Mom of 5-Month-Old Studies for India's Toughest Medical Exam
Saniya married at 18 to escape family pressure and pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Now 20 with a baby daughter, she's preparing for India's notoriously difficult medical entrance exam while studying between naps and late-night hours. #
While most new mothers struggle to find time for a shower, 20-year-old Saniya from Delhi is preparing for NEET, one of India's toughest medical entrance exams.
Her journey to the textbooks wasn't straightforward. Born into a conservative Muslim family, Saniya faced marriage pressure after completing 10th grade. She knew her family wouldn't support her dream of becoming a doctor, so she made an unconventional choice.
She married Vishal, the person she loved, at 18. Her main reason? To finally get the chance to study. "If I had to get married anyway, I wanted it to be on my own terms," she explains.
After her marriage, Saniya completed high school. Then came baby Eliza, now five months old. When her daughter was just six weeks old, Saniya resumed her medical exam preparations.
Her Instagram bio reads "Studying between baby naps," and while it sounds charming, the reality is exhausting. She squeezes study sessions into whatever moments she can find: during Eliza's naps, after household work is done, and late at night when everyone else is asleep.
"Managing housework, baby needs, and studies together is exhausting, but my dream keeps me motivated," Saniya shares. She relies on online coaching and self-study, posting daily vlogs as personal reminders of her journey.
The NEET paper leak scandal nearly broke her spirit. "I felt like maybe my hard work had no value," she admits. Once again, her husband Vishal became her anchor, encouraging her to keep going.
Sunny's Take
What makes Saniya's story shine isn't just her determination. It's Vishal, who actively shares household duties and childcare so his wife can study. In a society where women are often expected to abandon professional dreams after marriage or motherhood, he tells her, "You just work hard, everything else will happen."
The couple faces regular criticism. People tell Saniya she won't succeed, that her efforts are just drama, that she should have given up by now. "It feels like everyone is just waiting for me to quit," she says.
But Saniya refuses to stop trying. She says she dreams not just for herself, but for all the girls and mothers who quietly give up on their ambitions because they think time has run out.
Her message is clear: no one's dreams should end because of age, marriage, or motherhood.
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Based on reporting by Times of India - Good News
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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