New Delhi/Bengaluru: The Supreme Court's order to have a single entrance test NEET for admissions to medical and dental colleges was on Monday welcomed by almost all states, though some of them, including Karnataka, flagged concerns over holding it in the current year as the Centre kicked off the consultation process on the issue.
Amid reports that the Centre may bring an ordinance to bypass the apex court's ruling making NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) mandatory, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda held deliberations with state health ministers on the common gateway during which some states sought more time to implement it.
Mr Nadda said the future course will be thought of "soon" as the Centre was committed to bringing in transparency in medical education system and remove alleged malpractices.
Health ministers and representatives of 18 states and Union Territories attended the meeting.
The Union Health Minister said although most states are in favour of NEET "in principle", some have talked about logistical issues that are "impeding" its implementation. "These states have desired for some more time. We will need more discussions with the state governments on NEET,” he said.
