Deemed university status to three medical institutions: Annamalai expresses shock, urges TVK government to conduct a probe
Former BJP leader K. Annamalai has raised concerns over the granting of deemed university status to three medical institutions in Tamil Nadu, fearing it will undermine the 7.5% reservation quota for government school students. He has called for a government probe, citing potential administrative negligence regarding the UGC's 'deemed to be university' regulations.
Why it matters
The transition of medical colleges to deemed university status threatens to significantly increase tuition costs and bypass state-mandated reservation policies, potentially limiting access to medical education for underprivileged students.
Former BJP leader K. Annamalai on Tuesday expressed shock that three medical educational institutions have been granted deemed university status, contending that it would directly impact the admission of students selected under the 7.5% reservation for government school students. "The fee expected to be paid by students admitted to these colleges will be quadrupled, at the least."
The article reports on a political statement and provides the necessary context regarding the UGC regulations and the university's stance without adopting the politician's rhetoric as its own.
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