Students who are appearing for the Common Entrance Test (CET) 2024 on April 18 and 19, and their parents have expressed their disappointment with the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) about the allotment of examination centres. For many students, CET examination centres are 15 to 30 kilometres away from their houses. Mahalakshmi D.R., mother of a CET candidate, complained that her daughter’s examination centre is 25 kilometres away from their residence, causing additional stress. Another candidate in Jayanagar had their centre in Yelahanka, while someone in Banashankari was assigned one in Peenya. Former Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar criticized the KEA for such allotments, emphasizing the stress and inconvenience faced by students.

The KEA defended its actions, stating that the entire Bengaluru Urban district is treated as a single unit, and candidates are assigned centres randomly within the district. S. Ramya, Executive Director of KEA, explained that candidates can indicate their preferences, but the final allocation depends on availability and capacity. She further mentioned that candidates choosing clause C and D and opting to write their exams in Kannada are assigned specific centres in Mangaluru, Bengaluru, and Belagavi, regardless of their priorities.