CUET Exemption for Meghalaya, Nagaland Students in State College Admissions Announced

In a significant development, the Central Government has announced an exemption from the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate students hailing from Meghalaya and Nagaland. This exemption applies specifically to students seeking admission to colleges affiliated with central universities in these two states.

Background:
The decision comes as a relief to aspiring students and educational authorities in Meghalaya and Nagaland, where the North Eastern Hill University and Nagaland University respectively serve as central universities. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma expressed gratitude to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for this exemption, which ensures smoother admissions for students in colleges affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.

Details of the Exemption:
Following a petition from the state government, the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted CUET, granted the exemption. The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the request, allowing affiliated colleges to admit students as per the prevailing admission practices for the academic year 2024-25.

Key Points:

• Meghalaya and Nagaland undergraduate students exempted from CUET.
• Relief expressed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma.
• Exemption granted following state government’s petition to the NTA.
• UGC approves exemption for affiliated colleges of central universities in Meghalaya and Nagaland.
• Decision aimed at ensuring smoother admission process for students.