The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted successfully across most of India on August 30, 2026. However, an unexpected power supply failure at two examination centres in Jaipur disrupted the test for thousands of medical aspirants.
Following the incident, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced a fresh examination for 2,445 affected candidates. A three-member committee has also been constituted to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disruption.
What Happened at the Jaipur NEET PG Centres?
The disruption occurred at two centres of iON Digital Zone iDZ, Sitapura, Jaipur, identified as Test Centre Nos. 41682 and 41683.
According to NBEMS, the examination could not be completed at these centres because of an internal power supply issue. The examination conducting agency, M/s TCS Ltd., was identified in the official statement in connection with the centre-level infrastructure issue.
Candidates reported repeated computer shutdowns and technical interruptions during the examination. Some aspirants claimed that their systems repeatedly restarted or stopped functioning, making it difficult to continue the test normally.
The disruption also led to protests outside the examination centres as candidates demanded a fair solution and clarity from the authorities.
2,445 Candidates Affected
NEET PG 2026 was scheduled for 2,73,096 registered candidates across 339 cities and 1,111 examination centres.
Of the registered candidates:
2,65,980 candidates appeared for the examination.
Approximately 2,63,535 candidates successfully completed the examination.
2,445 candidates at the two Jaipur centres were unable to complete the examination because of the disruption.
While the examination proceeded smoothly for the overwhelming majority of candidates, the Jaipur incident raised concerns regarding examination-centre infrastructure and contingency arrangements.
NBEMS Announces Re-Examination
To provide the affected candidates with a fair opportunity, NBEMS has announced a re-examination on September 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Jaipur.
The re-examination will specifically be conducted for candidates affected at the two Sitapura centres. NBEMS has stated that further details regarding the examination venue will be communicated separately, and revised admit cards will be issued to the concerned candidates.
The Board has also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the affected aspirants.
Three-Member Committee to Investigate the Incident
NBEMS has constituted a three-member committee to investigate the power supply failure and determine the circumstances that led to the examination disruption.
The committee is headed by Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary, Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department, Rajasthan.
It also includes:
A Joint Secretary-level officer from the Union Health Ministry
A senior engineering official from the Central Electricity Authority
The committee will examine the circumstances surrounding the failure and submit its findings within the stipulated timeframe.
Questions Raised Over Examination Infrastructure
The Jaipur incident has renewed concerns about the preparedness of examination centres for large-scale computer-based examinations.
For NEET PG aspirants, the examination represents months or even years of preparation, and even a minor disruption can have significant consequences because NEET PG ranks influence the choice of speciality and medical college.
The incident has therefore highlighted the importance of reliable power backup, technical support, monitoring systems and contingency arrangements at examination centres.
Medical associations and student representatives have also raised concerns about the need for stronger accountability and better preparedness at examination venues.
No NEET PG Question Paper Leak, Authorities Clarify
Following the disruption, claims circulated on social media alleging that the NEET PG question paper had been leaked.
However, authorities rejected these claims. PIB Fact Check clarified that there was no question paper leak, describing the reports circulating on social media as misleading. The disruption was attributed to the internal power supply problem at the affected Jaipur centres.
Nationwide Examination Arrangements
Despite the Jaipur disruption, officials stated that the examination was successfully conducted at the remaining centres across the country.
NBEMS had deployed extensive monitoring and security arrangements, including:
2,527 faculty members as independent appraisers
More than 700 senior faculty members as flying squad members
16 NBEMS Regional Command Centres
Live CCTV surveillance of examination centres
A dedicated team of 190 NBEMS and TCS personnel for real-time monitoring
Aadhaar-based candidate authentication
Officials from NBEMS, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, BEL, ECIL and TCS were also involved in monitoring the examination process from the central command centre.
What This Means for Affected Candidates
For the 2,445 candidates affected in Jaipur, the September 5 re-examination provides another opportunity to complete NEET PG 2026 under a fresh examination process.
Candidates should closely monitor official NBEMS communications for:
Re-examination centre details
Revised admit card release
Reporting time
Examination-day instructions
Any additional guidelines issued before September 5
Until official instructions are released, candidates should rely only on communications from NBEMS/NBE and avoid unverified information circulating through social media.
Conclusion
The Jaipur disruption during NEET PG 2026 has highlighted how critical reliable infrastructure and contingency planning are for high-stakes medical entrance examinations.
While the examination was completed successfully for the vast majority of candidates nationwide, the inability of 2,445 aspirants to complete the test because of a power supply failure resulted in a re-examination being scheduled for September 5, 2026.
The investigation by the three-member committee will be important in determining what caused the disruption and what corrective measures may be required to prevent similar incidents in future examinations.
For affected candidates, the immediate priority should be to follow official NBEMS updates and prepare for the September 5 re-examination with the same focus and seriousness as the original NEET PG examination.
