Shillong, May 11: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to have the CUET- UG centres in Meghalaya or else to defer the examination for this year till the infrastructure is ready.
Later on Sunday, he met the education minister.
Text of the letter written on May 10 below
Respected Shri Pradhan ji
I write to draw your kind attention to 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 centres within our state.
A large number of students who had opted for centres within Meghalaya-particularly in Shillong-have been allotted centres 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 centres 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 centres and offering all administrative cooperation. We 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, I earnestly request your intervention to:
1. Direct the National Testing Agency to review and reallocate CUET (UG) 2025 centres for Meghalaya candidates within the state.
2. 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 that your office will give it the serious consideration it deserves
with warm regards
Yours sincerely
(Conrad K. Sangma)
