Kerala Assembly urges reforms of NEET and other exams

The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution on Tuesday, June, 29, 2026, urging the central government to undertake comprehensive reforms of the national examination system, citing widespread concerns over the conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and other major exams. The motion was adopted with the support of the ruling United Democratic Front and the opposition Left Democratic Front after they rejected amendments proposed by the three-member Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislative group.

Higher Education Minister Roji M. John introduced the resolution under a rule allowing ministers to raise matters of public interest. It expressed serious concern over repeated allegations of question paper leaks, administrative lapses, technical failures, and errors in evaluation and result publication, which it said have eroded the credibility, transparency, and fairness of the national entrance examination system. The resolution stated that these recurring issues have generated widespread anxiety among students and parents, undermining public confidence.

During the debate, Minister John claimed there have been numerous student suicides allegedly linked to exam...