This incident follows a pattern of examination irregularities that have drawn criticism toward government oversight. The council said the decision to delay the test was necessary to ensure a fair process for all candidates.
While the MSCE has not yet announced a new date for the examination, the council said the verification process remains the priority. The investigation in Thane continues as officials work to identify the source of the leak and determine how the materials were accessed [1].
“The exam was originally scheduled for June 28, 2025”
The postponement of the TET reflects a systemic vulnerability in India's state-level examination processes. By delaying the test to verify if the leak was genuine or a mock, the MSCE is attempting to balance the need for academic integrity against the logistical disruption caused to thousands of candidates. This event underscores the ongoing struggle to secure digital and physical examination papers against organized leaks.
