"DK Shivakumar Calls for Scrapping NEET in Karnataka: A Move Towards State-Specific Entrance Exams?"

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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed strong opposition against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and hinted at adopting a similar approach to Tamil Nadu. He criticized NEET as being a significant controversy, arguing that Karnataka's institutions struggle to accommodate local students, necessitating a broader national debate on the issue.