Power Failure Disrupts AIAPGET 2026 in Jaipur, NTA Announces Re-Exam for 49 Candidates

A power failure disrupted the AIAPGET 2026 examination at a Jaipur centre on August 22, leaving 49 candidates unable to complete their computer-based test.

49 Candidates Unable To Complete Exam

The incident occurred at Shri Satya Sai PG College in Jaipur, where 192 candidates were scheduled to take the examination.

According to the National Testing Agency (NTA), the power failure prevented 49 candidates from completing their papers. The agency has now announced a fresh examination for all affected candidates.

The re-examination will be held on September 1, 2026, at 10 am at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women in Jaipur.

Power Went Out During First Shift

The AIAPGET was conducted in two shifts on August 22. The first shift was scheduled from 10 am to noon, but the power supply reportedly failed at around 10.15 am.

Of the 36,979 candidates registered for the first shift across the country, 35,837 appeared at 200 examination centres.

While 35,788 candidates completed the examination, the 49 candidates at the Jaipur centre were unable to finish their papers because of the disruption.

Reports from the Jaipur centre also indicated disruption during the second shift. Candidates scheduled to enter between 1 pm and 2.30 pm were reportedly still waiting outside after 3 pm as the power supply remained unavailable.

NTA Blames Exam Conducting Agency

The NTA attributed the disruption to Eduquity Career Technologies Private Limited, the agency responsible for conducting the examination.

The testing agency expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to candidates and said arrangements had been made for a fresh examination for those who could not complete their papers.

The decision means the affected candidates will not have to compete on the basis of an incomplete or disrupted attempt. They will instead be given another opportunity to sit for the examination under a fresh schedule.

Revised Admit Cards To Be Issued

The NTA said affected candidates will receive revised admit cards containing details of the September 1 examination.

The re-test will begin at 10 am at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur.

Candidates have been advised to check the revised admit card carefully for the examination centre and other instructions before appearing for the test.

What The Incident Means For Candidates

AIAPGET is a computer-based national entrance examination for admission to postgraduate courses in AYUSH disciplines. For candidates preparing for a competitive examination of this scale, a technical failure during the allotted testing window can directly affect their performance and ability to complete the paper.

The NTA's decision to hold a separate examination for the 49 affected candidates is aimed at ensuring that candidates who could not finish the test because of the power failure are assessed through a fresh attempt rather than being disadvantaged by the disruption.

The Jaipur episode also raises questions about contingency arrangements at computer-based examination centres, particularly the availability of reliable power backup and procedures for dealing with prolonged technical failures.