I pursued my MBBS at RVRS Medical College and internship at MG Hospital. During this period, I attempted the NEET PG examination and achieved an All India Rank of 11,288.
Balancing internship duties with serious preparation was never easy. There were days when exhaustion from postings made it difficult to even open the books, and nights when the fear of lagging behind felt overwhelming. Yet, with structured planning, limited resources, and a strong support system, the journey became manageable. This article shares the strategies that worked for me, along with the lessons I learned both academically and personally.
The vastness of 19 subjects can easily intimidate any student. Initially, I too felt lost. My orientation began with RR Notes and videos, which gave me a starting point. By November, I transitioned to BTR, which became my central resource and truly changed the way I studied.
Alongside, I supplemented with:
Limiting myself to these few resources was difficult at first, especially when peers were exploring multiple platforms. But I realized that consistency with fewer sources provided clarity and confidence.
The philosophy that guided me was simple: “Study less, revise more.”
Instead of chasing every new update, I committed to:
1. Thorough reading of concise notes
2. Multiple revisions before the exam
3. Active recall through self-explanation and note-making
This was not just a method, but a way to fight self-doubt. Every revision reminded me that even in limited hours, progress was possible.
MCQ practice shaped my preparation significantly.
Marrow Question Bank became my daily companion for its detailed explanations and flexible modules.
Cerebellum and Marrow grant tests helped simulate exam conditions and built resilience.
Often, I felt disheartened when scores were lower than expected. But adding corrections from mistakes into my main notes transformed failures into tools for improvement. Slowly, I learned to view every wrong answer not as a setback, but as a step forward.
Internship posed its own challenges. Long postings, unpredictable duties, and the constant tug between responsibility and preparation tested my patience. To cope, I followed these principles:
Solving 100–200 MCQs daily, even on busy days
Attending postings that contributed meaningfully
Prioritizing first reading during internship so that final months were reserved for revisions
Learning to be assertive and say no when overloaded with non-essential tasks
There were moments of guilt — leaving postings early or missing out on hospital interactions — but I had to remind myself of the larger goal.
Despite the academic pressure, I consciously chose not to sacrifice every experience of internship. Participating in college festivals, short trips, and small celebrations with friends helped me stay emotionally stable.
Internship is the last chapter of undergraduate life. Preparing for NEET PG is important, but so is cherishing friendships and memories that keep us human amidst the rigor of medicine. Those lighter moments became my strength during the lonelier phases of preparation.
My academic journey was not perfect. In fact, I failed in Microbiology during my second year — a setback that shook my confidence. Looking back, this failure became a turning point. It made me realize how essential Pathology, Pharmacology, and Microbiology are for PG entrance.
For juniors, my advice is clear: invest your best efforts in second-year subjects. They will make or break your preparation later.
On difficult days, I turned to a small notebook where I wrote a simple motivational line daily — a reminder that I just needed to give my 100% one more time.
One of the lines that kept me going was:
“आज एक ‘कोशिश’ और सही, कल शायद एक ‘काश’ कम हो।”
This habit, though small, gave me emotional strength. It helped me shift focus from the fear of results to the satisfaction of effort. Slowly, this mindset carried me through moments of doubt, and eventually, to success.
My journey through NEET PG preparation during internship was not just about academic strategy but also about resilience. With limited resources, repeated revisions, daily MCQ practice, and balanced time management, I could secure a competitive rank.
To future aspirants, I would say:
Stay consistent with your chosen resources
Accept setbacks as part of the process
Balance academics with personal well-being
Surround yourself with supportive peers and moments of joy
In the end, preparation is not only about securing a rank, but also about growing through the journey.