Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

NEET Success Story: How did the desire to become a doctor arise in the mind of a 64 year old SBI manager? And passed NEET exam


Jai Kishore Pradhan, a resident of Odisha, proved that age is just a number by passing the NEET UG exam at the age of 64. After retirement after working as Deputy Manager in SBI for 40 years, Jai Kishore decided to fulfill his/her dream of becoming a doctor. he/she prepared for NEET at home with the help of online coaching and faced the challenges of his/her life boldly and passed the NEET exam in 2020. Know some interesting things about him/her here.

Got inspiration from twin daughters, dream awakened

Jai Kishore had given NEET exam for the first time after Intermediate with the dream of becoming a doctor but could not succeed. he/she dedicated his/her life to his/her family and left his/her dreams behind. When his/her twin daughters were preparing for the NEET exam, his/her desire to become a doctor again arose in his/her mind.

Jai Kishore Pradhan’s story is an inspiration for all those who want to fulfill their dreams at any stage of age and age is never a hindrance when it comes to determination.

Age was a hindrance in giving NEET exam, Supreme Court’s decision became a boon.

Age was a hindrance in giving NEET exam, Supreme Court's decision became a boon.

Instead of living that dream through his/her daughters, Jai decided to prepare for NEET on his/her own. However, there was a caveat: NEET exams had a rule on age criteria that made Jai ineligible.

The Supreme Court’s 2019 decision came as a boon for Jai, removing the upper age limit for candidates. he/she took advantage of this opportunity and started working towards his/her dream.

Responsibility of family while studying

Responsibility of family while studying

Preparing for NEET exam is not easy. It requires hard work and dedication. Jai Kishore joined online coaching, where he/she came to know the right way to study. But he/she was not only faced with the challenge of studies, he/she also had to fulfill the responsibilities of his/her family.

Where are you studying MBBS from?

Where are you studying MBBS from?

After continuous hard work, Jai Kishore’s hard work finally paid off and he/she passed the NEET exam in the year 2020. Jai Kishore started studying MBBS from Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Odisha.

Jai Kishore set an example through NEET and MBBS

Jai Kishore set an example through NEET and MBBS

Jai Kishore set an example by clearing NEET exam and MBBS that you can fulfill your dream at any age and it is actually never too late for success.

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