INI CET 2024 Topper Interview: AIR 4 Navaneetha Menoky Shares Her Preparation Strategy
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Counselling - 21 Feb '25
Navaneetha Menoky has secured rank 4 in INI CET 2024 July session. Being the one who believes that a positive mindset and trusting the process is the crux to cracking the INI CET 2024 exam, Navaneetha has shared her journey in an exclusive INI CET 2024 topper interview with us. Read the article to know how INI CET 2024 female topper cracked the INI CET exam July session.
Q1: Congratulations on emerging as an INI CET 2024 topper! How are you feeling about your results?
Navaneetha: I feel really great. Now that the excitement of results has sunk in, it is more of a feeling of gratitude. So many people have supported me in the journey; I wouldn’t have made it without them.
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Q2: Tell us something about yourself, how many marks did you score?
Navaneetha: I am a 2017 batch student from Kerala. I did my UG from Government Medical College Kozhikode. I have 166 Correct responses and 32 wrong answers in the INI CET exam.
Q: Will there negative marking in INI CET exam?
Q: Do questions repeat in the INI CET exam?
At times, questions get repeated in the INI CET exam. But candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly so that they can answer every possible question in the exam. As the INI CET is one of the toughest exams, candidates should focus on concepts. At least two revisions are required before the exam date. After finishing the INI CET syllabus, candidates should appear in a mock test and solve previous question papers. Appearing in the mock test and analyzing their performance will boost their confidence.
Q: What is the exam pattern for the INI CET?
AIIMS releases INI CET pattern along with the information brochure. The question paper pattern comprises details about the mode, medium of the exam, total number of questions asked, type of questions, allotted time, and marking scheme. INI CET exam is held in computer-based mode in English medium. According to INI CET 2025 paper pattern, a total of 200 multiple choice questions are asked and candidates get 3 hours to answer them. Candidates get 1 mark for every right answer while -1/3 for every wrong answer. It must be noted that the official question paper and answer key are not released for INI CET exam.
Q3: What motivated you to pursue medicine as a career?
Navaneetha: Well, a career in medicine is a dream I had towards the end of high school. A few people I saw around, had already gone down this path.
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Q4: Did you appear for any other PG medical entrance examination?
Navaneetha: I took the INI CET November 2023 session exam as well and got a rank of 1708 in the INI CET result.
Q5: How and when did you start preparing for INI CET exam?
Navaneetha: I started my focused preparation for the PG entrance after my internship towards the end of July 2023. However, I started solving INI CET question papers on a daily basis tow during the last phase of the internship, which kind of eased the start of preparation. I joined DBMCI Calicut branch to attend their classroom programme and made notes which were my primary source of preparation. I practised MCQs from Narrow and Pre-PG regularly. My classes were over by January and I started with my revisions since then I have given about 6-8 revisions in the time available. I have also read a few topics from firstaid.
Q: Why knowing INI CET exam pattern is important?
Aspirants should know the INI CET 2025 pattern, as it gives them an idea of the question paper. They get to know about the exam and make a strategy accordingly. The exam pattern comprises details such as the mode and medium of the exam, the total number of questions and their types, the exam duration, and the marking scheme. AIIMS releases the exam pattern along with the information brochure. The INI CET exam is usually held in November and May in computer-based mode. There will be 200 questions, and the exam duration will be 3 hours.
Q: Which topics had maximum questions in INI CET 2025 January session?
A good number of questions were asked from topics such as Ortho, OBS Gynae, Pharma, pathology, Anatomy etc. Questions were one liner and concept based as well. The question paper was tough than last session. There were some repeated questions as well. The overall difficulty level of the INI CET 2025 question paper was moderate.
Q: How many questions will be there in the INI CET 2025 exam?
AIIMS will release INI CET 2025 exam pattern for July session. According to the existing pattern, there will be 200 questions in the exam. All the questions will be multiple choice type. Candidates will be given three hours to answer the question paper. There will be negative marking in the exam. For every wrong answer 1/3 mark will be deducted from the total. That is why candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confident of right answer.
Q: How many questions will be there in the INI CET 2025 exam?
INI CET 2025 exam had 200 objective questions with single and multiple correct answers. The questions paper was divided into 4 section of 50 questions each. Candidates was provided 45 minutes each to solve each section. Candidates were given total three hours to answer the question paper. AIIMS will declare INI CET 2025 result by November 16.
Q: Will there be negative marking in INI CET 2024 Jul session?
Yes, there will be negative marking in INI CET 2024 exam. According to INI CET 2024 pattern, -1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. For right answer, +1 mark will be awarded to candidates. Candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confident of answer as negative marking may put toll on overall score. INI CET 2024 July session is scheduled to be held on May 19 in computer-based mode.
Q6: Which study material would you recommend for preparation for the INI CET exam?
Navaneetha: There is no specific material that I would recommend to anyone. Ultimately every platform provides quality content. How we use it is what leads to better results. Whatever the source, trust it blindly Revise it to your best and it will yield results.
Q7: What exam preparation tips would you like to give to INI CET aspirants?
Navaneetha: INI CET exam is not just a measure of your knowledge but more of your ability to apply that knowledge and figure out the best answer in an INI CET exam. So practising and sharpening your MCQ-solving skills should be given immense importance. Practising GT from early on in your preparation also helps you prepare and strategise for the actual exam day.
Q8: What challenges did you face while preparing for the INI CET 2024, and how did you overcome them?
Navaneetha: So, I am someone who started the post-internship phase and hence suddenly, the transition into long hours of studying was a challenge for me I received immense support and guidance from my seniors, making this journey slightly easier. Inputs from someone who has already taken this route and reassurances when you feel really low has helped me So much in staying on track.
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