From Dropper to Topper: Richik Das NEET UG 2024 Success Story

In order to get success in your first NEET attempt, it is essential to have consistent effort and dedication throughout your preparation. Though many students face difficulties during their journey, it is important to maintain a positive mindset to get success. The NEET Droppers who in spite of putting their ultimate effort and hard work, don’t get success, lose their energy to attempt once more to achieve their dreams. There are many aspirants who didn’t get their dream fulfilled in their first attempt, but have achieved great success in their next turn. All they need is proper guidance, support, and motivation. 

Who are droppers?

NEET Droppers are those students who didn’t get desired results in their first attempt and have taken a gap of a year or more to prepare and reappear for the exam. The aspirant wants to take a drop year to prepare in a more focused manner to improve his ranks and scores so that he/she gets a good medical college. 

Similarly is the story of Richik Das, a student of PrepMed, who despite studying hard and putting consistent effort, didn’t get a good score in the first attempt. In NEET 2024, he reappeared for the exam and has scored 672/720. Let’s have a look at his personal story that will surely motivate you to take the risk and fulfill your dream in the next attempt.

Why does NEET require a strategic and focused approach?

NEET exam comprises 3 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. It is a comprehensive and one of the toughest exams that needs deeper understanding of the vital concepts, effective and fast problem solving ability, and proper time management skills. Without following a strategic approach, one might lose their track and this can lead to failure in the first attempt. Therefore, getting into a good and supportive institute that will stay by your side through every ups and downs is important.

What was Richik Das' strategy for the second time?

Richik Das made sure that he gave enough time in repeated revisions of the vital concepts and practiced many test papers to evaluate his preparation level. 

• Understanding Core concepts: For Physics, he felt that his conceptual understanding of every topic helped him in answering the majority of the questions that require deep thinking. 
• NCERT is the master book: He studied NCERT thoroughly for all the subjects. Maximum questions from Inorganic chemistry and biology were directly from the NCERT lines.
• Set a proper study routine: It is very important to maintain a balanced routine from the beginning as it will prevent the aspirant from taking unnecessary stress later due to backlogs or any other academic issues. 
• Practice self study: Revise the content that is taught to you by your professor or you learn by yourself everyday so that you retain the concepts in your memory in a better way and for a long time.
• Don’t follow multiple resources: He recommends depending on any one resource for your preparation so that you don’t get confused and distracted with your knowledge. Every institute or subject faculty has a different approach of teaching, but ultimately it’s all the same concept.

How is PrepMed different from other Institutes from Richik’s point of view?

Richik Das felt that PrepMed takes care of every student very carefully and thoughtfully. PrepMed subject expert faculties make sure that the foundation and base concepts are taught comprehensively to all the students so that they score well in the exams. The short tips and tricks taught by the professors has also helped him to answer various numericals of physics at ease in the examination hall. The mnemonics and short notes prepared by the team helped him to retain the concepts in mind easily. He also suggested, to boost your preparation for your NEET, choose an institute that teaches you only NCERT content.

Every institute will have different modules, but at the end you have to learn and grasp NCERT content to get a good rank.
 

 How PrepMed helped him in his journey from a dropper to a topper?

• Extensive mock tests: The regular and frequent mock test series make sure that the students get an idea regarding the exam pattern and types of questions that can come in the recent year.
• Comprehensive NEET Preparation: PrepMed offers extensive NEET preparation with in-depth building of knowledge and concepts. PrepMed teaches their students to master the complex topics through a focused approach and balanced study routine. 
• Teaches time management: PrepMed makes sure that the entire syllabus is completed within a proper time and there is enough time later for good revision sessions and doubt clearing classes. It also emphasizes that you solve every question within a stipulated time format so that you can handle the actual pressure of the exam.
• Put consistent effort: Consistency is the key to cover the vast NEET syllabus. Ensuring hard work and effort throughout is essential to get success. 

Regular revision and target weaker areas: PrepMed encourages you to identify and rectify your weak areas, thereby improving your future NEET performance. PrepMed’s structured approach will help you to focus your effort in those areas where you need improvement, and thereby enhancing your weaknesses into strengths.

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FAQS:

1. Can I clear NEET in my second attempt?

Failures are a part of life. It is important to learn and grow from every experience. If you didn’t get your desired result in the first attempt, you can surely try again with a more efficient approach that will help you succeed and clear the exam with excellent scores.

2. How many times can I give NEET?

The minimum age required to appear for the exam is 17, or you must be 17 years by December 31 of that year. There is no upper age limit.

3. Is it necessary to enroll into an institute in my drop year?

There are no such rules. However, if you wish to stay under the right guidance and track throughout your preparation, it is recommended that you choose a renowned institute that will help you to achieve your success.