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Contents
Introduction 3
AIPMT 2014 AIR 1 Tejaswin Jha Interview 4
AIIMS MBBS 2014 AIR 1 Pattisapu Srividya Interview 6
AIPMT 2014 AIR 2 Lovedeep Singh Dhingra Interview 7
AIPMT 2014 AIR 4 Shreyasi Manish Shah Interview 9
AIIMS MBBS 2014 AIR 4 Aravind Subramanian Interview 11
AIPMT 2014 AIR 7 Akshay Ganesh Interview 13
AIPMT 2014 AIR 9 Rohit Nathani Interview 15
KEAM Medical 2014 Rank 2 Arun Ashokan Interview 16
Recommended Products for AIPMT 2015 Preparation 18
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IntroduCtIon
In our quest to help you in preparing for the most coveted challenges and shred how they coped out them, during their
medical entrance exam, AIPMT, we conducted inter- preparation stage. The toppers have also guided you the way
views of AIPMT toppers. The E-Book, which you have to crack AIPMT with a planned strategy.
downloaded not only unveils the success mantras of the top-
pers but will also inspire you to perform exceptionally as they You may find this E-Book helpful in cracking All India Pre-
too were AIPMT aspirants like you. Medical Test (AIPMT) and who knows, next year you may
be the one featuring in this E-Book.
AIPMT Toppers in this E-Book have narrated their
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Toppers’ ManTras on cracking aipMT
How Tejaswin jHa
Topped aipMT 2014?
AIPMT 2014
Tejaswin jha
All India Rank 1
Tejaswin Jha believes in the Mantra of ‘getting
Tejaswin: Thank you. Coming home is my celebration. I
the concepts clear’ and ‘start from the basics’, studied and my hard work has paid off in my result. People
which helped him top AIPMT. are visiting our house and congratulating me, and everyone
is happy and celebrating by sweets. My mama is very proud
of me.
Tejaswin Jha topped AIPMT 2014, outsmarting Careers360: Why especially mama ji? Did he inspire
523701 candidates who had appeared for the national you a lot?
level medical entrance exam. When we asked him
what he was focusing on during the AIPMT exam, Tejaswin Tejaswin: He is the reason why I am a doctor. He wanted
candidly replied, “I wanted to rush home and meet my fam- me to become a doctor and do something that would make
ily”. Such candour and simplicity marks the personality of my family proud. He always wanted to be a doctor but could
AIPMT 2014 Topper, Tejaswin Jha, who scored an amazing not due to circumstances. So, basically he wanted me to
682 marks out of 720 to achieve this remarkable success. pursue his dream. I am thankful to God that I have made my
mama proud. I will continue putting efforts into my educa-
Careers360 spoke to Tejaswin on his AIPMT prepara- tion further.
tion journey, his preparation schedules and challenges he
faced during preparation. In this exclusive interview with
Urvashi Dalal of Careers360, Tejaswin reveals his secret of Careers360: How was your CBSE result?
becoming an AIPMT Topper. Fulfilling his Mamaji’s dream
of becoming a Doctor, he discusses about his preparations Tejaswin: My XII board percentile was 96.8 and my total
techniques, his success mantra in AIPMT and tips for future score in AIPMT was 682 bagging All India Rank 1. In Phys-
AIPMT aspirants. ics, I scored 175 out of 180, Chemistry- 170 in 180 and 337
out of 360 in Biology.
A believer of recreational activities, Tejaswin says he devot-
ed his time equally in studies as well as other social activities.
He believes in the Mantra of ‘getting the concepts clear’ and Careers360: That is a great score! What was the most
‘start from the basics’, which helped him top AIPMT. difficult and easiest subject in the exam for you?
Tejaswin: The easiest section for me was Physics and the
Careers360: Congratulations! It is a proud moment toughest was Biology as few questions in this section were
for you. How are you celebrating this achievement? tricky. I had to think hard to answer them. Actually, Biology
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AIPMT 2014
has been my favourite subject since IX standard, and I have Careers360: Tell us about your favorite movies. Maga-
focused on this subject a lot. However, it all went well. zines or novels you like to read.
Tejaswin: I do not read novels, but I do read magazines
Careers360: What strategy did you plan for AIPMT? and the latest was one related to a biology topic online. I like
Share some guidelines you followed. reading study material online.
Tejaswin: Well there was no strategy as such. Besides I love Marvel Pictures like Iron Man, Avengers. I am a huge
school hours, I used to study for 6-7 additional hours and that fan. Adventurous movies are my favourite.
was enough to cover my topics.
Moreover, I had an easy way of AIPMT preparation. If you Careers360: I agree with you on that. So now that you
follow it, then half of the preparation is already done. have topped the AIPMT 2014, what are your plans for
college?
