(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce common entrance test for
admissions to Government, private and deemed medical colleges in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the time by which the said tests are likely to be introduced alongwith the
modalities worked out for the purpose;
(d) whether there has been opposition from certain State Governments against
the said move; and
(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a): Yes.
(b) & (c): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has constituted a
Committee which is presently working out the modalities related to the
implementation of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission
to medical courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels throughout
the country. No time frame can be specified for the introduction of the tests.
(d) & (e): A few State Governments have expressed apprehension about the
proposed NEET which pertained to the syllabus, medium of test, reservation, etc.