Protests demanding NEET ban gather momentum across city
Protests against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) are intensifying in Tamil Nadu, with various student groups and activists calling for the exam's abolition. Prominent figures from the film industry and education sector have joined the movement, citing concerns over educational equity.
Why it matters
The NEET controversy remains a significant socio-political issue in Tamil Nadu, reflecting broader tensions between state-level educational autonomy and central government policies.
Opposition to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) continues to gain momentum as various student groups and activists stage protests across the city, seeking the abolition of the entrance examination and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
On Thursday, protests were held by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-Tamil Nadu and the All India Students’ Federation (AISA) at the CPI State headquarters, and by the Neelam Students Movement led by director Pa. Ranjith at Rajarathinam Stadium.
These were also a mark of solidarity with the protests in Delhi, demanding educational reforms and supporting activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike.
Tamil Nadu has been voicing its opposition to NEET since 2017, and has also passed a Bill in the Legislative Assembly to exempt the State from the examination.
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