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Chennai: In an extraordinary tale of perseverance, a 49-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu has secured an MBBS seat at Virudhunagar Medical College, three decades after her first attempt. Her journey—marked by setbacks, determination, and an unexpected ally in her daughter—has inspired countless aspirants.
The woman, who chose to withhold her name, first attended MBBS counselling in 1994 but was allotted a physiotherapy seat instead. Though she built a successful career as a physiotherapist and ran her own clinic, the desire to become a doctor never faded.
This year, she decided to attempt the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) alongside her daughter, who was also preparing for the medical entrance exam. Using her daughter’s study materials and dedicating just six months to focused preparation, she cleared the exam—a feat she initially thought impossible.
Her daughter, who has also secured an MBBS seat this year, played a pivotal role in her success. "My daughter was my biggest motivator," she said. "Studying together kept me disciplined. When I scored only 147 in my first mock test, she encouraged me to keep going."
Her efforts paid off when she secured admission under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) quota. Now, she plans to balance her MBBS studies with her physiotherapy practice, managing her clinic in the evenings.
The story has resonated across Tamil Nadu, where over 72,000 candidates applied for 6,600 MBBS seats this year. Her achievement underscores that determination and support can defy age barriers—a lesson she hopes will inspire others to chase their dreams, no matter how long it takes.
