MPSC training exam cancelled at two centres after technical faults

UPDATE - follow-up to After chaos at Pune, Nanded centres, MahaJyoti, VANARTI screening test for MPSC training cancelled: The screening test for MPSC Combined Group B and Group C exam training was cancelled at centres in Ambegaon Pune and Nanded following technical faults and delays.

Details

Videos from the exam halls showed students complaining about too few computers and technical errors that stopped the test from starting on time. Officials stated that students have demanded a proper inquiry, action against the people responsible, and new dates for a re-exam.

Actions

Managing Director Milind Naringe of MahaJyoti and Director Prashant Wavge of VANARTI released a circular to cancel the tests at Sun Bright English Medium School in Pune and the Marathwada Online Exam Centre in Nanded. They confirmed that the screening test will be held again for the affected students and instructions will be posted on their websites. Meanwhile, MLA Rohit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar party brought up the issue during ongoing protests in Pune, while party member Rohan Survase-Patil stated that students' hard work must not be ruined and demanded transparency and justice.

Context

Technical issues at large public exams often lead to sudden cancellations and major delays for students who spend months preparing. State-run training bodies regularly conduct these screening tests to help candidates prepare for competitive government board exams.