Name: Himanshu Tyagi
Birth Place: Gurugram, Haryana
MedBound Handle: @himanshu__tyagi
In which year did you qualify for NEET?
2020 and 2021
At which attempt did you qualify for NEET?
I qualified on both attempts.
College Name and admission batch
SGT Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute, Gurugram, India ( Batch 2021)
Why did you choose this profession?
To save human lives
When did you actually start preparing for NEET?
2020
Did you take any coaching? If yes, do you think coaching is necessary for clearing NEET?
Yes, I did, and it varies for everyone, whether they require coaching or not.
How did you balance your school and NEET Preparation? Was it the same or you studied separately for NEET and the school examination?
I actually started NEET Preparation after passing 12th grade.
What were your sources during preparation for biology, physics, and chemistry?
NCERT and the Aakash Institute’s content
Are NCERTs sufficient for cracking NEET? What's your opinion on this?
Yes, they are enough.
What were the major challenges that you faced during preparation, and how did you tackle them?
Distraction is the one major challenge I faced, and to cope with it, I tried to reduce my screen time.
Is it true that when you prepare for this exam, you have to devote 18 hours a day or something like that? Did you attend family functions or festivals, or were you always studying?
I don’t agree with 18 hours/day and I did attend festivals and functions
How did you keep yourself motivated during your entire journey?
By getting motivated by certain medical influencers.
Did you use technology like social media or your phone during your preparation? How did you prevent yourself from Doomscroling?
Yes, I did.
Prevention: Turn off social media notifications and use apps like Forest to stay focused.
Nowadays, coaching for NEET has started from 6th or 8th class itself. What is your opinion on this?
Not at all required in 6th or 8th grade.
What do you think is the right time for starting preparation for NEET?
Grade 11
Till how many attempts one should give this exam?
It depends on one’s own will and dedication.
As the cost of pursuing an MBBS degree from a private university in India is very high, not everyone can afford it. What do you suggest someone do if they are unable to secure admission in a government college? Should they take a gap year or seek admission abroad for the same course?
If they can take a gap year, they should go for it; otherwise, the second option is MBBS abroad.
Your Mantra for success
Do it till you feel you gave your 100%
What advice would you like to give to the NEET aspirants?
Start preparing in 11th grade if aiming for government medical college and take less stress.
(NEETQuest/Himanshu Tyagi/MSM)
