Bhubaneswar, Ap 9: In a remarkable achievement, Radha Panda, one of the lead actress of the Odia theatre group, has earned nationwide acclaim by securing an All-India 75th rank in the NEET 2026 examination. Her success has brought immense pride to the Jatra community and Odisha at large.

Radha will now pursue her MBBS at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, with plans to specialize in cardiology in the future.

Radha, who balanced her acting career with rigorous academic preparation, scored 716 out of 720 marks, achieving full marks in Physics and Chemistry and losing only four marks in Biology.

Preparing for NEET along with performing on stage at night was challenging, but after five years of dedicated effort, she has achieved remarkable success.

Bapi Panda, President of the Jatra Artists’ Association, praised her achievement, noting that a talented artist can accomplish anything.