Ayush PG entrance test disrupted in Jaipur: 49 candidates unable to complete AIAPGET exam after power outage; Check re-test date, centre and other key details

The All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) at Shri Satya Sai PG College in Jaipur was disrupted after a power outage left 49 of the 192 candidates unable to complete their computer-based examination. Some candidates also alleged that a few students were copying and talking during the disruption. The two-hour examination was scheduled to begin at 10 am at the centre in Transport Nagar.

Power Failure Disrupts AIAPGET Exam

According to candidates, the power supply failed several times during the examination, with one outage lasting around 20 minutes. Several computer systems reportedly stopped functioning.

Candidates said the invigilator informed them that the problem had been caused by a short circuit and assured them that electricity would return shortly. However, when the power was not restored for some time, candidates left the examination centre and protested.


One candidate said: "There was power outage multiple times and there was no backup. During this, some candidates started talking and some came out. I was asked to sit in front of the computer even if it was not working. How could I sit when the computer was not working,"

Candidates Allege Copying During Disruption

Some examinees alleged that the disruption allowed certain candidates to communicate with one another and engage in copying.

They claimed that some students were talking among themselves while the examination systems were not functioning and alleged that the activity occurred in the presence of the centre observer.

Centre Observer Cites Technical Fault

The centre observer acknowledged that backup power could not be arranged during the outage because of a technical problem.

He said a report detailing the incident would be submitted to the National Testing Agency (NTA).

The NTA later attributed the power failure to Eduquity Career Technologies Private Limited, the agency responsible for conducting the examination at the centre.

NTA Announces Re-Examination for Affected Candidates

The NTA said candidates who could not complete the examination because of the power failure will be given another opportunity. A re-examination will be conducted on September 1 at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women in Jaipur for the affected candidates.

The NTA conducts AIAPGET for admission to postgraduate MD, MS and PG Diploma programmes in traditional Indian medicine and homoeopathy systems.

Nearly 36,000 Candidates Appeared in Shift 1

According to the NTA, AIAPGET was held for 36,979 registered candidates in Shift 1 on Saturday. Of these, 35,837 candidates appeared for the examination across 200 centres nationwide.

"The examination was completed for 35788 candidates. However, at Shri Satya Sai PG College Centre, in Jaipur, where 192 candidates appeared for the examination, 49 candidates could not complete the examination due to power failure at the centre," the agency said.

[With PTI inputs]