NEET PG 2022 Topper Interview - Dr. Shagun Batra (Air 1) "Don’t lose hope, believe in yourself"
NEET PG 2022 Topper Interview: The National Board of Examination (NBE) released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2022 results on June 1, 2022. Along with the result the list of NEET PG 2022 toppers was released at nbe.edu.in. Bagging AIR 1, Dr. Shagun Batra is the topper of NEET PG 2022.
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With the declaration of result, comes in the appreciation and recognition of NEET PG Toppers. Toppers are those whom the future aspirants wants to make their role model and want to follow their guidelines to cherish their future also.
The NEET PG 2022 topper, Dr. Shagun Batra completed studied MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. While, her target preparation for NEET PG 2022 started in the third year of graduation with Marrow. The AIR 1 holder of NEET PG 2022, also appeared for INI CET PG May 2022 in which she secured AIR 13.
In our NEET PG topper interview 2022 with Dr. Shagun Batra, who is from Delhi, said that “Trust your instincts, most of the time the correct answer is the one which you guess at the first go. Aspirants doing the NEET PG preparation, can check the detailed on Dr. Sagun Batra, preparation strategies, study time table, background and other details.
Careers360: Congratulations on emerging as a NEET PG 2022 topper! How are you feeling about your results?
Dr. Shagun Batra: Thank you so much. I’m elated, the feeling is still sinking in!
Careers360: Tell us something about your background.
Dr. Shagun Batra: I come from a family of no doctors, so being the first doctor in my family was itself a remarkable thing for me. I’ve been born and brought up in Delhi, I’ve done my schooling from DPS RK Puram, and did my MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
Careers360: What motivated you to pursue medicine as a career?
Dr. Shagun Batra: I had never planned on taking up medicine as a career, it was a very last moment decision, but now that I think of it, I would choose to do this every single time. What motivates me the most is to know that I have the capability to make a difference in someone’s life.
Careers360: Where did you complete your rotatory internship?
Dr. Shagun Batra: I have done my internship at my college MAMC and it’s associated hospitals, namely Lok Nayak Hospital, GB Pant Hospital, Guru Nanak Eye Center and Sushruta Trauma Center.
Careers360: How did your family support you in your journey?
Dr. Shagun Batra: My family has played an indispensable part in my journey. They ensured that I got the best education I could and they supported all of my decisions fully. When the results were announced, their joy and excitement was over the roof. I lost my brother 3 years back, but he continues to be my guiding light and source of strength.
Careers360: Did you appear for any other PG medical entrance examination?
Dr. Shagun Batra: Yes, I appeared for INICET PG May 2022 in which I secured AIR 13.
Careers360: What are your thoughts on the NEET PG 2022 postponement that many candidates requested? Do you think the exam should've been postponed?
Dr. Shagun Batra: I feel the academic calendar had already been disrupted a lot because of COVID, more postponement would have just affected the junior batches adversely.
Careers360: How did you prepare for NEET PG 2022?
Dr. Shagun Batra: My targeted preparation started in Third year of MBBS, I made notes and did MCQs for prefinal and final year subjects in 3rd year. My favourite Marrow faculty is Dr Rebecca James and she made Biochemistry very easy to understand. I completed the remaining subject with Marrow in the final year. So that, when my internship began, I had notes for all 19 subjects. Internship was mostly a revision phase. Managing time between duties and preparation was difficult, but I’m glad everything worked out in the end!
Careers360: How much time did you devote to self-study vs. coaching and how do you manage to do both?
Dr. Shagun Batra: The ratio changed during different phases of preparation, coaching obviously had a bigger contribution during the initial phase of making notes. During the revision phase, self study was the most important part. Managing coaching, self study as well as college seems like a Herculean task, but if you plan and strategise well, anything is possible.
Careers360: Did you take any mock tests to prepare for NEET PG 2022 preparations?
Dr. Shagun Batra: Yes, I took Marrow GTs and National mocks to assess my preparation.
Careers360: Did you have any specific exam day strategy?
