The National Testing Agency has cancelled the affected All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 examination session at a Jaipur centre after a power-supply failure disrupted the computer-based test on August 22, 2026. The disruption affected 49 candidates who could not complete the examination.

NTA has scheduled a re-examination for the affected candidates on September 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM at the Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur. Revised admit cards will provide the final centre details, reporting instructions and other examination-day information.

Latest Update on AIAPGET 2026 Jaipur Centre

The incident occurred at the Shri Satya Sai PG College examination centre in Jaipur during the first shift of AIAPGET 2026. A total of 192 candidates appeared at the centre, but 49 candidates were unable to complete the test after the power failure disrupted computer systems.

NTA has said that the examination conducting agency, Eduquity Career Technologies Private Limited, was responsible for the lapses at the centre. The agency has issued a show-cause notice to Eduquity and suspended its empanelment pending resolution of the matter.

The national AIAPGET examination was not cancelled for all candidates. The re-examination is limited to the 49 candidates who were affected at the Jaipur centre.

Key Highlights

• AIAPGET 2026 was conducted on August 22, 2026.
• A power-supply failure disrupted the computer-based examination at a Jaipur centre.
• The affected centre was Shri Satya Sai PG College in Jaipur.
• There were 192 candidates at the centre.
• Forty-nine candidates could not complete the examination.
• NTA has announced a re-examination for the affected candidates.
• The re-examination is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
• The re-examination venue announced by NTA is Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur.
• Revised admit cards will be issued to the eligible affected candidates.
• The national AIAPGET 2026 examination remains valid for candidates whose tests were completed normally.

AIAPGET 2026 Jaipur Re-Exam: Important Dates

What Happened at the Jaipur Examination Centre?

AIAPGET 2026 was held in computer-based test mode. During the examination at Shri Satya Sai PG College in Jaipur, a power failure caused problems with the computer systems used by candidates. Some candidates could not continue the test, while the disruption also led to concerns about examination management and fairness.

NTA subsequently determined that the affected candidates should be given another opportunity rather than being assessed on an incomplete examination. The agency announced a separate re-examination for the 49 candidates who could not complete the test.

Reports of candidates communicating with one another during the disruption also raised concerns about examination integrity. NTA has initiated action against the examination-conducting agency through a show-cause notice and suspension of its empanelment.

Who Is Affected by the AIAPGET Re-Exam?

The re-examination is intended for the 49 candidates who could not complete AIAPGET 2026 because of the disruption at the Jaipur centre.

Candidates who completed the examination normally at the Jaipur centre or at other centres are not required to appear in the September 1 re-examination unless NTA specifically communicates otherwise.

Students should not assume that every candidate who was present at the centre is automatically eligible for the re-examination. Eligibility for the special examination will be based on NTA’s records and the revised admit cards issued to the affected candidates.

AIAPGET 2026 Re-Exam Centre and Timing

The revised admit card will be the final authority for the candidate’s examination centre, reporting time, roll number, instructions and other details. Candidates should not rely only on information shared through social media or unofficial messages.

What Candidates Should Do Next

1. Monitor the registered email address and mobile number used during the AIAPGET application process.
2. Download the revised admit card as soon as NTA makes it available.
3. Verify the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, examination date, centre address and reporting time.
4. Contact NTA if the candidate was affected but does not receive the revised admit card.
5. Keep the original admit card and a valid photo identity document ready.
6. Reach the re-examination centre well before the reporting deadline.
7. Follow all instructions printed on the revised admit card.
8. Preserve any earlier examination-related communication, application details and proof of attendance in case clarification is required.

Documents and Items to Carry for the Re-Exam

Unless the revised admit card specifies otherwise, affected candidates should prepare the documents normally required for AIAPGET examination entry:

• Revised AIAPGET 2026 admit card.
• Valid government-issued photo identity proof.
• One recent passport-size photograph, if required under the admit-card instructions.
• Any undertaking or declaration printed with the admit card.

Candidates should avoid carrying prohibited electronic devices, study material, calculators, bags or other restricted items. Examination-centre staff may refuse entry to items not permitted under the official instructions.

Will Candidates Need to Pay the Examination Fee Again?

NTA’s announcement of the re-examination does not indicate that affected candidates must submit a fresh application or pay the examination fee again. Candidates should wait for the revised admit-card communication and should not make any additional payment unless NTA issues a specific instruction.

What Is AIAPGET?

The All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test is the common entrance examination for postgraduate AYUSH courses. It is conducted by NTA for admission to postgraduate programmes in:

• Ayurveda
• Unani
• Siddha
• Homoeopathy

The examination is used for admission to postgraduate MD and MS programmes and other applicable postgraduate AYUSH courses. AIAPGET scores may be considered for All India Quota and State Quota admissions, subject to the rules of the relevant counselling and admitting authorities.

NTA conducts the examination, but counselling, document verification, seat allocation and final admission are handled by the concerned counselling authorities, institutions or designated admission bodies.

AIAPGET 2026 Examination Statistics

NTA stated that AIAPGET 2026 was conducted in multiple shifts at examination centres across India. For Shift 1, 36,979 candidates were registered, 35,837 appeared and 35,788 completed the examination. The Jaipur centre disruption accounted for the candidates who could not complete the test.

