Looking for good advice for NEET preparation? -Read Nalin Khandelwal success story

 

As a NEET aspirant you must be working very hard to prepare well for the NEET exam. Sometimes even after putting a lot of efforts, the results are not as per our expectations. There you need to stay motivated and determined to achieve your goal. And sometimes the right guidance and right choice of books  make all the difference!

Here we are giving the secret mantra that worked tremendously well for the NEET Topper of 2019-Nalin Khandelwal. Read Nalin Khandelwal success story and figure out where you need enhance your preparation-whether its about right books or right attitude for the NEET Exam.

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The 17-year-old Nalin Khandelwal efforts paid off when he was declared the Topper of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in the results. Khandelwal obtained All India Rank (AIR) 1 in NEET UG 2019 with 99.9999291 percentile and 701 marks. Nalin Khandelwal comes from a family of doctors as both his parents are doctors and are based in Sikar district from where Khandelwal completed his schooling. His elder brother is also studying MBBS. Nalin has secured 95.8 per cent in Class 12th and 92 per cent in Class 10th.

“Right after passing the 10th standard examination, our son wanted to pursue medicine and we are overwhelmed by his performance. For the past two years, he would go to Jaipur from Sikar and stay with his grandparents. We are feeling extremely proud and overjoyed,” said his father Rakesh Khandelwal.

Nalin always enjoyed studying and never studied when felt tired. He used to study till late at night but always took seven hours sleep. During his preparation, Nalin set daily targets and made sure to complete them before sleeping. Nalin made a strategy to crack NEET-UG and focused on NCERT syllabus. He used to do multiple reading of a single topic and prepared notes for preparation. He also practised JEE Mains previous year papers. Because many times JEE Main questions are repeated in NEET-UG. This helped me a lot.

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Have a read of Nalin Khandelwal success story and make notes to make the best out of your NEET preparation.

MTG : Why did you choose Medical Entrance?

Nalin: I had interest in all Science subjects (especially Biology) from the beginning. Also, Medical is a very nice and noble profession.

MTG : What exams you have appeared for and what is your rank in these exams?

Nalin: I appeared for NEET securing 1st rank. I also appeared for AIIMS and JIPMER securing 73rd and 220th rank, respectively.

MTG : How did you prepare for NEET and other medical exams?

Nalin: I took two years’ coaching from ALLEN Career Institute. I primarily focused on NCERT because questions in NEET are based on NCERT topics mainly. I followed the material provided by coaching with full dedication.
I also focussed on solving previous years’ papers of NEET and JEE Main.
I studied MTG 31 Years NEET • AIPMT Chapterwise Solutions and MTG NCERT at Your Fingertips Biology for that.

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MTG : What basic difference did you find in various papers you cleared?

Nalin: I found NEET paper fairly easy and if one has studied NCERT thoroughly and solved previous years’ papers, NEET is easy to crack.

AIIMS on the other hand has very high level and tough questions, one has to do deeper study and also manage time well for AIIMS.

MTG : How many hours in a day did you study to prepare for the examination?

Nalin: Apart from coaching I used to study 6-7 hours daily. On holidays
I used to devote even more time.

MTG : On which topic and chapters you laid more stress in each subject?

Nalin: One has to master all topics in order to clear NEET and AIIMS.

Initially Rotational Motion in Physics was my weak point but later I mastered it as well. One should study all topics of each subject.

MTG : How much time does one require for serious preparation for the exam?

Nalin: I would suggest to begin serious preparation from Class-11 and study diligently for 6-7 hours apart from coaching.

MTG : Which subjects/topics you were strong/weak at?

Nalin: Initially I was weak in Physics but ultimately, I mastered it as well. My preparation of Biology and Chemistry was strong from the beginning.

MTG : Which Books/Magazines/Tutorial/Coaching Classes you followed?

Nalin: I took two years’ coaching from ALLEN Career Institute and relied on the material provided by them. H.C. Verma for Physics is also very helpful. MTG NCERT at Your Fingertips Biology was very helpful. For previous years’ questions MTG 31 Years NEET • AIPMT Chapterwise Solutions was very helpful.

MTG : In your words what are the components of an ideal preparation plan?

Nalin: One should do multiple readings of each topic and clear their concepts. I would suggest to study a topic from one reliable source rather than referring to various books or materials. NCERT and coaching material proved to be sufficient for me.

MTG : What role did the following play in your success:

(a)   Parents         (b) Teachers     (c) School.

Nalin: Parents : My parents provided me immense moral support. They always encouraged me even when my rank in coaching went down. They never let me feel depressed and always fulfilled all my needs.

Teachers : Faculties at my coaching centre were very supportive and they always cleared my doubts.

School : School was also very supportive and NCERT was covered very well at my school.

MTG : Your family background?

Nalin: Both my parents are doctors and my brother is pursuing MBBS from Jodhpur Medical College.

MTG : What mistake you think you shouldn’t have made?

Nalin: I should have studied NCERT of Physics and Chemistry as well from 11th class which I started from 12th Class. Concepts should be cleared from starting and one should do repeated revisions. Cramming never helps, so one should concentrate on understanding the topic and clearing doubts.

MTG : How did you de-stress yourself during the preparation? Share your hobbies and how often could you pursue them?

Nalin: While preparing for NEET, for two years I did not pursue my hobbies. But to relax and refresh myself, I used to talk to my friends and parents. I also used to listen to music. The environment at coaching was very relaxed so I never felt stressed.

MTG : Was this your first attempt?

Nalin: Yes, it was my first attempt.

MTG : Had you not been selected then what would have been your future plan?

Nalin: My aim had always been to be in Medical profession. So, I would have prepared and attempted again next year.

MTG : What advice would you like to give to our readers who are PMT aspirants?

Nalin: My advice for future aspirants would be to be thorough with NCERT by doing multiple readings till all the concepts in all subjects are clear. Also, solving previous years’ papers is very helpful.

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Hope the Nalin Khandelwal success story will help you to chalk down your NEET Study plan.Cracking NEET can be made simpler and realistic if you study from the right resources and by putting all the efforts with determination to pursue your goal. Refer to MTG’s NEET Resources, recommended and appreciated by Toppers and Teachers. Click on below to explore the best NEET Resources: