Kamal Haasan calls for abolition of NEET, backs entrance exam reforms
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan has called for the abolition of the NEET medical entrance exam in India. He argues that the current system creates a disconnect between school curricula and college entrance requirements.
Why it matters
The debate over NEET is a significant political and educational issue in Tamil Nadu, reflecting broader tensions between state and central government control over education.
Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan called for the abolition of NEET, arguing that the examination system creates a mismatch between school education and college entrance tests.
In a post on X , Mr. Haasan cited the Union government’s Vineet Joshi Committee, which he said had acknowledged the disconnect between what students are taught in school and what they are tested on for college admissions.
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