From Grandpa’s Dream to My Destiny: My NEET Journey with Aakash

 By GODDELAGALA BALAJI – NEET 2025 Aspirant | Rank: 75542 | Category Rank: 35000

A Dream That Started with My Grandpa’s Last Breath

Every dream has a beginning. Mine began not with ambition, but with love. In his final moments, my grandfather whispered just one wish—to see me become a doctor. That dream became my father’s mission, and eventually... my own.

But unlike most NEET stories you hear, I wasn’t a topper from a corporate school or a student trained since childhood. I was just an average boy, from a local school, dreaming without knowing how to make that dream come true.

 

“What Is NEET?” — The Question That Changed My Life

Until my 10th final exam, I didn’t even know what NEET was.

One day, my Hindi teacher Munwar Basha Sir told me about it—about medical colleges, the competition, the dream of becoming a doctor. Something clicked. I became curious.

That night, I searched everything—Google, YouTube, and blogs—trying to understand how to reach that dream. That’s when I found Aakash Institute and watched the interview of Mrinal Kutteri, a NEET topper. His words inspired me deeply.

I decided in that moment: I’ll join Aakash and I’ll become a doctor.

 

Aakash Came to My Town—A New Beginning

At first, there was no Aakash branch in my town. I was ready to leave home and join a distant center. But as if destiny wanted me to stay, a new Aakash branch opened in my town just in time.

I joined.

The first year went great—I studied well, scored decently, and felt confident. But like every story, mine had a twist.

 

A Distraction Called “Love”

In my first year, I fell into what I now realize was not love, but just emotional distraction. That one detour cost me deeply.

My marks dropped—sometimes below 300–400 in internal exams. I started losing focus, momentum, and belief. I wasn’t the same student anymore.

But thankfully, my second year became my turning point.

 

Realization, Redemption, and the Rise

I realized my mistake.

I reconnected with the dream. I began studying again with seriousness. But it felt like it was already too late—board exams were just around the corner, and NEET prep had barely begun.

Yet, I kept pushing.

After boards, I had just one month for NEET. Everyone said it wasn’t enough.

But I believed in myself.

I read Aakash modules day and night, attempted test series, revised what I could, and gave my everything to those 30 days.

I scored 500 marks in NEET 2024.

It wasn’t enough to get into a good college. So, I made the boldest decision of my life: I took a drop.

 

The Drop Year That Transformed Me

With full support from my parents, Aakash teachers, and God’s grace, I gave everything to my second chance.

I entered Aakash’s Intensives Batch, known for serious, high-potential students. Every single day, I studied not just questions—but concepts, mindset, mistakes, and strategy.

From average student → to confident aspirant aiming for 650+.

 

NEET 2025 Exam Day: Toughest Paper, Strongest Mind

When I entered the exam hall, the paper was brutal.

Many questions felt impossible within the time. But this time, I didn’t panic.

I did what I could, with calmness and clarity. Thanks to the test series, Aakash mock papers, and my training—I held my ground.

 

My NEET 2025 Result: Rank 75542 | Category Rank 35000

I didn’t get a 650+… but I got something equally valuable:

✅ A state medical college seat
✅ The respect of my parents
✅ The blessing of my late grandpa
✅ And the confidence that I can face anything in life

 

Who Made This Possible?

- My Father, who never gave up on my dream
- My Teachers at Aakash, who transformed my mindset
- My Mother, who silently supported me every single day
- My God, whose timing never failed
- And finally… me—the boy who went from clueless to courageous

 

Final Words to NEET Aspirants

To anyone reading this:

“Even if you’re from a small school… even if you start late… even if you fail once — you can still make it. You just need one thing: belief.”

🔑 Key Learnings from My NEET Journey

• Never underestimate yourself. Even average students can crack NEET.

• Avoid distractions, especially during 11th & 12th.

• Test series, modules, mock exams—everything matters.

• Don’t be afraid of taking a drop year if needed.

• Believe in God, family, mentors—and in yourself

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