The NTA declared the NEET UG 2024 result on June 4 and to everyone’s surprise, 67 students scored a perfect score of 720 marks and achieved AIR 1. Out of these 67 students, Aditya Kumar Panda, from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a prodigy student of Aakash Institute talked to Careers360 and shared his NEET 2024 journey with us.
In conversation with Careers360, Aditya has discussed what motivated him to pursue a career in the medicine domain. He has also shared his daily study routine, and how he used the NEET mock tests as the main tool for his NEET preparation. Read the full interview with NEET 2024 topper, Aditya Kumar Panda AIR 1 in this article.
Careers360: Congratulations on this achievement. How are you feeling?
Aditya: Yes feeling excited. This is a new feeling for me because till now I have been scoring 715-716 marks in the NEET mock test. But it's the first time I scored 720 marks, that too in the main NEET exam.
Careers360: Where are you from and where have you done your schooling?
Aditya: I am actually from Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. But for 10 years I have been living in Chennai. I have completed my schooling at the Mahendra World School, Chennai with 96.2% in class 12. I completed my class 12 this year, 2024.
Careers360: Was this the first time you appeared for the NEET exam?
Aditya: Yes, it was my first attempt at the NEET exam.
Careers360: What motivated you to crack the NEET exam?
Aditya: Since my childhood, I always had an interest in the medical field. I was inspired by doctors as it is the most noble profession. My grandfather always wanted to pursue a career in Medicine, but due to financial problems, he couldn’t do it. That motivated me to crack the NEET exam. Also, my parents motivated me to pursue a doctor as a profession.
Careers360: Can you tell us something about your NEET journey? How did you start preparing for it?
Aditya: My mom registered my name for the ANTHE exam which is conducted by the Aakash Institute. I appeared for the ANTHE examination in Class 8 and received an AIR 52. So for 4 years, Aakash Institute enrolled me for free of cost and from there my NEET journey began. I went through the foundation course of Aakash in Classes 9 and 10, and from class 11 and class 12, my actual NEET preparation started.
I used to take most of my classes online, but for the test series, I always opted for the offline mode. The environment at the offline test classes was similar to the actual NEET exam, which helped me a lot.
Careers360: What is your weak subject and the strongest subject? And what strategy did you use for the NEET preparation?
Aditya: Physics was slightly difficult for me, whereas I had a good command of Biology. Regarding my preparation, I used to give mock tests and evaluate the questions in which I used to make mistakes. I used to digitally store the questions in which I have made mistakes and I used to revise those questions and concepts regularly. I also used to make short notes for each mistake I had committed like “What mistake did I make”, and “What should I have done”.
Careers360: Were there any particular timings you gave to a particular subject? Can you tell us something about your study schedule?
Aditya: No there was no such fixed study schedule or time distribution to a particular subject. Whatever subject I used to feel I was weak, I used to study that subject. But yes overall, I used to study from 6 AM to 12 PM daily.
Careers360: What study material did you prefer for your NEET preparation?
Aditya: NCERT books are undoubtedly the best source for your NEET preparation. Along with the NCERT books, as I was enrolled in the Aakash Institute, I studied from the study material they provided. Apart from that, I used to solve questions from various other sources.
Careers360: Tell us something about your parents and how big a role they played in your NEET preparation.
Aditya: My parents played an immense role in my NEET success journey. My mother was a software engineer, but to take care of me she left her job. She kept me away from unnecessary distractions. She used to bring me lots of books so that I could prepare well. My father has been a backbone for me, he never scolded me whenever I scored lower marks in mock tests. He always motivated me to improve myself. During the last two months before the NEET exam, Aakash Institute conducts mock tests daily. But as my institute was a bit far away, my father drove me 80-90 Km daily to the institute for 2 months. He is also a software engineer.
Careers360: So now what is your college preference for pursuing an MBBS? And what speciality have you decided to go for?
Aditya: With my rank, I would go for the AIIMS, New Delhi for my MBBS study. It has been the top-ranked college for many years. About the speciality in MBBS, I haven’t decided yet.
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First, understand the NEET syllabus clearly for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Focus only on the NCERT syllabus, as most NEET questions are directly or indirectly based on NCERT, especially in Biology and Chemistry. Avoid unnecessary reference books at this stage.
Divide your 4 months into phases. In the first 2 months, focus on completing the entire syllabus. Study Biology daily, as it carries the highest weightage. Read NCERT Biology line by line, make short notes, and revise regularly. For Chemistry, give priority to NCERT for Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. Practice basic numericals and reactions consistently. In Physics, focus on understanding concepts and practicing standard questions rather than memorizing formulas.
In the third month, start intensive revision along with topic-wise and full-length mock tests. Analyze each test carefully to identify weak areas and work on them. Improve time management and accuracy during this phase.
In the last month, focus mainly on revision and mock tests. Revise NCERT multiple times, especially Biology diagrams, tables, and examples. Avoid learning new topics at the last moment. Maintain a proper sleep schedule and take short breaks to avoid burnout.
Stay consistent, avoid distractions, and believe in your preparation. Even a few focused hours daily with proper planning can make a big difference. All the best!
Scoring 600+ marks in NEET within 4 months is definitely challenging, especially if you are starting almost from scratch, but it is not impossible. It largely depends on your discipline, daily study hours, clarity of basics, and how smartly you plan your preparation.
First, you need to be very realistic and focused. In 4 months, your main goal should be to strengthen NCERT-based concepts rather than trying to study everything in extreme detail. NEET questions are largely NCERT-oriented, especially in Biology and Chemistry. If you can master NCERT thoroughly, your chances improve significantly.
Biology should be your top priority because it carries the maximum weightage and is comparatively scoring. Read NCERT line by line for both Class 11 and 12. Revise multiple times and practice MCQs daily. Even if Physics feels tough initially, focus on high-weightage and formula-based chapters like Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Semiconductors, Ray Optics, and Laws of Motion. Chemistry can be divided smartly: give more time to Organic and Inorganic NCERT, and practice numericals regularly for Physical Chemistry.
You should ideally study 10–12 focused hours daily with a fixed timetable. Daily revision and weekly full-length mock tests are extremely important. Initially, your mock scores may be low, but what matters is consistent improvement and learning from mistakes. Analyze each test carefully to understand weak areas.
Since you are already enrolled in another college, time management becomes even more important. Try to minimize distractions and use early mornings or late evenings effectively. Avoid too many reference books; stick to NCERT and one reliable question bank.
That said, aiming for 600+ in 4 months is ambitious and depends on your learning speed and consistency. Even if you fall slightly short, a strong score improvement can still open opportunities in government or private colleges depending on category and cutoff trends.
Stay disciplined, trust the process, and do not compare your journey with others. Many students have made significant jumps in short durations with focused effort. All the best.
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If you are asking about Motilal Nehru Medical College (MLN Medical College), Prayagraj, then admission is strictly through the NEET exam. For MBBS in this medical college, students usually need a high NEET rank because the cutoff is quite competitive.
In recent years, the closing ranks have often been within the top 20,000–30,000. This means you need a strong score to secure a seat. The exact marks may change every year depending on difficulty and competition.
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If you are a class 12th (Arts Stream) student, then you are not directly eligible for the NEET exam because you must belong to the Medical Science stream and have main subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This exam contains questions from these three subjects. But you can fulfil your dream to become a doctor by completing these subjects in class 12th from an open school like NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), and then you will be eligible for the NEET exam. You need to score 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This step is the correct way for you.
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