The NEET UG 2024 results are here and so is the list of top rankers. To everyone’s surprise, a total of 67 medical students have secured AIR 1 in this year’s NEET results by scoring full marks. One of those 67 students who scored AIR 1 in NEET UG is a Greater Noida resident, Mridul Manya Ananad who got 99.997129 percentile. Confident about getting a seat in AIIMS, New Delhi, Mridul shared some strategies which helped him crack NEET UG.
In conversation with Careers360, Mridual shared how Aakash helped him achieve a top rank in India’s single largest UG medical exam. The NEET topper scored 98% in Class 12 and 94% in Class 12. During his NEET preparation journey, he spent time with his batchmates and took frequent breaks from his studies. Read the complete interview of NEET 2024 AIR 1, Mridul Manya Anand below.
Careers360: What motivated you to choose medicine as a career?
Mridul: I have always been fascinated with Biology and wanted to study more of it.
Careers360: When did you start your preparations for the NEET exam?
Mridul: I started my NEET preparation in Class 10, and that’s when I joined Aakash classroom coaching. In school, I focused on NCERT for all three subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Careers360: How did you study for NEET after your board exams?
Mridul: I focused on the revision after my board ended and in Aakash, we had a system of polls. This means that if we study NCERT in the evening, the next day we will have to solve 20 questions. This way, I was able to revise the concepts properly. Overall, my revision strategy in Aakash was very regressive.
Additionally, after the boards, in Aakash, we used to have tests each day which consisted of 720 marks. I used to analyse the mistakes that occurred in the tests and check what I was lacking. This helped me a lot and the result is in front of everyone.
Careers360: Did you find any difficulty studying for NEET after the board exams?
Mridul: Not so much. However, I went to the Olympiad after my boards and missed my classes. So, after I came back, it took me some time to cope with the NEET syllabus.
Careers360: Any questions you find difficult or time-consuming in this year’s NEET paper?
Mridul: I found the NEET 2024 question paper pretty easy, however, there was just one question in Botany that I took time to solve.
Careers360: Do you think NTA’s decision to give grace marks to students is right?
Mridul: No, I do not think it’s right. It’s unfair to students who scored good marks on their own.
Careers360: Do you think you have a chance of getting AIIMS, New Delhi considering there are 67 students who scored AIR 1 and limited MBBS seats in the college?
Mridul: Yes, I do think I can get AIIMS, New Delhi because NTA has provided a counseling rank and mine is 3, which means I will get third preference during the seat allocation.
Careers360: Did you feel nervous during your NEET preparation? How did you handle stress during those times?
Mridul: Yes, sometimes I used to feel overwhelmed, especially with the syllabus because it is so vast. But when I started with Aakash’s revision, I started feeling confident. I used to take breaks during my study hours.
Careers360: How different was this year’s question paper from the previous year’s NEET question paper?
Mridul: This year’s question paper did not have controversial questions, unlike the previous year’s NEET question paper. This year’s paper was designed to test a student’s knowledge.
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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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