Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Karnataka Campaign Demands Return to CET
In Karnataka, India, a campaign called 'No to NEET, We Want Our CET' has started.
It wants to bring back the old system called CET for medical college admissions instead of NEET.
The campaign is led by a famous lyricist named Kaviraj and supported by many people.
They say NEET is unfair because it follows a different syllabus that disadvantages students from Karnataka.
They also point to recent problems like question paper leaks.
The campaign wants medical admissions to be controlled by the state government again, making it easier for local students to get into medical colleges.
They have collected many signatures and plan to continue their efforts across Karnataka.
Campaign 'No to NEET, We Want Our CET' launched in Karnataka demanding restoration of CET for medical admissions.
Led by lyricist Kaviraj, supported by writers, activists, students, and parents.
Over 2,000 signatures collected in the first day of the petition.
Campaign argues NEET disadvantages Karnataka students due to CBSE/NCERT syllabus and expensive coaching institutes.
Demands include abolition of NEET, restoration of KEA-CET, and shifting education to the State List.
- Who
- Campaign led by lyricist Kaviraj, supported by writers, activists, students, and parents
- What
- Campaign demanding restoration of Karnataka's CET for medical admissions
- When
- Launched amid NEET question paper leak controversy and student protests
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To restore state authority over medical admissions and address disadvantages faced by local students
Pro-CET Campaigners
NEET Supporters
Advantage to Local Students
Pro-CET Campaigners
CET would benefit rural and government school students by aligning with the state syllabus.
NEET Supporters
NEET provides a standardized platform for medical admissions across India.
Transparency and Fairness
Pro-CET Campaigners
CET has been conducted transparently by KEA for engineering admissions and should be adopted for medical admissions.
NEET Supporters
NEET ensures a uniform and rigorous examination process for all students.
Accessibility and Affordability
Pro-CET Campaigners
NEET's reliance on expensive coaching institutes makes medical education inaccessible for economically weaker students.
NEET Supporters
NEET offers equal opportunities to all students across India, regardless of their economic background.
- Campaign Name
- No to NEET, We Want Our CET
- Leadership
- Kaviraj
- Supporters
- Writers, activists, students, parents
- Petition Signatures
- Over 2,000 in the first day
- Key Demands
- Abolition of NEET, restoration of KEA-CET, shifting education to State List
- Arguments Against NEET
- CBSE/NCERT syllabus disadvantage, question paper leaks, reduced local opportunities