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Coaching Institutes Clash Over NEET Topper Keshav Mittal

The claims of three leading coaching chains on social media have prompted scrutiny of promotional tactics.

Overview

  • Keshav Mittal, a 17-year-old from Punjab’s Barnala district, scored 680 out of 720 to secure All India Rank 7 in the NEET UG 2025 exam.
  • Allen, Motion and Narayana each posted congratulatory messages claiming him as their student, leading to overlapping public claims.
  • The overlapping affiliations have generated widespread online discussion about ethical marketing practices in competitive exam coaching.
  • Some social media observers noted that students often combine classroom sessions at one institute with test-series subscriptions from others.
  • Mittal prepared at DM Public Senior Secondary School and a private Chandigarh institute, following an 8–9-hour daily study regimen and avoiding typical distractions.