HER STORY

Intro Section: Real Talk

Hey there, I’m a BDS student, and if you’ve ever found yourself stuck between dreams, doubts, and deadlines—you’re not alone. Today, I want to share the raw, unfiltered journey of how I ended up here. Because truth be told, it wasn’t a straight road. It was filled with unexpected turns, heartbreaks, hard lessons, and ultimately, acceptance.

Segment 1: The Dream Begins

Like many, I was a regular school student with big dreams and little clarity. My grandfather always envisioned me as a doctor, and I carried that dream proudly—without even knowing what NEET was back then. Coming from a small town with no access to formal coaching, I managed to score 88% in my 12th boards and moved to Hyderabad to prepare for NEET, staying with my uncle and joining Aakash Institute.

Segment 2: Coaching Struggles

The beginning was tough. Most students around me had already started preparing from Class 11, and I often felt like I was playing catch-up. My scores were disappointing initially, but I didn’t give up. With persistence, I improved, and eventually earned a spot in their ACHIEVERS’ batch.

Segment 3: COVID Curveball

“NEET during Lockdown taught me Discipline, but cost me Consistency”

Things were finally looking up—until COVID hit, and coaching classes were shut down. I returned home, and distractions crept in. I gave NEET that year and scored 475—not enough for an MBBS seat in Rajasthan under the general category.

I took another drop. This time, I was more serious than ever. I poured my heart into preparation and scored 552 in my next attempt. Again, not enough for MBBS.

Disheartened, I didn’t want to waste more time and chose BAMS, thinking a fresh start in college life might lift my spirits.

Segment 4: BAMS Reality Check

But reality hit hard. I struggled with the Hindi-medium instruction, and the environment just didn’t feel right. No offense to BAMS, but I knew it wasn’t my place. After a year, I made one of the toughest decisions—quitting.

I went back home, explained everything to my parents, stood strong against relatives’ taunts, and started again. It was already mid-January, and NEET was in May. I had just three and a half months. But this time, it was truly “Now or Never.”

I studied like my life depended on it—sticky notes in the washroom, charts on my bedroom walls, every corner of my home became a revision zone.

I didn’t even calculate my marks after the exam. I had given it everything.

Segment 5: One Mark Short

The Unexpected Twist When the results came—609. Not the highest, but my personal best. I believed I’d get a government MBBS seat somewhere in India. I kept hope alive through every round.

But, as I have had a long history of failure. Again this time , something uncertain happened. The cutoff went soo high that, the marks at which last year a government seat was possible, this time even thinking of a private seat felt like a dream.

In the final stray round, my parents asked me to add BDS colleges “just in case.” I filled them randomly, convinced I wouldn’t need them. But the MBBS cutoff rose to 610—I missed it by one mark. One mark.

Acceptance and Growth I was devastated. But eventually, I chose to move forward. And today, I can honestly say—I’m happy. I’ve grown to love this course, and I’ve made peace with the path life chose for me.

Conclusion: Message To Readers

This blog is for every student out there navigating uncertain waters. I hope sharing my story helps someone feel less alone—and a little more prepared.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that your journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to be meaningful. It’s okay if your path is messy, if it takes longer, or if it doesn’t match the plans you once made for yourself. Success isn’t just about the destination—it’s about the courage it takes to keep moving, even when the way forward is unclear. Wherever you are right now—whether you’re starting, struggling, or thinking of starting over—know that your story matters. Your effort, your resilience, and your willingness to rise again will lead you exactly where you are meant to be. And someday, you’ll look back and realize: every setback was setting you up for something even better. Keep going. You’re stronger than you think.

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