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Born and brought up in Delhi, Anugrah Kukreja shifted to Bharatpur, Rajasthan, to prepare for the NEET UG exam. His dedication paid off as he scored an impressive 701 out of 720 and is now pursuing MBBS at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi. Inspired by his dream to cure cancer and diabetes, Anugrah remains committed to making a difference in the medical field.
“My dream to cure diabetes and cancer has been the main factor for my motivation apart from that having doctors in the family and getting encouragement from them to choose this field,” said the 18-year-old student.
Unlike many NEET aspirants who follow rigid timetables, Anugrah took a more flexible approach. He focused on a daily task list rather than a structured schedule.
“I never followed a strict timetable. Instead, I made a list of things to do for the day. After attending Allen Online lectures from 8 AM to 12 PM, I took a half-hour break before revising what was taught and completing homework,” he said.
Anugrah often listened to music while solving questions. His weekends were dedicated to catching up on backlogs and thoroughly preparing for upcoming coaching exams. Despite having access to coaching notes, he relied heavily on self-made notes and regular revision. “The more you revise your notes, the less time it takes,” he advised.
While attempting questions in the NEET UG, he followed a strategy which he had shared with aspirants.
“I always did NEET UG exams in rounds. In the first round, I skimmed through the paper did all the easy questions and left the confusing questions. In the next round, I did each section of the paper, including the tough questions which I left in the first round thoroughly, while bubbling the OMR sheet simultaneously,” said the boy who ranked AIR 1028.
Anugrah describes life at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College as vibrant and full of opportunities. “Our annual college festival took place just three days after our academic session began, featuring celebrities like Harsh Gujral, Ajay Hooda, and Aastha Gill. It was an unforgettable experience,” he recalled.
The college offers various societies catering to different interests, including quizzing, sports, music, dance, and drama. Anugrah has actively participated in table tennis and football and looks forward to more experiences. His classes run from 9 AM to 4 PM, with a lunch break from 1 PM to 2 PM.
“The best thing about our college is the amazing faculty and helpful seniors. Plus, the hostel mess food is surprisingly good!” he added.
Anugrah acknowledges that exam pressure is inevitable but emphasizes the importance of handling it effectively.
“Despite my family’s constant support, I felt nervous on my way to the exam centre. But once I had the paper in my hands, all the pressure disappeared. I focused entirely on the questions and attempted the exam with a calm mind,” he shared.
