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Education
Students Protest Against NEET, Demand Reform in Indian Exams
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 04:41 PM
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Students across India have staged protests demanding changes to the NEET exam format and admission process.
Students from major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore have taken to the streets to protest the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), calling for a review of the exam’s structure and the allocation of seats. The demonstrations, which began late last week, highlight concerns over the high pressure of the exam, the limited number of seats available, and allegations of unfairness in the admission process.
The protests have also spread to states like Punjab and Jharkhand, where student groups have organized rallies and sit‑ins at university campuses. While the protests are largely peaceful, they have drawn attention to the broader debate about the role of NEET in shaping medical education in India.
Opposition parties have seized on the unrest to question the Chief Justice of India’s silence on the issue, demanding a clearer stance on reforms. However, no official response has yet been issued by the judiciary or the student bodies involved.
The protests are expected to continue over the next few days, with organizers calling for a meeting between student representatives, education officials, and the judiciary to discuss potential reforms.
The protests have also spread to states like Punjab and Jharkhand, where student groups have organized rallies and sit‑ins at university campuses. While the protests are largely peaceful, they have drawn attention to the broader debate about the role of NEET in shaping medical education in India.
Opposition parties have seized on the unrest to question the Chief Justice of India’s silence on the issue, demanding a clearer stance on reforms. However, no official response has yet been issued by the judiciary or the student bodies involved.
The protests are expected to continue over the next few days, with organizers calling for a meeting between student representatives, education officials, and the judiciary to discuss potential reforms.