Sold Mobile Covers by Day, Cracked NEET by Night — Now He’s a Future Doctor
Sold Mobile Covers by Day, Cracked NEET by Night — Now He’s a Future Doctor
While most 19-year-olds are occupied with studies or jobs, Rohit Kumar from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, had to juggle both — with survival on one hand and a dream of wearing a white coat on the other. By day, he stood under the sun selling mobile phone covers on a roadside cart; by night, he immersed himself in NEET-UG preparation, studying until 3 AM.
And today, that struggle has paid off.
Rohit secured 549 out of 720 in the NEET-UG 2025 exam, earning an All India Rank (AIR) of 12,484, proving once again that no hardship is big enough to defeat a determined mind.
Born into a humble family, Rohit’s life has always been about making ends meet. His father, a worker in a vegetable market, did everything he could to support the household. When Rohit completed Class 12, he made a tough decision: he dropped out of college temporarily to focus on NEET, choosing to help his family financially while continuing to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.
During the pandemic, he worked in a local medical store. It was here that his passion for medicine truly took root. He began visualizing himself not behind the counter, but in a hospital, helping and healing people.
To support the family, Rohit started selling mobile covers at a roadside stall. After a full day of work, he’d return home, have a simple meal, and dive into his books until the early hours of the morning — catching just 3-4 hours of sleep before restarting the cycle.
Free Coaching, Big Dreams: ‘Ummeed’ Lights the Way
Rohit was also a student of the “Ummeed” batch — a free initiative by online education platform Physics Wallah for NEET aspirants from underprivileged backgrounds. This program became a cornerstone of Rohit’s journey, providing him with structured guidance and mentorship he otherwise couldn’t afford.
When Physics Wallah’s CEO Alakh Pandey came to know about Rohit’s story, he decided to meet the young aspirant personally. Traveling all the way from Delhi to Jamshedpur, Pandey visited Rohit at his stall, later spending time with his family, sharing a meal, and assuring them that they need not worry about his future — he would personally sponsor all of Rohit’s educational expenses.
His next stop? Most likely a government medical college in Jharkhand — a dream that once felt distant, now finally within reach. With grit as his fuel and purpose as his compass, Rohit Kumar is well on his way to turning his hardships into healing, and his struggle into service. His story is not just one of personal triumph, but a beacon of hope for countless others walking a similar path — proving that with the right support, dreams born in the most modest corners can reach extraordinary heights.
