Another success story has emerged from Kota, known as the country's coaching capital, following the release of the NEET retest results. Gorav Singh, who was preparing in Kota, achieved significant success by scoring 705 out of 720 and securing the 9th rank in all of India (AIR 9).
Background and Goals
Although Gorav Singh hails from Gaduwas village in Maundawar district, Alwar, Rajasthan, he has lived and studied in Kota for the past seven years. Now, his dream of pursuing an MBBS degree at the country's prestigious medical institution, AIIMS Delhi, is becoming a reality.
Family Background and Lifestyle
Gorav shared that his sister also took the NEET exam and is currently studying MBBS. She began her preparation in Kota, following in her brother's footsteps. To avoid any academic difficulties for the children, his mother moved to Kota.
Gorav emphasized that he tried to minimize mobile phone usage. Although he had an Android smartphone, he used it exclusively for educational purposes, avoiding social media or phone misuse. After classes, he spent time with friends playing cricket, which was his only form of recreation.
Success Through Discipline and Analysis
He noted that he scored 92% in 10th grade and 90% in 12th grade. He drew motivation from his father, internalizing lessons of hard work, consistency, and discipline. Since his test scores showed good marks, he decided to set his goal of studying specifically at AIIMS Delhi.
Gorav Singh cited error analysis as the biggest contributor to his success. Kota is known for its testing centers where students analyze every test. He participated in this process, meticulously studying his mistakes and making necessary adjustments. He spent about six hours studying in class and another 7–8 hours independently.
Father's Influence and Military Discipline
Gorav's father, Rajesh Singh, currently serves as a Subedar Major in the Indian Army and is stationed in West Bengal. Speaking about his achievement, he mentioned that he taught his son diligence, consistency, and discipline. He transferred this military routine to his studies: daily review of everything taught in class with full concentration, and immediate revision of material at home became part of his routine.