Deemed university status to three medical institutions: Annamalai expresses shock, urges TVK government to conduct a probe

Former BJP leader K. Annamalai has raised concerns over the granting of deemed university status to three medical institutions in Tamil Nadu, fearing it will undermine the 7.5% reservation quota for government school students. He has called for a government probe, citing potential administrative negligence regarding the UGC's 'deemed to be university' regulations.
Former BJP leader K. Annamalai on Tuesday expressed shock that three medical educational institutions have been granted deemed university status, contending that it would directly impact the admission of students selected under the 7.5% reservation for government school students. "The fee expected to be paid by students admitted to these colleges will be quadrupled, at the least."
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