In a remarkable tale of determination and resilience, Divyansh from Allen Kota overcame a severe lung condition to achieve a perfect score of 720 out of 720 in the NEET UG 2024 exam, securing All India Rank 1. Despite being diagnosed with pneumothorax, a condition where the lungs collapse, Divyansh's unwavering spirit and dedication to his studies serve as an inspiration to many.
In conversation with Careers360, Divyansh shared how his dream of joining the Indian Army was redirected to becoming a doctor, a decision that was supported by his father and led him to Allen Kota for NEET preparation. Read the full conversation with the NEET 2024 topper AIR 1, Divyansh.
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Careers360: Congratulations on your NEET 2024 result! How are your feelings about this achievement?
Divyansh: Thank you so much! Feels great to achieve this milestone. No better feeling than making your family proud of yourself.
Careers360: Tell us something about your schooling career and family.
Divyansh: I have completed my class 11 and class 12 in the CBSE board from the BPS school Haryana.
Careers360: What motivated you to choose medicine as a career? When did you decide to become a doctor?
Divyansh - Both my dad and uncle are in the Indian Armed Forces. Our family has a background marked by serving the country in the military. Inspired by them, I likewise needed to enlist in the military and wanted to take the NDA test. At the point when I imparted this to my dad, he urged me to turn into a specialist doctor and serve society.
Careers360: Tell us something about your NEET preparation journey.
Divyansh - Allen Kota was the best spot for my NEET preparation. Thus, I moved to Kota and joined Allen. At first, I felt awkward in Kota, however soon I understood there could have been no greater spot to study. "In the wake of selecting at Allen, I turned out to be profoundly engaged in considering and delighted in it.
Careers360: We heard that you faced several health issues during your NEET preparation time. Would you like to share it with others?
Divyansh - During my preparation days in Kota, I started encountering breathing issues in July 2023. Tests uncovered that I had pneumothorax, a condition where the lungs break down. One of my lungs had exploded, so I was breathing with only one lung. I was hospitalised for seven days. My dad took me to the Military Emergency clinic in Chandigarh, where I was admitted for quite a long time yet showed no improvement. They then moved me to Delhi for additional treatment, where I spent an additional fourteen days.
Careers360 - Any other challenges you faced during your NEET preparation?
Divyansh - Yes there were challenges. Soon after I was back in Kota following three months of treatment, I contracted dengue. I was confined to bed for seven days because of dengue, and when I recovered, my mom became sick with dengue. I dealt with her and visited the clinic every day.
Careers360 - With so much happening around, how did you manage to focus on your NEET preparation?
Divyansh - I got back to coaching on September 15. Regardless of losing a ton of time, my educators invited me back, and with their help, I began without any preparation once more. It required around 10-15 days to refocus. Different understudies were a long way ahead in the schedule, yet I zeroed in on myself and heeded my educators' direction."
Careers360 - We heard that you finished your NEET syllabus 2 days before the exam. Tell us something about it.
Divyansh - The NEET test was on May 5, 2024, and I finished my NEET syllabus on May 2. With two days remaining, I paid attention to my educators' recommendation and didn't panic on May 3 and 4. Even though I wanted to study in the last two days, I advised myself to relax and reminded myself that if due to panic, I forget everything in the last three days, I am not going to be a doctor. I played football to unwind. On May 5, I took the NEET exam with the mindset that any marks I get will be by God's effortlessness."
Careers360: Was there any particular strategy you followed during the NEET exam day?
Divyansh - There was no such particular strategy. I attempted the easier questions first and later attempted the tougher questions.
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