India, July 22 -- As the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest over the alleged NEET UG exam paper leak continues, All India Rank (AIR) 2 holder Panshul Bansal said he chose to focus on his preparation instead of joining the demonstrations, using the time to improve his performance.

Speaking to NDTV about the paper leak controversy and the ongoing agitation, Bansal said, "I thought of the situation as an opportunity to improve my score. So I thought, why should I go to the protest? Instead, I could be studying at home and improving my skills and score."

His remarks come at a time when several NEET aspirants and coaching institutes have been raising concerns over various aspects of the examination and demanding remedial measures, includi...