NEET PG 2026 Strategy & A Message from the Heart By Dr. Sumer Sethi
                     NEETPG 2026 Strategy & A Message from the Heart
By Dr. Sumer Sethi
Yesterday, I shared the timelines for NEET PG 2025. But right after that, my inbox was 
flooded with questions from students currently in internship or about to begin. They were 
asking, “Sir, what about us?” So today, let’s talk about you—the NEET PG 2026 aspirants.
The Internship Dilemma
When you’re an intern, your biggest challenge is the internship itself. It’s busy, it’s tiring, and
it leaves you with very little time to prepare. So, how do you make it work?
Let me break it down into simple principles:
1. Stick to high-yield resources
Don’t fall into the trap of collecting too many books, videos, and notes. If your material pile 
grows too big, it becomes impossible to revise. Choose a focused, high-yield source and stick
to it.
2. Don’t waste a single day
Even if it’s a tough day, and all you get is 30 minutes—use it. Read something, revise a topic,
solve a few MCQs. Small efforts add up. You don’t need to study 10 hours every day, but 
you do need to be consistent.
3. Learn from everywhere
Internship isn’t just about service. Use every opportunity to learn. In the OT, watch how 
procedures are done. In the wards, observe equipment, protocols, and drug charts. Ask 
yourself—what’s a Foley catheter? What does “French” mean? Learn from the real world.
Analyze Your Starting Point
Before planning your prep, analyze where you stand.
Did you start studying in third year?
Have you taken any classes before?
Do you have your own notes?
Have you done MCQs?
Answer these questions honestly. Once you know your starting point, we build your strategy 
using the Four Pillars:
Pillar 1: Content
You need a solid set of notes. That’s your core. Eventually, you’ll revise from these notes—
so they need to be complete and reliable. At DAMS, you can build your content via:
 Face-to-face classes
 Ultimate live sessions
 Self-paced "Back to Basics" course
The "Back to Basics" program also includes Cortex AI—a game-changer. After watching a 
lecture, use Cortex AI to get a quick summary of key points. It makes revision so much 
easier.
If you’re starting now, you’ll need to move faster than those who began in second or third 
year. Any course you choose—live or recorded—can help you complete the syllabus in 6–7 
months, or even 4–6 months with smart tools like Cortex AI.
Pillar 2: MCQ Skill
Start solving 50 MCQs every day. Yes, every single day.
I recommend doing them in the morning—it sets the tone for the day. Use the DQB Goat 
series. Each question comes with a video explanation and a detailed discussion on why one 
option is right and the others are wrong. This method of learning through elimination helps 
tremendously.
Pillar 3: Testing
Start with class tests. Then gradually move to monthly grand tests. Towards the end, shift to 
weekly mocks and CBTs. The idea is to simulate the exam environment and assess your 
progress regularly.
Pillar 4: Revision
This is where tools like Live Rapid Revision (LRR), DVT, and PYQ Ka Baap come in. But
remember—revision is the last phase. Many students confuse this and start with DVT or 
LRR. Don't make that mistake.
Start with content, move to MCQs and tests, then come to revision. That’s the sequence.
You Are Good Enough
Now let me address something deeper—something I get asked a lot:
“Sir, am I good enough?”
I’ve asked myself this same question many times. When I was in school, I thought medical 
students must be superhumans. When I got into medical college, I realized—we’re all the 
same. Everyone has insecurities and self-doubts. What matters is your belief in yourself.
You are as good as you believe yourself to be.
You belong to every table, every exam, every opportunity. Don’t rule yourself out just 
because you’re from a smaller college, a private institute, or you’re a foreign graduate. I’ve 
seen too many students not even attempt INICET or central institute exams because they 
thought they wouldn’t make it. Later, they regret it—realizing the paper wasn’t even that 
tough.
So here’s my advice: Don’t quit before trying.