Archive · 25 Jan 2026
TN CM Urges PM to Exclude NEET from BPT, BOT Admissions
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, is against a new rule that makes NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) mandatory for two health courses: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT).
He wrote a letter to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, asking him to stop this rule.
Stalin believes that NEET is unfair because it forces students to pay for expensive coaching and causes a lot of stress.
He also thinks that the rule is being made without talking to the state governments, which is not right.
He is worried that this will make things even harder for students who come from poor families.
Stalin says that just appearing for NEET doesn't make sense and is only helping coaching centers make money.
He wants the government to reconsider this decision.
Chief Minister M K Stalin opposes making NEET mandatory for BPT and BOT courses.
He wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking intervention.
Stalin argues that NEET forces students to pay for expensive coaching and causes stress.
He believes the rule is being imposed without consulting state governments.
Stalin is concerned about the impact on students from poorer socio-economic backgrounds.
- Who
- Chief Minister M K Stalin of Tamil Nadu
- What
- Opposition to making NEET mandatory for BPT and BOT courses
- When
- Recent communications from the Union Health Ministry
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- Concerns over the impact on students from poorer socio-economic backgrounds and the lack of academic rationale
- Courses Affected
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
- Number of Seats in Tamil Nadu
- Over 50,000
- NEET Impact on MBBS
- 1.4 lakh students for 12,000 seats
- Chief Minister
- M K Stalin
- Union Health Ministry
- Prescribed NEET for BPT and BOT
