Prerna Singh, an auto driver’s daughter, faced many challenges but cleared NEET UG 2023 on her first try. She scored 686 marks and secured AIR 1,033.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is one of the toughest exams in India for admission to medical courses. Every year, thousands of students take the exam, but only a few score high marks. One such inspiring story comes from Kota, Rajasthan. Prerna Singh, the daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver, made her family proud by passing NEET on her first attempt.

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Prerna Singh’s Journey

Despite many difficulties, Prerna was dedicated to clear the NEET exam. She studied for 10 to 12 hours a day in a tiny room where she could only sit, not lie down. Prerna and her siblings managed their daily needs with just ₹500 per month from their late mother’s pension, with some help from relatives. Due to a lack of money, she often ate only one meal a day and either walked or rode a bicycle because she couldn’t afford public transport.

After facing many struggles, Prerna achieved great success in NEET UG 2023. She cleared the exam in her first attempt and secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 1,033 out of 2.5 lakh students who qualified. She scored 686 out of 720 marks.

In an interview, Prerna mentioned that her biggest inspiration was her father, who always taught her to never give up on her dreams. She also spoke about her family’s financial difficulties, including ongoing mortgage payments and other money problems. Prerna hopes to continue her education after completing her MBBS and wants to contribute to medical research in the future.