The introduction of National Exit Test (NExT) will be an additional burden on our young medical students, who already have a rigorous academic...
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the National Exit Test to protect medical students and federal autonomy.
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The introduction of National Exit Test (NExT) will be an additional burden on our young medical students, who already have a rigorous academic load. It will force them to focus more on the theoretical part of medicine during their course and internships and is bound to hamper development of adequate clinical skills. It is also an attempt to dilute the role of State Governments and Universities in the health sector and to centralise powers with the Union Government.
Therefore I request Hon'ble @PMOIndia to continue with the existing system.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin formally communicated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Union government to scrap the proposed National Exit Test for medical graduates and retain the existing examination system. Stalin pointed out that introducing NExT imposes an unbearable burden on young medical students who are already navigating an intensive academic curriculum. He explained that a centralized exit examination will force students to prioritize theoretical memorization over clinical bedside learning, severely hampering practical skills.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the proposed national test represents an encroachment upon the legitimate constitutional role of state governments and health universities in administering medical education. He stated that health remains intimately linked to local demographic needs, making centralized standardization counterproductive. Stalin emphasized that clinical proficiency develops through direct patient care during internships rather than through repetitive standardized testing.
Stalin urged the Prime Minister to respect state jurisdiction and protect students from unnecessary stress. He reaffirmed Tamil Nadu's unwavering stance in defending decentralized higher education and ensuring that state institutions retain the authority to evaluate medical graduates according to rigorous clinical standards.