Chennai: Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay reiterated Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) during a meeting with a Union government-appointed task force in Chennai. The task force, led by Nandan Nilekani, was assembled to discuss entrance examination reforms and is tasked with recommending changes to improve transparency and security while also addressing concerns such as question paper leaks.Vijay highlighted the Tamil Nadu assembly’s recent resolution opposing NEET. The Chief Minister advocates for Class 12th marks to serve as the basis for admissions instead.“It was conveyed that the state government has clearly expressed its stand against the conduct of NEET or similar examinations for admission to higher education courses. Class 12th marks should be the basis for admission,” the Chief Minister’s Office said in a post on X.The meeting also included School Education Minister A. Rajmohan and Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar, allowing for a detailed discussion on the reforms needed within national-level entrance examinations. The primary objective of the task force is to enhance the overall examination process, focusing on fairness and security for prospective students.In his discussions, Vijay’s firm stance against NEET underscores the ongoing debate over the examination format in relation to higher education admissions in the state. The outcomes of this meeting could influence future policies surrounding educational admissions both in Tamil Nadu and potentially across India.
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