IndiaTwo consecutive technical failures at a computer-based examination center in Jaipur have raised concerns about the reliability of power and technology infrastructure during high-stakes national exams. On August 29, 2026, a power outage at the iON Digital Zone center led to the cancellation of the NEET-PG 2026 exam for 2,445 candidates. The same facility then faced disruptions during the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5) on August 31, forcing the cancellation of the test at two centers. Both incidents involved the same vendor, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which operates the centers. Affected candidates have been scheduled for re-examinations on September 5 and September 7, 2026. AIIMS has requested a detailed report from TCS, including system logs and CCTV footage, to investigate the causes of the disruptions.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of technical failures at exam centers without overtly criticizing or praising any political entity. It focuses on the operational challenges faced by the institutions conducting national exams, rather than taking a partisan stance. While the issue involves the
