The NEET-PG 2026 examination faced significant disruption at two centers in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Sunday, August 30, due to an internal power failure. Hundreds of aspiring medical professionals were unable to complete their crucial test, prompting the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to schedule a re-examination for all affected candidates.
Power Outage Halts Examination
The incident occurred at the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura centers, specifically test center numbers 41682 and 41683. Candidates reported that systems began shutting down intermittently even before the examination could properly commence, making it impossible to proceed with the test. The NBEMS attributed the technical issues to TCS Ltd, the agency responsible for conducting the examination.
While the NEET-PG 2026 exam was successfully completed for approximately 263,535 candidates across 1,111 centers nationwide, the internal power failure in Jaipur created an isolated but critical issue for those assigned to the affected Sitapura locations.
Re-Examination Scheduled for September 5
In response to the disruption, the NBEMS promptly announced that a re-examination for all candidates impacted by the power outage will be held on September 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The board expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the candidates.
Further details regarding the specific venue for the rescheduled examination will be communicated separately. Affected candidates can also expect to receive revised admit cards ahead of the new test date.
Candidate Frustration and Protests
The disruption led to considerable frustration and protests among candidates at the Sitapura centers. Vishnu Sharma, one of the affected aspirants, described the chaotic situation, stating, "Right from the start, even before the exam could properly begin, the system kept shutting down. It would run for two minutes and then crash. This has happened at least 20 times."
Sharma highlighted the candidates' initial attempts to cooperate, hoping for system stabilization, but the repeated failures ultimately led to widespread dissatisfaction. He also questioned the adequacy of facilities provided for a national-level examination, given the significant fees charged to applicants.