In a proactive move to support students from Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has formally addressed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan regarding the allocation of examination centres for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026. Khandu expressed concerns over reports of students being assigned exam centres in distant states, which pose significant logistical challenges due to the region's difficult terrain and limited transport infrastructure. He emphasized that such arrangements not only add financial burdens on families but also negatively impact students' mental and physical well-being, potentially affecting their performance. Khandu urged for the establishment of adequate CUET centres within Arunachal Pradesh or nearby locations, assuring the Union Minister of the state government's readiness to provide logistical support for the examination. He also noted previous efforts to include additional district headquarters as exam centres and appealed for compassionate intervention from the Union Ministry to ensure equitable access to higher education opportunities for students in the state.