The Times of India

'Nothing more than extortion': Rahul Gandhi alleges families spend as much on NEET as Centre on education

Rahul Gandhi alleged that families spend Rs 1.32 lakh crore annually on NEET preparation, a sum he claims rivals the Centre's entire education budget. He further stated that Rs 3.5 lakh crore is spent by families on five major competitive exams, calling the education system an extortion mechanism and highlighting student disillusionment.