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Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: Govt Eyes MCOCA, Plans Online Exams
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🗓 30 Jun 2026, 03:32 AM
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Following a significant question paper leak in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), the state government is reportedly considering invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Plans are also underway to shift future examinations to an online format to prevent such recurrences.
The Maharashtra government is contemplating the use of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in response to the recent leak of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper. This stringent law is typically applied to organised crime syndicates.
The decision comes as a measure to deter future paper leaks and enhance the integrity of the examination process. Authorities are exploring ways to hold the TET and potentially other similar recruitment examinations in a secure online environment.
This move aims to bolster confidence in the examination system and ensure a fair process for all aspiring candidates.
The decision comes as a measure to deter future paper leaks and enhance the integrity of the examination process. Authorities are exploring ways to hold the TET and potentially other similar recruitment examinations in a secure online environment.
This move aims to bolster confidence in the examination system and ensure a fair process for all aspiring candidates.