Principals and teacher associations in Maharashtra have raised concerns about a shortage of question papers for the Periodic Assessment Test (PAT), which is set to take place from April 11. Schools have reported receiving fewer papers than required, with some principals stating that they are short by as many as 10 papers for Class 4 and even lacking papers for language exams in certain grades. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), responsible for administering the PAT, claims that the distribution is based on UDISE+ data, including a 5% margin for additional needs. However, complaints have surfaced from multiple schools, indicating a recurring issue with insufficient materials. Despite the PAT being a tool for measuring learning outcomes, it has no direct consequences for students' academic futures. Past incidents of question paper leaks have also raised questions about the reliability of the testing process, with videos of leaked exams gaining significant views online prior to the October 2025 assessments.