National Testing Agency ( NTA ) Director General Abhishek Singh has defended the complex process of allotting exam centres to millions of aspirants appearing for national entrance examinations such as JEE , NEET , and the soon-to-begin CUET UG , saying candidates do not always get their preferred exam city due to the “specific intersection” of subject combinations, shifts, and the availability of secure infrastructure. In detailed reflections posted on his social media handle after the conduct of JEE Main 2026 and NEET UG 2026 , Singh outlined the logistical challenges involved in conducting some of India’s largest entrance examinations. This year, JEE Main 2026 recorded over 16 lakh registrations across two sessions, while NEET UG saw around 22.7 lakh registrations, and CUET UG another 15.68 lakh. Together, the three examinations accounted for nearly 55 lakh registrations this admission season, though many students appear in more than one examination.…