The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) completed the computer-based National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduates (NEET-PG 2026) across 1,111 centers throughout India. Over 2.63 lakh medical graduates successfully appeared for the high-stakes entrance exam designed to fill postgraduate medical seats in government and private institutions. Following localized technical disruptions and unexpected power outages at specific testing nodes in Jaipur, the central examining board promptly issued an official notification announcing a targeted re-examination for affected candidates on September 5. Educational regulatory authorities reaffirmed that the isolated re-test will not delay the overall evaluation timeline, ensuring that master answer key publications and subsequent counseling phases remain strictly on schedule to facilitate timely admissions for the upcoming academic session. Nationwide Execution of High-Stakes Medical Entrance Test The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) successfully conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduate courses (NEET-PG 2026) across 1,111 examination centers in 339 cities spanning all 36 States and Union Territories. Out of 2,73,096 registered candidates, 2,65,980 appeared for the single-shift, computer-based exam to secure entry into postgraduate medical programs nationwide. To preserve security and prevent impersonation, the board deployed Aadhaar-based biometric authentication, live CCTV feeds from regional command centers, and over 700 senior faculty members across flying squads to supervise operations in real time. Local Technical Outage Triggers Re-Test for Select Jaipur CentersWhile testing proceeded smoothly across the vast majority of centers nationwide, candidate computer terminals experienced repeated crashes and interruptions at two iON Digital Zone (iDZ) centers in the Sitapura area of Jaipur, Rajasthan (Center Nos. 41682 and 41683). The disruptions left 2,445 candidates unable to complete their exams due to internal power supply failures. Responding quickly to protect candidate equity, NBEMS announced a dedicated re-test scheduled for September 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Jaipur. The board clarified that revised admit cards and venue details will be issued directly to affected roll numbers, ensuring candidate scores remain fair and comparable without impacting the broader nationwide evaluation schedule. Government Denies Misleading Claims and Orders Probe Amid social media rumors suggesting systemic leaks, NBEMS President Dr. Abhijat Sheth and official authorities firmly dismissed claims of a paper leak, cybercrime, or security breach, emphasizing that the issue was strictly isolated to local hardware power failures. To establish full accountability, a high-level three-member committee—comprising senior officials from the Rajasthan state government, the Union Health Ministry, and the Central Electricity Authority—was constituted to investigate the infrastructure failure. NBEMS expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to candidates and assured stakeholders that all necessary precautions are in place for the smooth execution of the September 5 re-test.