Archive · 29 Jul 2026
TDP, Shiv Sena Urge NEET Exam Multiple Times
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Shiv Sena have asked the government to hold the NEET-UG exam more than once a year.
They say this will help students who can't take the exam on a specific date because of personal problems.
They also want the government to regulate coaching centers because they charge high fees.
The TDP MP suggested setting up a national question bank and a national coaching regulation framework.
The Shiv Sena MP agreed that the exam should be held multiple times a year to reduce pressure on students.
They also accused the opposition of protesting for the wrong reasons.
TDP and Shiv Sena urge the government to conduct NEET-UG multiple times a year.
Current NEET-UG exam is held once a year.
Proponents argue it will reduce student pressure and accommodate personal emergencies.
Suggestions include regulating coaching centers and setting up a national question bank.
Opposition accused of protesting for wrong reasons.
- Who
- TDP and Shiv Sena MPs
- What
- Urged the government to conduct NEET-UG multiple times a year
- When
- July 28, 2026
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To reduce student pressure and accommodate personal emergencies
Proponents of Multiple NEET Exams
Opponents of Multiple NEET Exams
Frequency of Exams
Proponents of Multiple NEET Exams
NEET-UG should be conducted multiple times a year to reduce student pressure and accommodate personal emergencies.
Opponents of Multiple NEET Exams
NEET-UG should remain a single annual exam to maintain its integrity and competitive standards.
Regulation of Coaching Centers
Proponents of Multiple NEET Exams
Coaching centers should be regulated to prevent exploitation of students and ensure fair practices.
Opponents of Multiple NEET Exams
Coaching centers should operate freely without excessive regulation to foster competition and innovation.
- Bill Name
- Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Date
- July 28, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi
- Proponents
- TDP, Shiv Sena
- Current Exam Frequency
- Once a year
- Proposed Exam Frequency
- Multiple times a year
- Coaching Market Size
- Rs 50,000 crore (current), Rs 1 lakh crore (projected)