It is commonly assumed that age becomes a barrier in competitive examinations, but 47-year-old Shobha from Kasaragod district has proved it wrong. Unfettered by a fatal disease, and assisted strongly by her doctor-husband and two children (both are pursuing their medical degrees), she cleared NEET 2025, set the stage to join a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course. Her success story is an inspiring tale of perseverance, family support and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
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1.Travelling with Shobha: Dreams to reality becoming.
The girl always had a dream of wearing a white coat and treating patients, just like any other doctor. Shobha hails from Kasaragod. But early marriage and family obligations extinguished her medical dreams. Years later, she would choose to give herself a do-over.
Encouraged by her doctor husband, who led her through topics she found complicated, and by her children, who passed on their study material to her, Shobha started a disciplined routine of studying. She used to study at nights and early mornings managing household chores along with NEET preparations.
Her hard work paid off — she cleared NEET 2025 and scored above qualifying marks, making her eligible for BDS in any college around the country.
As an alternative, students can visit the official website of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to know about recognized dental colleges.
2.The Unstoppable Force of Family in Pursuing a Career in Medicine
Shobha’s journey to success is a tribute to the family in fulfilling academic dreams. Her husband, who is a practising doctor, spent every evening breaking down difficult biology and chemistry concepts. Her children, both appearing for MBBS, gave her NEET question papers, online mock tests and moral support on the tough days.
This special “home coaching” by Shobha changed my attitude towards learning as a whole — not in the sense of a student but like that of a lifelong learner who decided not to give up.
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3.Preparation Strategy For NEET 2025
However, though she was little older than most of the candidates and had no understanding about UPSC at that time, Shobha opted for a new-age preparation mode:
- Studied from available NCERT books for better clarity of concepts.
- Regularly practiced previous years NEET question papers.
- Practiced with mock tests to grow confidence for test day.
- Based on NEET 2025 syllabus as per the NEET NTA directions.
- Depended on family mentorship instead of costly coaching institutes.
Her prep story is an inspiration that proves self-study, discipline and desire can lead to success regardless of age or background.
4.Breaking Stereotypes in Education
Shobha has done more than pass a single exam. It upends entrenched stereotypes about age, gender and learning. At 47, she belongs to a growing list of alternative candidates showing that education has no expiration date.
Her success serves as a message to other women who have had to put their dreams aside for family — it’s never too late to try again. I asked her, and said in her Google-rehearsed English: “If my children can study medicine, why can’t I?”
“It’s given her [NEET] in every sense of the word.”And that strength has not only driven NEET to success but her community as well, especially other women who now have an example that even at this stage in life being a NEET is possible.
5.What’s Next for Shobha
With the NEET qualification, Shobha will go ahead to study BDS – a five-year professional dental course. GOWRI LAKSHMI She dreams of opening her dental clinic in Kasaragod, to cater to the needs of rural folk, who cannot get proper healthcare easily.
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Conclusion
Shobha’s achievement in NEET 2025 isn’t simply a name on a sheet of paper — it's an emblem of determination, family strength and pursuit based off passion. At 47, she has shown that age should not be a deterrence if there is a clear target and motivation.
Her story gives hope to aspirants — not just 17-year-olds, but those who are 47 as well — that with discipline, help and belief in oneself, any exam can be hard-won.
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