Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Anti-NEET Protests Intensify in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, India, students and medical professionals are protesting against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).
The protests have been going on for six days, with students demanding the scrapping of NEET, the resignation of the Union Education Minister, and action against police excesses.
Medical professionals and students are planning a statewide protest on July 28.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after the government gave assurances not to register cases against peaceful protesters and to consider compensation for families affected by the alleged NEET paper leak.
Protests against NEET in Tamil Nadu enter sixth day with sit-in at CPI State Headquarters.
Students demand scrapping of NEET, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and action against alleged police excesses.
Medical professionals and students to launch coordinated statewide protest on July 28.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike after government assurances.
Government considers discussion on examination reforms and compensation for affected families.
- Who
- Students, medical professionals, and activists in Tamil Nadu
- What
- Protests against NEET and demands for reforms in the education system
- When
- Protests have been ongoing since July 19, with a major protest planned for July 28
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India, with demonstrations at various educational institutions and government medical colleges
- Why
- Protesters are demanding the scrapping of NEET, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and action against alleged police excesses against protesting youth in Delhi.
Protesters
Government
Scrapping of NEET
Protesters
Protesters demand the scrapping of NEET, citing irregularities and its impact on students.
Government
The government has not yet agreed to scrap NEET and is considering reforms instead.
Resignation of Union Education Minister
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for the alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
Government
The government has not responded to the demand for the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
- Location
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Protest Duration
- Six days and counting
- Key Demands
- Scrapping of NEET, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, action against alleged police excesses
- Protest Organizers
- Students' Federation of India, Doctors' Association for Social Equality, Tamil Nadu Medical Students Association
- Government Response
- Written assurance not to register cases against peaceful protesters, consideration of compensation for affected families
- Activist Involved
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Hunger Strike Duration
- June 28 to July 25
- Upcoming Protest
- July 28, coordinated statewide protest by medical professionals and students
