NTA NEET 2021 entrance exam latest updates:
While there is a rising demand to hold the medical entrance exam twice to bring it out of 'make or break' mode, there are also concerns over holding exams multiple times due to the logistic reasons.
The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health are expected to soon resume talks over holding NEET entrance exam twice a year, according to reports article by News 18
It may be recalled that this idea was first discussed in 2021 when Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank was Education Minister. Notably, the demand to hold NEET entrance exam twice a year has been rising as it seen as a very crucial exam and many are of the view that students should be given at least two chances to sho their talent.
The demand to conduct NEET entrance exam twice a year tensified after several medical students died by suicides. A committee set up by the Tamil Nadu government also said that coaching culture has risen across the country due to NEET entrance exam and this is the reason by children of affluent families are succeeding in NEET entrance exam.
There has also been changing of ministers who would be part of the discussion. Even though the consultations between the two ministries on having multiple times before the change of leadership might bring a new perspective, however, when will the next meeting on the matter will be is not known yet.
It was earlier reported that the Ministry of Education was in favour of the medical entrance test is held twice a year, however, no official statement on the matter is released yet. The apex body for medical education has also changed with the National Medical Commission (NMC) being formed since the last meeting.
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