TLDR;
Dr. Bhavik Chrani, who achieved an impressive rank of 10 in the INI CET May 2025 exam, shares his journey and preparation strategies. He emphasizes the importance of starting early, being consistent, and utilizing all available resources, particularly Marrow's video lectures, question banks, and GTs. He also highlights the significance of reviewing GTs, adapting to new edition updates, and maintaining a calm mindset during exams.
- Start early with preparation, ideally from the first year of MBBS.
- Consistency is key; study regularly rather than in sporadic bursts.
- Utilize all available resources, including videos, question banks, and GTs.
- Review GTs thoroughly to identify and address weak areas.
- Adapt to new editions by focusing on revision videos and MCQ discussions.
- Maintain a calm mindset during exams, leveraging confidence from thorough preparation.
Introduction [0:00]
Dr. Manisha Bud Raja introduces Dr. Bhavik Chrani, who achieved a rank of 10 in the INI CET May 2025 exam. Dr. Bhavik shares that he is from Ajmer, Rajasthan, and completed his MBBS from Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer, as a 2019 batch student. This was his first attempt at the INI CET exam.
Role of Marrow in Achieving Success [1:18]
Dr. Bhavik expresses gratitude to all the faculty at Marrow for inspiring him. He started using Marrow in his second year of MBBS after a friend's recommendation. Initially, he watched the main videos, starting with pathology by Dr. Elam, and found the resource beneficial. Although his pace was slow initially, he began giving GTs and solving question banks towards the end of his third year, which significantly aided his preparation. He watched revision videos from multiple editions and found the MCQ discussion videos particularly helpful.
Best Time to Start Preparation [3:15]
Dr. Bhavik advises starting preparation as early as possible, even in the first year of MBBS, to gain an edge and familiarize oneself with the study pattern. Early preparation helps in understanding personal preferences and effective study methods. He emphasizes that the earlier you start, the better you can adapt to the platform and use it effectively.
Importance of Solving Questions Alongside Videos [4:17]
Dr. Bhavik stresses the importance of solving questions alongside watching the main videos. He recommends giving regular subject-wise tests at monthly or fortnightly intervals after completing a subject from the main videos. This approach helps in understanding how concepts can be framed into questions.
Specific Modules and Videos That Helped [5:19]
Dr. Bhavik mentions that pathology, surgery, and ENT were simplified through Marrow's videos. He appreciates the repetitive teaching style in ENT, which helped imprint the concepts in his mind.
Question Bank Strategy [6:39]
Initially, Dr. Bhavik got around 65-75% of the questions correct in the question bank during his third year. He admits his approach was patchy and not well-organized. In his fourth year, he reset the question bank and systematically solved it subject-wise.
Completing Videos and Clinical Exposure [7:58]
Dr. Bhavik completed most of his videos by the end of the third year, using the fourth year for revision videos, MCQ discussions, and tests. He acknowledges that he didn't have much clinical exposure in college, so he relied heavily on the clinical approach in the videos to understand and answer questions.
Grand Tests (GTs) [10:04]
Dr. Bhavik started giving GTs towards the end of his third year and became consistent from the fourth year. Initially, he gave GTs once a month, then twice a month, and eventually every 15 days. He emphasized the importance of reviewing GTs, focusing on incorrect and skipped questions, and glancing through the correct ones. This helped him revise all 19 subjects every 15 days.
Approach to GTs and Exam Strategy [11:36]
Initially, Dr. Bhavik left many questions unanswered in GTs, but he became more aggressive towards the end. He marked 195 questions in the INI CET exam. He highlights that giving GTs early is crucial to understand one's thinking process and improve the probability of marking correct answers.
GT Analytics and Weaker Points [13:12]
Dr. Bhavik used GT analytics initially to identify his weaker subjects, such as obstetrics and gynecology, and focused more on those areas.
Note-Taking Strategy [13:56]
Dr. Bhavik made notes from main videos, revision videos, and MCQ discussion videos but never actually read them. He used note-taking for satisfaction and relied on questions for revision.
Custom Modules and Test Utilization [14:41]
Dr. Bhavik used only a few custom modules, primarily focusing on subject tests and previous year tests. He solved all available tests, including those from 2017 and 2018, emphasizing that while the pattern changes, the topics remain the same. He balanced this with new GTs to adapt to the latest pattern.
Marathons and Consistency [16:18]
Dr. Bhavik participated in marathons, which helped him build consistency. He believes consistency is the most critical factor in this journey, more important than the amount of study done in sporadic bursts.
Specific Marrow App Features [17:55]
Dr. Bhavik wishes he had used custom modules earlier but is using them now.
Advice for Juniors and Mistakes to Avoid [18:50]
Dr. Bhavik advises juniors to be consistent and make mistakes in the question bank to learn from them.
Adapting to New Editions [20:02]
Dr. Bhavik shares that he only watched the main videos once and then focused on revision videos and MCQ videos for new editions. He advises getting rid of the fear of missing out (FOMO) and focusing on questions after completing the main videos once.
Approach to Tricky Questions [21:25]
Dr. Bhavik initially left tricky questions but later marked them for review and revisited them with a fresh perspective. He advises leaving tricky questions and coming back to them later with a calm mind. His strength was ruling out options to gain speed and accuracy.
Maintaining Calmness [23:09]
Dr. Bhavik attributes his calmness to his inherent personality and thorough preparation, which boosted his confidence.
Rank in Mock Tests and Custom Modules [23:56]
Dr. Bhavik's rank in the last Marrow GT was around 60 or 70, close to his actual rank. He advises continuing with custom modules if started, even if they seem difficult, to condition oneself for challenging questions.
Conclusion [25:19]
Dr. Manisha Bud Raja thanks Dr. Bhavik for sharing his experiences and insights, encouraging viewers to be consistent and dedicated to achieving their dreams.