PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has voiced grave concerns over the recent recruitment exam for over 2,700 assistant professors, alleging "planned malpractice." He highlighted instances where high scorers received zero marks in one paper while low scorers achieved high percentages, suggesting a deliberate attempt to sideline meritorious candidates. Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to launch an immediate probe and halt further recruitment until the investigation concludes.