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Technical Glitch Disrupts NEET PG Exam at Jaipur’s Sitapur Digital Centre, New Date Set for Sept 5
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 01:02 PM
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Repeated server failures at the Sitapur digital zone centre in Jaipur on Sunday caused unrest among NEET PG candidates, prompting authorities to postpone the exam to September 5.
On Sunday, the NEET PG examination scheduled at the Digital Zone Centre in Sitapur, Jaipur, was repeatedly interrupted by server malfunctions. The technical breakdown prevented candidates from accessing the online test platform, leading to widespread frustration among the examinees present at the venue.
Candidates reported that the system froze several times, forcing many to restart the test or wait for extended periods. The disruptions escalated into a heated atmosphere, with several aspirants voicing their displeasure to the invigilators.
In response, the exam conducting authority announced that the affected session would be cancelled and the examination would be re‑conducted on 5 September. Candidates have been instructed to retain their registration numbers and await further instructions regarding the rescheduled test.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of large‑scale online examinations to technical failures and underscores the need for robust contingency planning by testing agencies.
Candidates reported that the system froze several times, forcing many to restart the test or wait for extended periods. The disruptions escalated into a heated atmosphere, with several aspirants voicing their displeasure to the invigilators.
In response, the exam conducting authority announced that the affected session would be cancelled and the examination would be re‑conducted on 5 September. Candidates have been instructed to retain their registration numbers and await further instructions regarding the rescheduled test.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of large‑scale online examinations to technical failures and underscores the need for robust contingency planning by testing agencies.