Dr Monish Kanna R secured AIR 1 in NEET PG 2026 with 641 out of 720 marks after a preparation journey built around consistent practice and repeated revision. He attempted 10,425 MCQs across 445 leaderboards, finishing Rank 1 in 85, and revised his workbooks four to five times. Despite facing burnout after a disappointing result, he recovered through better study habits, rest and family support. His strategy focused on analysing mistakes, revising consistently and maintaining discipline.