NEET preparation tips – How to prepare for NEET ?

NEET preparation tips that are help ful for students who are getting ready to face national eligiblity cum entrance exam

About NEET

The NEET is an entrance examination in India which was initially proposed in 2012 for students who wish to study graduate and postgraduate medical course (MBBS, MD, MS) and dental course (BDS, MDS) in government or private medical colleges and dental colleges in India.

NEET replaced All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT). For several reasons, CBSE and Medical Council of India deferred NEET.  Later the test was announced by the Government of India on May 2013. After the strong oppose, the Supreme Court of India quashed NEET on 18 July 2013. However, it was restored on  April 2016.

Finally, AIPMT was held on 1 May 2016, which is known to be the first phase of NEET. NEET-UG was initially conduction by CBSE and with regards to marking, each correct answer carried 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.

NEET current trends

Do you know how many students appear for NEET exam every year?

Every year around 13 lakh students write every year. Among them only 56% students pass the exam. National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting 2019 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. So, it is important for students to be aware of the changes introduced by NTA for the upcoming NEET exams.

General NEET preparation tips

• It is important to know the syllabus and pattern of the examination.
• The wise thing a student can do is by choosing the right study material.
• Study materials are incorporated with some animation and videos. It is important to take notes rather than looking at those videos.
• Only if you know your weaker part, you can come up strong. So, you have to first work more on your weaker areas.
• Instead of studying the entire syllabus, be smart enough and study less.
• It’s always better you choose a offline study software, it works.
• Summarizing plays a vital role. It helps in recalling what you have learned.
• Students aspiring to clear NEET should prepare without any
• Avoid rote-learning.
• Organize your study space.
• Use flow charts and diagram for easy remembrance.
• Try to organize a study group and explain your answers to your friends.
• Meet your teachers and professors before your exam.
• Plan your exam day, get things and tools ready in advance.
• Think twice before answering the numerical problems and find some shortcuts to solve them.
• Above all, “you will be defeated by your own weapon”. So remove all your negativity and advance with a positive attitude.

Run the day or else the day runs you : NEET preparation tips

• Every time you look at your clock, you have to realize that life runs not the clock hands. So, utilize the time effectively.
• Prepare every day. Do not give any excuse.
• Try to complete the mock test within 2.5 hrs.
• During examination, try filling your OMR directly instead of marking your question paper.
• Have a regular and healthy study break.
• Carry the notes for quick revision.

Eat Sleep Prepare [NEET] Repeat

• Health is the real wealth. Be conscious on your health.
• Avoid junk and oily foods.
• Important to consume more proteins, fruits and green vegetables.
• Have calm and delight sleep.
• Keep your body hydrated by drinking more water.
• Indulge in physical activities.
• Have a big bar of dark chocolate before the examination.

Pattern and Weight-age

From NEET perspective:

• Exam pattern:

The exam covers the topics from Physics (45 Questions), Chemistry (45 Questions), Botany (45 Questions) and Zoology (45 Questions).

Duration  3 hours [180 questions]

Each correct answer carries 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

For each unanswered question, marks are neither deducted nor awarded.

Subject concentration while preparing for NEET

• Among 3 concentrate on Biology first why because, out of 90 questions almost 80 to 85 are purely NCERT based.
• Try to solve as many questions from physics and organic chemistry.
• Don’t waste time in reading hydrogen instead read water and heavy water.
• Don’t neglect the last chapters of chemistry [both volumes] and ecology in biology.
• Focus on cell biology, biotechnology and physiology since their weight-age is more.
• Modern physics is more easy and scoring.
• Learn all diagrams and tables.

Things to do : NEET Preparation Tips

on the NEET test day

• Wake up your mind and body
• Wear appropriate attire
• Eat a smart breakfast which includes vitamins, Begals / breads with peanut butter
• Warm up your brain by reading something short.
• Arrive prior to the hall.
• Recheck the answers once you are done with the exam.
• Avoid malpractice, which may ruin your career.

Things to avoid

while preparing for NEET

• Don’t compare your preparation level with others. Trust your own planning method.
• Don’t limit your sleeping time.
• Don’t procrastinate. If you have any doubt, it should be solved earlier.
• Last minute skimming, as it builds up tension.
• Don’t carry any item inside the examination hall.
• And Don’t rush through the instructions.
• Never discuss with your fellow candidates.

Myths of NEET

There are few unnecessary myths which the students blindly believe. These myths may result in the poor performance of the candidate. Few myths,

• NEET a tough nut to crack
• Join a reputed coaching class to qualify NEET
• Consumes more time in preparation.
• Availability of seat is limited.
• Impossible to clear NEET due to the competition.