Dr. Shagun Batra: Since I already had a decent rank in INI CET before I took the NEET exam, I was kind of relaxed and went into the exam hall with no fear. I ensured that I went through the entire paper once in 1.5 - 2 hours, so that I could review the questions in the remaining time. Of course there are other things like – sleep well before the exam, have a good breakfast, leave early for the centre, read all instructions properly, and most importantly- believe in yourself!
Careers360: What are your hobbies and did you find time to engage in your hobbies throughout your NEET PG 2022 preparations?
Dr. Shagun Batra: Yes, I like playing badminton, gardening, travelling, watching Netflix. I ensured that I took out time for my hobbies as well as to hang out with my friends. Relaxation and recovery are an important component of preparation. I watched the entire Harry Potter series in the month before the exam.
Careers360: Any message or advice for future medical aspirants?
Dr. Shagun Batra:Trust your instincts, most of the time the correct answer is the one which you guess at the first go. Don’t lose hope, believe in yourself. Most importantly, it’s just an exam, don’t get disheartened if the results are not up to your expectations.
Remember that a rank does not define you. Prioritise your mental and physical health. If you fail once, try again, because hey, why do we fall Bruce? So that we can learn to pick ourselves back up again!
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can I fill neet pg form with BHMS PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE
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So as per your query, YES you can provide the NEET PG application form with provisional certificate issued by the Medical Council of India. Further, if such certificate date had expired then it will stand as invalid and it might not be admitted by the authorities during the application and registration form.
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Hindi me neet mock test series
The name of the exam is not mentioned in which you want to appear .First of all you have to mentioned the particular details of your requirement.Perhsps you are doing as half heartedly ,not dedicatedly want to appear in the non mentioned examination.But if you are taking about Neet exam then it may be said that Neet exam pAper is published in 13natioal languages that includes the language of Hindi also. You may get mock test in Hindi from the website of NTA : https::// NTA.ac.in
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can I apply for same college in aiq and state counselling in neet pg
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As per the state counselling 50% seats are reserved for state quota in all the colleges. To apply under state quota you need to have a domicile for that particular state. If you have the domicile certificate then you are eligible for the 50% reserved seats. However you can apply for same college under AIQ as well as under state quota but I would recommend you to apply under state quota for the colleges that are in your state and apply for other colleges under AIQ (all india quota). This would make more sense and might help you to get admission easily.
You can read about the NEET domicile eligibility criteria from the article below,
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-domicile-criteria
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My Son completed MBBS from BMCH Chitradurga affiliated by Rajiv Gandhi University Bangalore. he will appear in NEET PG to be held in March 2023. His interest in Respiratory Medicine ,if he fails to get required marks how much I need to pay for a good college in Bangalore.
Hello there,
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For PG in respiratory medicine candidates needs to apply for 'MD in Pulmonology and respiratory medicine'. There are numerous colleges in india that offers this courses. However you have mentioned that candidate has already complicated UG from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences so here are some colleges for MD in Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine in Karnataka, you can check them out :
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bangalore
JNMC, Belgaum
Raja Rajeshwari Medical College and Hospital, Banglore
To know more about these colleges read the article below,
For fees structure, if the candidate gets a seat in government college under government quota then fees would be around 7 lakhs to 8 lakhs per year. If candidate gets a seat in private college under government quota then the fees might be around 15-25 lakhs and for management quota seats fees can go above 35 lakhs as well.
However, I would like to tell you that the candidate is yet to appear for the exam and with an optimistic mindset you should help him prepare for good score in NEET PG.
You can also predict chances of your admission in medical college according to your score, rank or location by using NEET PG COLLEGE PREDICTOR tool, tap on the link below,
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How o can change neet pg to neet ug
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The information provided by you in the question is not clear enough for a solution. I request you to elaborate your question and provide us the exact information about what you are looking for. You can mention any course or college name or even your preferred location for the admission. I assure you to provide the best possible solution.
For now I consider that you are looking for difference between NEET PG and NEET UG
NEET UG is held after 12th examination for the students who are interested in studying Medical course for under graduation after their 12th standard.
NEET PG is held for students who have completed their degree in any medical profession and now looking for post graduation. NEET PG is an entrance exam that can be given after successfully completing medical course in under graduation
For more details about NEET and its rules, read the article below,
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-rules-and-regulations
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