Panshul Bansal secured All India Rank 2 in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. He said the cancellation of the original examination was a major setback, but he quickly reset his preparation for the retest.
The episode is useful for UPSC because it connects examination fairness, student resilience, and the design of high-stakes entrance tests for medical education. It also shows how successful candidates often rely on a limited and disciplined study base rather than many reference books.
What Panshul Bansal said about his preparation
Bansal said his preparation focused on NCERT textbooks, which he read repeatedly. He also used previous years’ papers and a single coaching module instead of multiple reference books.
He said he solved hundreds of mock tests and maintained a disciplined schedule. He also kept balance through badminton, skating, speedcubing, piano, and limited social-media use.
Bansal said sustained focus and a strong desire to become a doctor helped him avoid distractions. He hopes to study surgery at AIIMS Delhi.
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