Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: Mastermind Arrested in Bihar
A month after the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper was leaked in Maharashtra, the police have arrested the main person they think is responsible, Bijendra Kumar Gupta, in Bihar.
Twelve people have been arrested, including Gupta's wife and associates who helped him escape.
Nearly 600,000 students who were taking the exam are waiting for a new exam date.
Student groups are protesting and demanding the resignation of the School Education Minister, Dada Bhuse.
The government is looking into ways to make exams more secure after this leak.
Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper leaked in Maharashtra, mastermind Bijendra Kumar Gupta arrested in Bihar.
12 people arrested, including Gupta's wife and associates who helped him escape.
Nearly 600,000 teacher aspirants awaiting fresh exam date and clarity on recruitment process.
Police forming a 20-member Special Investigation Team to probe the leak.
Student groups protesting, demanding resignation of School Education Minister Dada Bhuse and exam reforms.
- Who
- Teacher aspirants, Student groups, Maharashtra Police, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse, Alleged mastermind Bijendra Kumar Gupta
- What
- Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper leak and subsequent protests
- When
- One month after the leak, ongoing protests
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To demand accountability, exam reforms, and action against irregularities
Student Protesters
State Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Student Protesters
Demanding the resignation of School Education Minister Dada Bhuse for the paper leak.
State Government
No official response from the government regarding the resignation demand.
Exam Reforms
Student Protesters
Calling for accountability and exam reforms to prevent future leaks.
State Government
Exploring fresh safeguards but no immediate action taken.
- Number of Arrests
- 12
- Alleged Mastermind
- Bijendra Kumar Gupta
- Number of Aspirants Affected
- Nearly 600,000
- Printing Press Involved
- Mahim Patran Pvt Ltd, Agra
- Special Investigation Team
- 20-member team formed
- Arrest Location
- Bihar
- Proposed Penalties
- Up to 10 years imprisonment and Rs 10 crore fine
