INI CET 2023 Topper Interview: Know how self-study and solving mock tests helped Dr. Aakash Sethi to secure AIR 5
INI CET 2023 Topper Aakash Sethi says he read his notes and practices mock tests to excel in the exam. Aakash Sethi is not only an INI CET Topper with All India Rank (AIR) 5 but also he secured AIR 4 in NEET PG 2023. While speaking to Shiksha, he said "I used to solve INI CET 2023 Exam focused mock tests to improve time management. During my internship, I used to make it a habit to regularly solve questions and give Mock tests. During whatever free time I used to get during my duty hours, I used to look at volatile topics, solve MCQs etc. My dedication to the exams paid off later." Read further to know his routine, strategy and exam day preparation.
Q. What motivated you to pursue medicine as a career?
A. My first inspiration is my parents. Both of them are doctors. My father is a Gastroenterologist and my Mother is an ENT surgeon. Interestingly both graduated from my alma mater. Then there was my love for biology. As far back as I can remember, I had the curiosity to learn in-depth about the human body and its myriad functioning so I deduced that medicine would be an ideal career choice for me.
A. I was born in Chandigarh and raised in Vadodara my whole life. I did my schooling at Navrachana School Sama and am currently pursuing Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship at SSG Hospital and Medical College Baroda.
Q. Where did you complete your rotatory internship?
A. I am doing it from Sir Sayajirao General Hospital. It got completed on March 31, 2023.
Q. What are your hobbies and did you find time to engage in your hobbies throughout your INI CET 2023 preparations?
A. I was a Medical student on working days and a debater on the weekends. Throughout my five and half years of MBBS, I have taken part in over 50 international and National Model united nations, conventional debates, British Parliamentary and Asian Parliamentary debate competitions, and Management based competitions conducted by business schools to name a few. I have won accolades in over 20 of them. During my internship year, I managed to attend three out-of-state conferences and present my originally conducted research papers there.
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