Tempo Driver's Daughter Clears NEET, aspires to become gynaecologist after completing MBBS

Naziya scored 668 marks in the NEET (UG) 2021 exam and ranked 1759th at the national level. Over eight lakh candidates took this exam, and Naziya ranked 477th in the Other Backward Classes category. 

"Medical treatment is costly as there are not enough doctors around. In the absence of medical guidance, adolescent girls and women in my locality face many problems. I thought of helping them by becoming a doctor so that no one has to go all the way to a big city for treatment," says Naziya.

Naziya has been a bright student throughout her school days as well, scoring 92% and becoming the district topper. A scholarship scheme enabled her to avail specialized coaching. She went on to top Class 12 as well in the district and then enrolled at a Kota institute to prepare for NEET exams.

It is noteworthy that Naziya achieved this feat in spite of studying in Hindi medium. Language barriers caused her to fail thrice but she finally cleared in the fourth attempt by taking online study help. All this while, the family borrowed money for her coaching. "There was a lot of pressure on my father to stop my studies and marry me off. But he stood by me and I completed my preparations with my mother's support. I am so proud of my parents," Naziya told the New Indian Express.

"Many people are convinced that their daughters deserve higher education. I will be happier if my example prompts four girls to study further," she says. "I will come back to my town after I complete my medical studies. I want to help poor children like me in studies and I would like to help those unable to get treatment because they don't have enough money," Naziya further added. "We need daughters like her," says local councilor Nahid Begum, who expects Naziya to serve as an example for others.