LS nod for NEET

• The Lok Sabha, passed the landmark bill awarding statutory status to the controversial National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) from the next academic session, aimed at ensuring a uniform medical and dental entrance exam.

• The bills — The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and The Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2016 — will replace the ordinances promulgated by the President in May this year, to circumvent the Supreme Court order for implementation of NEET examination this session itself, and amend the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 and the Dentists Act, 1948.

• All India quota of 15% set by the Supreme Court, will remain; 85 % seats will remain with States