Yajnaseni and Dibyaseni Khatua from Mayurbhanj, Odisha, cleared the NEET 2026 entrance exam after studying on hilltops to access a stable mobile internet connection.
The sisters, daughters of a farmer and an Anganwadi helper, relied on self-study and online resources due to the family's inability to afford private coaching.
Yajnaseni succeeded on her third attempt while Dibyaseni cleared the exam on her first, with the elder sister providing guidance throughout their preparation.