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Paper delivery delay sparks chaos at Rajasthan SET-2026 exam in Jaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:45 PM
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On Sunday, the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 began at 429 centres across seven divisions, but a delay in delivering answer sheets caused disorder at the Jaipur venue where 1.77 lakh candidates were present.
The Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 was scheduled to commence on Sunday across 429 centres in the state’s seven administrative divisions. In Jaipur, the capital city, more than 1.77 lakh candidates gathered to write the exam.
According to reports, the examination papers were not delivered to the Jaipur test centre on time, prompting officials to halt the start of the test. The delay led to confusion and frustration among candidates, many of whom waited for hours for the papers to arrive.
State education authorities intervened, arranging for the missing papers to be dispatched from nearby centres. The exam eventually resumed, but the incident highlighted logistical challenges in managing large‑scale state examinations.
No injuries or arrests were reported, and the examination is expected to continue as planned at the remaining centres across Rajasthan.
The incident underscores the need for tighter coordination among the exam‑conducting agencies to ensure smooth execution for future SET cycles.
According to reports, the examination papers were not delivered to the Jaipur test centre on time, prompting officials to halt the start of the test. The delay led to confusion and frustration among candidates, many of whom waited for hours for the papers to arrive.
State education authorities intervened, arranging for the missing papers to be dispatched from nearby centres. The exam eventually resumed, but the incident highlighted logistical challenges in managing large‑scale state examinations.
No injuries or arrests were reported, and the examination is expected to continue as planned at the remaining centres across Rajasthan.
The incident underscores the need for tighter coordination among the exam‑conducting agencies to ensure smooth execution for future SET cycles.