Cracking NEET Despite Lower Board Scores: A Success Story

Your board scores do not determine if you can clear NEET, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, for medical and dental courses in India. Just keep going. The syllabus is the same, and a minimum of 50 marks in each subject is required for admission into MBBS. That’s all. Happy learning.

Breaking the Myth of High Board Scores for NEET Success

Oh no!! This is impossible!

A student must score at least 95 in the boards to even attempt NEET. NEET is tough!! If you can’t do well in boards, how can you even imagine giving NEET? You might as well leave it! It’s not your cup of tea!

Wait… what? Jokes apart, please do not take the above part too seriously. There are endless numbers of students who scored less in their boards but managed to crack NEET with a decent rank. So, focus on NEET and forget about boards.

True Stories of Success

Yes, many have done it. One of my friends got about 78 percentage and cleared NEET comfortably. Oh yes, I am the example of such determination and success.

I was unable to do well in my first attempt but I cracked it in the second attempt. Many students who are not able to score a good mark in their first attempt, but are determined and confident in themselves, can improve in upcoming attempts.

Key Points for Success

Confidence: Be confident but not overconfident. Confidence is crucial, but it should be balanced with hard work. Honesty and Politeness: Consistency is very important for scoring good marks. Engage in your studies diligently and politely. Avoidance of Distractions: Avoid small things that distract you. If you take a chance, either make the best out of it, or lose it completely. Self-Belief: Always believe in yourself. Keep yourself positive and motivated throughout the preparation period.

Statistics and Examples

In 2017, at least 400 students got single-digit marks in physics and chemistry, and 110 students scored zero or negative marks in NEET. However, these students were admitted to private medical colleges. If getting zero in these main subjects does not make an applicant ineligible for admission, then what is the need for NEET?

It was announced that students should score a minimum of 50 in the respective subjects for admission into MBBS. However, later, the announcement brought in the percentile system, which further dropped the stipulation on marks in subjects.

Rus Education analyzed the subject marks of 1990 students who got admitted to MBBS with NEET scores of less than 150 out of 720 in 2017. We found 530 applicants with single-digit marks, zero, or even both in physics or chemistry.

These statistics and examples clearly show that NEET is not solely dependent on board scores. Many students have proven that with dedication and the right strategy, success in NEET is achievable even if they do not score well in their board examinations.

Conclusion

The key takeaway is that NEET is not just about board scores. With confidence, determination, and consistent effort, many students who initially struggled in boards have found success in clearing NEET. Whether it’s one attempt or multiple attempts, the path to medical and dental courses is wide open to those who believe in themselves and persist.