Tamil Nadu Challenges Presidential Rejection of NEET Exemption Bill in Supreme Court: Constitutional Battle Over Medical Admissions

Nov 16, 2025 02:06 am CST

Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging the President's refusal to approve its NEET Exemption Bill, calling the decision "patently unconstitutional." The state argues that its Class XII-based admission system produced quality doctors while ensuring educational equity, unlike NEET which favors wealthy students who can afford coaching. The petition highlights constitutional provisions allowing state laws to prevail with presidential assent and seeks to restore Tamil Nadu's autonomy in determining medical admission policies.