‘No Lesson Learnt’: NEET-PG Chaos in Jaipur Puts Exam Systems Under Scrutiny Again
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Technical glitches at two NEET-PG 2026 centres in Jaipur triggered protests after candidates alleged repeated computer shutdowns during the examination.
By Hitanshi Kothari
New Delhi, August 30: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-founder Ashutosh Ranka reacted to the technical disruptions during the NEET-PG 2026 examination at two centres in Jaipur on Sunday. During the exam, repeated computer reportedly led to shutdowns, leaving candidates struggling to complete their test papers. Following that, students staged protests outside the examination centres.
Ranka criticised the government and questioned why students continue to face problems during important examinations. “This is shameful beyond words. The government hasn't learnt a single lesson in the last few months it seems. Why should our children continue suffering at the hands of these incompetent buffoons?”
The disruption occurred at two iON Digital Zone centres in Sitapura, where candidates alleged that the examination, scheduled to begin at 9 am, started late and that 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 disruptions occurred even more frequently.
They said that after the systems restarted, only a few questions appeared on some computers before the systems went down again, making it difficult for them to continue the examination.
Several candidates came out of the examination centre amid the disruption and staged a protest, questioning the technical arrangements for the test.
Candidates question fairness of examination
The candidates alleged that no clear explanation was provided by the centre staff about the repeated technical glitches.
They 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.
The candidates demanded an impartial inquiry into the disruptions and said examination authorities should ensure that aspirants 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 that such disruptions could affect their future.
Police reach centre after protest
Police and administration officials reached the centre following the protest as candidates raised concerns over the arrangements and the disruption during the examination.
ACP Jaipur South Lalit Sharma said police were at the spot to maintain law and order amid the commotion.
(With PTI Inputs)
