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Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has cancelled the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), which was scheduled to be held on June 28, following concerns over a suspected paper leak.
According to information received by the authorities, the question paper is suspected to have been leaked from the Thane region. Acting on the inputs, the School Education Department decided to cancel the examination as a precautionary measure.
Officials said the decision was taken after information regarding the suspected leak reached the concerned department ahead of the examination.
Instead of conducting the test amid questions over its fairness and transparency, the administration decided to cancel the exam.
An investigation has been launched to find out how the suspected leak took place and identify those involved, officials said.
The cancellation has come as a major setback for lakhs of candidates across Maharashtra who had been preparing for the examination for months.
Many aspirants had already completed travel arrangements and were ready to appear for the test when the cancellation was announced.
The sudden decision has led to disappointment and uncertainty among candidates waiting for recruitment opportunities.
Following the cancellation, candidates will now have to wait for a revised examination schedule.
The School Education Department has said the new date for the TET examination will be announced after reviewing the situation and assessing the progress of the investigation.
Further details are expected to be released through the department’s official channels
