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Meghalaya Seeks CUET-UG Deferral as Local Centre Vetting Underway

The state government has requested the NTA to postpone exams until over 200 additional computer nodes are vetted, aiming to alleviate logistical and financial burdens on students.

Conrad K. Sangma
Rakkam A Sangma

Overview

  • Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma have formally urged the Union Ministry and NTA to reallocate CUET-UG centres within the state or defer exams pending infrastructure readiness.
  • Over 200 additional computer nodes have been identified by the state and shared with TCS for vetting to address the shortage of in-state exam centres.
  • The current allocation of distant centres in Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Kolkata has caused significant financial and emotional strain on students and families in Meghalaya.
  • Local political groups and advocacy organizations, including the Voice of the People Party and Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers Association, have intensified calls for student-centric solutions and criticized the scheduling of exams.
  • Parallel concerns in Jammu, driven by security issues near the India-Pakistan border, have led to similar demands for local exam centres and exam postponements.