GS Paper 2:
Topics covered: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Context: Recent clarification by the Ministry of Health that aspiring candidates for NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) can only opt for one quota category.
- NRI students belonging to SC, ST and OBC communities can no longer enjoy the reservation benefits provided to them in the upcoming NEET examinations
- Aspiring NRI students have also pointed out how they are denied seats under NRI quota in central, state and deemed institutions if they opt for ‘Indian’ as their nationality. Such method of classification discriminates against NRI even though they hold an Indian citizenship
Who is considered as a Non-resident?
About NEET examination
NEET is the qualifying test for MBBS and BDS programmes in Indian medical and dental colleges. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Insta-curious links
Know about India’s reservation policy- Click here
Prelims link
- Who is a NRI?
- What are the benefits afforded to NRIs, if any?
- Difference between NRI, PIO and OCI
- Reservation policy in India
- NEET examination
Mains link
Should community based reservation benefits be given to NRI students?
Source: The Hindu
