NEET UG Toppers’ Tips: ‘Be consistent and follow NCERT’

The NEET UG all-India rank holder said that he decided to do an MBBS when he was in Class 9. “Being a doctor is a noble profession. The respect which they get in our society is incomparable to any other profession,” he said. Speaking to the indianexpress.com, Kumar shares how he prepared for NEET UG. 

How did you prepare for NEET UG?

My NEET UG preparation started when I was in Class 11. I was enrolled in an offline classroom coaching program at Aakash BYJU’s in Siliguri however, due to the Covid restrictions, my classes were held online in the initial days but later shifted to offline again. 

I mainly focussed on the coaching materials and followed the NCERT books religiously. During the last few months, I started my day by reading physics and solving questions on it. For chemistry and biology, I used to thoroughly read the NCERT books and took the test modules given by the coaching institute.

I do not feel coaching is mandatory to crack NEET UG, however, it streamlines the preparation and guides in general.

What was it like preparing for board exams and NEET UG simultaneously?

Preparing for both simultaneously is not challenging. There were many overlaps in the syllabus of the board exam and NEET UG. The only difference was in the pattern of questions asked. 

I made a routine and timed my study for board exams and NEET UG. Getting a routine and following it helped me track my preparation. Following a routine also aided in reducing backlogs in studies. I made sure I was consistent during my preparation.

What would you recommend to NEET UG 2024 aspirants?

– Read the NCERTs by heart

– Know your capabilities and prepare a study schedule accordingly

– Set realistic goals

– Give mock tests to know the 

– Keep yourself motivated. Never belittle yourself 

– Be consistent in your study

Life in AIIMS New Delhi 

I chose AIIMS New Delhi for three reasons. First, it is ranked the top in medical sciences, second it has a great alumni network and third due to its location. Since it is located in our Capital, I feel it will provide me with many opportunities in the future.