Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Protests Against NEET Continue in Chennai
In Chennai, India, students and other supporters have been protesting for five days against the NEET exam.
They want the exam to be canceled and the education minister to step down.
Over 500 people, including actors, joined the protest at different places like Balan Illam and CPI state headquarters.
The police stopped them from marching to the Lok Bhavan.
The protesters think NEET is bad for students, while the government believes it's important for medical education standards.
Protests against NEET continue in Chennai for the fifth consecutive day.
Over 500 people, including students and film personalities, participated in the protests.
Protesters demand the scrapping of the NEET exam and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protests took place at Balan Illam, CPI state headquarters, Rajarathinam Stadium, and Royapettah.
Police prevented protesters from marching to the Lok Bhavan in Guindy.
- Who
- Students, film personalities, members and activists of SFI and DYFI
- What
- Protests against NEET exam and demand for resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Friday (fifth consecutive day)
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- Protesters believe NEET is detrimental to students and want the minister to resign.
Protesters
Government
NEET Exam
Protesters
Protesters demand the scrapping of the NEET exam, citing its negative impact on students.
Government
The government maintains that NEET is necessary for maintaining standards in medical education.
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Protesters are calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government
The government supports the minister and does not see his resignation as a solution.
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Protest Duration
- 5 days
- Number of Protesters
- Over 500
- Key Locations
- Balan Illam, CPI state headquarters, Rajarathinam Stadium, Royapettah
- Organizations Involved
- All India Students' Federation, SFI, DYFI