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NEET Protesters Turn to BTS Songs for Rallying Cry
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 01:03 PM
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Students across India staged protests against the NEET exam, chanting BTS's early hits as a form of solidarity and protest.
Students across India have taken to the streets to protest the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), arguing that the exam places undue pressure on aspiring medical students.
In a surprising cultural twist, many protesters have incorporated early BTS songs into their chants, using the upbeat melodies as a rallying cry.
The use of BTS tracks has helped keep the mood high, with students singing along while holding signs that read “NEET Reform Now” and “Medical Education for All.” Social media posts show the fusion of pop culture and activism, drawing attention from a wider audience.
Police have maintained a calm presence, allowing the protests to continue while ensuring public safety. Officials have yet to announce any concrete changes to the NEET exam format, but the movement has sparked a national conversation about the future of medical entrance examinations.
In a surprising cultural twist, many protesters have incorporated early BTS songs into their chants, using the upbeat melodies as a rallying cry.
The use of BTS tracks has helped keep the mood high, with students singing along while holding signs that read “NEET Reform Now” and “Medical Education for All.” Social media posts show the fusion of pop culture and activism, drawing attention from a wider audience.
Police have maintained a calm presence, allowing the protests to continue while ensuring public safety. Officials have yet to announce any concrete changes to the NEET exam format, but the movement has sparked a national conversation about the future of medical entrance examinations.