{
  "id": 5899361,
  "title": "Odisha sisters clear NEET 2026 together without coaching",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/odisha-sisters-clear-neet-2026-together-without-coaching",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:53:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/there-was-no-proper-mobile-network-near-our-home-these-two-odisha-sisters-climbed-hilltops-to-study-cleared-neet-2026-together-without-coaching/articleshow/133823520.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yajnaseni and her younger sister Dibyaseni, from a village in Odisha, achieved a remarkable feat by clearing the NEET 2026 examination without the aid of coaching or a stable internet connection. Residing in Mahulapankha village of Mayurbhanj district, the sisters came from a financially struggling family with their father being a farmer and their mother an Anganwadi helper. Their determination to pursue a medical career was unwavering despite limited resources and challenges faced due to poor mobile connectivity.\n\nTo compensate for the lack of a reliable internet connection, the sisters relied on self-study and online classes. When the connection was unstable, they would leave home and climb nearby hilltops to access the educational resources they required. Their story highlights their resilience and determination to overcome obstacles, as they turned a lack of basic facilities into a challenge they were determined to surmount.\n\nThe sisters' journey to NEET success was distinct, with Yajnaseni clearing the examination on her third attempt while Dibyaseni achieved it on her first attempt. While Dibyaseni credited her elder sister Yajnaseni as her biggest guide, Yajnaseni herself attributed her breakthrough to perseverance and hard work.\n\nThe support of their parents played a crucial role in the sisters' success, even as they faced financial constraints. Their father's income from farming and their mother's employment as an Anganwadi helper were used to meet household expenses and fund their daughters' education. The sisters' achievement has transformed what could have been a story of deprivation into a narrative of perseverance.\n\nBeyond clearing the NEET examination, these sisters now face the challenges of pursuing medical education and serving the communities in need. Their story serves as an inspiring reminder that academic preparation is not limited to conventional coaching centers or internet access. Sometimes, it happens wherever a student can find a little time, a textbook, and, as in this case, a mobile signal.",
  "summary": "Two sisters from Odisha cleared the NEET exam through self-study. They climbed hilltops to access mobile network for online classes. Their parents supported their education despite limited family income. One sister succeeded on her third attempt, the other on her first. Their achievement highlights rural students overcoming barriers to pursue dreams.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}