Archive · 7 Oct 2026
MahaJyoti, VANARTI Screening Test Cancelled After Centre Chaos
MahaJyoti and VANARTI were holding a test to choose students for training for MPSC exams.
The test was cancelled at centres in Ambegaon, Pune, and Nanded after problems arose.
Students said there were not enough computers, technical glitches, and the test did not start on time.
Videos showed students complaining about these issues.
Students asked officials to investigate what happened.
They also want action against those responsible.
They have asked for new test dates to be announced soon.
MahaJyoti and VANARTI cancelled screening tests at the Ambegaon Pune and Nanded centres.
The test was for selecting students for MPSC Combined Group B and Group C exam training.
Students complained about too few computers, technical glitches and a late start.
Videos from the centres showed students raising concerns about the examination arrangements.
Students called for an inquiry, action against those responsible and prompt re-examination dates.
- Who
- MahaJyoti and VANARTI officials, and students taking the screening test.
- What
- Screening tests for selecting students for MPSC Group B and Group C exam training were cancelled at two centres.
- When
- The articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Ambegaon, Pune, and Nanded centres in Maharashtra.
- Why
- The cancellation followed complaints about insufficient computers, technical glitches and delays in starting the exams.
Students
Institute officials
Exam arrangements and next steps
Students
Students complained about too few computers, technical problems and delays, and demanded an inquiry, accountability and prompt re-examination dates.
Institute officials
Officials said the examination was cancelled following the complaints; the article does not report a response to the students' other demands.
- Institutes
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute (MahaJyoti) and Vasantrao Naik Research and Training Institute (VANARTI)
- Test purpose
- Selecting students for MPSC Combined Group B and Group C exam training
- Cancelled locations
- Ambegaon, Pune, and Nanded
- Reported problems
- Insufficient computers, technical glitches and exams not starting on time
- Students' demands
- An inquiry, action against those responsible, and immediate announcement of re-examination dates