Careers360: Really! What is your success mantra? Tejaswin: I always wanted to join AIIMS. I am waiting
for the AIIMS result and hopefully, will get admission there.
Tejaswin: The mantra is to study NCERT books rather Along with that, I am planning for Maulana Azad Medical
than studying those heavy weight and expensive materials. College under AIPMT colleges, as my seniors and teachers
NCERT is the best way to clear your base and concepts in all have recommended it to me.
the three subjects-physics, chemistry and biology. Once your
base is clear, scoring in AIPMT is easier for anyone.
Careers360: Share some insights for the future
AIPMT aspirants.
Careers360: Didn’t you feel bore of studying all the
time? What else did you do besides studies? Tejaswin: I have shared my strategy and it is important
that aspirants make sure that they study NCERT and clear
Tejaswin: I did all the recreational activities including, all their basic concepts first. Once the concepts are clear
playing cricket, surfing Facebook and watching movies. It is questions becomes easy to tackle. I would also guide them to
important to indulge yourselves in all these activities besides focus on Biology, as the terms might get difficult.
studies as they help you to relax and get more active towards
studies.
It was not such as all work and no play. I devoted time
equally and this was how I got my success.
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paTTisapu srividya, air 1,
aiiMs MBBs 2014 sHares
Her success sTory
AIIMS MBBS 2014
PaTTisaPu srividya,
All India Rank 1,
with Canara Bank.
Pattisapu srividya never imagine that she would
Careers360: How did you prepare for AIIMS 2014?
top the AIIMs entrance. This came as a pleasant
How much time did you devote for AIIMS?
surprise for her.
Pattisapu Srividya: Actually, I haven’t particularly pre-
pared for the AIIMS because I was not confident that I
Though she has already achieved high ranks in other could make through it. But I was studying regularly for the
medical entrance exams including AIR 9 in JIPMER other medical exam like JIPMER, EAMCET and AIPMT. I
entrance test, 7th rank in EAMCET, AIR 8 in Mani- attribute my success to my love towards my studies. I really
pal Medical Entrance Exam, and AIR 59 in AIPMT, AIR 1 in enjoy my studies but along with that I never compromise on
AIIMS makes leaves no doubt to her dream of entering into my eight hours of sleep.
India’s top medical college.
Incidentally, Careers360 informed her about her AIIMS Careers360: What was your rank in other medical
results on June 25. Immediately after AIIMS results were exams?
announced, Careers360 spoke to her on her outstanding
performance, preparation strategy and hobbies. Read below Pattisapu Srividya: I secured 9th rank in JIPMER, 7th
this topper interview. in EAMCET, AIR 8th in Manipal Medical Entrance exam
and 59th AIR in AIPMT.
Careers360: Congratulations Pattisapu Srividya for
Rank 1 in AIIMS 2014 Entrance Exam! Careers360: Which subjects did you find easiest and
toughest during preparation?
Pattisapu Srividya: Thank you so much sir. I am very
happy and I can’t believe that I am rank 1 holder of the Pattisapu Srividya: For me, easiest was the Chemistry
AIIMS Entrance Exam 2014. I did never imagine that I and I didn’t find much difficulty in any other subject in the
would top the AIIMS entrance. This came as a pleasant entrance exam.
surprise for me.
Careers360: Besides studies, what do you do? What
Careers360: Please tell us about your family back- are your hobbies?
ground.
Pattisapu Srividya: I love painting. It allows me to
Pattisapu Srividya: My father P.V.S. Prasad works with enhance my creative thought process. I also love to read J.K.
State Bank of India and my mother J. Rajyalakshmi works Rowling’s novels and love the Harry Potter character.
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How Lovedeep singH dHingra
scored 680/720 in aipMT 2014?
AIPMT 2014 Topper
LovedeeP singh dhingra
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I just followed my coaching experts’ advice.
Careers360: How did you prepare for AIPMT 2014?
I found nCeRT books to be very helpful,
Which books did refer to?
especially Biology and Chemistry. Most of the
Biology section was from nCeRT book. Lovedeep: I just followed my coaching experts’ advice.
I found NCERT books to be very helpful, especially Biol-
ogy and Chemistry. Most of the Biology section was from
NCERT book. Around 95% Biology section in AIPMT exam
will come from NCERT books only. For Physics, I focused on
AIPMT 2014 Topper Lovedeep Singh Dhingra secured strengthening my concepts. I studied from the notes given in
680 out of total 720 marks in AIPMT 2014 Exam. The coaching classes.
Jalandhar boy scored perfect 180 marks in Physics
and fetched an overall score of 680 to be ranked second in
AIPMT 2014. Careers360: How much time did you devote to your
studies during AIPMT 2014 preparation?
