Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha criticised the National Testing Agency over the NEET cancellation issue. He said the agency failed to conduct the examination properly. He made the remarks in a statement on Tuesday.
The Minister said nearly 70,000 students from Telangana appeared for NEET this year. He added that more than 22 lakh students across the country took the examination. Consequently, students were waiting for results when the cancellation created uncertainty.
He said the NEET cancellation issue caused distress among candidates and their families. Moreover, he alleged that the NTA failed to learn from earlier incidents. He claimed the agency did not ensure secure examination conduct.
Raja Narasimha said such lapses placed the future of lakhs of students at risk. Therefore, he urged the Central government to respond quickly. He also demanded strict action against those responsible for the problem.
NEET cancellation issue draws strong reaction from Minister
The Minister said the NEET cancellation issue affected students’ confidence. He stated that repeated mistakes weakened trust in the examination system. In addition, he said authorities must improve monitoring and security measures.
He emphasised that students and families were facing anxiety due to the situation. However, he assured them that the Telangana government would stand with the affected candidates. He reiterated support for students during this period of uncertainty.
Raja Narasimha called on the Centre to ensure accountability. He said proper steps must prevent similar incidents in the future. Furthermore, he stressed the need for transparent procedures in national examinations.
The Minister concluded that student welfare must remain a priority. He said timely corrective action would help restore confidence. The state government, he added, would continue to support students and their families.
నీట్ రద్దుపై ఆరోగ్యశాఖ మంత్రి దామోదర్ రాజనర్సింహ:
నీట్ పరీక్ష రద్దు కావడం అత్యంత దురదృష్టకరం.
తెలంగాణలో సుమారు 70 వేల మంది, దేశవ్యాప్తంగా సుమారు 22 లక్షల మందికిపైగా విద్యార్థులు ఈసారి నీట్ రాసి.. ఫలితాల కోసం ఎదురుచూస్తున్నారు.
వారి భవిష్యత్ను నేషనల్ టెస్టింగ్ ఏజెన్సీ… pic.twitter.com/Fw0C8HhEnS
— Damodar Raja Narasimha (@DamodarCilarapu) May 12, 2026
