Karnataka becomes third state to adopt resolution to scrap NEET exam | India News
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An agitator holds a placard during a protest of the India Youth Front, an umbrella group representing INDIA bloc parties’ youth wings, over the alleged irregularities in NEET 2024 results, at Jantar Mantar,in New Delhi,Monday, July 8, 2024. (Photo: P
The Karnataka Cabinet met on Monday to give its approval for adopting the resolution.
West Bengal adopts resolution against NEET
The Congress-led Karnataka government contended that the NEET examination system makes the school education system ineffective and added that it deprives state governments of their right to admit students in state-run institutions.
On Wednesday, West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution demanding the Centre to scrap the NEET exam. Last month, the Tamil Nadu assembly unanimously passed a resolution on the same issue.
NEET-UG 2024 controversy
The development follows the widespread controversy surrounding the exam after thousands of students protested against the operating body National Testing Agency (NTA) over alleged irregularities in the exam conduct.
This year, NEET-UG was conducted on May 5. However, after the results were announced on June 4, an unprecedented number of 67 students were declared toppers, triggering allegations that the exams were rigged.
Since then, aspirants and parents demanded that the NTA should be scrapped and the examination should be held again to ensure fairness. The Opposition has also sought Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
First Published: Jul 25 2024 | 2:41 PM IST
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