President Rejects Tamil Nadu’s NEET Exemption Bill, Drawing Federalism Concerns

Chief Minister MK Stalin calls the decision a 'dark chapter in federalism' and announces plans for legal action and an all-party meeting to determine next steps.

President Droupadi Murmu has rejected Tamil Nadu's NEET exemption bill, which sought to base medical admissions on Class 12 marks instead of NEET scores.
Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the decision, stating it undermines federalism and disregards the will of Tamil Nadu's people and legislature.
The Tamil Nadu government argues that NEET disadvantages economically weaker and rural students, making medical education less accessible.
An all-party meeting has been scheduled for April 9 to discuss potential legal and political measures to challenge the rejection.
The NEET exemption bill had been passed twice by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and was supported by all state parties except the BJP.