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India Today
4 days ago
- General
- India Today
NEET rank isn't everything. Here's what truly shapes your medical seat allocation
For lakhs of aspiring doctors, the NEET rank is seen as the golden ticket -- a single number that determines the fate of years of hard work. But the reality is far more rank is just one piece of a complex puzzle. Every year, students with excellent scores miss out on their dream colleges, not because of their merit, but because they overlook the hidden factors that truly shape NEET counseling NEET counseling process is a high-stakes, multi-layered affair where informed strategy often trumps raw what your rank doesn't reveal, and what every aspirant should consider before locking in their choices:1. CHOICE-FILLING STRATEGY: MORE THAN A NUMBERS GAMEMany students assume that simply listing top government colleges will guarantee them the best possible seat. In reality, an unbalanced or poorly researched choice list can backfire. Some students fill only top-tier colleges, underestimating the competition, while others list too many fallback options, diluting their chances of landing the best seat for their Karki of Aakash Educational Services Limited points out that candidates should list colleges and courses strictly in their order of preference to keep the door open for upgrades in later rounds.'Include a healthy mix of aspirational, rank-appropriate, and safe options to improve your chances,' he also cautions students to avoid common errors like failing to lock preferences on time or misunderstanding how the 'upgradation' option works.2. CATEGORY AND QUOTA ADVANTAGES: ARE YOU USING EVERY LEVER?advertisementReservation policies can dramatically shift your chances, but only if you use them correctly. Many students lose out simply because they fail to submit the right documents or apply in the correct quotas -- such as central nominations or defense -- require separate awareness and documentation. Missing out on these can mean losing a seat you were otherwise eligible for. 3. THE POWER OF COUNSELING ROUNDSA common mistake is ignoring later rounds of counseling, assuming the best seats are already gone. In truth, as other candidates withdraw or upgrade, excellent seats often open up in the second or third and vigilance during these rounds can make all the emphasises that smart planning, including tracking the round-wise seat flow and staying open to upgradation, can often outweigh just having a high rank.4. DOCUMENTATION: THE SILENT DEAL-BREAKEREven a perfect rank and strategy can be undone by missing or incorrect paperwork. Every year, students are disqualified at the last minute due to document issues -- especially with category and preparing all required documents in advance is non-negotiable.5. COLLEGE INFRASTRUCTURE, LOCATION, AND CLINICAL EXPOSURENot all colleges with similar cut-offs offer the same experience. Factors like hospital bed count (for clinical exposure), faculty quality, research opportunities, hostel facilities, and even the city's climate and connectivity can greatly impact your medical to Gaurav Tyagi, founder of Career Xpert, 'Clinical exposure and hospital infrastructure of a college are among the most significant yet underappreciated factors.'He explains that a government college in a busy urban setting can offer more hands-on experience than a newer private institution with fewer barriers and cultural mismatch can also limit a student's learning and clinical interaction, he adds. 6. FEES, BONDS, AND STIPENDS: THE FINANCIAL ANGLEGovernment, private, and deemed universities have vastly different fee structures, bond requirements, and stipend these can lead to financial strain or unexpected service obligations after warns that students often end up at expensive private institutions due to poor counseling decisions, unaware that a more affordable government seat might have been available in another stress is another silent component,' he notes, urging students to explore all viable options thoroughly.7. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AIDMany private and deemed universities offer scholarships based on merit, need, or can make high-quality education affordable, but are often overlooked due to lack of awareness.8. TRENDS AND DATA: LOOKING BEYOND LAST YEAR'S RANKSClosing ranks shift every year due to policy changes, new seats, or shifting competition. Relying solely on last year's data is risky -- analysing trends over several years and staying updated with real-time counseling developments is suggests using past cut-off trends to ground your expectations, but not depending on them entirely.'They change every year,' he says, 'and must be balanced with current counseling updates.' 9. THE HUMAN FACTOR: MENTORSHIP AND PEER INSIGHTSData and cut-offs tell only part of the story. Speaking with seniors, mentors, or experienced NEET counselors provides invaluable insights into college culture, academic pressure, and real-world qualitative factors often make the difference between a good and a great stresses the importance of wellness and support systems in a student's success. 'Personal wellness and the capacity to do well in a new setting often outweigh rank,' he distance from home, or cultural incompatibility can lead to burnout and poor academic also points out that students with specific career goals -- such as research, PG placements, or international practice -- should choose colleges with strong academic mentorship, even if they're less RANK OPENS DOORS, YOUR CHOICES DECIDE THE ROOMThe NEET rank is a starting point, not the finish line. The choices you make during counseling -- how you fill your list, leverage your category, prepare your documents, and research your options -- will ultimately shape your medical Karki puts it, 'Smart planning often outweighs just a high rank.'Tyagi echoes this sentiment: 'Counselling isn't merely getting it, it's establishing the proper foundation for all that follows.'
