Father-Son Duo Makes NEET-PG Exam a Family Affair: Dr Deepak Vyas and Dr Samisth Vyas Share Their Journey

Dr Deepak Vyas and Dr Samisth Vyas recently made headlines as one of the rare father-son duos to take the NEET-PG exam together in the same year. This examination, crucial for admission to PG medical courses in India, tests candidates’ knowledge and skills in the field.

Interestingly, Dr Samisth, who completed his MBBS in 2023 and is currently interning, outperformed his father. Despite having 28 years of clinical experience, Dr Deepak Vyas, aged 51, acknowledged that his son had a higher score. “My son proved to be better,” said Dr Vyas, reflecting on the outcome.

Both Dr Deepak and Dr Samisth chose not to disclose their scores. They explained that their primary goal was to gain experience. Dr Samisth plans to retake the exam for a better result. “When Samisth began preparing for NEET-PG, I decided to join him. After completing my MBBS in 1996, I had to start working immediately and couldn’t pursue specialization. I saw this as a chance to test my knowledge and adapt to the current examination format,” Dr Vyas shared.

Dr Vyas, who is a medical counsellor with Apollo Hospitals, mentioned that studying together with his son was an enriching experience. “I wanted to provide both company and competition for my son, who graduated from GMERS Gandhinagar. We studied together, with me focusing on practical aspects and him assisting with theoretical knowledge from his syllabus,” he explained.

Reflecting on the differences between his MBBS exam and the current NEET-PG format, Dr Vyas noted, “When I last took the MBBS exam 28 years ago, it was descriptive. The multiple-choice questions (MCQ) format of NEET-PG was quite new to me. I come from the era when MBBS marks determined PG admissions.”

Despite the differences in examination formats and centers, Dr Vyas and Dr Samisth found the experience valuable. “The examination was a great way to prepare for future challenges. Samisth, who aims to pursue an MD in medicine, plans to come back better prepared next year,” Dr Vyas added.

For both, the journey of studying and preparing together was more significant than the exam result. “The result wasn’t our main focus; it was the journey, the time spent together, and the sense of accomplishment that we will always cherish,” said Samisth.