INI CET 2023 Topper Dr. Prem AIR 4 says Pay Attention To Previously Asked Questions To Excel!

INI CET 2023 Topper Dr. Prem AIR 4 says Pay Attention To Previously Asked Questions To Excel!

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Updated on May 18, 2023 13:05 IST

INI CET 2023 Exam was held on May 7, 2023 and INICET 2023 Result was announced on May 14, 2023. Dr. Prem secured AIR 4 in INICET Exam 2023. "Pay more attention to topics that have been previously asked in INICET since they tend to recur," Dr. Prem suggested to aspirants.

INI CET 2023 Topper Interview: Know How Dr. Prem Secured AIR 4 In AIIMS INI CET Exam

INI CET 2023 Topper Interview: Know How Dr. Prem Secured AIR 4 In AIIMS INI CET Exam

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released the INI CET 2023 result on May 13. Dr. Prem secured All India Rank (AIR) 4 in INI CET 2023. It must be noted that Dr. Prem also secured AIR 2 in NEET PG 2023. While speaking to Shiksha.com, he said "It is important that aspirants gain knowledge from as many sources as possible. Tiny tidbits of information I have gained from multiple sources have helped me a lot."  Read further to know more about Dr. Prem, INI CET July 2023 Session topper's preparations strategy, books he referred to and interesting tips to beat the exam stress.

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Q. Congratulations on emerging as an INI CET 2023 topper! How are you feeling about your results?

A. I am absolutely elated! To get into one of the INIs is a dream for any medical student and to have a chance at all of them is a simply amazing feeling!

Q:   How much NEET score is required for AIIMS Delhi?

A:

As per the details collated from various sources on the internet, the range of marks required in NEET to get admission into AIIMS Delhi for the General Category is between 675, and if you are in the reserved category, you should aim for at least 650. This is written with the understanding that the cut-offs for AIIMS Delhi, regardless of category, are above the 95th percentile. Check NEET marks vis rank analysis for more details. The last year's closing rank is as follows:

Course

NEET Closing Rank (General-All India) 2024

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

47

Q:   Can I get into AIIMS Delhi without NEET?

A:

The answer will be both yes and no. Getting into AIIMS Delhi without NEET is possible since AIIMS Delhi offers a lot of courses apart from MBBS, such as BSc, MSc, PB BSc Nursing, MD, MS, DM and MCh, among various others. Admission to all these courses is either subject to an institute-specific entrance exam or INICET.

However, if the ultimate objective is to crack AIIMS New Delhi for MBBS, a student has to go through the NEET UG entrance exam followed by the counselling process. If the ranking and score obtained in the exam match with the minimum requirement of the institution, the student will get admission here for MBBS, otherwise not. 

Q:   How many marks are required in NEET to get AIIMS Delhi?

A:
If a candidate belongs to the General Category, he/she should aim for at least 700+, and in the case of a reserved category, a candidate should aim for at least 675+. This is with regard to marks. In case the candidate wishes to know the same percentile-wise, he/she must score above 99 percentile to secure admission to AIIMS Delhi. Until 2020, students with 650+ score were able to get admission to MBBS at AIIMS Delhi, but the competition has been rising every year.

Q. What motivated you to pursue medicine as a career?

A. Until much later in my life, I was not very interested in medicine. Since there had never been a doctor in my family before me, I never thought I had the talent and character to crack a medical entrance exam. However, my parents and brother suggested I pursue the subject when I finished high school. I began to get interested in the field once I joined the MBBS programme, and today I am totally enthralled by it. To get into one of the INIs is a dream for any medical student and to have a chance at all of them is a simply amazing feeling! My family always supported me in my journey to become not only a good doctor but the best one. 

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Q. How did you prepare for INI CET 2023?

A. My prep for INI CET 2023 and NEET PG 2023 was not very different. Since the syllabus and material for both are the same, I was basically prepping for both at the same time. However, a few extra points I took note of during INI CET prep were:

  1. Pay more attention to topics that have been previously asked in INI CET since they tend to recur
  2. Improve speed. NEET PG has 180 questions while INI has 200 (many of them quite confusing), at the same time. I was an avid quizzer during my college years so that helped me improve my speed.

I used the online platform Marrow for my prep for both NEET PG and INI CET, but also gave mock tests from as many sources as possible. I also read standard textbooks during my college years so that helped as well. Plus, little tidbits of knowledge I gained from quizzes, social media, etc. also helped!

