Title: Salem Father Alleges Conspiracy: Schools Collaborating with Private Institutes for NEET Preparation
Subtitle: TN Governor Refuses to Sign NEET Exemption Bill, Sparks Controversy
Date: [Date]
Chennai: In a recent program held at the Governor’s House in Guindy, Chennai, titled “Ennith Vathaka,” the father of a student from Salem alleged a conspiracy behind the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination. He claimed that schools in collaboration with private institutes are preparing students for the exam, leading to difficulties for Tamil Nadu students. The father made these remarks during an interaction with Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who attended the event alongside students and their parents.
The program, organized for the first time, invited only students who scored more than 600 marks in NEET in 2023. However, amidst the celebratory atmosphere, the father from Salem expressed his concerns regarding the pressure placed on Tamil Nadu students to excel in NEET. He questioned the governor about the state government’s NEET exemption bill, urging him to consider the students’ demands for an exemption.
In response to the father’s plea, Governor RN Ravi stated that he would not sign the NEET Exemption Bill and rejected the idea of banning NEET. He emphasized that coaching centers were unnecessary for success in the exam. However, the governor acknowledged that the matter was being addressed and had been sent to the President.
Outside the Governor’s House, the father, Amasiyappan Ramasamy, shared his frustration with reporters, highlighting the difficulties faced by Tamil Nadu students in attempting to crack the NEET exam. He claimed that NEET results are influenced by the subjects taught in schools and alleged a conspiracy involving schools and private institutes.
Further, Ramasamy mentioned the tragic consequences of this pressure, citing 15 reported deaths in Tamil Nadu related to the NEET examination.
Ramasamy’s daughter, who attended Chaitanya School, scored an impressive 623 marks in her first attempt at NEET. Despite the challenges, she secured admission to Chengalpattu Government Medical College. However, Ramasamy questioned the necessity of studying for an unsustainable amount of hours, mentioning a fellow student who prepared for 15 hours a day.
Ramasamy also highlighted the success of government school students, pointing out that 652 of them were admitted to medical colleges. However, he raised questions about their admission process, stating that they did not gain entry through the NEET exam but through the 7.5 percent reservation.
The controversy surrounding NEET and its impact on Tamil Nadu students continues to escalate. While political parties and parents voice their concerns and demands for an exemption, Governor RN Ravi remains firm in his stance against canceling NEET.
As the debate unfolds, the fate of NEET and its relevance for Tamil Nadu students hangs in the balance.