‘NEET Has Paralysed Aspirants’: Senior Medical Expert Dr Ravi Backs CM Vijay’s Call To Scrap NEET | Exclusive

The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy has now sparked outrage not just among students and parents, but also among senior medical academicians across India.

In an exclusive interview with OneIndia, renowned medical academician and anatomy expert Prof. (Dr.) Kumar Satish Ravi strongly condemned the repeated NEET paper leak controversies and said the current system is "failing students emotionally, academically and mentally."

Calling the situation "extremely unfortunate," Prof. Ravi said lakhs of teenage aspirants and their families are being pushed into trauma year after year due to repeated irregularities in India's biggest medical entrance examination.

"Students Prepare For An Entire Year... Then Their Dreams Collapse"

Prof. Ravi said NEET preparation is one of the toughest academic journeys for Indian students, with many families investing years of hard work, savings and emotional energy into the exam.

He expressed shock that paper leak allegations have now emerged repeatedly.
"It is very unfortunate. Students prepare for the entire year for one of the toughest examinations in the country. This is not a small test. These aspirants are teenagers carrying huge expectations from their families," he said.

He further stated that the repeated controversies are destroying student confidence.
"Consecutive paper leak incidents are happening again and again. The complete family goes through trauma. Students lose confidence in the system," he added.

"If NTA Cannot Conduct Exams Properly, It Should Stop"

The senior academician also sharply criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA), questioning whether the agency is capable of conducting such a large national examination securely.

"If NTA cannot organise such examinations properly, then they should stop conducting them," he said.

Prof. Ravi said authorities should have learned lessons from earlier controversies instead of allowing another massive crisis to happen.

"This is not the first time. Every year something happens. Why should students suffer again and again?" he asked.

"Teenagers Are Being Mentally Paralysed"

Speaking emotionally about the impact on aspirants, Prof. Ravi said students preparing for NEET sacrifice normal teenage life for years.

Many students, according to him, isolate themselves from social activities, friendships and recreation while preparing for medical entrance exams.

"These children are teenagers. They hold so much hope and expectation. Their entire future depends on one exam. Repeated leaks mentally paralyse students," he said.
He strongly condemned the leak and demanded strict punishment for those responsible.

"I completely condemn this paper leak. The government should take strict action and ensure this never happens again," he added.

Prof. Ravi Supports Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Stand On NEET

Prof. Ravi also supported Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, who recently demanded the abolition of NEET-based medical admissions and called for admissions through Class 12 marks.

Vijay had argued that repeated paper leaks prove there are "structural flaws" in the national-level examination system. When asked about Vijay's statement, Prof. Ravi said the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister was raising valid concerns.
"Vijay is right," he said directly.

According to Prof. Ravi, relying on one national examination for over 22 lakh students creates enormous pressure and leaves students vulnerable if anything goes wrong.

"One Exam Cannot Decide Every Student's Future"

Prof. Ravi questioned the idea of a single national exam determining the future of such a massive student population.

"In a country with such a huge population, a single examination system should be reconsidered," he said.

He explained that many students face unavoidable problems on exam day, including:

• Travel delays
• Health issues
• Stress and anxiety
• Technical problems
• Centre-related issues

According to him, state-based systems offer students another opportunity if problems arise. "If admissions happen through states, students can still get another chance. But in one national exam, if something goes wrong, their entire future gets affected," he explained.

"When AIIMS Conducted Exams, Quality Was Better"

Prof. Ravi also claimed that the quality and credibility of examinations were stronger when institutions like All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) independently conducted entrance examinations.

"When AIIMS used to conduct its own exams, the quality of students and the examination process was much better. Now it has deteriorated," he claimed.

He suggested that premier medical institutions or independent bodies should once again be involved in conducting medical entrance exams.

"AIIMS or other specialised institutions should conduct examinations. That would improve the process and credibility," he said.

"Government Should Learn Lessons From Repeated Leaks"

Prof. Ravi stressed that repeated paper leak controversies show that the system has failed to evolve despite earlier warnings. He pointed out that the NEET 2024 controversy had already triggered nationwide debate, Supreme Court hearings and even recommendations from a high-level reform committee.

Despite that, another paper leak controversy emerged within two years.
"Authorities should have learned lessons by now. Why should students continue paying the price for administrative failures?" he questioned.

"Do Not Let This Happen Again"

Ending the interview, Prof. Ravi urged the government to completely rethink the current examination structure and prioritise student mental health.
"This should never be repeated in the future. Let states handle admissions in a way that students are not emotionally paralysed every year," he said.

With the CBI investigation continuing and political pressure growing after the NEET 2026 leak controversy, the national debate over whether India should reform NEET - or completely replace it - is now becoming even bigger.