Ayush Bhalotia, a resident of Bihar's Nawada district, has secured All India Rank (AIR) 4 in NEET UG 2026 and ranked first in the state. Ayush, who scored 710 marks, attributed his success to regular study, self-study, coaching and balanced mobile phone use.
In the declared NEET UG 2026 results, Ayush Bhalotia of Bihar's Nawada district secured first place in the state and fourth rank nationwide. A resident of Warsaliganj block, Ayush scored 710 out of 720 marks. His achievement has brought happiness to his family, school and the entire district, and he has been receiving continuous congratulations.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also congratulated Ayush on the social media platform X, saying that his achievement was an excellent example of hard work, discipline and dedication. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Ayush would bring recognition to the country and society through his services in the medical field in the future.
Sharing the reasons behind his success, Ayush said he maintained consistency in his studies and prepared every day according to a fixed schedule. According to him, he studied independently for about five to seven hours daily and also attended around six hours of coaching classes.
He said that studying for long hours alone was not sufficient and that the right strategy and continuous practice were equally important. Ayush gave equal attention to every subject and strengthened his preparation through mock tests and revision from time to time. This helped him maintain confidence during the examination.
Ayush said he kept his mobile phone use under control. He used his phone for about two to four hours every day, limiting its purpose to studies and necessary communication.
He watched educational videos on YouTube and remained in contact with fellow students and teachers through WhatsApp and Telegram for study-related purposes. He said he did not use Instagram or other entertainment-based social media platforms, allowing him to remain focused on his studies.
Ayush completed his primary and school education at Vivekananda School in Nawada. Alongside his studies, he also enjoyed playing football. However, after Class 10, he temporarily stepped away from the sport to prioritise preparation for competitive examinations.
Ayush believes that with a clear goal and regular preparation, success can be achieved. His achievement shows that proper planning, discipline and consistent hard work can lead to success even with limited resources.
