Madras High Court Laments ‘Rat Race’ for Medical and Engineering Seats, Permits Student to Write Maths Exam

The Madras High Court expressed concern over the "terrible rat race" in education, noting that parents often prioritize medical and engineering admissions over holistic learning.

The Court observed that students are frequently pressured to drop challenging subjects or mother tongues to focus exclusively on NEET preparation.

The Court was hearing a plea from a father seeking permission for his daughter to write Mathematics as an additional subject after she initially dropped it for Physical Education under NEET pressure.

Noting that the student had studied Mathematics in Class XI, the Court directed CBSE to allow her to appear for the supplementary examination.

[B Shajimon v. UOI & Ors.]