A new legislative proposal has reignited the debate over medical admissions in India. A Private Member’s Bill has been listed for introduction in the Rajya Sabha, seeking to allow states to opt out of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG) and design their own admission process for undergraduate medical and dental courses. If the proposed...
The fourth day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session was marked by fresh disruptions on Thursday as both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were repeatedly adjourned amid escalating protests over the NEET controversy. While the Centre reiterated its readiness to hold an immediate discussion on the issue, opposition parties maintained that any debate could only...