NEET UG 2025 AIR 4 Mrinal Kishore Jha scores 99.9998189, targets AIIMS Delhi
When 17-year-old Mrinal Kishore Jha saw his NEET UG 2025 result, it was a long-awaited moment of joy. 'All my family members were overexcited and overwhelmed,' said Mrinal, who secured All India Rank 4 with a percentile of 99.9998189—placing him amongst the top five in a pool of nearly two million aspirants.Originally from Bettiah in Bihar's West Champaran district, Mrinal now lives in Delhi. A government officer's son, frequent transfers were a part of his childhood. 'We moved to Delhi four years ago,' said his father, Manoj Jha. 'Since then, Mrinal has stayed focused on his goal.'advertisementA DAY MAPPED AT DISCIPLINEFor the past two years, Mrinal has followed a structured and disciplined routine. Living in a PG in Lajpat Nagar to stay close to his coaching centre, he travelled daily to Indraprastha Public School in Rohini to meet the mandatory attendance. 'I didn't care about time; I cared about completing my daily target. I practiced 500–600 MCQs every day,' he said.
Board marks took a backseat as NEET remained his top priority—reflected in his 89.6% in Class 12 and 87.4% in Class 11. 'I began preparing in Class 9, but it was the last two years that were most crucial,' he said.CHALLENGES, STRATEGY AND SUPPORT SYSTEMPhysics was the toughest subject for Mrinal, but with guidance from his teachers, he overcame his weaknesses. 'Mock tests and revisions helped me identify my weak areas and clear doubts,' he said. For Mrinal, coaching and self-study were equally important. 'Coaching helped build concepts, and self-study gave me confidence.'advertisementSurprisingly, he never struggled with self-doubt or burnout. 'My friends were supportive, and group discussions helped clear doubts,' he said. Family played a huge role too. 'My father always told me to aim for AIIMS Delhi, and my mother constantly motivated me.'Mrinal's mantra is clear: 'Consistent efforts without distractions are the key. Have faith in yourself and in God.' His story proves that success isn't about last-minute cramming—but about discipline, balance, and belief.
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