KSO demands NET exam centre in CCpur
Source: Chronicle News Service

Kangpokpi, December 02 2024: Amid the current crisis in the state, the Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) has appealed to the National Testing Agency (NTA) to establish a UGC-NET examination centre in Churachandpur district.

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

In a letter to NTA's senior director (examination) Dr Sadhana Parasar, KSO underscored the dire circumstances facing candidates.

The ongoing ethnic conflict has created significant security risks, making travel to the designated examination centre in Imphal impossible for many.

"The prolonged ethnic conflict has placed our stu dents in a perilous situation.

Traveling to Imphal for the examination is not just inconvenient - it's unsafe," KSO stated, and stressed that Churachandpur, a central and relatively peaceful district, offers a viable and secure alternative, ensuring that students can pursue their education without risking their lives.

The organisation empha sised 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.

"A local examination centre in Churachandpur is not just a convenience; it's a necessity in these extraordinary circumstances," KSO added.

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

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

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