Immediate panic and commotion erupted outside testing venues in the Sitapura area of Jaipur following the conclusion of the NEET PG 2026 examination, triggering a massive wave of unverified claims across social media suggesting that the question paper had been leaked. Addressing the escalating situation, the Press Information Bureau, through its PIB Fact Check unit, stepped forward to clarify that these viral claims are entirely misleading. Authorities confirmed unequivocally that the NEET PG 2026 question paper was never leaked, and the disruptions reported at the two Jaipur centers were exclusively triggered by internal power supply failures and technical malfunctions.
NBEMS Announces Re-Examination for Affected Students
Bringing relief to the candidates whose tests were severely disrupted, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has officially decided to conduct a re-examination for all 2,445 affected aspirants. This special re-test is scheduled to take place on September 5, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM in Jaipur. Specific details regarding the designated examination centers, venue addresses, and exact reporting times will be communicated directly and separately to the eligible candidates.
Scale of the Nationwide Examination
The main NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted nationwide across India on August 30, 2026. The expansive testing process utilized 1,111 examination centers spread across 339 cities spanning 36 states and union territories. Out of a total of 2,73,096 candidates registered for the test, 2,65,980 aspirants actually appeared, with approximately 2,63,535 candidates successfully completing their exams without interruption. However, two specific centers located in Sitapura, Jaipur, designated with test center numbers 41682 and 41683, failed to complete the examination process due to severe technical glitches, impacting exactly 2,445 candidates.
What Actually Happened Inside the Jaipur Centers
According to accounts shared by candidates who reached the venue, the examination was scheduled to commence at 9:00 AM, but technical complications prevented numerous students from starting on time. While testing software successfully loaded on certain computers, other systems remained completely unresponsive. Test-takers reported that even after the examination eventually began, their computer terminals kept shutting down repeatedly. Several aspirants noted that upon system recovery, their screens displayed merely a handful of questions before crashing again. Some candidates alleged that their testing process was interrupted nearly 10 times within a two-hour window, with computers freezing after displaying only 3 to 4 questions in some instances and 5 to 6 questions in others. This chaotic environment triggered immense frustration among the participating doctors. Both PIB and NBEMS reiterated that the disruption stemmed strictly from internal electrical failures at the venues.
Protests Erupt Outside the Examination Venue
Frustrated by the persistent technical interruptions, affected aspirants gathered outside the examination center gates to stage an active protest. Local police officers and administrative officials rushed to the scene to engage with the agitating students and restore order. The candidates questioned the overall fairness of the testing process and expressed deep concern over how the technical flaws would impact their final scores. They emphasized that in high-stakes examinations like NEET PG, even a single mark holds immense value, and a minor rank differential can permanently alter their choices for medical specialties and preferred colleges. Furthermore, several candidates alleged that they faced threats of legal action and FIRs from officials when they raised complaints and continued their peaceful demonstration.
Rise of Social Media Rumors Regarding a Leak
The sequence of sudden system shutdowns, staggered operational timings, and isolated question displays on computer screens quickly fueled widespread speculation across social media platforms regarding a potential paper leak. Multiple posts and viral claims emerged online alleging that the NEET PG 2026 question paper had been compromised at the Jaipur center. As the controversy gained momentum online, PIB Fact Check initiated a detailed investigation into the allegations and officially branded the viral paper leak rumors as entirely false and misleading, reiterating that the disruption was solely technical.
Official Stance and Re-Exam Logistics
Reiterating its firm stance, PIB Fact Check dismissed all online assertions of a security breach, confirming that no test papers were leaked during the examination. According to official disclosures, the glitches at the Sitapura centers in Jaipur were restricted entirely to internal power grid failures within the facility. Authorities advised all aspirants to disregard unverified social media chatter and rely exclusively on official announcements for updates. Meanwhile, NBEMS expressed formal regret over the inconvenience caused to the candidates and confirmed that comprehensive arrangements for the September 5 re-test are currently underway.
