S. Joseph Vijay urged the Union Government to abolish NEET-based medical admissions after NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled over alleged paper leaks affecting over 22 lakh students nationwide. Reiterating Tamil Nadu’s long-standing anti-NEET stance, Vijay demanded that states be allowed to admit MBBS, BDS and AYUSH students based solely on Class 12 marks to ensure equitable access.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday renewed the state’s strong opposition to NEET-based medical admissions following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination over alleged question paper leaks.
In an official press release, Vijay urged the Union Government to abolish NEET for medical admissions and allow states to admit students to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses solely on the basis of Class 12 marks.
CM Vijay Targets NEET After Cancellation Row
The demand came after NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled nationwide amid allegations of question paper leaks, impacting over 22 lakh candidates across India, including nearly 1.4 lakh students from Tamil Nadu.
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