This INSANE Study Schedule Helped me Cracked AIIMS "THRICE" in FIRST Attempt | Dr Aman Tilak, MD

Dr. Aman Tilak introduces himself and highlights his unique achievement of cracking AIIMS Dellhi three times on his first attempt each time. He shares his academic background, including securing AIR 33 in AIIMS MBBS entrance (2017), AIR 455 in INI CET (Nov 2022), and AIR 1 in INI SS (Nov 2025) for DM Therapeutic Medicine, from AIIMS New Delhi.

Dr. Tilak reveals two main secrets to his success: first, that 'system is more important than being genius,' advocating for a sustainable and consistent study system over natural talent. Second, that combining 'quality and quantity' of study makes success inevitable, contrary to the common belief that only quality matters.

Before constructing his timetable, Dr. Tilak underwent a 'reality check' by understanding the extreme competitiveness of his desired examination (INI SS with only one seat nationally). This realization fueled his readiness to sacrifice social engagements and wasteful activities. He also experimented with his schedule, realizing night study wasn't effective after work, leading him to shift to an early morning study routine and optimize his sleep.

Dr. Tilak describes his initial study routine: sleeping from 6-6:30 PM after work, then waking around 1 AM to study until 4 AM. After a nap, he would study again from 5 AM to 7:30 AM, followed by an hour at the gym. This allowed for 4-4.5 hours of study on working days, increasing to 11-12 hours on non-working days with structured study slots and breaks.

His 'insane' timetable involved sleeping from 7 PM and waking between 12:30 AM - 1 AM for 4-4.5 hours of sleep. He studied from 1 AM to 4 AM, then took a 15-minute coffee break instead of an hour-long nap. He continued studying from 4:15 AM to 7:30 AM, followed by gym. This schedule allowed him to consistently study 14-15 hours daily, with structured study blocks, lunch, and a rejuvenating rest with closed eyes instead of screen time.

Dr. Tilak identifies several unique advantages: a lack of mental barrier due to previous successes, positive mental reinforcement, using legal performance-enhancing substances like coffee, and the significant impact of weight reduction (20 kg in one year) on his attention and reduction of daytime drowsiness. He also mentions surprisingly adapting to just 4-4.5 hours of sleep due to high stress and goal clarity, though he doesn't proud of it.

Given the lack of consolidated resources for his specialized DM branch, Dr. Tilak compiled and assorted scattered materials. To make revision engaging, he recorded himself reading his notes aloud, creating 30 hours of personal lectures. He then listened to these recordings at 2x-3x speed during walks, enabling superfast revision.

He advises students to experiment for the first 7 days to find their optimal study pattern (early bird or night owl). Then, establish a consistent routine, study strategically by focusing on high-yield topics, and build a system for inevitable success. He stresses multiple, funnel-down revisions and ruthlessly cutting out distractions that don't align with goals. Finally, he emphasizes the critical importance of not compromising physical and mental health.