Kolkata :
When Tollygunge boy Tamaghna Ghosh quit IITDelhi to return home after only one semester in computer science and engineering, he faced a lot of criticism from family and friends. On Friday though, the same people were heaping praise on him after he stood third in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) entrance exam. This is the highest rank secured by any student from Bengal in the past five years. Two other state students feature on the top-50 list.
“In 2016, I had 93 rank in IITJEE (Advanced) and took admission in IIT-Delhi. But when I chose to return, everyone apart from my parents criticised me,” said Ghosh. His interest in medical research prompted him to take the decision.
“The course at IIT would have given me a good career with a luxurious life. But that is not what I wanted to do. In 2016, my rank in NEET was not good and that motivated me to prepare well,” said the top-3 rank holder.
The 21st position was secured by Aranya Dutta, a student of Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Narendrapur. Dutta, an Arijit Singh fan, wants to become a cardiologist. “I was confident of doing well. But being 21st was beyond my expectations,” he said. Dutta, who stood seventh in the HS, said he dedicated eight hours every day for his preparation. ” Accuracy and speed are important,” he added.
On No.28 is Shivam Singh of Birla High School for Boys. “Consistency, revision of lessons and taking mock tests are my success mantra. I would suggest medical aspirants to study the NCERT books,” said the Belur resident. Singh wants to study neurosurgery and likes to play chess, watch comedy shows on TV and devoted five hours every day to prepare for medical entrance tests.
Apart from the three, two more names from Bengal are in the top 100. “For the first time, three students from the state will be joining AIIMS Delhi to pursue MBBS course. In the past, barely one student was able to crack the exam every three or four years,” said Sunil Agarwal, centre director of Aakash Institute in Bengal.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News> City News> Kolkata News / by Somdatta Basu / TNN / June 16th, 2017