Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: Candidates Not Required to Re-register

The Maharashtra TET exam has been postponed following a paper leak incident, with officials confirming that affected candidates will not need to re-register. Legal actions have been initiated against three individuals involved in the leak, and the investigation is ongoing. The new exam date is expected to be announced soon, with logistical arrangements taking approximately three weeks. This situation has raised concerns, but officials assure that candidates will not face any additional fees or inconveniences.

By Sourabh Singh Jun 29, 2026, 08:37 IST

MHA TET Paper Leak Incident

Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: Priya Shinde, the Deputy Commissioner of the Maharashtra State Council of Examination, has confirmed that candidates impacted by the TET paper leak will not need to re-register. There will be no extra registration fees imposed on any candidate. In a media briefing following the postponement, Shinde reassured that the candidates are not to blame and will not encounter any difficulties due to this situation.

Legal Actions Taken

FIRs Filed Against Three Individuals:

Shinde also mentioned that stringent measures would be enforced against those accountable for the leak. FIRs have been lodged against three individuals, and the police are actively investigating the case. The examination question paper, managed by a Pune-based organization, was reportedly leaked in Thane and Bhiwandi. As a result, the exam, which was set to occur on Sunday, was postponed mere hours before its commencement due to the alleged leak.

Exam Rescheduling Timeline

New Exam Date Expected Soon:

The examination was planned to take place at 1,728 centers across 37 locations in Maharashtra, with around 612,500 candidates anticipated to participate. Shinde indicated that the new exam date and updated schedule would be revealed shortly. She also mentioned that the investigation is still in progress, and further actions will be determined based on its outcomes. Regarding the logistical hurdles of rescheduling, Shinde pointed out that organizing an exam of this magnitude typically requires about three weeks.