Following the technical glitches of the NEET-PG exam, the AIIMS CRE-5 re-examination at the same Jaipur center faced severe server failures, leading to protests and demands for cancellation.
- AIIMS CRE-5 re-exam at iON Digital Zone, Sitapura, Jaipur suffered critical server failure.
- Exam started 30 minutes late and crashed again shortly after commencement.
- The same venue had reported power and technical issues during the NEET-PG exam a day prior.
- Aggrieved candidates are calling for a nationwide cancellation of the exam.
The AIIMS CRE-5 re-examination at the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura in Jaipur descended into chaos on Monday. Scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM, the examination was delayed by 30 minutes due to a total server failure, leaving hundreds of aspirants in a state of extreme distress and anxiety.
The instability of the digital infrastructure persisted even after the delayed start. Reports indicate that the server failed for a second time approximately 20 minutes into the session. This recurring technical collapse triggered widespread protests among the candidates gathered outside the center, who alleged that the environment was unfit for a high-stakes competitive exam.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the recurrence of failures at the exact same venue—first during NEET-PG and then during AIIMS CRE-5—points toward a systemic failure in vendor auditing. When a designated 'Digital Zone' cannot maintain basic server uptime and power stability, it jeopardizes the meritocratic nature of national-level recruitment and entrance exams.
"The repeated failure of a single center across two major exams suggests a critical lack of stress-testing and infrastructure verification by the conducting authorities."
This incident is particularly galling given that the same center (TC Nos. 41682 and 41683) was the epicenter of chaos during the NEET-PG 2026 exam. In that instance, candidates reported power outages every 10 to 15 minutes, which disrupted logins and the ability to navigate through the computer-based test (CBT) questions.
| Exam Name | Venue | Primary Issue | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET-PG 2026 | iON Digital Zone, Jaipur | Power outages & Login glitches | Disrupted test flow |
| AIIMS CRE-5 | iON Digital Zone, Jaipur | Double Server Failure | 30-min delay & Protests |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Which specific center in Jaipur faced the disruption?
A: The disruption occurred at the iON Digital Zone iDZ center located in Sitapura, Jaipur.
Q2: What are the candidates demanding?
A: Due to repeated technical failures at the same venue, candidates are demanding the cancellation of the All-India examination.
