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A Flawed System?

 I've long opposed NEET exams, arguing against their effectiveness in several writings. Recent controversies highlight the validity of my concerns, particularly regarding corruption and the dominance of coaching institutes.

The high number of perfect scores (720) raises suspicion, especially with six from the same centre in Haryana having consecutive roll numbers (2307010162-69). I don't know if it could be called normal. 

Ironically, 44 students achieved perfect scores due to "grace marks" for a basic physics question. The answer differed between the new and old editions of the recommended NCERT textbook. While the NTA aimed to be fair, this decision raises concerns. In India, sharing old textbooks is a common practice, and expecting everyone to buy new editions creates an unnecessary financial burden. 

Prior to 2024, NEET toppers rarely exceeded three. This year's surge, coupled with reports of question paper leaks (including in Rajasthan, where there are 11 toppers), casts doubt on the exam's integrity.

This year, we saw scores like 718 and 719 being bagged, which is technically impossible. NTA explained that it is due to "grace marks" awarded for lost exam time following a 2018 Supreme Court verdict. However, experts, including faculty doctors, demand clarification on the normalization criteria used and at which centres.

The prevalence of perfect scorers from prominent coaching institutes adds fuel to the fire. This raises questions about equal opportunity and the role of these institutions in the NEET system. This year even students who scored less than 660 marks have very slim chances of getting into a government college. This was not the case before. 

With hearts burning for healing, countless students toil day and night, their dreams of serving in the medical field etched in every drop of sweat. These aspirations mustn't be crushed by the greed of power-hungry bureaucrats or profiteering coaching centres. In this land, where education is championed as a birthright by our great reformers, we will not stay silent! We will raise our voices against this injustice. This is not just about a flawed system; it's about the futures of those who yearn to heal, the potential to save lives silenced. Let us fight for a fair chance, for a future where merit, not money, dictates success. #Abolish NEET




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