Scrap medical entrance test, says Karuna

Opposing the proposed National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for medical courses, DMK, a key ally of UPA, today sought the Centre’s immediate intervention to abolish the system of entrance test.

“There are reports that the Centre proposed to conduct entrance test for medical education. The Central Government should intervene and take steps in scrapping the test. That is our stand,” DMK chief M Karunanidhi said, writing in party organ “Murasoli”.

He also asked the Jayalalithaa Government to take constructive steps to safeguard the interests of students of the state instead of focusing on ‘vindictive action and filing defamation cases’ against DMK leaders. He also referred to the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s recent order staying NEET in that state.