Getting success in medical entrance exams is never just about intelligence. It is all about being very disciplined, right support, the right guidance, and the most importantly, believing in yourself in every way even when you are dealing with anxiety and fear try to take over.
Although there is one such motivating story is of Dr. Anushka Singh, who is an FMG graduate from Russia, she has been scored an incredible 242 in her very first attempt. In a very respectful conversation with Dr. Ankur Jain, who is faculty of Biochemistry at Cerebellum, she shared her journey, struggles, and the mindset that gradually helped her achieve this milestone.
This is not just a topper’s story. It is a story of proper consistency, trust, and overcoming panic with courage.
A Brief Introduction: From Russia to a Dream Score
Dr. Anushka Singh basically belongs to Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and completed her MBBS degree from Kazan Federal University, Russia. She finished her degree in July and then she returned to India on 1st August.
Now you know what makes her achievement even more inspiring? this was her first attempt, and she started preparation immediately after coming back from Russia. Within just a few months, she successfully transformed her hard work into an extraordinary score that became an inspiration for thousands of aspirants.
The Role of Live Classes: Building a Real Study Routine
You know what the most important factors in her journey the impact of live classes was.
Dr. Anushka has openly admitted that when she used to study alone, she struggled to maintain the long study hours. While she perfectly reaching her targets like 10–14 hours which usually felt almost impossible without having any proper structure.
However, once she joined the Cerebellum’s live classes, everything has changed.
She followed a fixed schedule:
- Regularly attending the live classes from 5:30 PM to 11 PM
- Then she used to revise the same content in the morning
- Always staying disciplined through daily targets
Attending live classes helped her not only just in academically but mentally as well, because they usually brought the perfect routine, accountability, and motivation. For her, live classes were not just only lectures, they were actually the foundation of pure consistency.
Facing Anxiety and Panic Attacks During Preparation
Can you understand that what makes Dr. Anushka’s story deeply relatable? It is because of her honesty about mental health.
She shared her overall mental health condition, that she was an extremely anxious person and even experienced panic attacks during preparation.
Like there are many medical students, she constantly felt nervous about her future, the exam pressure, and expectations.
But she did not fight alone.
She credits her strength to:
- Her parents
- Her friends
- The continuous support of teachers
The constant comfort she’s getting from mentors, the feeling of “we are with you,” becomes a powerful source of emotional stability for her.
Her journey proves that even with anxiety, success is possible with the right support and effort.
Her Key Message: Blind Trust and Consistency
When she asked about what she wanted to say to the future aspirants, her advice was simple yet powerful:
Trust the platform you choose
She strongly believed that once you select a particular coaching system, you should stop doubting on yourself and start following it completely.
Second-guessing only creates confusion.
Follow the schedule sincerely
She attended every part of the program:
- Lab 1, Lab 2, Lab 3
- E&D sessions
- Grand Tests (GTs)
- Mock exams and MOCs
She did not skip anything, even when tired or scared.
Consistency is the real key
She asked about the core key, she said according to her, the biggest factor was doing something every day.
Whether it was a small topic or a big revision, she made it clear that she never had a “zero day.”
Consistency matters the most to her.
Overcoming the Fear of Grand Tests
Like many other students, Dr. Anushka was also very scared of giving GTs.
She overthinks about low marks and judgment.
But you know everything changed when she gave her first GT on 2nd September and scored 197, even without doing the full preparation.
That moment boosted her confidence even more.
And then she realized:
“If I can score this much without even studying properly, imagine what I can do with full effort.”
From that day onwards, she started giving GTs regularly and improved steadily.
Her journey highlights an important truth:
GTs are not for fear, they are for growth.
The Importance of GT Video Explanations
Another unique feature she appreciated was the video explanation of GT reviews.
She admitted that reviewing mistakes was difficult and scary for her.
But video solutions made it easier because:
- She didn’t have to search everything manually
- She could directly watch explanations
- She learned both from wrong and correct answers
- It became a complete revision package
For her, it felt like everything was available “at one place,” making improvement smoother and faster.
Support Till the Last Day: The Cerebellum Difference
One heartfelt point she shared that was how many platforms leave students alone in their final months of the exams. But in her experience, Cerebellum stayed with all students till the very end and motivates them in every way of their preparation. From doing marathons to final revision sessions, she felt genuinely guided and supported by her mentors until the last day.
This continual mentorship gave her the utmost confidence even during the exam.
She especially mentioned that in all the subjects like Medicine, which students often fear, but later it became her strength by the end.
On exam day, she walked in with confidence that she would pass.
Final Words: Effort Till the End Always Pays Off
Dr. Anushka ended with the utmost gratitude, but her story always carries a message which is much bigger than thanks.
Her success came from:
- Trusting her fellow teachers who always motivates her
- Attending every class without any delay
- Staying consistent on daily basis
- Facing anxiety with support
- Giving GTs without any fear
- Believing till the last day
Her journey proves that nothing extraordinary is needed.
Just ordinary effort, repeated daily, with the right guidance, can create extraordinary results.
Conclusion: If She Can, So Can You
Dr. Anushka Singh’s score of 242 is not just a score number. It is the result of constant discipline, mentorship, courage, and belief.
If you are a true aspirant who usually feeling anxious, scared of giving tests, or doubting your preparation, remember her words:
Trust your branch. Stay consistent. Follow the schedule strictly. Keep going till the end.
Because success is not just about being fearless.
It is about moving forward even with fear.
