How much prize money can I get if I got AIR 1 in the NEET, AIIMS, and JIPMER?
honestly bro, NTA gives zero prize money for any rank — AIR 1 included. no cash from the government either. but here's where toppers actually make bank:
- coaching institutes: Allen, Aakash etc. will pay you lakhs to put your photo on their banners. Allen paid their 2022 topper Tanishka like Rs.21 lakhs at their victory event lol
- state govt awards: depends where you're from — UP, Rajasthan, MP etc. give Rs.25k to Rs.2 lakh to their state toppers. most people don't even know this exists
- Limca Book of Records: AIR 1 gets you an entry + their prize money
- brand deals: ed-tech apps and book publishers will literally pay for your testimonial or back-cover photo
also one thing nobody talks about — the coaching institute money comes with strings attached. they'll want you to claim you studied there even if you didn't. worth thinking about whether that's a deal you wanna make tbh. and ngl the real win is AIIMS Delhi charges like Rs.1,400/year total for MBBS fees. that's the actual prize
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In the present scenario, admissions to AIIMS and JIPMER Pondicherry are conducted through NEET UG. Earlier, the institutions conducted their own entrance exams to admit students into their MBBS program.
Now coming to your question, the authorities won’t reward you with any money for securing AIR 1 in the entrance exam. However, your name will be submitted to the Limca Book of records, and you’ll receive prize money from there.
Another way is that unfortunately, plenty of coaching institutes approach NEET toppers to use their names in billboards and coaching materials’ back covers. These institutes will pay you to pretend that you studied for your NEET exam from them. It is possible that book brands will pay you for positive feedback.
These are the multiple ways that toppers gain popularity and money after NEET results. However, make sure to keep your head down and work even harder once you achieve this milestone. Even though you won't receive any cash prize from the authorities, you’ll
study at AIIMS New Delhi, or any other topmost medical college in India for a minimal fee.
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The official authorities don’t award any prize money to NEET toppers but the toppers are awarded cash prizes from their coaching institute. For instance, Allen Carrier Institute produced NEET 2022 toppers Tanishka. In the victory carnival of ALLEN, she received 21 Lakhs along with other toppers.
Additionally here is what will happen if you get AIR 1:
- Your name will be included in the Limca Book of Records.
- Every news channel will want to feature you making you a celebrity overnight.
- All book brands pay for you for your testimony.
- The coaching module's back cover will have your photos.
However, I feel one must value respect and humbleness more than the money you earn.
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