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Tamil Nadu Considers Boosting 7.5% Quota for NEET‑Qualified Govt. School Students in Medical Colleges
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 09:07 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government is exploring an increase in the 7.5% reservation for students from government schools who qualify in the NEET exam, according to the Health Minister.
The state government has announced that it is looking into raising the 7.5% reservation for students from government schools who clear the NEET exam.
The proposal would increase the number of seats available to these students in government medical colleges, aiming to improve access for those from under‑represented backgrounds.
Health Minister T. K. M. Nair said the move is part of a broader effort to make medical education more inclusive and to address disparities in admission opportunities.
The policy is still under review; a formal decision will be taken after consultations with the medical education authorities and the public.
The proposal would increase the number of seats available to these students in government medical colleges, aiming to improve access for those from under‑represented backgrounds.
Health Minister T. K. M. Nair said the move is part of a broader effort to make medical education more inclusive and to address disparities in admission opportunities.
The policy is still under review; a formal decision will be taken after consultations with the medical education authorities and the public.