Karnataka Govt To Scrap NEET for UG, PG Admission : Due to ongoing problems with the NEET UG 2024 exam, like question paper leaks and issues with grace marks, the Karnataka Cabinet has decided to get rid of NEET for medical school admissions. This decision follows similar moves by Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, who are also unhappy with NEET. Karnataka plans to create its own medical entrance test, replacing NEET’s nationwide exam system.
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Overview of Scrap NEET for UG, PG Admission Proposals | |||
Region | Decision | Reason | Next Steps |
Karnataka | Approved proposal to abolish NEET for medical admissions. | Concerns that NEET benefits North Indian students and disadvantages local students. | Proposal to be formalized in Karnataka legislature. |
Tamil Nadu | Seeks to abolish NEET and use Class 12 marks instead. | NEET negatively impacts students from poorer and rural backgrounds. | No immediate legislative action detailed. |
West Bengal | Passed resolution to scrap NEET and introduce a state-based exam. | Dissatisfaction with the National Testing Agency’s handling of the exam. | Implementation of a new state-based entrance exam. |
Controversies | NEET UG 2024 faced allegations of paper leaks and grace marks issues. | Supreme Court upheld NEET’s validity despite these controversies. | Ongoing legal and administrative discussions. |
Origins of Opposition | Report by Tamil Nadu’s panel (headed by A.K. Rajan) highlighted NEET’s negative effects on poorer students. | The report recommended removing NEET in favor of using higher secondary exam marks. | Push for legislative and policy changes. |
Future Implications | Possible expansion of state-based entrance tests for medical admissions. | NEET’s future remains uncertain as more states express dissatisfaction and seek alternatives. | Monitoring ongoing developments and state actions. |
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The ongoing debates and legislative actions against NEET reflect a broader dissatisfaction with the current medical entrance examination system in India. As states advocate for their own admission tests, the future of NEET remains uncertain, with significant implications for medical education and student equity across the country.