NCHISF voiced against alleged irregularities in admission process at DIET

 
Haflong, October 20: The N. C. Hills Indigenous Students’ Forum (ISF)  held a press conference on Monday, in Haflong, condemning serious irregularities in the admission process at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Kalachand.

Addressing the media, ISF representatives alleged that several deserving and hardworking students were denied seats in the current academic session, while some candidates with marks as low as 39 were granted admission allegedly through the recommendations of certain Members of the Autonomous Council (MAC) and the Principal Secretary of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council. The Forum described the situation as a grave injustice against genuine aspirants who had worked tirelessly to earn their place.

The ISF leaders emphasized that education should remain merit-based and free from political interference, stating that the manipulation of the admission process betrayed the hopes of deserving students from poor and rural families. They called upon the authorities to immediately initiate corrective measures and review the entire selection list to restore public confidence in the system.

Warning of stronger measures if their demands are ignored, the Forum declared it will “take every necessary step to ensure justice for the meritorious students.”

It may be mentioned that Kalachand DIET, located in Maibang subdivision, is the only teacher training institute in Dima Hasao offering B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. courses. The institution has faced recurring controversies over alleged favoritism and non-local admissions in previous sessions, leading to protests by local bodies such as the Dimasa Students’ Union earlier this year demanding merit-based selection and 100% reservation for local candidates ​.