Archive · 22 Jul 2026
TVK and DMK unite to scrap NEET
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, wants the NEET exam, which is a national test for medical students, to be completely removed.
They also want the state governments to have full control over medical education.
The TVK has criticized the main opposition party, DMK, for making false promises to scrap NEET during the 2021 elections but not following through.
The TVK says that education should be moved from the Concurrent List to the State List in the Constitution to give states more power.
They also accused the DMK of playing 'fraudulent politics' by deceiving people.
This comes after the DMK leader criticized the TVK's handling of a rap singer who protested against NEET.
TVK demands the scrapping of NEET and full state powers over medical education.
TVK accuses DMK of 'politics of deception' for not fulfilling promises to scrap NEET.
TVK proposes shifting education from the Concurrent List to the State List in the Constitution.
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the TVK's handling of NEET protests.
Rap singer 'Therukkural' Arivu protested against NEET outside the Tamil Nadu Secretariat.
- Who
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and DMK
- What
- TVK and DMK demand scrapping of NEET and criticize each other's handling of the issue
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- TVK and DMK believe NEET should be abolished and states should have full powers over medical education.
TVK's Stand on NEET
DMK's Stand on NEET
Position on NEET
TVK's Stand on NEET
TVK demands the complete scrapping of NEET and wants states to have full powers over medical education.
DMK's Stand on NEET
DMK has consistently opposed NEET and calls for its immediate abolition, citing structural irregularities.
Political Accusations
TVK's Stand on NEET
TVK accuses DMK of indulging in 'fraudulent politics' by deceiving people with false promises.
DMK's Stand on NEET
DMK criticizes TVK's handling of NEET-related issues and accuses the Centre of favoring commercial coaching centers.
- Organization
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Issue
- NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
- Demand
- Scrapping of NEET and state powers over medical education
- Criticism
- TVK accuses DMK of 'politics of deception'
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Date
- July 21
- Key Figure
- Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
- Opposition Leader
- Udhayanidhi Stalin
Sources
TVK demands scrapping NEET, slams DMK for ‘politics of deception’ over national exam
TVK Seeks Complete State Control Over Medical Education
TVK, DMK Step Up Demand to Scrap NEET
Amid Delhi protests, Vijay’s TVK demands scrapping NEET, bringing education under State List
Tamil Nadu's TVK bats for 'abolition of NEET' but CM Vijay maintains silence over Delhi protest
Centre must respect sentiments of people, students on NEET; scrapping it only solution: TN CM Vijay
Scrap NEET altogether: TN CM Vijay
