The State Government is yet to take a call on National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) after being given free hand by the Center. Inputs coming in suggest that before making decision the Center would again be consulted.
When asked about this Health Minister, Ramchandra Chandravanshi played ignorance about the crucial matter. “It will be too early to comment on this subject as nothing has been decided yet. I will again consult the Union Health Minister JP Nadda on the issue before formally announcing it and finally the decision will be taken. The Government will take a wise decision after studying different perspective involved in it and considering the future of medical aspirants,” said he
Similarly, Director, Health Services, Dr Pravin Chandra too is not assured about the stance on NEET, “So far, no decision has been considered on the issue. Moreover, after the apex court order, now it is on the State government that whether it will include or exclude itself from the NEET examination,” Stated Chandra.
The Center after the Supreme Court order brought an ordinance allowing States to opt or not for NEET this year. Medical aspirants on the other hand gheraoed the residence of the Minister on the issue on Sunday favouring for NEET examination.
“We are in favour of NEET examination but the State Government is not announcing it formally that whether the State is included or excluded in NEET. Only after the government decision, aspirants will be relieved. However, for all those candidates who fall in general category, NEET examination is a better option,” said, a medical aspirant, requesting anonymity.