Anantnag's Zaidan Wani secures AIR 124 in NEET 2026 with 690 marks
Anantnag, July 18
Zaidan Wani, a resident of Farfulling village Tailwani in Anantnag district, has brought pride to the region by securing 690 marks and All India Rank 124 in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
Wani's outstanding performance has earned him a place among the country's top-ranked NEET candidates. He is the first student from his family to qualify for NEET, making his achievement a proud milestone for his family and the local community.
His success has been widely appreciated, with people congratulating him and wishing him a bright future in the medical profession.
Expressing joy after the result, Wani said, "My parents were very supportive. They supported me at every step. Throughout the two years of my NEET journey, they were right there with me. I am very happy. After the NEET results, I am hoping to get into a good college now. A good score has come, so there is a lot of happiness."
Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, Zaidan Wani's uncle, praised the topper in the region, saying that his achievement was expected from the very beginning as he has been a very talented and gifted student.
"I am a teacher myself. Because from his childhood until today, as a teacher, I have guided him a lot at home and taught him quite a bit. So earlier, during his childhood itself, I had recognised that this child is very gifted and very talented. One day, he will not only make us proud but will also bring laurels to the Valley. So, the rank he has achieved, this achievement, it was always expected from the very beginning," he said.
"All the children in our society who have qualified, this is our collective achievement. I consider this a collective achievement," he added.
This year's NEET-UG remained under intense public scrutiny following the paper leak controversy that led to the cancellation of the earlier examination. The re-examination held on June 21 took place amid continuing political debate over the integrity of competitive examinations and concerns over student welfare.
The NTA said the results were declared in time to ensure that the counselling and medical college admission schedule remains on track.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great achievement by a Kashmiri student! But we must also question the system—why did NEET-UG need a re-exam after a paper leak? The government needs to ensure every student gets a fair chance, not just those who can afford coaching. Zaidan worked hard, but many others suffered due to the mess. Still, congratulations to him and his family! 🙏
This is a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir! Students from conflict-affected areas often lack resources, yet they shine. Zaidan's success shows that determination beats circumstances. Also, kudos to his uncle for recognizing his talent early—family backing makes all the difference. Wishing him a brilliant medical career! 🎉
Air 124 with 690 marks—that's incredible! But I can't help noticing the timing of this news. The article mentions the paper leak controversy, which casts a shadow over all NEET results. I hope Zaidan's achievement is authentic. Still, if he truly earned it, then more power to him. The system needs to be cleaner for everyone's sake.
Brilliant! Another gem from the Valley. Zaidan's story reminds me of the resilience of Kashmiri students despite constant disruptions. His uncle's support is heartwarming. But let's not ignore the bigger picture: the NEET paper leak scandal highlights how corruption plagues our education system. We need stricter oversight so that honest students like Zaidan don't have to compete in a rigged game. Still, well done, young man!
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