New Delhi, July 26 -- A doctor sparked social media debate on merit vs privilege amid NEET UG exam row. Detailing how money and privilege play an important role in determining life chances and diminish the role merit, a doctor contrasted her success with that of her partner and accepted that she 'just had better odds.'

In a post on Instagram, Dr Anitha, who specializes in Internal medicine, revealed that she secured admission in CMC Vellore and Thanjavur medical college in one of the most sought-after course - MBBS - in 2012. However, just the mere qualification of an exam does not determine a candidate's intelligence.

Describing how every individual's life situation decides their success, she stated, "Two people with the same intellige...