Tamil Nadu Assembly To Urge Centre To Abolish NEET, Oppose FCRA Amendment Bill Over Student, Charity Concerns | Video
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a resolution urging the Union government to amend relevant central laws and abolish the uniform NEET system for undergraduate medical admissions. The Tamil Nadu government has said that the NEET system severely affects students studying in Tamil medium as well as those from rural and economically backward backgrounds in accessing medical…
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will propose to the Union government to abolish the uniform National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) system for undergraduate medical admissions. This is due to concerns over its impact on students studying in Tamil medium, rural backgrounds, and economically disadvantaged students. The resolution highlights the negative effects of NEET on students' school education, the rise of expensive coaching centres, and the stress caused by a single-day examination after 12 years of schooling.
The Tamil Nadu government has previously passed Bill No. 43 of 2021 to exempt the state from NEET for undergraduate medical courses, but it remains pending for presidential approval. The Assembly will also oppose the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, expressing worry that provisions allowing the government to take over charitable organizations' assets could undermine their autonomy, particularly for minority-run educational and social welfare institutions.
CM Vijay supported the resolution, emphasizing the importance of Tamil language, culture, and civilization.
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