Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam leader V. Eswaran alleges NEET exam has significantly reduced government school students' admissions to medical courses. A consultation meeting was held near Coimbatore Collectorate to discuss the impact of NEET on government school students.
Coimbatore: The leader of Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam, V. Eswaran, has alleged that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has significantly reduced the admission of government school students to medical courses. This claim was made during a press conference following a consultation meeting held near the Coimbatore District Collector's office to discuss the impact of NEET on government school students.
Eswaran stated that government school students have been severely affected by the NEET exam. He pointed out that since the introduction of NEET, CBSE students have been securing more admissions in medical courses, creating a situation where government school students find it increasingly difficult to pursue medical education.
According to Eswaran, during the years 2013, 2014, and 2015, a large number of government school students were able to study medicine. However, after the implementation of NEET, 87% of government school students face obstacles in pursuing medical education.
He further emphasized that before NEET, government school students had a significant presence in medical colleges. Now, CBSE students dominate admissions to medical courses.
Eswaran argued that even without NEET, it would be possible to regulate fees for medical education. He highlighted that the current system disadvantages rural students who cannot afford or access NEET coaching centers.
The Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam leader has appealed to the central government to consider the welfare of students and abolish NEET not only in Tamil Nadu but throughout India.
Eswaran stated that government school students have been severely affected by the NEET exam. He pointed out that since the introduction of NEET, CBSE students have been securing more admissions in medical courses, creating a situation where government school students find it increasingly difficult to pursue medical education.
According to Eswaran, during the years 2013, 2014, and 2015, a large number of government school students were able to study medicine. However, after the implementation of NEET, 87% of government school students face obstacles in pursuing medical education.
He further emphasized that before NEET, government school students had a significant presence in medical colleges. Now, CBSE students dominate admissions to medical courses.
Eswaran argued that even without NEET, it would be possible to regulate fees for medical education. He highlighted that the current system disadvantages rural students who cannot afford or access NEET coaching centers.
The Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam leader has appealed to the central government to consider the welfare of students and abolish NEET not only in Tamil Nadu but throughout India.