Tamil Nadu's Anti-NEET Bill Rejected by President, State Plans Legal Challenge

Chief Minister MK Stalin condemns the decision as a blow to federalism and announces an all-party meeting on April 9 to decide next steps.

The President of India has rejected Tamil Nadu's bill seeking exemption from NEET, which proposed using Class 12 marks for medical admissions instead.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the decision, calling it a 'dark chapter in federalism' and accusing the central government of ignoring the state's concerns.
The Tamil Nadu government argues that NEET disadvantages rural and economically weaker students, favoring those who can afford expensive coaching programs.
The bill, passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2021 and re-adopted in 2022, was based on recommendations from a high-level committee led by Justice AK Rajan after public consultations.
Tamil Nadu plans to consult legal experts and hold an all-party meeting on April 9 to strategize further actions against the rejection.