NEET PG 2026 Rescheduled for Jaipur Candidates After Power Outages Disrupt Computer-Based Test Papers
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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced a re-examination on September 5 for medical graduates affected by frequent power cuts during the NEET PG 2026 exam in Jaipur on Sunday.
The disruptions occurred at TC No. 41682 and 41683 within the iON Digital Zone in Sitapura. Repeated power outages every 10 to 15 minutes caused computer systems to shut down continuously, sparking protests from candidates who cited compromised paper integrity and procedural failure.
System Failures and On-Site Protests
Candidates reported that the computer-based test (CBT), scheduled from 9 am to 12 pm, faced immediate interruptions when entire floors lost power before the exam could officially begin.
A candidate noted that over two hours, individual computer systems shut down and restarted up to 10 times, forcing students to re-attempt the same questions repeatedly. Local police officers dispatched to the centre confirmed that the facility's server failed to operate consistently, leaving several screens unserviceable throughout the testing window.
When invigilators failed to resolve the disruptions, students staged a demonstration outside the premises, demanding accountability from the testing administrators.
Compromised Testing Standard Alleged
Protesting medical graduates raised serious concerns regarding the fairness of the evaluation. Students highlighted that because Section A of the question paper had already been displayed on various screens prior to the complete system blackouts, the sanctity of the test was compromised.
Candidates argued that the disruption destroyed the level playing field required for a high-stakes national ranking entrance exam, where minor score variations dramatically alter merit positions for postgraduate medical seats.
NBEMS Orders Limited Re-Exam
Following an emergency review meeting with technology partners and infrastructure management agencies, NBEMS issued a formal notification cancelling the affected sitting at the two Sitapura centres.
The board confirmed that candidates whose tests were disrupted will be re-examined on September 5, 2026, starting at 3 pm. However, student groups continue to demand a complete re-test across all regional centres, asserting that partial re-examinations fail to ensure parity across the national merit list.
