RE-NEET 2026 AIR 3 Uplakshya Goyal Exclusive: 10-12 Hours Study, No Social Media, AIIMS Delhi Dream

The NTA announced the Re NEET 2026 result on July 16. Among the qualified candidates, Uplakshya Goyal has secured All India Rank 3 in Re NEET 2026. Re NEET 2026 topper AIR 3 has secured 9.99985 percentile. Uplakshya's dream is to secure admission to AIIMS Delhi. In an exclusive interview with Careers360, Uplakshya shares his preparation strategy, dream colleges success mantra for future NEET aspirants.

Careers 360: Please introduce yourself. Tell us about your educational background.

Uplakshya: I am a student, and I believe I will always remain a student. I have been studying at Aakash Suryanagar, Jaipur since Class 11 and appeared for NEET 2026 along with my Class 12 board exams. I completed both my Class 10 and Class 12 from The Campus School, Mahesh Nagar, Jaipur.

Careers 360: What inspired you to become a doctor?

Uplakshya: There is no doctor in my family, and that motivated me. My father had once wanted to become a doctor, so he always wished that I would fulfill that dream. Also, when I moved from Class 10 to Class 11, my interest in Biology increased while my interest in Mathematics decreased. I also liked the fact that doctors continue learning throughout their careers, which suited my personality.

Careers 360: Tell us about your family.

Uplakshya: My family consists of my father, mother, elder sister, and me. My father is a businessman, my mother is a homemaker, and my elder sister is a physiotherapist.

Careers 360: Which medical college is your dream destination?

Uplakshya: My dream college is AIIMS Delhi. After that, I would prefer AIIMS Jodhpur, Maulana Azad Medical College (Delhi), and SMS Medical College, Jaipur.

Careers 360: What was your reaction when NEET 2026 was cancelled?

Uplakshya: I was shocked because we had prepared for years, and suddenly the exam was cancelled. Then we had to prepare for the entire syllabus again within one and a half months, which was mentally challenging.

Careers 360: What advice would you give to students starting their NEET preparation in Class 11?

Uplakshya: Study whatever is taught on the same day and revise the previous day's topics regularly. Solve coaching material, clear your doubts with teachers, keep giving NEET mock tests, analyze every test, and maintain a record of your mistakes for revision.

Careers 360: Which was your favourite subject during NEET preparation?

Uplakshya: Physics was my favourite subject because it is based more on understanding and calculations rather than memorization.

Careers 360: If you had the option to remove one subject from NEET, which would you choose?

Uplakshya: Even though Physics is my favourite subject, I would remove Physics because Biology and Chemistry are more relevant during MBBS.

Careers 360: What is your strategy for Physics preparation?

Uplakshya: Trust your teachers, study from their notes, solve as many questions as possible, analyze your mistakes, and don't hesitate to seek help whenever you face difficulties.

Careers 360: What was your Chemistry preparation strategy?

Uplakshya: Physical Chemistry: Focus on calculation accuracy first, then improve speed. Prepare formula sheets and revise them regularly.

Inorganic Chemistry: Read NCERT thoroughly because every line is important. Revise coaching material and analyze incorrect questions.

Organic Chemistry: Strengthen your notes, read NCERT once carefully, add extra points to your notes, and revise mainly from your notes.

Careers 360: How did you manage both school and coaching?

Uplakshya: Since the school syllabus and NEET syllabus are almost the same, I focused mainly on NEET preparation. Before school exams, I revised derivations and subjective answers. Preparing for NEET automatically covered about 90% of the board syllabus.

Careers 360: What was your daily study routine?

Uplakshya: After coaching, I revised everything taught that day. The following day, I solved questions from those topics. Along with this, I continued daily and monthly revision.

Careers 360: What is your Biology preparation strategy?

Uplakshya: Read NCERT repeatedly until every line becomes familiar. Build speed in Biology because it saves time for Physics and Chemistry during the exam.

Careers 360: How many hours did you study daily?

Uplakshya: I generally studied for 10–12 hours. However, I maintained flexibility depending on my energy level.

Careers 360: How supportive were your parents during your preparation?

Uplakshya: My parents supported me immensely. Whenever my test scores were low, my mother motivated me to continue studying without worrying about marks.

Careers 360: How did your teachers help you?

Uplakshya: They helped not only with academic doubts but also with study strategies, time management, and overall preparation planning.

Careers 360: How important are mock tests?

Uplakshya: Mock tests are extremely important because they closely resemble the actual NEET exam. Analyzing mistakes after every mock test and maintaining a mistake notebook significantly improves performance.

