H K Meghan, who secured fifth rank in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2021, said, "My dream of pursuing MBBS at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has come true. I had expected to secure within 20th rank. I am happy to get fifth rank."
The NEET results were announced on Monday evening. Meghan has shared fifth rank with 11 other students.
A student of Pramathi Hillview Academy, Meghan had created a record by securing the top rank in five streams of CET - engineering, bachelor of naturopathy and yogic sciences, agriculture, veterinary sciences and pharmacy.
He is the son of Nrupatunga Kannada PU College Principal Leelavathy and K R Nagar Government PU College Principal Krishnaiah.
"I wanted to pursue medicine at AIIMS when I was in class 8. I worked hard to reach the goal. I secured 715 out of 720, which helped me to achieve my wish. I want to pursue higher education in the field of Oncology and serve the people", Meghan said.
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