KSO demands UGC-NET exam center in Churachandpur
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, December 02 2024: Amid the escalating tensions in Manipur, the Kuki Students' Organization (KSO) has issued an urgent appeal to the National Testing Agency (NTA) to establish a UGC-NET examination center in Churachandpur district.

This request comes ahead of the December 2024 cycle of the exam, slated for January 2025 .

In a letter to Dr Sadhana Parasar, Senior Director (Examination) at the NTA, KSO Education Secretary Thangmoi Haokip underscored the dire circumstances facing candidates.

Haokip stated that the ongoing violence has created significant security risks for the candidates making travel to the designated examination centers hazardous.

The KSO stressed that Churachandpur offers a viable and secure alternative, for the students.

The organization emphasized the urgent need for equitable access to educational opportunities, warning that failure to address the issue could exclude many students from participating in the crucial national examination.

While acknowledging the logistical complexities of establishing a new examination center, the KSO urged the NTA to act swiftly.

They also proposed allowing candidates to update their exam center preference during the correction window starting December 12, 2024, or another applicable date.

The KSO's call for action highlights the intersection of education and security, urging authorities to prioritize student welfare and ensure that no aspiring candidate is left behind, the letter added.

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