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NEET controversy has exposed the nexus between the education mafia and certain political parties

- TUHIN A. SINHA

THE NEET PAPER leak has exposed the stark difference in intent between the government and the opposition. While the Modi government has shown the intent to take the challenge head on, the opposition, particularly the Rashtriya Janata Dal, appears an enabler to the education mafia.

College admissions in India used to be a nightmare: the endless forms to fill, the gruelling exams to sit through, the frantic travel from state to state—all in a desperate bid to secure entry into a prestigious institution. This experience was not only financially draining, but emotionally excruciating.

The promise of a centralised admission process came as a beacon of hope. Imagine just one exam, a common merit list and seamless admissions across the country. Such a system, which eventually took the form of the National Testing Agency in 2018, eased the burden on students and parents, offering them the best opportunities nationwide.