Shillong, May 11, 2025, Virthli (ONP): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has taken up the issue of CUET (UG) 2025 examination centre allotments directly with the Centre, both through an official letter and a personal meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi.
In his formal communication dated May 10, the Chief Minister expressed serious concern over the inadequate availability of exam centres within Meghalaya, particularly in Shillong. He highlighted that a large number of students have been allotted centres in distant states such as Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Kolkata, imposing financial and logistical burdens on families especially those from economically weaker backgrounds.
“This development has placed an undue burden on many students, compelling them to bear significant travel and accommodation costs, often beyond their means,” Sangma wrote.
Adding further urgency to the matter, the Chief Minister personally met the Union Minister and reiterated the state's appeal. In a tweet following the meeting, he stated, "Called on Hon’ble Union Education Minister, Shri @dpradhanbjp ji to take up the issues faced by our youth regarding the allocation of exam centers in locations outside Meghalaya for CUET 2025."
The Meghalaya government has extended its full support to the National Testing Agency (NTA) in identifying suitable centres within the state and has even constituted a State-Level Committee to assist in smooth coordination. Despite these efforts, the issue remains unresolved.
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In his letter, the Chief Minister urged the Union Education Ministry to direct the National Testing Agency to review and reallocate CUET (UG) 2025 centres within Meghalaya, especially Shillong. Also, consider deferring the examination for Meghalaya students, if necessary infrastructure is not ensured.
Calling the matter a “collective sense of urgency among our youth,” Sangma appealed for swift and compassionate intervention, emphasizing that the future of many students depends on equitable access to examination facilities.
