CHENNAI
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Dr. K.G. Arunraj strongly criticized the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), calling it unfair to marginalized students.
Speaking at his first official review meeting at Madras Medical College, the newly appointed minister declared that the centralized entrance exam openly undermines state rights and creates massive barriers for poor, rural students trying to access medical education.
Arunraj slammed federal attempts to impose standard rules across a diverse nation, arguing that policy frameworks should respect the unique social and educational realities of individual states instead. Tamil Nadu has long fought against NEET, maintaining that it discriminates against underprivileged candidates who cannot afford expensive private coaching.
Returning to his alma mater where he completed his medical degree, Arunraj also used the platform to outline the state’s fresh healthcare roadmap. He stressed a major administrative shift aimed at enhancing patient experience and raising treatment benchmarks across all government hospitals. He directed senior medical officers and administrative staff to transform state facilities into clean, efficient, and welcoming spaces.
The Minister declared that receiving a positive, dignified hospital experience is a basic human right. He urged the state’s medical fraternity to work cohesively to boost public trust in government-run institutions, ensuring that top-tier healthcare becomes easily accessible to every citizen. With this double focus on educational fairness and hospital reforms, the new administration aims to completely revitalize the state’s medical infrastructure.