Tamil Nadu government issued an urgent order following large-scale protests by students demanding changes to the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) policy. The order came after weeks of demonstrations across the state, with participants calling for the repeal of the controversial law that mandates a single entrance exam for medical admissions.
Protesters, including students and educators, gathered in major cities such as Chennai and Coimbatore, staging sit-ins and road blockades. The movement, led by activists associated with the #cmvijay and #cmjosephvijay hashtags, gained momentum after the government introduced a new rule requiring all medical aspirants to take the NEET exam, regardless of their state or educational background.
The policy has sparked widespread criticism, with opponents arguing it undermines regional educational systems and creates unfair competition. The government defended the move as necessary for standardizing medical admissions nationwide.
This is the second major protest related to the NEET policy in Tamil Nadu this year. Previous demonstrations in February led to temporary suspensions of exams and public debates over the fairness of the system. The current unrest highlights growing tensions between state authorities and educational stakeholders over curriculum control and student rights.