Q:   Can I get AIIMS Nagpur with 650 marks?

A:

The Score for securing a seat in AIIMS is usually quite high and students can not get a seat in AIIMS at a score of 300. Students usually get a seat at a score of 700 out of 720 for the general category while SC/ST category students can get their seats at a score of 600-620. The Closing rank for the general category is 1816. So, It is quite impossible to say that on the score of 300. 
The candidates can check the merit list that is released every year by the college on the official website of the college. Students can visit the official website and click on the admission tab and can further click on the merit list or can download the merit list.

Q:   What is the minimum marks required for MBBS at AIIMS Nagpur 2023?

A:

AIIMS Nagpur only offers admission to its MBBS programme based on NEET UG results. In order to be eligible to study an MBBS at AIIMS Nagpur, candidates must pass the NEET UG admission exam and obtain the necessary qualifying score, as determined by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for that academic year. 

The main selection criterion is the NEET UG test. Interested applicants may check the NTA-announced AIIMS Nagpur MBBS cut off 2023 to find out if they qualify for MBBS admission at AIIMS Nagpur.

CategoryNEET 2023 cut off PercentileNEET 2023 cut off Marks
General/ EWS50720-137
OBC40136-107
SC40136-107
ST40136-107
General/ EWS- PwD45136-121
OBC- PwD40120-107
SC- PwD40120-107
ST- PwD40120-108

Q:   Can I get into AIIMS, Nagpur without NEET?

A:

The candidates cannot secure a seat in any government medical college without appearing for the NEET exam. The seats are given based on the score of the NEET. The candidates after giving the NEET Exam need to check the merit list of the college and after clearing the exam the candidates are eligible for counselling. After, the counseling rounds candidates can secure their seats by paying the fees. The rank for securing a seat for the year 2023 for the general category is around 1187. The rank for the SC/ST category is around 11918. The rank for the EWS category is around 2593 and the rank for OBC Category is around 2141.

Q:   How much NEET score is required for AIIMS Jodhpur?

A:

To secure admission to AIIMS Jodhpur for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme, the NEET score required can be estimated based on the last round closing ranks for General-All India category. In 2021, the closing rank was 649, while in 2022 it dropped to 502, and in 2023 it further decreased to 534. Therefore, a NEET score corresponding to a rank below these closing ranks would likely be competitive for admission to AIIMS Jodhpur's MBBS programme.

Q:   Has AIIMS released list of INI CET 2024 test centres?

A:

Yes. AIIMS released the list of INI CET 2024 test centres. The test centres list was released along with the information brochure for INI CET 2024 exam. Candidates have to provide choice for INI CET 2024 centre while applying for the exam. A maximum of 3 options can be declared for exam city choice. AIIMS will provide the exact centre to candidate along with the admit card for INI CET 2024. Once allotted, candidates request to change the exam centre will not entertained.

Q. Did you have any specific exam day strategy?

A. I try not to study too much in the evening before the exam because it clutters the mind. My strategy in all tests has been to attempt as many questions as possible that I am sure of within the first one and a half hours or so. The rest of the time I try to make calculated guesses and rule out options in the other questions. I always try to be aggressive; even if I can rule out one option for sure or vaguely remember an answer, I attempt the question. I always trust my instinct as much as possible.

Q. What all challenges did you face while preparing for the INI CET 2023, and how did you overcome them?

A. When my mock exam grades began to drop in the middle of my internship, it was a little depressing. But I'm pleased it happened since it inspired me to improve my planning and avoid becoming stale. When I would forget fundamental facts or keep making foolish decisions, it would be annoying, but it's important to keep going, use the errors to identify your weaknesses and devote more effort to them.

My grandfather passed away a week before the NEET PG Exam. He always wanted to see me push my limits and become a doctor, so even though I was unable to study for a few days. However, then I appeared for both NEET PG and INI CET exam and I'm delighted I was able to fulfill his wish. He deserves praise for this achievement. 

Q. Any message or advice for future medical aspirants?

A. Try to gain knowledge from as many sources as possible. Tiny tidbits of information I have gained from multiple sources have helped me a lot. Never, ever give up. You are bound to have setbacks and poor scores in mock tests. I started out with mock test scores of only about 50 per cent. Use them as stepping stones rather than as heartbreaking rocks. Cheers and all the best and most importantly, enjoy the ride!

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