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NEET UG: how toppers studied

Each method below is Shishya's short summary, in its own words, of a published news interview with the topper; open the article for their own words. Made by Shishya (AI-assisted), checked against each article. One person's method is not a rule: take what fits you.

What these interviews have in common

Both toppers describe finishing the daily practice their teachers set, every day, over two years.
Both speak of staying calm in the exam rather than of extra hours at the end.

Shishya's reading of the interviews below; nothing here is from another source.

The toppers, in their interviews

Aryan Gupta — NEET UG 2026 (re-test), AIR 1

From: Asianet Newsable (ANI report), 17 Jul 2026 (read 27 Oct 2026)

How they studied

Followed his teachers' plan closely, as his elder brother had advised.
Finished every homework set, daily practice problem sheet and assignment at home, for two years.
Advises honest, steady hard work.

Also read: The Statesman, 17 Jul 2026 — He kept the same routine through the exam's cancellation and stresses confidence and mental balance, not only long hours.

Note: Some reports list another candidate with the same score; this page does not rank them.

Mahesh Kumar — NEET UG 2025, AIR 1

From: The Daily Jagran, 15 Jun 2025 (read 27 Oct 2026)

How they studied

Studied six to seven hours a day while attending a coaching institute.(the reporter's account)
Cut down to four to five hours a day in the last month, to stay free of stress.
Put extra practice into Biology, his weaker subject.(the reporter's account)
Stayed calm and chose questions carefully in a paper he found unpredictable.

Note: Other outlets give different daily hours for him; this page follows the one article read.

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