Shillong, May 11: Meghalaya Chief Minister Mr. Conrad K Sangma on 10/05/2025 ha sent D.O Letter to the Union Minister Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan incharge education Government of India to direct the National Testing Agency to review and reallocate CUET (UG) 2025 centres for Meghalaya candidates within the state.
The Chief Minister in the letter state that this is a matter of deep concern that has caused Considerable anxiety among students and their parents across the state of Meghalaya. The issue pertains to the conduct of the CUET (UG) 2025 examination and the inadequate availability of examination centers within our state.
A large number of students who had opted for centers within Meghalaya particularly in Shillong-have been allotted centers in distant locations such as Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Mizoram, Nagaland, and even Kolkata.
This development has placed an undue burden on many students, especially those from financially constrained backgrounds, who are now compelled to bear significant travel and accommodation costs, in many cases, these costs are beyond their means.
The resulting distress has not only disrupted the academic preparation of these students but has also led to a growing apprehension that some may be forced to forgo the examination altogether.
This situation has emerged despite repeated appeals and past assurances regarding the availability of sufficient centers within the state. it is important to note that the Government of Meghalaya has consistently extended full support to the National Testing Agency by identifying potential centers and offering all administrative cooperation.
The State Government have also constituted a State-Level Committee, along with District-Level Committees, to facilitate the smooth conduct of NTA examinations within the state. Despite these efforts, the present allocation scenario remains a cause of distress.
In light of the above, Meghalaya Chief Minister urged the Union Education Minister to direct the National Testing Agency to review and reallocate CUET (UG) 2025 centres for Meghalaya candidates within the state.
Consider postponing or deferring the examination for Meghalaya students this year until adequate and accessible infrastructure is ensured This appeal arises from a collective sense of urgency among our youth, and I trust in your office will give it the serious consideration it deserves.
