Kurla Power Failure at MHT-CET Exam Centre; Disrupts 62 Students While Taking the Exam; Re-exam on April 23rd

Updated on Apr 22, 2025 16:26

Across the state, the MHT-CET exam was conducted in 190 centers on Sunday 20^th April, 2025 across two sessions. 55840 aspirants took the exam out of the 60989 that were registered.

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Kolkata: A significant technical malfunction at Aakar Computer Institute in Kurla East disrupted the MHT-CET 2025 exam for 62 students on Sunday 20th April, causing considerable distress to both candidates and their parents. As a result, State Common Entrance Test Cell altered the on Wednesday 23^rd April 2025 for re-examination for the impacted students on that day.

The ongoing engineering college admission test, spanning five days with various sessions, saw this particular Sunday exam scheduled from 9 AM to 12 PM, with students arriving as early as 7:30 AM. However, around 11 AM, the exam abruptly halted due to a complete power failure at the center, shutting down all computer systems.

Although a generator was eventually deployed, the delay exceeded an hour, significantly impacting students' mental and emotional state. Candidates reported a lack of immediate backup plans or clear communication from the center authorities, leaving them waiting without proper updates and increasing their anxiety. One student who traveled from outside Mumbai noted that even by 12 PM, computer issues persisted, and the center failed to provide clear information about the next steps.

Commissioner Dileep Sardesai stated that the morning session at the Kurla center was cancelled due to the failure and that affected students would receive all necessary information via email.

Sardesai added that such incidents are uncommon, and the CET Cell is investigating to ensure no academic disadvantage to the students. The afternoon session on the other hand at the same center proceeded without problems.

The prolonged outage and the exam center's delayed response sparked serious concerns, especially as nearby businesses maintained uninterrupted power. Frustrated parents and students outside the institute demanded explanations and accountability, with one parent stating the "complete mismanagement" and questioning why only this center faced such an issue, deeming it "suspicious and unacceptable."

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Ans: The power failure occurred at Aakar Computer Institute, an MHT-CET exam center located in Kurla East.

Ans: While a generator was eventually brought in, there was a delay of over an hour, indicating a lack of immediate or effective backup power.

Ans: Some candidates said that there was uncertainty and tension as a result of the exam center officials' lack of prompt backup preparations and appropriate communication.