NEET 2023 Topper Shashank Kumar's Interview- AIR 14

NEET 2023 Topper Shashank Kumar's Interview- AIR 14

Edited By Shamshad Ali Dar | Updated on Jun 14, 2023 02:28 PM IST | #NEET

NEET 2023 Topper Interview: The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2023 result on June 13, 2023. The NTA has also released the NEET 2023 topper list along with the results. Shashank Kumar, a resident of Bihar, is one of the NEET 2023 toppers. Kumar has obtained AIR 14 with a score 715 marks out of 720.

NEET 2023 Topper Shashank Kumar's Interview- AIR 14
NEET 2023 Topper Shashank Kumar's Interview- AIR 14

In conversation with Careers360, Shashank Kumar, NEET topper 2023, talked about his preparation strategy and his desire to become a doctor and serve the country in the health sector. Read the article further to learn about the NEET UG examination topper’s journey, study routine, NEET preparation tips, and future plans.
Also read | NEET 2023 Topper Interview - Parth Khandelwal AIR 10

NEET 2023 Topper Shashank Kumar's Interview- AIR 14

Careers360: Congratulations on your NEET 2023 results! How are your feelings about this achievement?

Shashank Kumar: I am feeling at the top right now. My years of hard work have paid off.

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Careers360: Tell us something about yourself. Where did you complete your schooling, and what about your family?

Shashank Kumar: I’m from Bihar. I did my schooling here. My father works at a pharmaceutical company, and my mother is a lecturer.

Careers360: What motivated you to choose medicine as a career? When did you decide to become a doctor?

Shashank Kumar: A doctor is a noble and respectable profession. In class 5 or 6, I decided to pursue medicine. I want to contribute better in the health sector, as our country needs better doctors and surgeons.

Careers360: Is this your first attempt? When did you start your preparations for the NEET exam?

Shashank Kumar: Yes, this was my first attempt. I started my NEET preparations in Class 11th. I took offline coaching classes from Allen in 12th.

Careers360: How much time did you devote to self-study? What do you think is better, coaching or self-study?

Shashank Kumar: I used to study for six hours daily to revise and clear doubts after attending coaching classes. I think that was sufficient to prepare for the NEET UG exam.

Also read | Know the NEET 2023 Topper Interview - Parth Khandelwal

Careers360: How was the NEET UG preparation different from the early days to just a month before the exam?

Shashank Kumar: I made some short-term targets to prepare for NEET exam. In every mock test, I used to treat it as a real NEET exam by giving my best.

Careers360: What was your exam day strategy? What was the roughest and the easiest section, according to you?

Shashank Kumar: On exam day, I revised only the shortlisted topics that I had noted in my diary. I thought chemistry was a bit challenging, with some doubtful questions.

Careers360: Which college is your dream college for studying medicine? What is your aspiration in the field of medicine, and which specialization would you be interested in?

Shashank Kumar: My dream college is AIIMS, New Delhi. I want to become a surgeon. I'm interested in cardio and neuro.

Careers360: To whom do you attribute your successful NEET topper journey?

Shashank Kumar: From the Bhagavad Gita to my parents, I want to attribute this success to my teachers, both at coaching centers and schools, who helped me to excel in this exam with flying colours.

Careers360: What would you suggest to future NEET aspirants in terms of preparation, attitude, etc?

Shashank Kumar: Self confidence is the most important aspect of any competitive exam. Make efforts as per your expectations.

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Yes, admission to medical courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and B.Sc. Nursing is primarily done through NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) scores in India.

The marks required in NEET for admission depend on the category you belong to and the type of college (government or private). For example, general category students usually need 600+ marks to get a government MBBS seat, while OBC, SC, or ST candidates may get in with 480–550+ depending on the state and competition. For private colleges, the cutoff is generally lower, sometimes around 300–400 marks, but the fees are higher.

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Yes, you can still aim for MBBS with 250 marks! Focus your efforts on colleges like D.Y. Patil (Kolhapur/Pune), Datta Meghe (Wardha), or Raja Rajeswari (Bengaluru) under management quotas. Be sure to prepare financially and apply to several to maximize your chances.

