Meghalaya once again sought for exemption of CUET

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 10, 2023

Taking immediate stock over the issue of Common University Entrance Test or CUET (UG), Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Friday informed the Government appealed to the Central Govt for exemption of CUET for the students of Meghalaya.

According to Sangma, the letter of request from conducting the CUET for the State’s under- graduates Institutions for the current academic session has been dispatched through the Chief Minister’s Office.

The Education informed that accordingly request letter for extension of the last date of registration for CUET to 31st March next for the State of Meghalaya has been forwarded to the Director General, NTA, New Delhi.

He also informed they cited reasons of the recent Legislative Assembly Election which resulted in the delay of State Board examination.

He also added several rural-based students are facing problems of applying/registration in the CUET portal due to remote location, internet connectivity and inaccessible terrain challenges.