NEET-PG 2026: Technical glitches mar exam at two Jaipur centres; students protest

Several candidates came out of the examination centre amid the disruption and staged a protest, questioning the technical arrangements for the test. X/Ani video screengrab Technical disruptions during the NEET-PG 2026 examination at two centres in Jaipur on Sunday (August 30, 2026) led to chaos and protests by candidates who alleged that computers repeatedly shut down during the test.The disruption occurred at two iON Digital Zone centres in Sitapura, where candidates alleged that the examination, scheduled to begin at 9 am, first started late and then the computer systems repeatedly went down after the test began.Some candidates claimed their systems shut down six to seven times during the examination, while others alleged that the disruption occurred even more frequently.#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan: ADM Narendra Verma says, "We have discussed the entire situation, the technical failure that occurred, the manner in which it happened, and the system's failure to handle the load despite repeated attempts, with the TCS technical team, our own… https://t.co/HhbaEk8ao2pic.twitter.com/7sJ0ForWy7— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2026They said that after the systems restarted, only a few questions appeared on some computers before they went down again.Several candidates came out of the examination centre amid the disruption and staged a protest, questioning the technical arrangements for the test. They alleged that no clear explanation was provided by the centre staff about the repeated technical glitches.The candidates also raised concerns over the confidentiality and fairness of the examination, claiming that questions had appeared on some computer screens before the systems went down.They demanded an impartial inquiry into the disruptions and said the examination authorities should ensure that candidates were not disadvantaged because of technical failures.A candidate, Gunjan, said aspirants pay a substantial fee for an important examination like NEET-PG but were not provided adequate technical infrastructure for an uninterrupted test.Candidates said many aspirants had prepared for the examination for one to two years and such disruptions could affect their future.Police and administration officials reached the centre following the protest. ACP Jaipur South Lalit Sharma said police were at the spot to maintain law and order amid the commotion. Published - August 30, 2026 02:09 pm IST