Introduction: Competition for admission to medical college in India is intense as the number of applicants for national eligibility cum entrance test (NEET) always exceeds the available seats. The choice of a career in the medical field is a complex personal decision influenced by a multitude of factors. Current study was done with the objectives to study socio-demographic profile of newly selected medical students, to assess reasons of choosing medical stream as a career and to determine the association of socio-demographic and other factors with number of attempts taken by the medical students for selection. Material and methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among 96 newly entered medical students of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha (Dist. Hisar), Haryana. Appropriate statistical tests like chi-square (χ 2) test and Fisher's exact test were applied and mean, mode, percentages were also measured. Result: Out of total 39 students (40.6%) belonged to family where one or more member was in medical profession. However 86 students (89.6%) choose the medical profession by their own choice. Most of students (72.9%) were attending regular classes during 11 th & 12 th in their schools. Maximum number of students (46.9%) cleared the NEET in their 2 nd attempt. Maximum selection was in students who spent 9-12 hours for study for preparation. Out of total 60.4% students spent 5-7 hours for sleep during preparation period. Out of total 91.7% students were joined coaching for preparation purpose. Majority of students (67.7%) migrated from their native place for study purpose. Conclusion: In our study maximum students have chosen medical profession because of their personal interest. In present study maximum newly entered medical students were those who have attended schools regularly in 11 th and 12 th classes. Adequate sleep hours for students play constructive role in favorable outcome.