The National Board of Examinations has ordered a re-test for 2,445 students in Jaipur following power failures during the NEET-PG 2026 exam. Tata Consultancy Services, the infrastructure partner, is under review as authorities investigate the technical breakdown at the specific testing centers.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced a re-examination for 2,445 students who were affected by technical issues during the NEET-PG 2026 test. The incident occurred on August 30, 2026, when internal power failures caused disruptions at two iON Digital Zone centers in Sitapura, Jaipur.
While the national examination was conducted across 1,111 centers in 339 cities, these two specific locations faced operational failures, preventing thousands of candidates from completing their tests. As a result, the NBEMS has scheduled a fresh examination for the affected cohort for September 5, 2026, in Jaipur.
Following the disruption, the NBEMS has initiated an official review of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which serves as the technology partner responsible for managing the examination infrastructure. This probe will evaluate whether the failure was due to infrastructure management lapses at the specific centers.
For investors, public sector IT projects—especially high-stakes national examinations—represent a critical part of the business for large technology firms. While this incident affected a small portion of the total test-takers, any failure in managing high-stakes government examinations can lead to increased regulatory scrutiny, potential contractual penalties, or reputational risks. Government clients often require strict service level agreements, and incidents involving system downtime can influence the outcome of future tender renewals or new bids in the public sector.
The key monitorable for the company will be the outcome of the NBEMS review and whether the incident leads to any broader impact on its public sector service contracts. The smooth execution of the upcoming re-test will be the next important development for all stakeholders involved.