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.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah demands states regain power for medical exams after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation, citing concerns over rural students and exam integrity. | India News

Siddaramaiah said the Karnataka government was insisting that powers to conduct such entrance examinations should be restored to states. | India News