Transforming Dreams into Doctors
An ongoing flagship project aimed at identifying, mentoring, and preparing underprivileged students for medical education through NEET.
Slum to Surgeon is an educational empowerment initiative by Mission Awareness Foundation aimed at identifying, mentoring, and preparing underprivileged students for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
The project ensures that talented students from slums and economically weaker sections receive structured guidance, mentorship, and emotional support to pursue medical education.
NEET Focused Medical Entrance Prep
NEET is the single gateway to medical education in India, with nearly 17 lakh students competing every year. High coaching costs, syllabus mismatch, lack of mentorship, and financial stress prevent capable students from succeeding. Slum to Surgeon bridges this gap and ensures that poverty does not decide a student's future.
Quality NEET coaching costs ₹2-5 lakhs annually — impossible for economically weaker families
Gap between school education and NEET requirements creates additional hurdles
First-generation learners have no guidance for career planning
Constant worry about finances affects mental health and performance
Slum Communities & First-Generation Learners from Economically Weaker Sections
Comprehensive support system for NEET aspirants from underprivileged backgrounds
Community-based identification of talented students from slum areas and economically weaker sections through comprehensive screening.
Structured coaching covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology aligned with NCERT curriculum for comprehensive NEET preparation.
Regular testing, revision schedules, and structured study plans to track progress and ensure exam readiness.
One-on-one mentoring sessions and exam stress counselling to provide emotional support throughout the journey.
To ensure that a child's background does not limit their ambition, and to create ethical, skilled doctors from marginalized communities who will serve society with compassion and excellence.
Read the transformational stories of our beneficiaries.
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MBBS Student
"I am Barkat. Being an orphan, pursuing medicine seemed like a distant goal after my early struggles. With guidance and scholarship support from Mission Awareness Foundation, I scored 640 in NEET and am now pursuing my MBBS."
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MBBS Student
"I am Usama Khan. During COVID, my education paused and my future felt uncertain after studying in Madarsa. With guidance from Mission Awareness Foundation and dedicated mentors, I prepared for NEET and secured admission to MBBS."
Study Dropout
MBBS Student
"I am Deepak Jaiswal. Securing admission felt challenging without proper direction and support. With guidance from a counselor at Mission Awareness Foundation, I successfully secured my admission and moved forward with confidence."
NEET Dropout
BAMS Student
"I am Shweta Jadhav. As an orphan aspiring to pursue medicine, my dream once felt out of reach. With support from Mission Awareness Foundation and Radiance Academy, I secured admission to BAMS and now move forward confidently in my medical journey."
Dropout
Software Engineer
"I am Minhaj Shaikh. After 12th, not clearing NEET and facing financial hardship made my path uncertain. With mentorship from Mumbai Coding Club and support from Mission Awareness Foundation, I transitioned into software engineering and now work as a Software Engineer."
NEET Dropout
NEET UG Student
"I am Mehjabeen Khan. The NEET UG counselling process initially felt overwhelming and confusing. With proper guidance and continuous support from Mission Awareness Foundation, the entire process became smooth and financially accessible."
Your contribution can help transform a deserving student's dream of becoming a doctor into reality. Join us in creating ethical healthcare professionals from marginalized communities.
