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NTA orders AIAPGET re-exam for 49 candidates after power outage disrupts Jaipur test
The National Testing Agency has scheduled a re-examination for 49 Ayurveda candidates who could not complete AIAPGET due to a power failure at a Jaipur centre. The agency has also issued a show-cause notice to the exam-conducting firm and suspended its empanelment.
NTA orders re-exam for 49 candidates after Jaipur power failure
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has ordered a re-examination for 49 candidates who were unable to complete the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) in Jaipur after a power failure disrupted the computer-based examination. The re-test is scheduled for September 1 at 10 am at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women in Jaipur, as reported by multiple sources.
The disruption occurred at Shri Satya Sai PG College, where 192 candidates were appearing for the first shift of the examination, held from 10 am to noon. Since AIAPGET is conducted online, the power outage immediately affected the conduct of the test. According to the NTA, 49 candidates could not complete the examination due to the power failure at the centre.
What happened at the Jaipur centre
Reports differ on the duration and impact of the power failure. Jaipur City East Additional District Magistrate Narendra Verma said the power disruption lasted between 30 and 45 minutes, beginning around 10:30 am. However, a candidate who spoke to The Tribune said the outage continued for more than two hours, with the exam starting at 10 am but only continuing for about 20 minutes before intermittent power supply. The candidate added that candidates were made to sit in the computer lab to prevent them from coming out and complaining.
The New Indian Express, citing a source familiar with the incident, reported that while 143 candidates waited for power to resume and completed their paper, the 49 students refused to do so and left the exam hall. Candidates who continued were given additional time to compensate for the disruption. The Times of India reported that affected candidates said their computer systems shut down around 20 to 40 minutes into the two-hour exam. Students also raised concerns that while waiting during the disruption, some candidates discussed questions they had attempted, potentially compromising the fairness of the examination.
Authorities reportedly tried using a generator as backup, but it encountered problems. A senior Jaipur discom official, quoted by The Times of India, claimed there was no disruption in power supply and attributed the incident to internal issues at the centre. The situation led to protests inside the examination hall, with students agitating and disturbing others, according to multiple reports. Some students also complained of computers encountering impediments even after restoration of power supply.
Second-shift candidates were also affected, with several still waiting outside the centre even after 3 pm as the disruption continued, as reported by India Today. However, The New Indian Express reported that the second shift, conducted from 3 pm to 5 pm for 196 candidates, proceeded without disruption.
The re-examination on September 1 will involve only the 49 affected Ayurveda candidates, according to The New Indian Express. The NTA said revised admit cards would be issued to the affected candidates.
Action against exam-conducting firm
The NTA has issued a show-cause notice to Eduquity Career Technologies Private Limited over lapses at the centre, and has suspended the firm's empanelment with immediate effect pending resolution of the notice, as reported by Lokmat Times and The Tribune. The agency attributed the power failure at the centre to Eduquity, the exam-conducting agency. The NTA expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to candidates who could not complete the examination.
Exam statistics and context
According to the NTA, AIAPGET was conducted for 36,979 registered candidates in Shift-I on August 22. Of these, 35,837 candidates appeared at 200 centres across the country, while the examination was completed for 35,788 candidates. India Today reported that, overall, 51,482 candidates were registered for AIAPGET 2026, with 49,867 appearing at approximately 205 centres in two shifts.
This incident marks the fourth major examination this year for which the NTA has had to arrange a re-test, according to The New Indian Express. The newspaper reported that NEET-UG was repeated on June 21 following allegations of paper leaks, UGC-NET re-examinations were scheduled in Sociology, English and Commerce, and CUET-UG was re-conducted for 3,765 candidates following a technical glitch.
Earlier, on August 18, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held a review meeting of the NTA and directed necessary security and infrastructural facilities for smooth conduct of examinations, following the cancellation of three UGC-NET tests after errors in question papers, as reported by Lokmat Times.
