Shrawan Kumar, a 19-year-old from a humble background in Balotra, has cleared NEET, securing a remarkable rank despite working in a factory and his parents washing dishes for a living. Access to electricity and a smartphone significantly aided his studies, enabling him to receive free NEET coaching from government doctors.
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