‘Apeejay School will forever be my family’

She is aspiring to become a saviour for many, just after the almighty. Meet Kritika Garg, from the batch of 2020 of Apeejay School, Charkhi Dadri, who is mastering the field of medicine to help the needy during crisis. In a candid interview, Kritika shares anecdotes about her struggles that inspired her to persevere stronger.

Read edited excerpts here.

What are you pursuing after school?

After school, I cleared the NEET exam in my first attempt in 2024 and am currently a first-year MBBS student at BPS Government Medical College, Sonipat, Haryana. My success is a result of consistent hard work, and I owe a great deal of my foundation to the guidance I received at Apeejay School, Charkhi Dadri.

Any tips for NEET aspirants?

The only advice I would give to students preparing for NEET in the coming years is to be consistent throughout their preparation journey and not let any distractions affect their studies. Understanding the concepts is more important than simply memorising the answers. The most important thing is not to miss mock tests, as they prepare you for the real exam.

Share your study routine for MBBS preparation.

During the two years I took coaching, I did not take long self-study hours but understood the concepts of the topics I read deeply and practiced question solving, which helped me greatly. However, I would advise that one must study at least four to five hours after classes.

Share few nostalgic memories from Apeejay School, Charkhi Dadri.

Being at Apeejay School was the best time of my life. I learned a lot from my teachers and mentors, made many friends who will last forever, and had a lot of fun. I loved participating in the competitions during our junior classes, dressing up, and skipping classes to prepare for the annual functions, playing in the ground without any stress, and there are many more fond memories. I really miss those times.

How were the teachers at school?

The teachers at Apeejay School helped me grow academically and taught me to be confident and to excel in everything I do. I remember one of my teachers, who used to teach us English. She made the environment at the school so positive. She taught me many life lessons and shaped me into a good person. I always looked up to her and will always be grateful to her.

Any message for school students?

Enjoy your school life to the fullest. It is the best time of your life as it can be. It is the phase that will shape you for your future, but it is also the time when you can make true friends and have as much fun as you can.