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Only 5% of Tamil Nadu Govt School Students Clear NEET in 1st Attempt, PMK Chief Seeks Abolition
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What Happened?
In Tamil Nadu, only 5% of government school students passed the NEET UG in their first attempt for the 2025-26 academic year. PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has called for a review and abolition of the test.
Key points
- Only 33 out of 650 government school students cleared NEET in their first attempt.
- 95% of students needed multiple attempts to secure admission to MBBS courses.
- Among 8,053 students under the remaining quota, only 20% passed on their first try.
- The 7.5% reservation was intended to help financially disadvantaged students.
- Many students are now incurring debt for additional training.
Key insights
- The demand for abolition of NEET could lead to significant changes in medical education policy.
- Students' reliance on private coaching may increase due to perceived inadequacies in NEET preparation.
- The financial burden on families may escalate as more students seek additional training.
Why it matters
The low pass rate raises concerns about the effectiveness of the NEET exam for government school students.
Source
Times Now
