In a shocking report that has come to light, it has been found that out of 1,990 students who got admission into MBBS course with NEET scores of less than 720 in 2017. 530 students secured single-digit marks, zero or negative scores in physics and chemistry or both. Out of the 530, 507 candidates were admitted in private medical colleges. As NEET exam does not specify the minimum marks one must score in each paper. The report concluded that students who could afford Rs 17 lakh per annum found their way into private medical colleges despite securing negligible marks in NEET. The admission of students regardless of the marks they secured has sparked a huge debate on the purpose of the exam.