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Karnataka NEET Exam Sees Fresh Protests Over Sacred Thread Removal

Brahmin community demonstrations intensify after a student in Kalaburagi was made to remove his Janeu, echoing earlier CET controversies.

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FIR was registered against the two staff deployed at the centre who allegedly asked him to remove the scared thread.
The incident took place at the St. Mary’s School examination centre. (Representational Image)
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Overview

  • A NEET candidate in Kalaburagi was reportedly brought to tears after being required to remove his sacred thread (Janeu) to enter the exam hall on May 4, 2025.
  • The incident follows similar occurrences during the April 16 Common Entrance Test (CET), highlighting repeated enforcement issues with exam protocols.
  • Hundreds of Brahmin community members staged a sit-in outside the exam centre, accusing authorities of religious insensitivity and demanding accountability.
  • The Karnataka government has registered FIRs, suspended implicated staff, and issued directives to prevent future incidents while considering dress code amendments.
  • Community leaders and protesters have called for stricter enforcement of inclusive policies and warned of continued demonstrations and legal action if demands are unmet.