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Power outage at two Jaipur NEET PG centres leads to exam retake, NBE apologises
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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A sudden power failure at two NEET PG testing sites in Jaipur forced the National Board of Examinations to schedule a re‑exam and issue an apology.
During the NEET PG examination, an unexpected power cut disrupted operations at two centres located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The outage affected candidates who were in the middle of the test, halting the computer‑based assessment.
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) promptly announced that a fresh examination would be conducted for all candidates affected by the interruption. The board also released an official apology, acknowledging the inconvenience caused and assuring that corrective measures would be taken to prevent a recurrence.
Affected aspirants have been instructed to await further communication from the NBE regarding the schedule and logistics of the re‑exam. The incident highlights the critical need for reliable infrastructure at high‑stakes medical entrance examinations.
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) promptly announced that a fresh examination would be conducted for all candidates affected by the interruption. The board also released an official apology, acknowledging the inconvenience caused and assuring that corrective measures would be taken to prevent a recurrence.
Affected aspirants have been instructed to await further communication from the NBE regarding the schedule and logistics of the re‑exam. The incident highlights the critical need for reliable infrastructure at high‑stakes medical entrance examinations.