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Sanidhya Dongre from AESL's Panvel branch emerged as Mumbai city topper in NEET UG 2026, securing AIR 28 with 700 marks out of 720. AESL said his achievement contributed to its strong results, with several students reaching top national ranks. Sanidhya credited parents and teachers, saying mock tests and guidance strengthened his preparation.

Mumbai: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) has announced that its classroom student Sanidhya Dongre from the Panvel branch has emerged as the Mumbai city topper in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, securing All India Rank (AIR) 28 with a score of 700 out of 720.

Institute's Strong Showing

Sanidhya's performance places him among the country's top medical entrance aspirants and adds to Aakash's strong showing in this year's NEET results. According to the institute, four of its students secured positions in the national Top 10, 18 featured in the Top 50, and 41 made it to the Top 100, with the tally continuing to grow.

Sharing his reaction, Sanidhya said securing AIR 28 was a dream come true and credited his parents and teachers for their unwavering support throughout his preparation. He said regular mock tests, detailed performance analysis, doubt-solving sessions and disciplined classroom learning at Aakash helped him strengthen his concepts and remain focused. He added that the achievement has motivated him to work harder towards becoming a successful doctor.