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Marina Beach Closed Amid NEET Protest in Chennai
✍️ News18 Tamil
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 06:33 PM
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Authorities have barred access to Chennai’s Marina Beach today as students protest the NEET exam. The restriction is in effect until further notice.
Chennai police have announced that Marina Beach will remain closed today as part of a large NEET protest. Students and supporters have gathered along the promenade, demanding changes in the national medical entrance exam. The beach, a popular spot for locals and tourists, is now off-limits to the public.
The protest, which began early this morning, has attracted several thousand participants. Organizers claim that the current NEET format is unfair and calls for a revised examination system. Police have set up barricades and are monitoring the crowd to ensure safety.
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The authorities have not yet indicated when the beach will reopen.
The protest, which began early this morning, has attracted several thousand participants. Organizers claim that the current NEET format is unfair and calls for a revised examination system. Police have set up barricades and are monitoring the crowd to ensure safety.
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The authorities have not yet indicated when the beach will reopen.