The National Testing Agency, NTA, has announced NEET UG 2025 results on June 14. Out of the NEET UG 2025 toppers, Krishang Joshi from Maharashtra secures AIR 3. Krishang attributes his success to his teachers, parents and friends. In conversation with Careers360, Krishang shared how he managed to secure 682 out of 720 and became a top ranker. Read the complete interview to know details about NEET 2025 AIR 3.
Careers360: Congratulations on your NEET 2025 result! How are your feelings about this achievement?
Krishang: Thank you so much! I'm feeling great,
Careers360: Tell us something about your schooling career and family.
Krishang: I completed my 11th and 12th in Pune. Okay. My father works in the New Mangalore Port Authority in Karnataka presently, and my mother is a homemaker
Careers360: What motivated you to choose medicine as a career? When did you decide to become a doctor?
Krishang - A few of my relatives are doctors, and my mother and father also wanted me to be a doctor because it's a noble profession. You are quite independent; you don't have that economic burden, and you can serve your society. Uh, when I enrolled in Aakash in 10th grade, it was only for my 10th boards. But when I went to that foundation batch in class 10th, I got introduced to the competitive world of NEET and JEE. Uh, that's when I thought of becoming a doctor and taking the NEET examination. Then I gave ANTHE, and then I got a topper batch in Pune of Aakash.
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Careers360: Is this your first attempt? When did you start your preparations for the NEET exam?
Krishang: Yes, it was the first attempt. I studied a bit about NEET and its syllabus during my 10th class, but only those topics that interested me. Uh, seriously, I started my preparation from the 11th and 12th in Pune.
Careers360: How much time did you devote to self-study? What do you think is better, coaching or self-study?
Krishang: when there were classes, my classes started around 9:00 and ended around 5:30. So I only had the evening, so I devoted around five to six hours during my class days, and when there was a day off, that was highly variable, around seven hours, to maybe 12 hours, and sometimes 16 hours. If you join coaching, you also have to do self-study. So, self-study alone won't exactly help you; it can't guarantee your selection. But getting a top rank can only be achieved through the guidance and experience of the teachers at coaching, because even if you are really intelligent and are doing self-study, you don't have the same experience. Only those teachers have that experience and exposure to coaching like Aakash. So, uh, but you still have to do self-study after coming from class.
Careers360: Which subject is your weakest, and which is your strongest?
Krishang: There isn't any strong or weak subject because it highly depends on the paper. Like if there is a tricky question in physics, I'll get that wrong. If there is a tricky question in biology, I'll get that wrong, even if it's from the easiest chapter. So, it depends on the question and the paper, but the subject I was interested in was physics.
Careers360: How was the NEET UG preparation different from the early days to just a month before the exam?
Krishang: In my early NEET preparation, I was a bit casual. I didn't use to make notes, but my late NEET preparation, I was highly organised. I used to revise daily, and I made a lot of sacrifices.
Careers360: Which college is your dream college for studying medicine?
Krishang: My dream college has always been AIIMS, Delhi.
Careers360: To whom do you attribute your successful NEET topper journey?
Krishang: my faculty, my teachers at Akash, my parents, and then my friends.
Careers360: What would you suggest to future NEET aspirants in terms of preparation, attitude, etc?
Krishang: I would say that you should be friends with your subjects; you know, you should not be afraid of physics. You should always try to go in deep, uh, and the attitude should always be to clear your concepts rather than memorising and completing your syllabus quickly. Okay. And give a lot of mock tests.
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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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