National Common Entrance Test: Activist moves Pradhan for inclusion of optional languages of Meghalaya

 TURA: Cherian G. Momin, a social activist from Tura, sent a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan requesting him to ensure the inclusion of Optional Languages of Meghalaya in NTA’s Language 2 Section I for the National Common Entrance Test.

“I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of grave concern regarding the exclusion of the optional languages of Meghalaya in the Language 2 Section I (33) languages for the National Common Entrance Test for the Integrated Teachers Education Programme.

“As you may be aware, the National Test Agency (NTA) has released a list of optional languages for Language 2 Section I of the aforementioned test. However, none of the optional languages of Meghalaya, including Khasi, Garo, and Alternative English, are included in this list. This has resulted in widespread discontent among the students, parents, and educational institutions in the state.”

Cherian G. Momin requested the Union minister’s intervention and direction to the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to address this issue promptly. It is imperative that the optional languages of Meghalaya, which are of great cultural, linguistic, and educational significance, are included in the list provided by the NTA. This inclusion will ensure that the students of Meghalaya are not deprived of their rights and opportunities to choose the language they are proficient in, the Momin said.

“Alternatively, I propose that additional questions pertaining to the optional languages of Meghalaya be added to Section I Language, which would also serve as a temporary solution to the problem at hand. By adopting this approach, the concerns of students, parents, and educational institutions can be addressed in the immediate future,” he added.

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