How each outlet told it
India Today
Framing: Emphasizes rescheduling action, no mention of power failure or notice; focuses on the NTA's decision — Neutral and informative, stating facts without emotional language
Facts Included:
NTA rescheduled AIAPGET for 49 candidates to September 1
Cause: power supply failure at Jaipur centre
Exam conducted in two shifts across 205 centres
51,482 registered, 49,867 appeared
Disruption at Shri Satya Sai PG College, 192 candidates scheduled
49 candidates prevented from completing computer-based test
Second shift candidates affected; several waiting outside centre even after 3 pm as disruption continued
Framing: Emphasizes the notice to the firm, highlighting action against the exam agency, with power failure as the cause — Neutral and official, relying on NTA statements; includes minister's review as context without criticism
Facts Included:
NTA suspended empanelment of Eduquity Career Technologies and issued show-cause notice
Official said it was due to lapses including power cut
NTA statement on X: show-cause notice, suspension effective immediately
Re-exam on September 1 for 49 candidates due to power failure
NTA statement: AIAPGET Shift-I 36,979 registered, 35,837 appeared, 35,788 completed
At Shri Satya Sai PG College, 192 appeared, 49 could not complete due to power failure attributed to Eduquity
Re-exam at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women at 10 am
NTA expressed regret for inconvenience
On August 18, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held review meeting and directed security and infrastructure for exams following UGC-NET cancellation
Framing: Emphasizes NTA order for re-exam and power outage as cause, but omits the show-cause notice and suspension mentioned in the article body — Factual and procedural, quoting officials and sources without emotional language; e.g., "the NTA said in an official statement"
Facts Included:
NTA ordered re-examination for 49 candidates on September 1 at Rajasthan College of Engineering, Jaipur
Power outage at Sri Satya Sai PG College disrupted exam for nearly 45 minutes
192 candidates appeared for first shift from 10 am to noon
49 candidates could not complete the exam due to power failure
143 candidates waited and completed the paper; 49 refused to do so (source)
Candidates who continued were given additional time
Jaipur City East Additional District Magistrate Narendra Verma said disruption lasted 30–45 minutes, generator back-up faced problems, protests inside hall, 49 left
Show-cause notice issued to Eduquity Career Technologies; empanelment suspended
Fourth major exam this year for which NTA arranged re-test; NEET-UG repeated on June 21, UGC-NET re-exams scheduled, CUET-UG re-conducted for 3,765 candidates
AIAPGET: 49,867 candidates appeared at 205 centres
Jaipur centre second shift conducted without disruption for 196 candidates
Framing: Emphasizes power failure and NTA retest, but adds student complaints about backup and facilities; headline also mentions 'city' (Jaipur) — Critical and sympathetic to students; e.g., "Students complain about the lack of backup power supply, mismanagement and lack of basic facilities"
Facts Included:
NTA ordered retest for 192 candidates who appeared for AIAPGET; however it says of the 192, 49 could not complete
Power failure disrupted computer-based exam
Shri Satya Sai PG College in Jaipur
Private firm (Eduquity) held responsible by NTA for disruption
Affected candidates protested outside centre
Computers shut down 20 to 40 minutes into exam
Students raised concerns about questions discussed during waiting period, potentially compromising fairness
Re-test on Sept 1 at 10 am at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women
Exam centre generator was not functioning when needed
Senior Jaipur discom official claimed no disruption in power supply, attributed to internal issues
Series of power cuts over past three months disrupting official programmes, including one with state energy minister Heeralal Nagar
On June 11, power cut disrupted union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's news conference, prompting inquiry
Framing: Emphasizes retest and notice, focusing on the action taken, without mentioning the power outage in the headline — Measured but includes critical candidate voice; e.g., "We were made to sit in the computer lab so that we don’t come out and complain"
Facts Included:
NTA will conduct re-examination on September 1 for 49 candidates
Show-cause notice issued to Eduquity Career Technologies; empanelment suspended
Power failure at Shri Satya Sai PG College attributed to Eduquity Career Technologies
Re-exam at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women at 10 am
Candidate said outage continued for more than two hours, exam started at 10 am but only continued 20 minutes, intermittent power, made to sit in computer lab
Students complained of computers encountering impediments after restoration
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ClaimThe National Testing Agency (NTA) ordered a re-examination for 49 candidates who could not complete the AIAPGET Ayurveda paper in Jaipur due to a power failure.
ClaimJaipur City East Additional District Magistrate Narendra Verma said the power disruption lasted between 30 and 45 minutes, beginning around 10:30 am.
ClaimA candidate said the power outage continued for more than two hours, with the exam starting at 10 am but only continuing about 20 minutes before intermittent supply, and candidates were made to sit in the computer lab.
ClaimNTA issued a show-cause notice to Eduquity Career Technologies Private Limited over lapses at the centre and suspended the firm's empanelment with immediate effect pending resolution.
ClaimNEET-UG was repeated on June 21 following allegations of paper leaks; NTA scheduled UGC-NET re-examinations in Sociology, English and Commerce; and CUET-UG was re-conducted for 3,765 candidates following a technical glitch.
ClaimThe Jaipur centre conducted Homeopathy, Siddha and Unani papers in the second shift from 3 pm to 5 pm with 196 candidates appearing without any disruption.
ClaimOn August 18, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held a review meeting of the NTA and directed necessary security and infrastructural facilities for smooth conduct of examinations following cancellation of three UGC-NET tests after errors in question papers.
ClaimStudents raised concerns that while waiting during the disruption, some candidates discussed questions they had attempted, potentially compromising fairness of the examination.
ClaimA series of power cuts over the past three months disrupted several high-profile official programmes, including one with state energy minister Heeralal Nagar.
ClaimOn June 11, a power cut disrupted union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's news conference at BJP state headquarters in the city, prompting minister Nagar to order an inquiry.
ClaimAIAPGET is the national entrance examination for admission to postgraduate MD, MS and PG Diploma programmes in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine.
5 outlets · 5 articles consulted: India Today, Lokmat Times, The New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Tribune34 claims extractedVersion 3Written 2026-08-23