Haryana Health and Medical Education Minister Anil Vij on Monday emphasised the need for a Central legislation for the entrance examination for medical and dental colleges, which would help in securing the future of students.
Anil Vij was speaking at a meeting Health Ministers of states on the issue of National Eligibility- cum-Entrance Test (NEET) presided over by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi.
Vij said that Haryana welcomes the decision of Central Government for common NEET for all medical and dental colleges in the country. He said that at present, there are four private medical colleges, four Government medical colleges and 11 dental colleges in the State, in which admissions were being held on the basis of All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT).
He also urged the Union Minister to deal with problem of fee structure in medical education and other issues of concern.
Vij said that the NEET is a welcome step, but his suggestions should also be considered.
The Minister said that the decision of Managing Committee of Gold Field Institute of Medical Sciences and Research for the closure of the institute would affect the future of 400 medical students and requested JP Nadda to resolve the issue of students of Gold Field Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Ballabgarh, Faridabad.
To this, Nadda assured Anil Vij of a positive decision on the issue.
Vij also said that there is a need for Central law to resolve problems related to medical education in private sector and this could help in securing future of students.