Ramandeep Kaur from Barnala, Punjab, has achieved Rank 348 in AIIMS NORCET 8. After completing her BSc Nursing in 2024, she decided to prepare for nursing exams instead of taking up a private job.
Her journey was not about studying for long hours without a break. It was about staying consistent, practising questions regularly and learning from every attempt. Before securing Rank 348 in NORCET 8, Ramandeep had appeared for NORCET 7 and secured Rank 2025 in the mains. Instead of letting that result stop her, she used it to understand where she needed to improve.
Ramandeep completed her BSc Nursing in 2024. After graduation, she had already decided that she wanted to prepare for government nursing exams rather than join a private job.
She started her preparation with PW’s NORCET regular batch in March. From the beginning, she focused on understanding concepts instead of simply trying to finish the syllabus.
She followed the instructions given by her teachers about preparation, practice and revision.
Talking about her preparation, she said:
“Maine aap sab teachers ki baatein follow ki ki kaise preparation karni hai, kya karna hai aur kya nahi karna hai.”
This approach helped her stay on track during the long preparation period.
Ramandeep joined the PW NORCET regular batch in March and started preparing alongside the classes.
Initially, concepts that seemed difficult became easier as the teachers explained them from the basics. She particularly mentioned following Ritu Ma’am’s content and gradually continued learning through PW.
For her, understanding the basics was important before moving towards question practice.
She followed the classes, revised the notes prepared during the course and regularly attempted questions and tests. Rather than depending only on lectures, she made sure that what she studied was followed by practice.
Ramandeep had previously appeared for NORCET 7, where she secured Rank 2025 in the mains. Although she could not reach the result she wanted, she did not stop preparing.
Her goal was clear. She wanted to work at AIIMS Bathinda, which she had considered her dream AIIMS.
Her family also supported her decision to continue preparing. This support helped her stay focused for another attempt.
She explained that motivation is not always the same throughout the year. There were days when she felt that things might not work out. During those moments, she relied on self-belief, family support and faith.
Her experience shows that one result does not have to decide the direction of your preparation.
Consistency was one of the biggest parts of Ramandeep’s preparation. She did not claim to study continuously without breaks. Instead, she maintained a routine that included classes, revision and question practice.
Her study generally started around 8 AM. She attended her classes and then spent time revising concepts and solving MCQs. Her preparation continued until around 8–10 PM, with breaks in between.
One habit she made sure not to break was studying every day.
She said:
“Mera minimum ye zaroor hota tha ki roz padhna hai. Consistency is very important.”
Her daily practice sometimes included a large number of questions. On some days, she could solve around 400–500 MCQs, while on other days the number was lower. What mattered to her was not missing the practice completely.
MCQ practice became a regular part of Ramandeep’s routine. She started gradually and followed the target given during her preparation.
The aim was not simply to complete a certain number of questions. Regular practice helped her become familiar with different question patterns and identify areas that needed more revision.
She also revised the notes prepared during her classes and attempted tests regularly.
For students preparing for NORCET, her routine gives a simple message: you do not need to solve the same number of questions every single day. What matters is keeping question practice a regular part of your preparation.
After NORCET 7, Ramandeep understood that improving her preparation was not only about studying more. She also needed to work on her exam approach.
She identified three areas that needed attention:
Controlling negative marking
Managing exam anxiety
Maintaining consistency
She focused on these areas during her next preparation cycle.
Instead of allowing anxiety to affect her attempts, she worked on staying calm during the exam. She also became more careful while answering questions so that unnecessary negative marks could be avoided.
For Ramandeep, preparation does not always feel easy. There can be days when students question themselves or feel that their efforts are not working.
Her advice is to continue putting in the effort.
“Hum sabko apni mehnat nahi chhodni chahiye. Mehnat karenge toh kahin na kahin toh pahunch hi jayenge.”
She also believes that students should not lose hope after an unsuccessful attempt. Her own journey from Rank 2025 in NORCET 7 to Rank 348 in NORCET 8 is an example of how another attempt can be used to improve preparation.
Ramandeep’s AIIMS NORCET 8 journey was built around simple habits: attending classes, revising notes, solving MCQs, taking tests and staying consistent.
Her Rank 348 result came after she continued preparing despite her earlier result. With support from her family and guidance from her teachers at PW, she worked on her preparation and exam strategy.
For students preparing for future NORCET exams, her journey highlights the value of consistency, regular practice and learning from mistakes. Her story also reminds aspirants that one attempt does not define their preparation. Keep working, analyse your mistakes and continue moving towards your goal.