NEET 2024 Topper AIR 1, Palansha Agarwal Interview

NEET 2024 Topper AIR 1, Palansha Agarwal Interview

Deep PathakUpdated on 06 Jun 2024, 04:49 PM IST

The NEET 2024 result was declared by the NTA on June 4. A record number of 67 students achieved AIR 1 with a score of 720 marks. Palansha Agarwal from dream city Mumbai fulfilled her dream of becoming a doctor by scoring a perfect score of 720 out of 720 and an All India Rank 1. In a lightful conversation with Careers360, Palansha shared her NEET preparation journey. Many aspiring medical students will be inspired by Palansha’s journey and how she overcame her fear of Physics and Chemistry. Read the full article to know more about the NEET 2024 topper, Palansha Agarwal Interview.

NEET 2024 Topper AIR 1, Palansha Agarwal Interview
NEET Topper 2024 AIR 1 - Palansha Agarwal

Careers360: Many congratulations on this exceptional achievement of scoring 720 marks in the NEET exam securing AIR 1. What is your and your family members' reaction?

Palansha: Feeling very elated about this exceptional achievement. My family is over the moon right now.

Careers360: Tell us something about yourself. And also tell us about your schooling background.

Palansha: I am originally from Agra, UP, but I was brought up in Mumbai. Currently, I’m staying in Mumbai. I completed my class 10 from DAV Public School, Aeroli. And I passed my class 12 from Jaipuriar school. I completed my class 12 this year and scored 97.2% marks.

Careers360: Can you take us through your daily schedule during your NEET preparation days?

Palansha: I used to wake up at 3:30 and study up till 6:30. Then I used to go to school and return to school by 3 PM. Then from 4 PM to 9 PM, I used to study with regular small break intervals.

Careers360: Did you take coaching from any institute?

Palansha: Yes I took coaching from the Aakash Institute. It was an integrated programme, where I used to do coaching along with my schooling.

Careers360: Was there any particular subject, in which you faced challenges? If yes, how did you overcome that challenge?

Palansha: Yes in class 11, I used to face problems with Physics a lot. So I used to practice a lot until I got a good command of it. But due to all of my focus on Physics, my command over Chemistry got bad. I did the same thing for Chemistry too. Eventually, I overcame the challenges in Physics and Chemistry with regular study and practising the NEET NCERT syllabus.

Careers360: What do your parents do? And how big a role did they play in your NEET preparation journey?

Palansha: My father is an Engineer in Reliance Industries and my mother is a school teacher. Whenever I used to score less on my mock test, I used to cry about it. But both of my parents were like my emotional friends and always kept motivating me throughout my NEET journey.

Careers360: What do you use to do in your free time during NEET preparation?

Palansha: I used to mostly spend time with my family and watch web series of different genres.

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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.