Mock tests and mistake analysis changed everything: NEET UG 2026 AIR 4
Ayush Bhalotia from Nawada, Bihar, obtained AIR 4 in NEET UG 2026 with 710 marks. He said revision, mock tests and mistake analysis kept him on track.
For Ayush Bhalotia, cracking one of India's toughest entrance examinations was about consistency rather than shortcuts. The 18-year-old from Warisaliganj in Bihar's Nawada district has secured All India Rank (AIR) 4 in NEET UG 2026 with a score of 710, moving a step closer to fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming a doctor.
Ayush is set to become the first doctor not only in his family but also in his village - a milestone that has turned his success into a moment of pride for the entire community.
He completed his schooling in Bihar until Class 10 before moving to Kota for senior secondary education and dedicated two years to preparing for the medical entrance examination.
"I completed my schooling in Bihar until Class 10. After that, I moved to Kota for Classes 11 and 12. I prepared for the NEET exam for two years," Ayush said.
The son of businessman Sunil Kumar Bhalotia and homemaker Kiran Bhalotia (Kiran Devi), Ayush completed his Class 10 with 96.2 per cent and Class 12 with 93.8 per cent. He prepared for NEET over the last two years as a regular classroom student while balancing school studies with an intensive exam routine.
His achievement has brought joy to his family and the entire Warisaliganj area.
"It feels really wonderful. We are extremely happy," his mother, Kiran Bhalotia, said.
REVISION OVER SHORTCUTS
Ayush credits his success to disciplined revision and treating every mock test as a learning opportunity rather than just an assessment.
"It had been my dream since childhood to become a doctor and serve people," he said. "Regular studies, intensive NEET preparation, consistent revision and frequent mock tests were the biggest reasons behind my success. After every test, I made it a point to analyse my mistakes and work on them."
He said the guidance of his elder brother, Arpit Bhalotia, also played a significant role in his preparation. An IIT Delhi alumnus, Arpit is currently pursuing a PhD in the United States.
Alongside classroom coaching, Ayush spent seven to eight hours every day on self-study. Whenever the pressure of preparation became overwhelming, he turned to chess to unwind before returning to his books.
"I often felt mental pressure during NEET preparation, but the support from my family and faculty kept me positive," he said.
Ayush also acknowledges the role his family played throughout the journey. His father, Sunil Kumar Bhalotia, who runs a cement and steel business, ensured he had every resource needed for his studies, while his mother encouraged him through every difficult phase.
"This success belongs as much to my family and faculty as it does to me," he said.
Looking back on his achievement, Ayush hopes it inspires students from villages and small towns to dream bigger.
"I want my success to motivate students from rural areas and small towns to believe they can achieve ambitious goals," he said. "Students preparing for NEET should build a strong command over NCERT, revise regularly, and take mock tests seriously. Patience, discipline and consistent hard work are the real keys to success in any competitive examination."
For Ayush Bhalotia, cracking one of India's toughest entrance examinations was about consistency rather than shortcuts. The 18-year-old from Warisaliganj in Bihar's Nawada district has secured All India Rank (AIR) 4 in NEET UG 2026 with a score of 710, moving a step closer to fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming a doctor.
Ayush is set to become the first doctor not only in his family but also in his village - a milestone that has turned his success into a moment of pride for the entire community.
He completed his schooling in Bihar until Class 10 before moving to Kota for senior secondary education and dedicated two years to preparing for the medical entrance examination.
"I completed my schooling in Bihar until Class 10. After that, I moved to Kota for Classes 11 and 12. I prepared for the NEET exam for two years," Ayush said.
The son of businessman Sunil Kumar Bhalotia and homemaker Kiran Bhalotia (Kiran Devi), Ayush completed his Class 10 with 96.2 per cent and Class 12 with 93.8 per cent. He prepared for NEET over the last two years as a regular classroom student while balancing school studies with an intensive exam routine.
His achievement has brought joy to his family and the entire Warisaliganj area.
"It feels really wonderful. We are extremely happy," his mother, Kiran Bhalotia, said.
