Minister Arun Raj Proposes ‘NEET Exam Opposition’ Special Resolution in Tamil Nadu Assembly; House Advances Historic MoveOn 11 August 2026, Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj (Arun Raj) moved a special government resolution in the Legislative Assembly opposing the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The resolution called on the Union government to abolish NEET for undergraduate medical courses and restore admissions based on Class 12 marks.The Minister stressed that NEET undermines social justice, disadvantages rural, economically weaker, and Tamil-medium students, and benefits expensive private coaching centres. He referenced past paper leaks, student distress, the state’s earlier unanimous Bill (awaiting presidential assent), and the need to respect federalism and state rights in education.The move drew support across much of the House while the BJP MLA opposed it (with reports of walkout threats). AIADMK support was also noted in some coverage. The resolution aligns with Tamil Nadu’s long-standing demand under successive governments.Key points from the resolution and speech:
- Opportunity to become a doctor should not depend on economic status.
- NEET shifts focus from school curriculum to coaching.
- Call to amend relevant central laws (including NMC Act) and consider moving education toward greater state control.
- Reference to recent exam irregularities and public loss of confidence.
This special resolution reinforces Tamil Nadu’s position that medical admissions must protect equity and the state’s healthcare model.(Internal links: Link to past TN NEET Bills, CM Joseph Vijay statements, NEET paper-leak coverage. External: Official Assembly proceedings if available.)
