NTA suspends Eduquity, orders AIAPGET re-exam for 49 after Jaipur power failure
Synopsis
A power failure at a Jaipur AIAPGET centre left 49 candidates stranded mid-exam — and the NTA has responded by suspending the responsible firm, Eduquity Career Technologies, and scheduling a re-test for 1 September. The incident is the latest in a string of operational failures that have put India's premier testing body under sustained scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
The NTA suspended the empanelment of M/s Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt.
Ltd. with immediate effect on 22 August 2026 .
A power failure at Shri Satya Sai PG College, Jaipur prevented 49 of 192 candidates from completing the AIAPGET .
The AIAPGET was held for 36,979 registered candidates across 200 centres ; 35,788 completed it successfully.
A re-examination for the 49 affected candidates is scheduled for 1 September 2026 at 10 am at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur .
The incident follows Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi's review meeting on 18 August 2026 after three UGC-NET sessions were cancelled over question paper errors.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on 22 August 2026 suspended the empanelment of M/s Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and issued a show-cause notice against the firm after a power failure at an All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) centre in Jaipur left 49 candidates unable to complete the examination. The agency also announced a re-examination for the affected candidates on 1 September 2026.
What Happened at the Jaipur Centre
The AIAPGET was conducted on 22 August 2026 for 36,979 registered candidates in Shift-I across 200 centres nationwide. Of these, 35,837 candidates appeared and 35,788 successfully completed the test. At Shri Satya Sai PG College in Jaipur, however, 192 candidates were seated for the exam — and 49 of them could not finish it due to a power cut attributed to the exam-conducting agency, Eduquity Career Technologies.
NTA's Action Against Eduquity
In a statement posted on X, the NTA said it had issued a show-cause notice to M/s Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for lapses in conducting the examination. 'NTA has issued a show-cause notice to M/s Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for lapses in the conduct of the AIAPGET examination at a centre in Jaipur. Pending resolution of the notice, the empanelment of M/s Eduquity with NTA stands suspended with immediate effect,' the agency stated. The suspension takes effect immediately and will remain in place until the notice is resolved.
Re-Examination Scheduled for 1 September
The NTA expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the 49 affected candidates and confirmed their re-examination will be held on 1 September 2026 at 10 am at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur. Revised admit cards with further details will be issued to the concerned candidates separately.
Broader Context: NTA Under Scrutiny
This incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of the NTA's examination processes. On 18 August 2026, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi chaired a review meeting of the agency and directed officials to strengthen security and infrastructure arrangements for smooth exam conduct. The directive followed the recent cancellation of three University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) sessions after errors were detected in question papers. The Jaipur power failure adds to a series of operational lapses that have drawn public and political attention to the agency's oversight mechanisms. With the re-exam now scheduled, the NTA faces pressure to ensure no further disruptions for the already-affected candidates.
Point of View
The NTA's credibility is on a short leash. The real accountability test is whether empanelment standards are tightened system-wide — not just for the firm that got caught this time.
NationPress
23 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the NTA suspend Eduquity Career Technologies?
The NTA suspended the empanelment of Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt. Ltd. because the firm, which was responsible for managing an AIAPGET examination centre in Jaipur, failed to prevent a power failure that left 49 candidates unable to complete the test on 22 August 2026. A show-cause notice has also been issued, and the suspension stays in effect until the notice is resolved.
What is the AIAPGET and how many candidates appeared in 2026?
The All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) is a national-level entrance examination for postgraduate Ayush courses. In the 2026 edition, 36,979 candidates were registered for Shift-I, of whom 35,837 appeared across 200 centres, and 35,788 successfully completed the exam.
When and where will the re-examination be held for affected candidates?
The re-examination for the 49 candidates who could not complete the AIAPGET will be held on 1 September 2026 at 10 am at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women in Jaipur. Revised admit cards with further details will be issued to the affected candidates.
What action did Education Minister Pralhad Joshi take ahead of this incident?
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held a review meeting of the NTA on 18 August 2026 and directed officials to ensure adequate security and infrastructure for examinations. The directive came after three UGC-NET sessions were cancelled due to errors found in question papers.
Is this the first time NTA has faced examination disruption in 2026?
No. The Jaipur power failure follows the cancellation of three UGC-NET examinations in 2026 after errors were reported in question papers, prompting a ministerial review. The AIAPGET disruption adds to growing concerns about the NTA's examination management and venue oversight standards.
