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Ayurveda PG entrance exam cancelled at Jaipur centre after tech glitch
The first shift of the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 was cancelled at Satya Sai PG Girls College in Jaipur on August 22 after a major technical breakdown…
The first shift of the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 was cancelled at Satya Sai PG Girls College in Jaipur on August 22 after a major technical breakdown halted the exam within 15 minutes of its 10:00 AM start. Candidates were left waiting for nearly an hour and a half as system administrators tried to fix the fault, leading to panic and several female candidates falling unwell.
Angry students and parents protested outside the centre, demanding clarity. Jaipur Additional District Magistrate Narendra Kumar arrived at the venue and assessed the situation. College Observer Harshita Sharma announced the cancellation of the first shift and said a fresh exam would be arranged for the affected candidates.
Candidates described the experience as mentally draining, with one stating that the systems froze shortly after the exam began and that the lack of communication worsened the stress. Parents expressed disappointment over the mismanagement, citing the financial and logistical burden on outstation candidates.
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AIAPGET is a national-level computer-based test for admission to postgraduate courses in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Yoga. The National Testing Agency, which conducts the exam, has faced technical disruptions at centres in past sessions, though cancellations of entire shifts are rare. For the affected candidates, the next date set by the college observer is the immediate watch point: any delay in rescheduling could disrupt their admission cycle for the academic year. The incident also raises questions about the robustness of exam infrastructure at private centres used for such high-stakes tests.
The Rajasthan government's role in monitoring the rescheduled exam and ensuring accountability for the glitch will be a key follow-up.
Source: indiagazette.com
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