West Bengal’s JEE Main hopefuls are pinning their aspirations on BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar’s fervent appeal to postpone the high-stakes exam. Labeling the current setup ‘a recipe for disaster,’ Majumdar has mobilized a campaign exposing how Cyclone Remal’s fury continues to sabotage student preparations.
From his Balurghat base, Majumdar hosted affected students, capturing their stories in a video that’s gone viral. ‘Flashlights for notes, no WiFi for doubts— this is the reality for our youth,’ he narrated, vowing relentless pursuit until NTA relents. His formal representation includes satellite imagery of flooded routes and power grid failure stats.
The stakes are immense: JEE Main determines entry to premier institutes like IIT Kharagpur, vital for Bengal’s talent pool. With exams looming, urban students grapple with overcrowded relief camps doubling as study spaces, while rural ones trek miles for signals. A survey by a local NGO indicates 70% of aspirants favor delay.
NTA’s stance remains non-committal, citing logistical nightmares of staggered schedules. Yet, precedents abound—from board exams shifted post-Pulwama to CUET tweaks amid strikes. Majumdar critiques the one-size-fits-all approach, urging state-specific flexibility.
The issue has bipartisan undertones, drawing endorsements from AIIMS alumni networks and even some TMC youth wings. Protests are swelling, with blockades at collectorates demanding action. ‘Our future can’t be collateral damage,’ chorused demonstrators in Malda.
In the coming days, expect heated debates in Lok Sabha and potential Supreme Court involvement if NTA digs in. Majumdar’s gambit highlights a systemic flaw: exam rigidity versus human hardship. For West Bengal’s dreamers, this fight is more than a deferral—it’s about reclaiming lost time and hope.