Maybe I should start off by saying that calling an exam an evil incarnation was probably a very bad idea but since it’s my experience with it I would a 100% call it evil.
I still remember being a recent graduate with my degree completion certificate fresh in my hand and believing that I could achieve everything that my minds put effort into. Cutting to the stark reality check after my first pg exam which showed me that I was far behind others and I really have work harder than I have ever done.
I think the first dilemma I had was choosing the platform for me to study from. I had many resources and many wonderful teachers and mentors but no one clicked for me. I had a very hard time grasping the depth of the sentences they would use and the notes - do not get me started on it- was vast and infact very hard to revise in the last moments. The biggest hurdle for me in this prep was notes making. The ones that could be revised in a day and I have much so much of my soul and sweat that its my baby now.
The next hurdle was the actual exam anxiety. I wasn’t the person who had life threatening exam anxiety before. But this exam had me profusely sweating, having palpitations in the middle of the night, unshakable fear of not getting further in my career and the worst of all - HAIRFALL!
Now that I have recently given this exam again and have given my best attempt for it. I am very hopeful and very much looking forward to not writing it again!
During this time, however, I learnt to cherish myself more, spend valuable hours with my friends and family and lastly treat this as a phase of my life instead of a deadend. For the newbies coming up who are giving this exam in the future, I just have one thing to tell you enjoy your life regardless of what happens. Love yourself regardless cause even the hardwork is not everyone’s cup of tea.
Beautifully written and so very relatable! Your candor regarding the fight, doubts, and learnings in exam preparation is admirable. It’s encouraging to find someone to accept both the agony and the teachings of the journey. Your message of self-love and perseverance will resonate with every would-be student.
Exams really do push you to the limit. It’s inspiring how you found balance and self-love through it all. Wishing you the best for your future, and I hope this is the last time you ever have to face it!
Your words are so acceptable by many. Some exams gives more pressure not by just testing our knowledge but by our whole peace of mind, energy, perseverance and adaptability of any situation.
Exam anxiety is common but it can be managed with right approach. A very relatable topic and beautifully explained. Many students also might have gone through the same. But we should always remember exams are not a measure of your worth they are simply a step in the learning journey. So enjoy it and make the best.
I had seen a different way of preparing for the NEET exam these days. Some content creation companies are hiring MBBS graduates to prepare questions for NEET PG exams with a monthly salary. The advantage is that you are learning and earning simultaneously. Companies like Daily Rounds and marrow are paying well. The pain of note-making comes with a perk these days. So act in this way when you think of Evil Incarnation.
I’m currently preparing for next year’s Neet PG but the competition and syllabus is so overwhelming that my brain gets saturated in few days of preparation and I’m again back to zero. Any tips for this syndrome?
Preparation is one thing, giving the exam is another thing- then there’s the whole process of counselling. And also in all of this- dealing with website glitches and crashes. It all takes such a toll on you.
I understand the sentiment, but I personally wouldn’t call the exam “evil.” Every medical exam is meant to refine us, not break us. With platforms like Marrow, PrepLadder, and Cerebellum, preparation has become far more efficient and guided.
Around 60–70% of the questions are from previously asked topics, so it’s more about smart work and consistency than impossibility. The level is surely moderate to hard, but far from unbeatable as reflected by the improving results each year.
So guys, exam isn’t the villain it’s just a test of patience, planning, and persistence.
The emotional rollercoaster of exam preparation, from initial confidence to the formidable obstacles of notes, anxiety, and self-doubt, is eloquently captured in your journey. How you transformed this obstacle into a time of personal development and self-love is admirable. Your counsel to value life after the test is strong and much needed by all applicants. Very inspiring!
As a fellow NEET PG aspirant, I understand the immense pressure the exam and its prep can put you through. It is very important, at this time, to make sure to focus on your mental and physical health, with a tighter focus on appropriate nutrition and sleep quality. Props to you for tackling such a huge exam and taking the whole experience in stride!
While it comes about another step in our career was always be an anxiety. Everyone face this during their career ladder. Your explanation regarding that was really nice.
Wow, thank you for sharing this so openly. Your story really hits home. Exams can feel overwhelming, but it is clear that the lessons you learned about patience, self-care, and enjoying life are just as important as the results. Your reminder to love yourself and cherish the journey no matter the outcome is something everyone facing tough challenges should hear.
See living in a country like India that turns out to be the world’s most populated places on this planet
So one must expect sheer competition and be mentally prepared for whats going to coming.
No doubt about the competitive exams toughness, ridigity and dedication thats a very establish fact
Before taking such exams one must be very clear about their career, professional goals, Way of live you want to live and in all take it as a learning experience nothing else.