Ranchi: At least eight students from CM Schools of Excellence cleared the NEET-UG 2026, whose results were declared on Thursday, highlighting the growing success of govt schools in preparing students for competitive exams despite financial hardship and limited access to coaching.Rishi Raj Anand, a student of District CM SoE, Palamu, who secured 99.38 percentile by scoring 594 marks out of 720, was followed by Punam Kumari of SSLNT CM SoE, Dhanbad, who scored 582 with 99.13 percentile. Sudhakar Kumar Mishra of Lohardaga scored 98.27 percentile, while Avik Pandey (95.78 percentile) and Shubham Kumar Gupta (95.85 percentile), both from District CM SoE, Palamu, also qualified. Sofia Sarwar of CM SoE Bariatu, secured 406 marks (87 percentile), and Aprajeeta Kumari of TVS CM SoE, Jagannathpur, scored 495 (95.12 percentile) Md Firdous Raza Ansari of Bokaro secured 87.36 percentile.State secondary education director Rajesh Prasad said the achievement reflected the commitment of both teachers and students. “These results show that with dedicated teachers and determined students, govt schools can produce excellent outcomes in national-level examinations,” he said.Rishi, whose father is engaged in seasonal farming in Palamu’s Medininagar, said this was his second attempt at NEET.“I could not join any major coaching programme and largely depended on self-study and regular revision. After missing out in my first attempt, I worked on my weak areas and stayed disciplined throughout the year. This result has brought me a step closer to my dream of becoming a doctor,” he said.For Ansari, whose father is a farmer, the result came entirely through self-study. “I did not join any coaching institute. I relied on NCERT books, online resources and the guidance of my teachers. Clearing NEET in my first attempt has strengthened my belief that consistent hard work can overcome financial limitations,” he said.SSLNT principal Anjana Mahato said Punam Kumari, daughter of a daily wager from Dhanbad, overcame immense challenges. “She remained focused despite financial difficulties and never lost confidence. Her success is a proud moment for the school and a reminder that determination and perseverance can help students realise their dreams,” she said.