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- The Hindu
Travelogue by Shivanand Karki released in Tirthahalli
Shivamogga Giragitle, a travelogue by Shivananda Karki, was released at a function in Tirthahalli on May 24. Karki, a journalist, has recorded his visit to Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, in the book. This is Karki's third book. His two earlier works are Khaneshumari, a collection of writings on life in Maland, and Garku, a novel. Bharathi Devi of government degree college at Holehonnur, spoke about the travelogue. Former minister and Tirthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra, who participated in the book release function, recalled his visit to foreign countries. He appreciated Karki's narration in the travelogue. Former minister Kimmane Rathnakar recalled his foreign tours and compared Karki's travelogue with other noted travelogues of Kannada literature. Basavani Vijaydev, president of Sahyadri Institutions, T.K. Ramesh Shetty, president of taluk unit of Sahitya Parishat, and Shivanand Karki, the author, were among the participants in the function. The book has been published by Dhvani Prakashana. The book costs ₹150.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Fact Check: This shocking bungee jumping accident is NOT from Rishikesh. It's also not real
A shocking video of a bungee-jumping accident is going viral, with many claiming it was from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The video shows two people standing at the edge of an elevated platform in a hilly area, ready to jump, when all of a sudden, the platform collapses and all three fall. An Instagram user shared this video with the caption, 'The bungee jumping ride broke in Rishikesh'. Many news websites, including Zee News, also reported it as an incident from India Today Fact Check, however, found that no such incident had occurred in Rishikesh. A video from Nepal was edited using AI tools to create this Nepal connectionIn the viral video, the words 'THE CLIFF' were written on a white structure. Using this clue, we found the Instagram account of a Napal resort, The Cliff, that provides bungee jumping services. This resort's logo is the same as the one seen in the viral video. This hinted that the video was from bungee-jumping spot seen in the videos on The Cliff's Instagram account matched the one seen in the viral we reached out to Aveelasha Karki, the marketing head of The Cliff, for further clarification on the video. Karki told India Today Fact Check, 'No such accident has happened at our resort. This clip is doctored.' We also did not find news reports about any such incident in Today's Uttarakhand correspondent, Ankit Sharma, also confirmed that no recent bungee jumping accident had happened in created the accident video?Upon reverse-searching keyframes from the viral video, we found a YouTube channel called Quake Skyfall had shared this video on May 3. A disclaimer alongside the video noted, 'This is AI edited by me and created by me, no harm was done to no one, everyone is safe.'The same channel had shared several similar videos of sudden accidents, and all of them were shared with the clear disclaimer that they were created using it's clear that a video edited using AI tools is being shared as a real Watch Want to send us something for verification? Please share it on our at 73 7000 7000 You can also send us an email at factcheck@
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Widow of Falkirk restaurant owner determined to carry on late husband's business
Mohan Karki had hoped to expand his Tex Mex restaurant before his death earlier this year. The widow of a Falkirk restaurant owner is "determined to carry on" with her husband's plans for the business, following his death at the age of 52. Mohan Karki, owner of Mexican Tex Mex and Grill, had applied to Falkirk Council's licensing board for permission to expand his restaurant on Graham's Road from 35 covers to 50. In February, Mr Karki had tried to attend a meeting of the board in February online, but technical difficulties meant he was not able get connected and the matter was continued. However, at a board meeting the following month, members heard that he had sadly passed away. Today (Wednesday), the board members heard that his wife has now taken over the running of Mr Karki's businesses and she intends to carry on the expansion that he had hoped to see. Gordon Emslie, representing Mrs Karki, told the board: "The change is to accommodate the growing number of customers that frequent the premises which is a really positive sign at a testing time for hospitality generally in Falkirk. "Mrs Karki is on a very steep learning curve to manage the three businesses her husband ran. "She had limited involvement in the day to day operations, however, I'm glad to report that with the support of her family, Mrs Karki is determined to carry on the growing of the business in the manner her husband would have done." Mr Emslie said that Mrs Karki wanted to thank Falkirk Council's licensing team for their assistance at a very difficult time for her. Mr Karki was a former Vice President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), United Kingdom (UK) and an active member of Forth Valley Napalese Association. A tribute in Nepali newspaper, Nepal Khabar, said he had made significant contributions to various charities and appeals over the years. It added: "He was popular among the Nepali community in the UK for his straightforwardness, helpful nature, and active involvement." Last year, the Mexican Tex-Mex Bar and Grill was named as Mexican Restaurant of the Year in the Scottish Restaurant Awards.
