Meghalaya Asks NTA To Delay CUET UG 2025 Over Lack Of Centres Preparedness
Tura MP Saleng A Sangma criticised the Meghalaya government over the confusion surrounding the CUET PG exam postponement amid the unpreparedness of examination centres. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Undergraduate exam started from May 13, 2025, and to continue till June 3.
Reportedly, several students faced issues over the confusion about whether the examination would be postponed or not, after the government wrote a letter to NTA demanding deferring the examination.
Tura MP Saleng A Sangma on Tuesday strongly criticised the Meghalaya government over the ongoing confusion surrounding CUET (Common University Entrance Test) exam centres, questioning the hardship imposed on students, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds.… pic.twitter.com/mviBRauPoF
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The Meghalaya government has urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to delay the CUET UG 2025 exam, citing a delay in centre allocation. Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma has requested NTA to postpone the examination to be held from May 13, 2025 citing lack of preparedness to hold the Computer Based Test (CBT) in the state centres.
The Meghalaya Government has requested the National Testing Agency (NTA) to defer the CUET (UG) 2025 exam dates for the state, citing unprepared exam centres. pic.twitter.com/I0evz5ve2q
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According to Minister Sangma, “NTA did not communicate to the state government, as the agency communicates only one or two days before the exam”. However, NTA team had visited the examination centres to check the preparedness of the exam.
Reportedly, the state government identified over 200 additional computer nodes to support the exam, however, an inspection was required to verify their readiness, highlighting a delay in communication and preparation between NTA and the state government.
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Students appearing for the CUET in Meghalaya had also voiced their concerns over unfair center allotment, citing logistical and fianancial hardships.
Students appearing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) in Meghalaya have voiced concerns over unfair center allotments, citing logistical and financial hardships. pic.twitter.com/zLgrMatEcn
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As per the reports, NTA had to postpone exams for 15 centres across five states, indicating systemic issues in exam centres’ readiness and allocation, to prevent injustice for the aspirants.
However, the CUET UG exam was held in CBT format and will continue until June 3, 2025.
