NEET PG 2026 hit by power failure, Jaipur candidates face retest

The NEET PG 2026 examination for candidates assigned to the iON Digital Zone Sitapura centre in Jaipur has been rescheduled to September 5 after a power outage disrupted the computer-based test on August 30.

The NEET PG 2026 examination was disrupted at the iON Digital Zone Sitapura examination centre in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Sunday after a power outage affected the conduct of the computer-based test.

The examination was scheduled to begin at 9 am and continue until 12 pm. Candidates who arrived at the centre on time said the test could not begin as scheduled because of the technical disruption.

The incident caused uncertainty among candidates, who had prepared for the postgraduate medical entrance examination for months.

Candidates seek clarity over delayed exam

Candidates at the Sitapura centre sought information from officials about the power failure and when the examination would begin. Some aspirants alleged that they did not receive satisfactory communication about the problem or the next steps.

Candidates also sought clarity from the examination authorities on how the disruption would affect them and whether a separate arrangement would be made for those unable to take the test as scheduled.

The disruption was particularly significant because NEET PG is a computer-based examination, meaning a stable power supply and functioning computer systems are essential for conducting the test.

Jaipur centre exam rescheduled to September 5

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) subsequently announced that the examination for candidates allotted to the iON Digital Zone Sitapura centre in Jaipur had been rescheduled.

According to the information released by NBEMS, the affected candidates will now appear for the NEET PG 2026 examination on September 5.

The decision was taken following concerns over the power outage at the examination centre.

What happens to affected candidates?

The rescheduling means candidates assigned to the affected Jaipur centre will get another opportunity to take the examination rather than continuing with the disrupted test.

The development also highlights the importance of uninterrupted power and technical infrastructure at computer-based examination centres. Candidates affected by the disruption will be required to follow the instructions issued by NBEMS regarding the rescheduled examination.

Further details on the examination arrangements and any additional instructions for affected candidates are expected to be communicated by the examination authorities.

Why the rescheduling matters

NEET PG is a crucial postgraduate medical entrance examination, and disruptions on the examination day can create significant uncertainty for candidates who have spent months preparing.

By moving the affected Jaipur-centre examination to September 5, the authorities have provided a revised examination date for candidates impacted by the power outage. Candidates should rely on official communication from NBEMS for details about the rescheduled test and reporting requirements.

The Jaipur incident demonstrates the challenges involved in conducting large-scale computer-based entrance examinations. Unlike pen-and-paper tests, computer-based examinations depend on reliable electricity, functioning systems and technical support throughout the test.

For affected candidates, the key issue is ensuring that the rescheduled examination is conducted under uniform conditions and that they receive clear instructions well in advance. The September 5 rescheduling addresses the immediate problem at the Sitapura centre, while further official communication will be important to clarify the arrangements for all affected aspirants.