The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has warned NEET‑PG 2026 candidates, faculty and coaching centres not to discuss or circulate recall‑based questions, citing a breach of the Non‑Disclosure Agreement. A make‑up exam is scheduled for September 5 for candidates affected by a power outage on August 30.

  • NBEMS classifies sharing recall questions as NDA violation
  • 2,445 candidates impacted by power failure in Jaipur
  • Re‑exam set for September 5, legal challenge pending

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) issued a firm advisory on September 2, urging all NEET‑PG 2026 aspirants, teachers, coaching institutes and related stakeholders to refrain from discussing, soliciting, compiling, reproducing or circulating any recall‑ or memory‑based questions from the August 30 examination. The notice was circulated through NBEMS’s official WhatsApp community group.

NBEMS emphasized that any such disclosure would constitute a breach of the Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA) outlined in the NEET‑PG 2026 information bulletin. The board has called for strict compliance with the confidentiality provisions governing the exam.

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Re‑examination Details

Due to an internal power failure at the iON Digital Zone (iDZ) Sitapura centres (TC Nos. 41682 and 41683) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, a total of 2,445 candidates could not complete the exam. Consequently, NBEMS scheduled a make‑up test on September 5, 2026 at 3 pm for the affected candidates.

Administrative Response

Jaipur ADM Narendra Verma confirmed that the technical glitch was reviewed with the TCS technical team, NBEMS officials, the flying squad, power‑supply and inspection teams. He stated that repeated system failures made it impossible to conduct the exam properly, prompting the decision to hold a re‑exam to ensure fairness.

Legal Challenge

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court contesting the re‑examination for those unable to finish the test due to the technical issue. The bench, headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has taken up the matter, indicating that NEET‑related disputes will be heard by a designated panel.

Historical Background

Established in 2002, NBEMS is the apex regulatory body for medical education and assessment in India. It oversees the conduct, question‑paper setting and security protocols of major national medical examinations, including NEET‑PG. Past instances of NDA breaches have led to strict punitive measures to preserve exam integrity.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that any breach of confidentiality can undermine the credibility of India's premier postgraduate medical entrance exam, affect candidate morale, and create legal precedents that influence future exam governance.

"Violating confidentiality not only poses legal risks but also erodes the standards of medical education," said Prof. Anjali Sharma, education policy expert.
Did You Know?: NEET‑PG 2026 saw participation from over 102,000 candidates, making it the largest medical postgraduate exam in India to date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Will the re‑exam feature the same set of questions as the original?

A: The make‑up test will use a fresh question bank while maintaining the same exam pattern.

Q2: What penalties apply if a candidate breaches the NDA?

A: Violators may be declared ineligible for the exam and could face legal action.