Hello aspirant,

It is anticipated that the NEET 2026 syllabus would not change from the previous year.  As the initial stage in preparing for the test, candidates who intend to take the NEET 2026 must become familiar with the syllabus.  The NEET syllabus 2026 will be based on the NCERT and will be comparable to the senior secondary level curriculum for the chapters and themes in biology, chemistry, and physics. It will also be in accordance with Class 11 and Class 12.  Students can now conveniently prepare for their Board exams at the same time.

To get the syllabus you can visit our site through following link:

https://medicine.careers360.com/hi/articles/neet-syllabus

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With a NEET 2025 rank of 615015, getting admission to an MBBS program in deemed universities is extremely unlikely. Most deemed universities offering MBBS close their admissions for management quota seats around the 2 to 2.5 lakh rank mark, and sometimes even earlier for more reputed ones.

Your rank is far beyond the typical cutoff range for deemed colleges, even under the management quota. At this point, your realistic chances lie in exploring alternate courses such as BDS, BAMS, or paramedical programs where cutoffs tend to go lower.

If you are absolutely set on pursuing MBBS, you may want to consider reappearing for NEET or exploring MBBS programs abroad in countries like Russia, Georgia, or the Philippines, where NEET qualification is sufficient regardless of rank.

Hope this helps!

With a NEET 2025 rank of 1,06,210 and a score of 460 marks, you fall in a competitive but decent range. Whether you’ll get a medical seat depends on several factors like your category, state domicile, and whether you are applying under All India Quota (AIQ) or State Quota.

If you are from the General (UR) category, getting an MBBS seat in government colleges under AIQ is unlikely, as the cutoff usually closes around 17,000 to 25,000 rank. However, under your State Quota, you may have a chance in government colleges in low cutoff states like Rajasthan (for EWS/SC/ST), Chhattisgarh, or Odisha, depending on your category and reservation.

In private medical colleges, especially in states like Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, or Maharashtra, your chances are much higher. Many private colleges take students with NEET scores in the range of 400–500 under management quota. If you’re comfortable with a higher annual fee (8–18 lakh per year), then you’ll likely get an MBBS seat in private colleges.

If you’re from a reserved category (OBC/SC/ST/EWS), your chances improve significantly in state quota seats.

With 460 marks, MBBS in a private college is realistic, and in government colleges it’s possible with reservation or in some states during later rounds. If you want help with a state-wise prediction or college shortlist, share your category and state.

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Column II ( Their location)

Parotids

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Below tongue

Sub-maxillary / sub-mandibular

Ii

Lower jaw

Sub-linguals

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Cheek

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a(ii), b(i), c(iii)

 


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a(i), b(iii), c(ii)


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a(iii), b(ii), c(i)


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the product 'P' will be ,

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Option: 3

\left ( C_{2}H_{5} \right )_{3} - C- OH


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Function

    I   Aortic valve     A

Prevents blood from going backward from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle.

    II   Mitral valve     B

 Prevent blood from flowing backward from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

    III   Pulmonic valve     C

 Prevents backward flow from the aorta into the left ventricle.

    IV   Tricuspid valve     D

 Prevent backward flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

 

Option: 1

I – A , II – B, III – C, IV – D


Option: 2

 I – B , II – C , III – A , IV – D


Option: 3

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A

a) Organisation of cellular contents and further cell growth.  

B

b) Leads to formation of two daughter cells.

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c) Cell grows physically and increase volume proteins,organells.

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0.014 Kg of N2 gas at 27 0C is kept in a closed vessel. How much heat is required to double the rms speed of the N2 molecules?

Option: 1

3000 cal


Option: 2

2250 cal


Option: 3

2500 cal


Option: 4

3500 cal


0.16 g of dibasic acid required 25 ml of decinormal NaOH solution for complete neutralisation. The modecular weight of the acid will be

Option: 1

32


Option: 2

64


Option: 3

128


Option: 4

256


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Option: 1

31.75


Option: 2

15.8


Option: 3

47.4


Option: 4

63.5


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14


Option: 2

42


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28


Option: 4

72


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\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}


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\mathrm{CaO}


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(2) Diacetylmorphine

(3) Possessing a white color

(4) Devoid of any odor

(5) Crystal compound with a bitter taste

(6) Obtained by extracting from the latex of the poppy plant

The above statements/information are correct for:

Option: 1

Morphine


Option: 2

Heroin


Option: 3

Cocaine


Option: 4

Barbiturates


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