NTA also reported that the full examination was conducted across more than 200 centres, with 51,482 candidates registered and 49,867 candidates appearing across the examination’s shifts.

What Happens to the AIAPGET 2026 Result?

The result process for the 49 affected candidates will depend on the outcome of the September 1 re-examination. NTA has not announced a separate result date in connection with the Jaipur disruption.

The scores of the affected candidates should be processed after they take the re-examination, subject to NTA’s result and evaluation procedures. Candidates who completed the original test should continue to follow NTA’s notices regarding the answer key, result and scorecard.

The result or scorecard alone does not guarantee admission. Candidates must also satisfy the eligibility requirements and complete the counselling process conducted by the applicable authority.

Will the Jaipur Re-Exam Change the AIAPGET Cutoff?

No revised cutoff has been announced because of the Jaipur incident. The cutoff, merit position and admission prospects will depend on the final evaluation process, candidate performance, applicable reservation rules, participating seats and counselling decisions.

Students should avoid relying on unofficial cutoff predictions until NTA and the relevant counselling authorities release confirmed information.

AIAPGET Counselling and Admission Process After the Result

After the result and scorecard are available, qualified candidates generally need to complete the counselling process conducted by the relevant authority. The broad admission sequence may include:

1. Registration on the applicable AYUSH counselling portal.
2. Submission of academic, registration and category details.
3. Uploading or presenting documents for verification.
4. Choice filling and preference submission.
5. Publication of the seat-allotment result.
6. Payment of the prescribed admission or reporting fee.
7. Reporting to the allotted institution within the notified deadline.
8. Completion of original document verification and admission formalities.

The exact counselling authority, participating institutions, seat matrix, fees, deadlines and reporting requirements may vary according to the quota and course. Candidates should follow the separate counselling notification issued for the 2026-27 academic session.

AIAPGET Eligibility in Brief

For AIAPGET postgraduate admissions, candidates generally need a recognised qualification in the relevant discipline, such as BAMS, BUMS, BSMS or BHMS, along with the required registration and internship conditions under the applicable regulatory rules.

Eligibility is verified by the relevant counselling or admitting authority. Appearing in AIAPGET or receiving a scorecard does not by itself establish eligibility for admission.

Candidates should check the current AIAPGET information bulletin and the counselling notification for the applicable internship completion date, registration requirements, category rules and course-specific conditions.

What If an Affected Candidate Does Not Receive a Revised Admit Card?

A candidate who was unable to complete the examination at the Jaipur centre should contact NTA through the official AIAPGET helpdesk if the revised admit card is not received. The candidate should keep the application number, original admit card, registered email address, mobile number and details of the examination centre ready while submitting a query.

Students should not register for another examination or submit a duplicate application unless NTA specifically instructs them to do so.

What Happens Next?

• NTA will issue revised admit cards to the 49 affected candidates.
• The affected candidates will appear for the re-examination on September 1, 2026.
• NTA will process the examination and result according to its notified procedure.
• The answer key, result and scorecard schedule has not been separately announced in connection with the Jaipur disruption.
• After the result, eligible candidates will need to follow the applicable AYUSH counselling schedule.
• Eduquity’s response to the show-cause notice and the final action against the agency remain subject to NTA’s further decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was the entire AIAPGET 2026 examination cancelled?

No. The re-examination applies to 49 candidates affected by the power failure at the Jaipur centre. The examination completed normally by other candidates remains unaffected unless NTA issues a separate notice.

How many candidates were affected at the Jaipur centre?

Forty-nine candidates could not complete the examination because of the disruption at the centre.

When is the AIAPGET 2026 Jaipur re-exam?

The re-examination is scheduled for September 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM.

Where will the re-examination be held?

NTA has announced Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women in Jaipur as the re-examination venue. Candidates must confirm the final details through the revised admit card.

Who can appear in the re-examination?

The special re-examination is for the 49 candidates identified by NTA as being unable to complete the examination because of the Jaipur centre disruption.

Will a new admit card be issued?

Yes. NTA has said that revised admit cards will be issued to the affected candidates with further examination details.

Do candidates need to fill out a new application form?

No new application has been announced for the affected candidates. They should wait for NTA’s revised admit-card instructions and avoid submitting a duplicate application.

Will candidates have to pay the examination fee again?

No additional fee has been announced for the re-examination. Candidates should make a payment only if NTA issues a specific official instruction.

Will the original AIAPGET result be cancelled for all candidates?

There is no announcement that the examination result for all candidates will be cancelled. The current decision concerns the affected candidates at the Jaipur centre.

When will AIAPGET counselling begin?

The counselling schedule for the 2026-27 admission session has not been announced in the update concerning the Jaipur re-examination. Candidates should wait for the notification from the relevant AYUSH counselling authority.

Does NTA conduct AYUSH counselling?

NTA conducts AIAPGET, but counselling and final admission are handled by the designated counselling authorities and participating institutions.

Useful Links

NTA AIAPGET Official Portal: https://exams.nta.nic.in/AIAPGET/

National Testing Agency Official Website: https://www.nta.ac.in/