Rahul Gandhi Slams NEET: Calls It a Commercial Exam for the Rich

In the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi criticized the NEET entrance exam, alleging it favors wealthy students and has seen numerous irregularities. Gandhi called it a 'commercial exam' rather than a professional one designed for meritorious students. He urged Parliament to address the issue despite the government's reluctance.

In a striking commentary delivered in the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi openly criticized the NEET entrance examination, branding it as 'commercial' and inherently designed to benefit the affluent rather than meritorious individuals. The opposition leader accused the government of ignoring the future of students amidst allegations of irregularities in the exam's conduct.

Gandhi highlighted the challenges faced by NEET aspirants, noting that extensive preparation and emotional and financial support from families are often rendered futile due to the system's bias towards the rich. He alleged that the examination system has been manipulated to favor those who can afford it, citing 70 paper leaks over seven years as evidence of systemic corruption.

Amid these allegations, the Centre responded by removing NTA DG Subodh Singh and establishing a panel led by former ISRO chief R Radhakrishnan to ensure transparent and fair examinations. Gandhi called for a parliamentary discussion on NEET to underline its importance and address these pressing issues.