NEETQuest: Manish Shaw
Name: Manish Shaw
Birth Place: Howrah, West Bengal, India
Academic Qualification: BAMS from Bharat Ayurved Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Uttar Pradesh, India (Admission Batch: 2022)
Languages you speak/write: Hindi, English, Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Sanskrit
In which year you qualified NEET?
2019
College Name and admission batch
BAMS from Bharat Ayurved Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Uttar Pradesh, India (Admission Batch: 2022)
Why did you choose this profession?
To chase my dream of serving humanity.
When did you actually start preparing for NEET?
It depends individually.
Did you take any coaching? If yes, do you think coaching is necessary for clearing NEET?
Yes, almost the same.
What were your sources during preparation for biology, physics, and chemistry?
Allen Modules and Youtube.
Are NCERTs sufficient for cracking NEET? What's your opinion on this?
Yes
What were the major challenges that you faced during preparation, and how did you tackle them?
Cutting off from the surrounding.
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?
One can manage both if they are capable enough.
How did you keep yourself motivated during your entire journey?
Doing what I love. I used to have good swimming sessions since I love swimming and sometimes dance as well.
Did you use technology like social media or your phone during your preparation? How did you prevent yourself from Doomscroling?
Keeping the phone in flight mode and putting it in an almirah which is a little distant from you.
Nowadays, coaching for NEET has started from an early age (even 6th or 8th grade). What is your opinion on this?
In my opinion, it's actually sort of bad because students will not get enough exposure to life then.
What do you think is the right time to start preparation for NEET?
After 10 Boards
Till how many attempts should one give this exam?
2 attempts
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?
Going abroad is not everyone's cup of tea. For example, a homesick person won't be able to manage 6 long years. Choosing traditional medicine or BDS is far better than going abroad.
Your Mantra for success.
Consistency and a little discipline. You don't need to be a bookworm to crack any exam in life.
What advice would you like to give to NEET aspirants?
MBBS is not a full stop to your life; it's just another degree. Staking everything for this won't help. You should be aware of when to stop and take calculated risks.
