Preparing for NEET PG while managing MBBS studies, clinical postings, and internship duties can be challenging. Students often need to balance theoretical learning, revision, and question practice without losing consistency. Dr. Saumya Jain, who secured All India Rank (AIR) 27 in NEET PG 2026, shares how he approached this journey.
his preparation began during MBBS, with a focus on building strong fundamentals, creating personal notes, and gradually increasing question practice. His experience with PW MedEd also formed part of his learning journey. His story offers practical insights into preparation, revision, and adapting a study plan to individual needs.
Dr. Saumya Jain began preparing seriously for NEET PG in his third year of MBBS. During the initial years, he focused on foundational subjects and understood the importance of preparing for professional examinations alongside building concepts for postgraduate entrance preparation.
Explaining his approach to the early years of MBBS, he said:
“So in the initial years the subjects are the base forming subjects like anatomy, pharmacology, pathology.”
He also highlighted the importance of preparing through standard books before exploring other resources:
“So right from the start, instead of going to different sources, first refer to books; start from the books”
This approach helped him focus on fundamental concepts instead of switching between multiple resources. He later used videos to support his learning and started making handwritten notes to consolidate the subjects he studied.
As his preparation progressed, Dr Saumya Jain worked on making his study material easier to revise. He completed notes for third-year and final-year subjects by the middle of his final year and later prepared notes for first- and second-year subjects.
He explained how he made extensive theory easier to revise:
“So I used to break it down into small pieces so that I can revise it”
He also shared why students should avoid repeatedly changing their study resources:
“You have to stick to one resource, and you have to revise it again and again”
During internship, heavy duties sometimes limited his study time. He suggested using lighter postings to remain connected with preparation and gradually increase question practice. Rather than attempting to study everything at once, he focused on revising consolidated notes and working through questions whenever time allowed.
Dr. Saumya Jain's preparation schedule changed according to his academic responsibilities. During the third and final years of MBBS, he studied for around two to three hours daily. During lighter internship postings, he studied for around five to six hours, and after completing his internship, he studied for around eight hours daily, occasionally reaching ten hours towards the end.
He described the importance of consistency during college:
“You just have to be consistent.”
He also explained how he gradually shifted towards more question practice:
“So after internship or during internship, whenever you get free time, try to do as many questions as you can”
His experience highlights the value of adapting study hours to available time. He also recommended using grand tests (GTs) as tools to assess preparation and identify gaps, rather than focusing only on scores or the number of tests attempted.
PW MedEd was part of Dr. Saumya Jain's learning journey from his early MBBS years. He watched videos for different subjects, used them while preparing notes, and later received a complimentary subscription after contributing to Furrey content.
Talking about the subject videos he watched, he shared:
“They gave me a complimentary subscription after FARRE.”
He also explained how the platform's videos helped cover subjects he had left during his earlier preparation:
“So I had access to MedEd. So I watched the first and second-year videos which were mainly left during that time.”
Beyond watching lectures, he contributed to FARRE notes for professional examinations, including content for microbiology and ophthalmology. He described how the resource brought together commonly asked university questions and structured answers. He also contributed a little to PW MedEd's Clinical Corner, which he considered useful for students with limited clinical exposure.
His experience reflects different ways he engaged with PW MedEd, including subject videos, exam-oriented notes, and clinical learning resources.
Dr. Saumya Jain believes that every aspirant's preparation journey is different. He encouraged students to assess their progress, learn from mistakes, and adjust their methods when needed instead of following another student's strategy without considering their own circumstances.
Sharing his advice on adapting preparation, he said:
“You just have to try, test and adapt.”
He also emphasised that preparation should continue through regular, manageable efforts:
“You cannot be aggressive about studying 12 hours for a whole straight three years. You just have to be consistent.”
His advice highlights the importance of consistency, self-assessment, and flexibility. Rather than chasing a fixed number of study hours or grand tests, students can develop a realistic plan around their academic responsibilities and improve it as they progress.
Dr. Saumya Jain's NEET PG 2026 result of AIR 27 marks an important milestone in his medical journey. His experience shows how early preparation, personal notes, regular revision, question practice, and practical use of learning resources can contribute to a structured approach to postgraduate entrance preparation. PW MedEd offers dedicated NEET PG preparation support through its batches, video lectures, revision resources, and question practice to help aspirants prepare in a structured way.
