‘Was hoping for a rank below 200': NEET 2025 surprises 6 Karnataka toppers with "dream" ranks
NEET 2025
turned out to be one of the toughest editions in recent years, leaving many students shaken. Yet, several students from Karnataka secured impressive ranks. They shared their reactions, preparation journeys, and how they coped with the pressure with TOI.
Ruchir Gupta | AIR 22 | Alpine Public School
For Ruchir, becoming a doctor is his mother's dream. 'Her parents are doctors too, and I've seen the respect they get. There's no other job where I feel I can help people more,' he said. He joined Allen Institute in Class 11 to prepare for NEET. 'The paper was so hard, I thought of switching to engineering in the middle of the exam. The wait after the exam was more stressful than the preparation. Getting AIR 22 was a complete surprise,' he added.
Tejas Shailesh Ghotgalkar | AIR 38 | Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Marathahalli
Tejas, whose parents are engineers, has always been interested in medicine. 'He's curious about the human body and wants to research diseases, especially brain-related ones with no cure yet,' said his father. Tejas also got into IIT Delhi for engineering physics but chose medicine instead, staying true to his first passion.
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Pranshu Jahagirdar | AIR 42 | Bangalore International Academy
'I want my life to have a purpose,' said Pranshu. 'When I started studying with Allen, I realised the exam wouldn't be easy. So I deleted social media, stopped going out, and focused completely. On the exam day, I just followed the methods I was taught, reduce negative marks and get the most out of each question.'
Harini Sriram | AIR 72 | Base PU College, Bannerghatta Road
Harini always knew she wanted to be a doctor. 'I like the busy life doctors have,' she said. 'I studied with the help of school, family, and friends. Group discussions really helped. The paper was tough, and I panicked a bit, but somehow managed. The rank came as a surprise.'
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Diganth S | AIR 80 | Narayana NEET Academy
'I chose medicine because I want to directly help people,' said Diganth. 'I prepared for two years. The exam was tough, so I was hoping for a rank below 200. Getting under 100 made me really happy.'
Nidhi KG | AIR 84 | Expert PU College, Mangaluru
Nidhi had set her sights on a rank under 100 from the start. 'The paper was tough, but I stayed focused. I hope to get into
AIIMS Delhi
or
Bangalore Medical College
,' she said. Her father is an Assistant Sub-Inspector, and her mother is a schoolteacher from Somwarpet in Kodagu. Outside studies, she enjoys yoga, painting, and art.
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