Tamil Nadu CM Calls for NEET Abolition Amid Paper Leak Controversy
Abolish NEET, admit via class 12 marks: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay slams ‘structural flaws’ amid paper leak row
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Joseph Vijay has demanded the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) following a recent paper leak that led to the exam's cancellation. He argues for a return to admissions based on Class 12 marks, highlighting systemic flaws that disadvantage rural students.
- 01Tamil Nadu CM J. Joseph Vijay calls for NEET abolition after recent paper leak.
- 02The National Testing Agency canceled the NEET-UG 2026 exam due to compromised questions.
- 03Vijay advocates for medical admissions based on Class 12 marks instead.
- 04The CBI has arrested five suspects linked to the paper leak across multiple states.
- 05Political leaders criticize the government, alleging negligence and systemic failures.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Joseph Vijay has urged the immediate abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam due to a significant paper leak. He described this incident as evidence of the 'structural flaws' within the national medical entrance system, which he claims disadvantages rural and government school students. The cancellation has left lakhs of medical aspirants disheartened. In response to the leak, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested five individuals in connection with the case, which has been traced back to a medical student in Sikar, Rajasthan. Investigators are examining how the leaked materials were disseminated through coaching networks. Political reactions have been swift, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizing the government for its negligence, alleging that NEET has become an 'auction' amid repeated leaks. Other political figures have also pointed fingers at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming links between the accused and party leaders. The situation has sparked a broader debate on the integrity of the examination system in India.
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The cancellation of NEET has left many aspiring medical students in Tamil Nadu and across India without a pathway to medical education, raising concerns about the fairness of the examination process.
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