Vijay opposed both options, arguing that the existing system gave rural students, government-school students and those from economically weaker and disadvantaged sections an equal opportunity.
The details of the cases registered against the protesters, along with their present status, were brought to the attention of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
The Rajya Sabha MP cites the unusually high qualifying marks following the NEET-UG paper leak and re-examination, and seeks a special stray vacancy round to fill the seats.