INI-CET May 2026 Success Story: How Dr. Naeem Sherasia Secured AIR 279 With PW

Preparing for a competitive medical entrance exam while managing MBBS and internship can be challenging. Dr. Naeem Sherasia’s journey to AIR 279 in INI-CET May 2026 reflects how he gradually built his preparation while continuing his studies and internship.

In his Ranker’s Talk, Dr. Naeem shares when he began serious preparation, how he used videos and QBank practice, and how he maintained his study momentum during his internship. He also explains how regular MCQ practice and an early start shaped his preparation.

Dr. Naeem Sherasia Started Preparing Gradually During MBBS

Dr. Naeem completed his MBBS from AIIMS Rajkot. As part of the first batch of the institute, he experienced the initial challenges of a developing campus but received guidance from his faculty members.

His preparation did not begin with an intensive schedule from the first year. He describes the early phase as relatively relaxed and says his serious preparation began around the fourth and fifth semesters, when he started using videos and QBank resources to build his subject-wise preparation.

“Serious preparation started from fourth and fifth semester where I started to use videos and QBank to build my subject-wise.”

He focused on clearing his second-year and third-year subjects properly while gradually incorporating question practice into his routine.

Dr. Naeem Sherasia Maintained His Preparation During Internship

After the final-year examinations, Dr. Naeem did not take a long break from preparation. Instead, he started with small amounts of daily study and gradually increased his effort during internship.

He also made time for his internship responsibilities and worked on his basic MBBS skills while continuing his exam preparation. This helped him avoid a complete break in his study momentum.

“I started slow little things I did every day and gradually increase that thing over the internship.”

A key part of this routine was solving MCQs regularly. From the third year onward, he followed a habit of solving daily MCQs from different platforms and continued the practice until his examination.

When Dr. Naeem Realised That Reading Alone Was Not Enough

Question practice became more important after Dr. Naeem evaluated his performance in a GT. Despite feeling confident about his preparation, his result made him realise that knowing information was not enough; he also needed to apply it while solving questions.

“I realise ki matlab sirf padhna kaafi nahi hai. You should be able to apply it when it matters.”

Following this realisation, he increased his MCQ practice. He describes solving a custom module of 25 bookmarked questions and 25 questions from his week topics, making it a daily set of 50 questions.

His approach was not simply to solve as many questions as possible. He also identified questions that he repeatedly got wrong or topics that he found difficult and used them for additional revision.

Dr. Naeem Sherasia Used a Practical QBank Strategy

Dr. Naeem followed an organised approach to QBank practice. After revising a unit, he would solve the questions related to that unit. He also categorised questions according to their difficulty and his performance.

“Above 70 jiske sabke sahi hai to that should be correct for all. 50 to 70 you should do it correct if it is wrong you should visit back to your concepts 30 to 50 are some questions where you should put some extra effort and try to do it correct and less than 30 I think it is a chance factor shayad.”

This approach helped him prioritise the questions that were more useful for improving his preparation instead of spending excessive time trying to master every difficult or unusual question.

He also supplemented his notes with useful information from standard textbooks, including tables, flowcharts and images, creating a consolidated resource for his preparation.

How PW’s QBank Supported Dr. Naeem Sherasia’s Revision

During his preparation, Dr. Naeem used multiple resources, including videos and QBank practice. When discussing QBank resources, he specifically highlighted PW’s QBank for its questions and concise explanations.

“Ma’am, PW MedEd tha. Uska QBank achha tha, matlab usmein questions achhe the aur uska jo explanation tha, woh matlab utna lamba nahi tha, precise tha.”

According to Dr. Naeem, concise explanations helped him move quickly from one question to another and saved time during review. He also found shorter explanations useful while revising during GTs.

For his preparation, the value of the QBank was therefore not only in attempting questions but also in being able to review their explanations efficiently.

Dr. Naeem Sherasia Kept His Final Revision Light

As the examination approached, Dr. Naeem chose not to overload himself with excessive study material. During the final week, he kept his study comparatively light and focused on revision.

“I kept my study very light and aaraam se thoda-thoda padhta raha.”

He mainly revised PYQs during the final days, including INI CET and NEET-related PYQs, while revisiting his QBank and previously marked questions.

His approach was aimed at maintaining the momentum he had built throughout his preparation rather than making major changes at the last moment.

Dr. Naeem Sherasia’s Advice: Start Early and Stay Consistent

Looking back at his preparation, Dr. Naeem emphasises starting early. According to him, beginning earlier gives students time to understand what works for them and change their strategy if required.

“You should start early so that you can figure out things how to… koi strategy galat bhi ho jaati hai to you can change that. Agar late start karoge to I think phir time nahi rahega exam aa jayega aur phir tum panic kar jaoge.”

His journey also highlights the importance of maintaining a regular study streak. Even after his final-year examinations, he continued studying in smaller amounts rather than allowing his preparation momentum to disappear.

Dr. Naeem Sherasia’s Journey to AIR 279

Dr. Naeem Sherasia secured AIR 279 in his first attempt while completing his internship. His preparation journey was built gradually through subject-wise study, daily MCQ practice, QBank revision and consistent preparation.

Rather than following an overly complicated strategy, he focused on continuing his preparation, identifying weak areas and practising questions regularly.

His discussion also reflects the importance of support throughout the journey. When asked about giving credit to someone who helped him, Dr. Naeem said:

“Kisi ek ko matlab credit nahi de sakte because everyone have their some of the other way they contributed in this my journey.”

He specifically acknowledged the support of his friends and family while recognising the contribution of different people at different stages of his journey.