LUCKNOW: Shubham Agarwal topped the All India Pre-Medical Test (mains) by securing all India rank of 24 in the city. An elated Shubham said, "I had always dreamt to become a doctor. And today I feel happy to have at least made through one of the prestigious medical examinations. However, I was expecting a rank in top 10," It was Shubham's first attempt in the medical entrance examination.
A student of St Francis College, he scored 97% in his class XII exams this year.
Like Shubham, for all medical toppers, Sunday was the 'fun-day' as they celebrated their success with their family and friends. CBSE declared the AIPMT mains results late on Saturday night. Coming out with flying colours, Bitthal Shukla, who secured an all India rank of 475 said, "My father who is a radiologist, has inspired me to enter into the medical profession. He has been my strength and has helped me achieve my goals." Eyeing on admissions in CSMMU, Bitthal said concentrating on NCERT books is the key to success. He has secured 565{+t}{+h} spot in BHU-PMT and has qualified for the interview at Armed Forces Medical College.