In this interview with Careers360, Lovedeep says his focus
was on getting a good rank in AIPMT 2014, but bagging the Lovedeep: I did not study for prolonged hours. I just
second rank was beyond his expectation. Despite being a focused on completing my target syllabus, which I decided
student with extraordinary intelligence, he has a passion for for myself when I sat for studying. I never decided how many
doing magic tricks with family and friends. His parents, both hours I would devote, but I used to decide what all topics I
of whom are doctors, were very helpful during the last stages will be covering in one sitting. I am not a bookworm at all.
of preparation.
Here, Lovedeep talks about his AIPMT preparation strat- Careers360: Besides studies, what do you do? What do
egy, future dreams and his love for movies. you do in your leisure time?
Below are the edited excerpts: Lovedeep: Showing magic tricks to my friends and fam-
ily is a great source of recreation for me. I have very keen
Careers360: What was your overall and subject wise interest in learning unique magic tricks from television and
scores in AIPMT 2014? books. Earlier, I was a bit active on Facebook, but left that
completely during the preparation time.
Lovedeep: My overall score in AIPMT 2014 was 680. I
got 100% marks in Physics, i.e. 180 out of 180. In Chemistry,
I scored 170 out of 180 and 330 in Biology out of 360. Careers360: Which is your favorite movie? Which
movie did you watch last?
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Lovedeep: There is not any particular movie that I like the Lovedeep: I would like to suggest that they should follow
most. I watch English, Hindi and Punjabi movies. The last their own instinct. For instance, if you feel like studying at
movie I watched was Die Hard, and that too thrice! midnight, then do it. Study whenever you want to. Solving
sample papers and mock test papers will help you a lot in giv-
ing the idea about the actual paper.
Careers360: What about your family? How did they
help you?
Careers360: Now you have cracked AIPMT 2014,
Lovedeep: My parents are doctors. They inspired and which Medical College would you like to opt?
stood by me throughout my preparation time. There was no
pressure from their side at all. Thankfully, they were support- Lovedeep: My first preference is All India Institute of
ive and ignited a lot of confidence in me. Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Maulana Azad Medical College
is the next on my list. I am hoping for the best!
Careers360: What is your message to the AIPMT
aspirants?
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know How sHreyasi
ManisH sHaH scored 671/720
in aipMT 2014
AIPMT 2014
shreyasi Manish shah
All India Rank 4,
shreyasi Manish shah Preparation schedule
Careers360: Share your preparation strategy for
was not time specific. In fact, it was subject and
AIPMT.
topic specific.
Shreyasi Shah: I devoted a minimum of 7 hours to brush
up all the important topics. To enhance my exam preparation
strategy, I focused a lot on Botany and Zoology subject.
Shreyasi Manish Shah from Gujarat scored an incredible
671 out of 720 with AIR 4 in AIPMT 2014. The 18-year I started preparing for AIPMT 2014 from first year of inter-
old girl, who did not find too many surprises in the mediate examination. Preparation strategy at times slowed
AIPMT paper, says her score was up to her expectation. The down, so that I do not miss scoring high in the intermediate
AIPMT 2014 result turned out to be a happy relief for her. examination. During my pre-boards and board examination,
I diverted my focus from AIPMT preparation.
In a telephonic conversation with Careers360, Shreyashi
shares her exam preparation strategy and preferred medical
college. Careers360: How did you divide your preparation
schedule among the three subjects of AIPMT?
The alumni of Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Kota also talks
about an exciting trip to Ranthambore National Park, Shreyasi Shah: My Preparation schedule was not time
planned by her parents last year. specific. In fact, it was subject and topic specific. A few top-
ics under zoology and botany were both time and energy
consuming. So I invested my time depending on the subject
Careers360: Congratulations for your success in and the number of important topics in it.
AIPMT!
Since, I like Botany I used to revise at least one to two chap-
Shreyasi Shah: Thank you! It is such a wonderful feeling ters in a week and make important notes of it. To improve my
to know that your hard work has finally paid off. speed of solving physics questions, I set a deadline to attempt
10 questions everyday and to solve them within a deadline of
45 minutes.
Careers360: What were your scores, both section wise
and overall?
Careers360: Which subjects were the easiest and
Shreyasi Shah: My overall score was 671. I scored 170 toughest?
in both Physics and Chemistry, while my score in Biology
was 331. Shreyasi Shah: Actually all subjects were equally for me.
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Since, AIPMT is a very tough exam I was equally dedicated Careers360: Which movie did you watch recently?
to all the topics. I found each of these three subjects equally Shreyasi Shah: I am not so fond of movies. The last movie
tough. that I watched was “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” in
2012.
Careers360: Besides studies, what do you do? What
are your favourite pastimes? Careers360: Which medical college would you choose?
Shreyasi Shah: I like to play badminton. I also like to Shreyasi Shah: My first preference is Maulana Azad
explore new places. In fact, recently I went on a trip to Ran- Medical College. However, if that does not happen my last
thambore National Park with my parents. preference is Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.
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