AIAPGET Re-Exam Ordered for 49 Candidates After Jaipur Power Failure

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a re-examination for 49 candidates who experienced a power failure during the AIAPGET exam at a center in Jaipur. The incident disrupted the examination process for those affected.

22 Aug, 10:12 — 22 Aug, 15:54

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Why this matters

This incident highlights ongoing challenges in conducting large-scale national examinations, particularly concerning infrastructure reliability and the integrity of testing processes. It underscores the importance of robust oversight for private agencies involved in such critical public services.

Key entitiesNational Testing Agency (NTA)AIAPGET Jaipur

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What 3 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a re-examination for 49 candidates.
The re-examination is for the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET).
The need for a re-exam arose due to a power failure at a Jaipur exam center.
The NTA has suspended the private agency managing the affected center.

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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NTA will conduct a re-examination for 49 candidates.

agreed·hindustan-timesmoneycontrolTimes of India

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The re-exam is for the AIAPGET.

agreed·hindustan-timesmoneycontrolTimes of India

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The NTA suspended the private agency after the power failure.

agreed·hindustan-timesmoneycontrol

The re-exam is scheduled for September.

unverified·Times of India

Cheating allegations also contributed to the re-test decision.

unverified·moneycontrol

Coverage gaps

The re-examination is scheduled for September.

ReportedTimes of India

Missinghindustan-timesmoneycontrol

NTA's announcement was made in a post on social media platform X.

Reportedhindustan-times

MissingmoneycontrolTimes of India

Cheating allegations were also a factor in the re-test decision.

Reportedmoneycontrol

Missinghindustan-timesTimes of India

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moneycontrolcentercenteranalytical—Focuses on factual reporting of events

hindustan-timescentercenter-rightneutralMostly FactualReports NTA's actions and statements directly

Times of India

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The coverage is largely factual and reports on the NTA's actions without significant political framing.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3d ago

NTA announces re-exam for 49 candidates after power failure at Jaipur centre

The National Testing Agency will conduct a re-examination for forty-nine candidates affected by a power failure. This re-exam for the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test is scheduled for September first. Affected candidates will receive revised admit cards with new examination centre details. The original AIAPGET 2026 examination was conducted on August twenty-second across India. This re-examination ensures affected students receive a fair opportunity to complete their test.

By TOI Education

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3d ago

NTA suspends private agency after power failure disrupts AIAPGET exam in Jaipur

In a post on social media platform X, NTA said that it has issued a show-cause notice to the company.

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moneycontrol3d ago

AIAPGET exam chaos: Power failure, cheating allegations force NTA to order Jaipur re-test for 49... - Moneycontrol.com

AIAPGET exam chaos: Power failure, cheating allegations force NTA to order Jaipur re-test for 49... Moneycontrol.com

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First report: Times of India · 22 Aug, 10:12|Full coverage: 3 · 6h|Window: 6h

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Times of India22 Aug, 10:12First to report

NTA announces re-exam for 49 candidates after power failure at Jaipur centre

2h later

moneycontrol22 Aug, 12:28

AIAPGET exam chaos: Power failure, cheating allegations force NTA to order Jaipur re-test for 49... - Moneycontrol.com

3h later

hindustan-times22 Aug, 15:54Latest update

NTA suspends private agency after power failure disrupts AIAPGET exam in Jaipur

Story evolution

The narrative evolved from a simple re-exam announcement to include details about the NTA's disciplinary actions against the private agency and additional contributing factors like cheating allegations.

Initial Announcement2026-08-22T10:12:53.000Z

Times of India first reported the NTA's decision to conduct a re-exam for 49 candidates due to a power failure.

Expanded Details2026-08-22T12:28:07.000Z

Moneycontrol added details about cheating allegations contributing to the re-test and the NTA's suspension of the private agency.

NTA's Official Stance2026-08-22T15:54:24.000Z

Hindustan Times confirmed the NTA's suspension of the private agency and the issuance of a show-cause notice, citing an NTA post on X.

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AIAPGET Re-Exam Ordered for 49 Candidates After Jaipur Power Failure

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NTA announces re-exam for 49 candidates after power failure at Jaipur centre

NTA suspends private agency after power failure disrupts AIAPGET exam in Jaipur

AIAPGET exam chaos: Power failure, cheating allegations force NTA to order Jaipur re-test for 49... - Moneycontrol.com

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NTA announces re-exam for 49 candidates after power failure at Jaipur centre

AIAPGET exam chaos: Power failure, cheating allegations force NTA to order Jaipur re-test for 49... - Moneycontrol.com

NTA suspends private agency after power failure disrupts AIAPGET exam in Jaipur

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