Pune: The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute (MahaJyoti) and the Vasantrao Naik Research and Training Institute (VANARTI) have announced a retest for candidates affected by technical problems during a competitive examination screening test held on October 7 in Pune and Nanded, Maharashtra.
The examination was organised to select candidates for pre-examination coaching programmes for various competitive examinations, including the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination and Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examinations.
According to official notices issued on October 7 and 8, the affected candidates will be given another opportunity to take the test on October 10, 2026. The institutes have also initiated an inquiry into the disruptions.
Retest Scheduled at Centres in Pune and Nanded
The original screening test was cancelled at two examination centres after technical problems disrupted the process.
The affected centres were Sun Bright English Medium School in Ambegaon, Pune, and Marathwada Online Exam Centre in Nanded.
Under the revised arrangements, the retest for candidates affected at these centres will be conducted at the following locations:
Pune:
- Nova Consultancy Services
- J. P. Online Exam Centre
Nanded:
- Dnyandeep Shikshan Prasarak Mandal
- Anjangiri Computer-Based Test Centre
The official notice states that the examination on October 10 will be conducted in three sessions: 9 am to 11 am, noon to 2 pm, and 3 pm to 5 pm. Candidates have been advised to download their updated admit cards and check their allotted examination centre and session.
A separate notice issued on October 8 also announced fresh arrangements for candidates scheduled to take the screening test at Sun Bright English Medium School in Pune during the October 7–9 examination window. That notice provides for examinations on October 10 and 11 at designated Pune centres.
Around 90,600 Candidates Applied for Coaching Screening Test
The screening examination is part of the 2026–27 pre-examination training programmes conducted through MahaJyoti and VANARTI.
The programmes cover preparation for several competitive examinations, including:
- UPSC Civil Services Examination.
- MPSC State Services Examination.
- MPSC Engineering Services Examination.
- MPSC Combined Group-B and Group-C examinations.
- Military recruitment examinations.
According to the reported figures, approximately 90,600 candidates applied for the screening test, which was organised across 64 examination centres in 32 cities.
The technical disruptions in Pune and Nanded prevented affected candidates from completing the examination as scheduled, prompting the authorities to arrange a fresh test.
MahaJyoti, VANARTI Order Inquiry Into Technical Failures
Alongside announcing the retest, the institutes have sought reports from the officials and agencies involved in conducting the examination.
The inquiry will examine the circumstances surrounding the disruptions, including the functioning of the examination systems and the conduct of the test at the affected centres.
The institutes stated:
“Detailed reports regarding the incident are being sought from the centre supervisor of the respective exam centre, the concerned Assistant Director of the Other Backwards Bahujan Welfare Department, as well as the agency responsible for conducting the examination. Additionally, CCTV footage from the centre will be inspected, and technical logs as well as the examination process will be verified. Following the inquiry, strict action will be taken as per the rules against anyone found guilty in this case.”
The inquiry is intended to establish the circumstances that led to the examination disruptions and determine whether any responsibility needs to be fixed.
Read Also: MPSC Protest Row: Bombay High Court Directs Maharashtra To Clear 70,000 Vacancies Fast
