Aligarh: The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) discussed the issue of Naitonal Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to MBBS course, on Friday in a meeting of the Academic Council of the University under the Chairmanship of Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis, the Vice Chancellor of varsity.

The meeting was looking forward to the exemption of AMU's J.N. Medical College from the proposed National Eligibility Test (NET) for admission to MBBS for the session 2012-13.

The Government of India considers AMU as a religious minority institution, established by an Act of Parliament in 1920 under Section 30 (I) of the Constitution of India. This act has been amended many times and it empowers the University to encourage especially the cultural and educational advancement of Indian Muslims.

As per the autonomy guaranteed by AMU Act, the notification of NET made by Medical Council of India (MCI) is a violation of the stake involved of the Muslim Community and the AMU.

Besides, in the civil appeal of April 24, 2006, the Supreme Court has granted AMU the status quo, seizing to the minority status of AMU. Therefore, the NET for MBBS is an infringement of the status quo order passed by the SC.

The Academic Council has formed a high power committee under the Chairmanship of Prof. M.H. Beg, Dean and Faculty of Medicine to meet MCI officials and Government Authorities in order to seek exemption of the J.N. Medical College from NET.

The Endeavour of the council is taking all necessary steps for preserving the minority character and autonomy of AMU.