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

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday suspended the empanelment of a private exam-conducting agency after a power failure prevented some candidates at a Jaipur centre from completing the AIAPGET exam. Earlier on Saturday, NTA said that the AIAPGET exam for 49 candidates at a Jaipur centre will be rescheduled to September 1, 2026, as they could not complete their exam due to a power failure. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)In a post on X, NTA said it had also issued a show-cause notice to the company responsible for 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 center in Jaipur. Pending resolution of the notice, the empanelment of M/s Eduquity with NTA stands suspended with immediate effect,” the agency wrote. Earlier on Saturday, NTA said that the AIAPGET exam for 49 candidates at a Jaipur centre will be rescheduled to September 1, 2026, as they could not complete their exam due to a power failure. Out of 192 candidates who were appearing for the AIAPGET exam at Jaipur's Shri Satya Sai PG College centre, 49 could not complete their exam due to a power failure, the NTA said. Further details will be shared through the revised admit card for these candidates, it added. Also read: NTA tightens vetting rules for subject experts after sacking 600 amid exam row Sharing details of the re-exam, NTA said the test for those affected by the power cut will be held at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur, on September 1 at 10 am. “For all the candidates who could not complete the examination, the National Testing Agency expresses regret for the inconvenience caused. Their re-examination will be conducted on 01 September 2026 at 10:00 A.M in Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur. Further details will be shared through the revised Admit Card issued for such candidates,” the NTA said. This comes at a time when NTA is already under scrutiny for irregularity and mismanagement of examinations conducted by the central body. Early this week, the NTA announced a re-examination for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) in English, commerce and sociology, following errors in the question papers flagged by a panel Also read: Testing agency NTA ordered to fix accountability, audit all exam processes On Tuesday, the Union education ministry said the NTA removed 600 subject experts, rolled out a four-tier question-paper-checking system, and will shift its headquarters from Okhla in south Delhi to central Delhi. This came after a series of paper leaks and question-paper errors that hit high-stakes examinations over the past two years, affecting millions of students. Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More