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AIAPGET 2026 exam faced disruption at a Jaipur centre after a power cut left 49 candidates unable to complete their test
Jaipur: The National Testing Agency (NTA) faced another challenge on Saturday after a power failure disrupted the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 at a Jaipur examination centre, leading to the announcement of a restest for 49 candidates.
The incident took place at Shri Satya Sai PG College in Jaipur during the first shift of the computer-based examination on August 22. The sudden power outage affected candidates who were appearing for the high-stakes medical entrance test, leaving many unable to complete their papers.
NTA has now scheduled a re-examination for the affected candidates on September 1 at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur. The latest disruption has once again brought attention to examination infrastructure, technical preparedness and accountability at a time when the agency is already facing scrutiny over previous exam-related controversies.
The AIAPGET 2026 examination was being conducted across 200 centres nationwide when the technical problem occurred at the Jaipur centre. According to the NTA, the power supply failure happened during the first shift of the examination at Shri Satya Sai PG College.
A total of 192 candidates were appearing at the centre. While several students managed to complete their examination after arrangements were made, 49 candidates could not finish their papers due to the disruption. The examination was conducted in computer-based test mode, making uninterrupted power and technical support critical for a smooth testing process.
The power failure created frustration among affected students, who questioned whether the examination environment remained equal for all candidates. Some aspirants reportedly argued that a technical interruption during an online exam can impact concentration, time management and overall performance.
Students also raised concerns that additional time alone may not fully compensate for the disruption caused during a competitive examination where every minute matters. Following complaints from candidates, the NTA decided to conduct a separate examination for those who were unable to complete their papers.
After reviewing the situation, the National Testing Agency confirmed that affected candidates will get another opportunity to appear for AIAPGET 2026. The re-examination will be conducted on September 1 at 10 AM at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur.
NTA said revised admit cards containing details of the new examination schedule and centre will be issued to the affected candidates. The agency also expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to students.
The AIAPGET 2026 examination was conducted for 36,979 registered candidates in the first shift. Out of these, 35,837 candidates appeared at 200 examination centres across the country.
According to NTA data, the examination was completed successfully for 35,788 candidates, while 49 candidates at the Jaipur centre were affected due to the power failure. AIAPGET is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to postgraduate AYUSH courses, including Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha and Unani programmes.
The Jaipur AIAPGET disruption comes amid growing scrutiny over the functioning of the National Testing Agency. In recent months, NTA has faced criticism over issues, including question paper errors, alleged irregularities and examination-related disruptions.
The agency recently announced re-examinations for certain UGC-NET subjects after mistakes were reported in question papers, leading to political debate and demands for stronger accountability.
The Education Ministry has been pushing reforms aimed at improving examination security, strengthening monitoring systems and ensuring better infrastructure at test centres.
The latest incident has added momentum to the wider debate over India’s competitive examination system. Student groups and political opponents have repeatedly raised concerns over whether national-level examinations are being conducted with adequate technical safeguards.
For millions of young aspirants, competitive examinations are linked directly with career opportunities, making even small administrative failures a major concern. The government has maintained that reforms are underway to improve transparency, security and efficiency in the examination process.
The AIAPGET disruption highlights the challenges involved in conducting large-scale computer-based examinations. With lakhs of students appearing for national entrance and recruitment tests every year, experts have stressed the need for stronger backup power systems, regular audits of examination centres and strict accountability of service providers.
Students preparing for competitive exams expect a system where technical failures do not affect their future opportunities. The Jaipur incident has once again brought the focus back on creating a more reliable and student-friendly examination framework.
