National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Janta Party, cited inspiration from the movie Swades and highlighted issues with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and India's brain drain. The article discusses activists like Sudha Bharadwaj and Rev. Stan Swamy, who worked with marginalized communities, and references social reformers B.R. Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh in the context of the Cockroach protests.

Indian authorities in New Delhi used pellet guns against student protesters demanding educational reforms, with hospital records confirming injuries. The Delhi police denied the use of pellet guns, but the Rapid Action Force (RAF) admitted to excessive force. The tactic has been previously used in Indian-controlled Kashmir, drawing comparisons from activists.

The leak of India's medical entrance exam led to a retest, causing at least 20 students, including 20-year-old Rema Begum, to take their lives. The incident has sparked nationwide protests, highlighting systemic issues in the education system and the intense pressure on students. Begum's family's sacrifices and the competitive nature of medical school admissions are emphasized.

NEET’s promise has failed, leading to student protests. The article argues for rethinking the framework of high-stakes national entrance exams beyond improving security.

The Tamil Nadu Governor reaffirmed the state's commitment to the two-language policy and announced a government-led Social Justice Survey. The government reiterated its opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).