Hyderabad: The Telugu speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana state have sought exemption from National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for this year.
The Centre has said it will bring the views of various states to the Supreme Court’s notice.
Union health minister, J.P. Nadda held a high-level review in this connection in New Delhi on Monday. AP health minister Kamineni Srinivas, health principal secretary Rajeshwar Tiwari and Kaloji Health University vice-chancellor Karunakar Reddy from Telangana attended the meeting and voiced their concerns.
Both AP and Telangana state highlighted the lack of NCERT books in Telugu language, the problem for Telugu medium students, uncertainty over conducting exams in regional languages and disparities between the state and NCERT syllabus.
Dr Srinivas spoke about concerns among students and parents about the new test. The Eamcet had been conducted and it would be difficult for them to prepare for Neet within two months.
The TS delegation raised the Article 371(D) issue, which would hamper the admission process in both Telugu states unlike in other states, where no such provision exists.
Both states welcomed the Neet as it would streamline medical education but sought exemption for this year.
Dr Nadda said there was overwhelming support for Neet from all states but a majority of them want it to be conducted from 2017 onwards.
