One Mustn't Lose Faith', Says Punjab's Keshav Mittal Who Secured AIR 7 In NEET UG 2025

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A native of Tapa Mandi town in Barnala district, Keshav said he always wanted to be a doctor and was inspired by his father, who is also a doctor.
Keshav Mittal from Punjab has secured an All India Rank of 7 in the recently released National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG) 2025 exam. A native of Tapa Mandi town in Barnala district, Keshav said he always wanted to be a doctor and was inspired by his father, who is also a doctor.
'My father is also a doctor which aspired me to choose the medical field. Besides, I have always enjoyed studying chemistry and biology. Thus, medical was an obvious choice for me," said the 17-year-old.
Not only did he managed to grab a spot in the top 10 in the medical entrance exam, Keshav has been a bright student in school as well. He studied class 10 from Mother Teacher School, Barnala where in he secured 97.6 per cent in the CBSE board exams and completed class 12 from D.M. Public School with an impressive 98 per cent.
Talking about his preparation process for NEET 2025, Keshav said, 'I started my preparation process for NEET after class 10 exams. Right after my boards, when I chose my stream, I had in mind I have to crack the exam and started my deciding how to go about. I had a passion for Chemistry and Biology, and balanced school studies with NEET preparations at the same time. Along with notes, I also did self-study on a daily basis after school." He also took coaching classes from Allen.
The youngster stated that his hard work has finally paid off and acknowledged the significant contributions of his family, teachers, and friends. His father, who inspired him to take up medical, is himself a doctor.
'One must have faith in himself. It is easy to lose faith and confidence during the preparation journey. But one must keep confidence and with the help and guidance of teachers and parents, they will be able to crack the exam," he told News18.
Keshav now plans to take admission at the MBBS course offered by AIIMS Delhi.
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June 17, 2025, 18:48 IST

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