Careers 360: What were your usual mock test scores?

Uplakshya: In easier papers, I scored above 690–700 marks, while in difficult papers, my scores were generally around 650–660.

Careers 360: How did you deal with stress and burnout?

Uplakshya: I played badminton, especially during Class 11, and also played chess with my sister. These activities helped me stay mentally refreshed.

Careers 360: Did you use social media during your preparation?

Uplakshya: No. I completely stayed away from social media for two years because it was distracting. My friends mainly consisted of coaching classmates with whom I discussed studies and doubts.

Careers 360: What did you score in your Class 12 board examination?

Uplakshya: I scored 93% in the Rajasthan Board examination.

Careers 360: How important is NCERT for NEET?

Uplakshya: NCERT is extremely important, especially for Biology and Inorganic Chemistry. For Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Physics, it is also useful, but I mainly revised from my notes after reading NCERT once thoroughly.

Careers 360: What was your strategy during the last week before RE-NEET 2026?

Uplakshya: I took Aakash mock tests and revised the entire syllabus using notes, NCERT, and bookmarked questions between the tests.

Careers 360: How did you manage your time during the actual exam?

Uplakshya: Biology: 30–50 minutes

Chemistry: 20–50 minutes

Remaining time: Physics

I always attempted Biology first, followed by Chemistry and then Physics.

Careers 360: What was your OMR filling strategy?

Uplakshya: I filled the OMR sheet subject-wise. After completing Biology, I marked all Biology answers, then repeated the same process for Chemistry and Physics.

Careers 360: What is your opinion on paper leaks and exam scams?

Uplakshya: Such incidents are very harmful for students. The government should ensure that examinations are conducted fairly and securely.

Careers 360: How important is mental health during NEET preparation?

Uplakshya: Mental health is extremely important because only a calm mind can perform calculations accurately and avoid silly mistakes. Meditation and yoga can help maintain mental well-being.

Careers 360: How did you revise before exams?

Uplakshya: I revised from my notes. If sufficient time was available, I revised everything; otherwise, I focused only on highlighted points.

Careers 360: Did you face any issues during NEET registration or biometric verification?

Uplakshya: No, I did not face any problems.

Careers 360: Apart from NCERT, which book would you recommend?

Uplakshya: JEE Main Previous Year Questions are an excellent resource because they are prepared by NTA, and many questions are similar to NEET.

Careers 360: Did you focus only on high-weightage chapters?

Uplakshya: No. I believe every chapter should be studied equally so that no question in the exam feels unfamiliar.

Careers 360: How was RE-NEET 2026 compared to the cancelled NEET 2026 paper?

Uplakshya: The cancelled NEET paper was comparatively easier, while RE-NEET 2026 was tougher.

Careers 360: How was RE-NEET 2026 compared with NEET 2025?

Uplakshya: Physics in NEET 2025 was more difficult, while Chemistry was tougher in RE-NEET 2026. Overall, the difficulty level balanced out.

Careers 360: Did you find RE-NEET 2026 lengthy?

Uplakshya: Yes. Physics and Chemistry contained lengthy, language-intensive, graphical, and diagram-based questions.

Careers 360: Do you prefer studying late at night or early in the morning?

Uplakshya: Late at night because there are fewer distractions and better concentration.

Careers 360: Do you prefer coaching classes or self-study?

Uplakshya: Self-study at home.

Careers 360: Do you try solving doubts yourself before asking teachers?

Uplakshya: Yes. I first attempt to solve doubts independently, and if I cannot, I consult my teachers.

Careers 360: What factors will you consider while choosing a medical college?

Uplakshya: I prefer a college in my city or state, an AIIMS if possible, and a healthy, non-toxic environment.

Careers 360: What makes a good doctor or a good student?

Uplakshya: Application-based understanding is much more important than rote learning.

Careers 360: Where do you see yourself after MBBS?

Uplakshya: I see myself as a good doctor.

Careers 360: If not MBBS, what would have been your alternative career?

Uplakshya: Biotechnology, because I have an interest in that field as well.

Careers 360: Would you recommend a drop year to someone scoring around 500 marks in NEET?

Uplakshya: Yes. A score of 500 is already good, and with proper preparation, the student can definitely improve and secure admission the following year.

Careers 360: What advice would you give to students taking multiple drop years?

Uplakshya: Students should avoid getting stuck in an endless drop cycle. Age is also important. There are many excellent career options such as paramedical courses, pharmacy, and biotechnology apart from MBBS.