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Karnataka Deputy CM Urges PM Modi to Scrap NEET, Restore State CETs
✍️ Medical Dialogues
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 06:49 PM
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The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding the cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and the reinstatement of state-level Common Entrance Tests (CETs) for medical admissions.
On [date], the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, [Name], sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the central government to scrap the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical admissions. The letter calls for the reinstatement of state-level Common Entrance Tests (CETs) that were previously used to select students for medical and dental courses in Karnataka.
The Deputy CM argues that NEET has led to a concentration of medical seats in a few urban centers and has disadvantaged students from rural and economically weaker backgrounds. By restoring CETs, the state claims it can ensure a fairer distribution of seats and better align admissions with local educational needs.
The demand comes amid growing criticism from several state governments and medical student associations, who argue that NEET has increased competition and cut down the number of seats available for students from less privileged backgrounds.
No official response from the central government has been released yet, but the letter has sparked debate among policymakers and educators across the country.
The Deputy CM argues that NEET has led to a concentration of medical seats in a few urban centers and has disadvantaged students from rural and economically weaker backgrounds. By restoring CETs, the state claims it can ensure a fairer distribution of seats and better align admissions with local educational needs.
The demand comes amid growing criticism from several state governments and medical student associations, who argue that NEET has increased competition and cut down the number of seats available for students from less privileged backgrounds.
No official response from the central government has been released yet, but the letter has sparked debate among policymakers and educators across the country.