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Allen Chandigarh student Madhvan Mahajan, 19, secured All India Rank (AIR) 44 with 696 marks, describing the re-conducted NEET as the turning point in his journey.

“My initial reaction to Re-NEET was disappointing. It felt like a very difficult challenge, but then I realised it was my second chance because I hadn’t scored well in my first attempt. That thought became my biggest motivation,” he said.

The son of radiologist Dr Vijay Mahajan and gynaecologist Dr Jyoti Mahajan, Madhvan said he focused on daily goals, repeated revision of NCERT books and notes, and regular mock tests that helped rebuild his confidence.

“My revision revolved around repeated reading of NCERT books and my notes, while also giving my mind adequate rest. As I started scoring well in mock tests, my confidence improved,” he said.

Meanwhile, Prakul Garg, a resident of Baltana and a student of Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Sector 44, secured AIR 63 after following a rigorous preparation strategy centred on consistency and smart work.

Prakul said he studied for at least 10 hours daily, often extending it to 15-16 hours, concentrating on Physics and Chemistry before devoting the final three months almost entirely to Biology.

“I prepared with one goal in mind—that I wanted an AIR under 10. Success isn’t about hard work alone; it’s about smart work applied in the right direction,” he said.

While Madhvan says Re-NEET became the opportunity that changed his life, Prakul believes disciplined planning and consistency were the keys to achieving a top national rank.