Centralised exams cause paper leaks, scrap NEET: TN Health Minister Arunraj
Last Updated:July 22, 2026, 16:15 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Chennai, Jul 22 (PTI) Reaffirming Tamil Nadu’s firm opposition to the NEET, state Minister for Health and Family Welfare K G Arunraj. . .
Last Updated:July 22, 2026, 16:15 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Chennai, Jul 22 (PTI) Reaffirming Tamil Nadu’s firm opposition to the NEET, state Minister for Health and Family Welfare K G Arunraj on Wednesday said that outsourcing nationwide medical admissions to a single central agency inevitably leads to question paper leaks and undermines state autonomy. Addressing reporters, Arunraj called for education and medicine to be restored to the state list or placed under a specialised concurrent arrangement as a permanent solution to persistent entrance exam irregularities. Recommended Stories“Conducting a single exam for lakhs of students across India through a centralised body inherently creates vulnerabilities," the Minister said, adding, “the Union government has vast responsibilities, it should allow state governments to manage medical admissions for state-funded institutions" On to the ongoing stir by the students against NEET irregularities, he urged the central government to engage with protesters amicably rather than suppressing peaceful demonstrations. Addressing seasonal public health, Arunraj noted that Tamil Nadu has recorded 9,000 dengue cases so far in 2026, a marked decline compared to 23,000 in 2024 and 11,000 in 2025. “However, with doctors reporting localised upticks, the health department has stepped up mosquito eradication drives and requested public assistance in clearing stagnant water," he added. PTI SNR SNR ROH(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed -PTI)News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismKey Questions AnsweredTamil Nadu proposes managing medical admissions based on Class 12 marks if NEET is removed. Health Minister K G Arunraj stated that allowing state governments to manage medical admissions for state-funded institutions would be a solution. First Published:July 22, 2026, 16:15 ISTNewsagency-feedsCentralised exams cause paper leaks, scrap NEET: TN Health Minister ArunrajDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More