Lucknow: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), one of India’s leading test preparation institutes, has announced that Srinarayan Hari Mishra, a Classroom Programme student from its Lucknow centre, has emerged as the Lucknow City Topper in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 105.
The achievement reflects Srinarayan’s consistent dedication, disciplined preparation, and academic excellence, supported by the structured learning environment and expert mentorship provided at Aakash.
Congratulating the student, Dhananjai Kumar Mishra, Regional Director, AESL, said the success is a proud moment for the entire Aakash Lucknow family. He credited Srinarayan’s discipline, perseverance, and commitment to learning for his exceptional performance and extended his best wishes for a successful medical career.
Sharing his thoughts on the achievement, Srinarayan Hari Mishra described securing AIR 105 and becoming the Lucknow topper as a dream fulfilled. He thanked his parents for their unwavering encouragement and acknowledged the constant support of his teachers at Aakash. He said regular mock tests, detailed performance analysis, personalised doubt-clearing sessions, and a disciplined classroom environment played a crucial role in strengthening his conceptual understanding and keeping him focused throughout his preparation. He added that the success has further motivated him to pursue his goal of becoming a skilled and compassionate doctor.
AESL also celebrated another year of outstanding national performance in NEET UG 2026, reinforcing its reputation as one of the country’s most trusted coaching institutes for medical entrance examinations. According to the institute, four Aakash students secured positions in the national Top 10, 18 students ranked within the Top 50, and 41 students featured in the Top 100, with the tally expected to increase as more results are compiled.
The institute attributed this success to its comprehensive academic model, which integrates experienced faculty, scientifically designed study material, technology-enabled learning, regular assessments, AI-driven performance analytics, and personalised mentoring to help students excel in highly competitive examinations.
Several other students from the Aakash Lucknow centre also delivered impressive performances in NEET UG 2026. Suraj Kumar secured AIR 275, Sourish Tiwari achieved AIR 308, Mohammad Ali obtained AIR 535, Mohit Raj secured AIR 1111, and Jayant Jain finished with AIR 1312.
With its nationwide network of coaching centres and digital learning platforms, AESL continues to mentor lakhs of medical aspirants every year, providing a blend of classroom teaching, technology-driven learning tools, rigorous testing, and personalised guidance aimed at helping students achieve top ranks in competitive entrance examinations.
