Allotted exam centres hundreds of kilometres away from their home towns, and some even in different States, students appearing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) are grappling with logistical issues apart from travelling expenses. For some, the uncertainty has led them to re-evaluate higher education plans.

CUET, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate courses at Central, State, deemed, and private universities across India, has turned into a logistical nightmare for thousands of aspirants over the years. Over 11-13 lakh students appear for the exam annually, with registrations exceeding 14 lakh in 2026. The tests are scheduled to be held between May 11 and May 31 this year. Since the release of the advanced city intimation slips on April 29 by NTA, several students are now reconsidering their decision to take the test.