Every year, over 2 million students in India compete for 110,000 spots to study medicine, with half the seats reserved for lower-income backgrounds. An exam scandal has caused uncertainty for medical aspirants due to alleged inconsistencies and paper leaks.
Activists are calling for a comprehensive investigation and a fair re-do of the NEET-UG exam. The NTA initially denied cheating allegations but later cancelled scores and scheduled a re-exam. The issue has also brought attention to high rates of youth unemployment in India.
Unemployment in focus
Opposition parties are criticising the government for the handling of the exam scandal and the issue of high youth unemployment rates in India. Despite economic growth, job creation remains a challenge in the country.
The Ministry of Education has refuted allegations and promised to protect students’ interests. The government faces pressure to address the exam scandal and youth unemployment concerns in the nation.