REVISION OVER SHORTCUTS
Ayush credits his success to disciplined revision and treating every mock test as a learning opportunity rather than just an assessment.
"It had been my dream since childhood to become a doctor and serve people," he said. "Regular studies, intensive NEET preparation, consistent revision and frequent mock tests were the biggest reasons behind my success. After every test, I made it a point to analyse my mistakes and work on them."
He said the guidance of his elder brother, Arpit Bhalotia, also played a significant role in his preparation. An IIT Delhi alumnus, Arpit is currently pursuing a PhD in the United States.
Alongside classroom coaching, Ayush spent seven to eight hours every day on self-study. Whenever the pressure of preparation became overwhelming, he turned to chess to unwind before returning to his books.
"I often felt mental pressure during NEET preparation, but the support from my family and faculty kept me positive," he said.
Ayush also acknowledges the role his family played throughout the journey. His father, Sunil Kumar Bhalotia, who runs a cement and steel business, ensured he had every resource needed for his studies, while his mother encouraged him through every difficult phase.
"This success belongs as much to my family and faculty as it does to me," he said.
Looking back on his achievement, Ayush hopes it inspires students from villages and small towns to dream bigger.
"I want my success to motivate students from rural areas and small towns to believe they can achieve ambitious goals," he said. "Students preparing for NEET should build a strong command over NCERT, revise regularly, and take mock tests seriously. Patience, discipline and consistent hard work are the real keys to success in any competitive examination."
For Ayush Bhalotia, cracking one of India's toughest entrance examinations was about consistency rather than shortcuts. The 18-year-old from Warisaliganj in Bihar's Nawada district has secured All India Rank (AIR) 4 in NEET UG 2026 with a score of 710, moving a step closer to fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming a doctor.
Ayush is set to become the first doctor not only in his family but also in his village - a milestone that has turned his success into a moment of pride for the entire community.
He completed his schooling in Bihar until Class 10 before moving to Kota for senior secondary education and dedicated two years to preparing for the medical entrance examination.
"I completed my schooling in Bihar until Class 10. After that, I moved to Kota for Classes 11 and 12. I prepared for the NEET exam for two years," Ayush said.
The son of businessman Sunil Kumar Bhalotia and homemaker Kiran Bhalotia (Kiran Devi), Ayush completed his Class 10 with 96.2 per cent and Class 12 with 93.8 per cent. He prepared for NEET over the last two years as a regular classroom student while balancing school studies with an intensive exam routine.
His achievement has brought joy to his family and the entire Warisaliganj area.
"It feels really wonderful. We are extremely happy," his mother, Kiran Bhalotia, said.
REVISION OVER SHORTCUTS
Ayush credits his success to disciplined revision and treating every mock test as a learning opportunity rather than just an assessment.
"It had been my dream since childhood to become a doctor and serve people," he said. "Regular studies, intensive NEET preparation, consistent revision and frequent mock tests were the biggest reasons behind my success. After every test, I made it a point to analyse my mistakes and work on them."
He said the guidance of his elder brother, Arpit Bhalotia, also played a significant role in his preparation. An IIT Delhi alumnus, Arpit is currently pursuing a PhD in the United States.
Alongside classroom coaching, Ayush spent seven to eight hours every day on self-study. Whenever the pressure of preparation became overwhelming, he turned to chess to unwind before returning to his books.
"I often felt mental pressure during NEET preparation, but the support from my family and faculty kept me positive," he said.
Ayush also acknowledges the role his family played throughout the journey. His father, Sunil Kumar Bhalotia, who runs a cement and steel business, ensured he had every resource needed for his studies, while his mother encouraged him through every difficult phase.
"This success belongs as much to my family and faculty as it does to me," he said.
Looking back on his achievement, Ayush hopes it inspires students from villages and small towns to dream bigger.
"I want my success to motivate students from rural areas and small towns to believe they can achieve ambitious goals," he said. "Students preparing for NEET should build a strong command over NCERT, revise regularly, and take mock tests seriously. Patience, discipline and consistent hard work are the real keys to success in any competitive examination."
