The Economic Times

Karnataka urges Centre to scrap NEET-UG from 2026, restore state powers to conduct CET

Karnataka is urging the central government to abolish NEET-UG from 2026. The state wants to bring back its own entrance tests. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil called the NEET paper leak a grave injustice. He believes Karnataka's CET model is superior and should be adopted nationwide. The state seeks to protect students' interests and rebuild confidence in the admission process.