Myths of NEET goes on, so one usefull thing among NEET preparation tips is you have to increase the confidence through regular studies and revision. Always remember, Rome was not built in a day, so is the preparation for NEET exam. Let the confidence be with you in this long and exhaustive journey.

NEET PREPARATION TIPS 

Does NEET have age limit?

Yes, you can take this exam only till 25 years if you are from unreserved category. 30 years of age for reserved and PwD category candidates.

Registration fee

Do NEET have any registration fee?

Yes, General/ OBC                                                                                         Rs. 1400/-

SC/ST/PH/ Transgender                                                                              Rs. 750/-

What are the qualifying marks for NEET exam?

UR (Unreserved Category) – 50%, OBC/SC/ST – 40%, PWD – 45% (minimum aggregate marks only for PCB subjects)

How many times you can attend NEET exam?

There are no limits to attempt.

When is this NEET exam conducted?

Mostly in the month of May

Can an NRI take NEET?

There are no restrictions to take NEET with regards to the nationality.

General instructions:

• During the registration for your exam be careful with the spelling of your name and contact details and the medium of language that you choose.
• First and foremost, you should know the subjects covered in the exam. In NEET, there are three subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Among these subjects, Biology has the highest weight age with 90 questions.
• Remember, you can spend only one minute for each question. Because the total time for the exam is 180 minutes (3 hours) and the total number of questions is 180.
• Time management is important. So try to take as much mock tests as you can.
• Only if you are confident with the answer go for it because, NEET has negative marks. You can guess the answer for few questions, but not for all.
• The type of questions that you will encounter is MCQ. So, be careful when you write down the answer option for each question.
• Although, there is no math subject in NEET. In Physics and Chemistry, you might get few numerical problems, so you must improve your basic mathematical operations. There will no calculator for you to use.
• Rome was not built in one day! Start preparing at least 8 months before your exam.
• Keep your goal secret.
• Make schedule for each day. Allot 4-5 hours/day if you’re a working professional /student.
• Revise the whole week portion on weekends.
• Try to make notes when you learn that will help you out for quick revision.
• Early morning is the best time for studying.
• Involve in physical activities like playing. That will be your stress buster.
• Give 5 minutes break between every 2 hours of your study period.
• Take good rest.
• Don’t spend too much in social media’s. Restrict your time of usage, but don’t avoid it completely.
• Have a real time conversion with your friends / well wishers that will really bring your stress down. Also, you may come across some useful information.
• Interact with your seniors and get advice from them.
• Try to have good meal before you start your preparation one each day.
• Have good nutritional food like vegetables, especially spinach.
• Don’t get panic on the day of the exam. You can only give your best. So stay positive.

Tools that might help you!

NEET preparation tips about tools in Raptor entrance expert

• There are question banks available for each subject. So, get them and look for the weight age.
• Look for the topics which are repeated and focus on it. Be strong, on those topics.
• While, preparing give equal importance for all the subjects and topics.
• Don’t memorize. Understand each topic and try to remember them frequently.
• In subjects like physics and chemistry you need to remember certain formulae.
• In the beginning of your preparation don’t memorize those formulae. Understand the context and its usage.
• In Biology, there will be a lot of terms for you remember make mnemonic and learn.
• There may be certain diagram labeling questions, for those practice them by marking on your own.
• There are few online videos and materials available for each topic.

    Few days left!

NEET preparation tips while only few days left

• Before 20 days of your exam stop learning new concepts.
• You will have some standard values like pi=3.14, memorize them.
• Revise the concepts with the notes that you taken during your preparation.
• Don’t take any mock test at this time.
• Close your books before 1 week of your exam.
• During your revision time, try to avoid attending parties/functions.
• Stay away from negative vibes.
• Download your hall ticket and keep it safely.
• Look for you exam hall location and see whether you will be able to reach on time.

    On the test day!

NEET preparation tips for the test day

• Don’t take any reference materials or books to the exam hall.
• Have good rest before your exam.
• Don’t skip your meal.
• Check twice whether you have taken your hall ticket and necessary materials for your exam.
• Start early and reach early to your exam hall.
• Don’t take any commitments on the way to your exam hall.
• Assemble in the front your exam hall at least half an hour before.
• Don’t discuss any concepts with your friends before few hours of your exam.
• Don’t involve in any malpractice in the exam. If you’re caught then the consequences will be very bad.
• Verify your seat number twice and then sit.
• Relax, if your tensed nothing comes to your brain.
• Follow the instructions given by the examiner.
• Make sure you attend the questions in which you’re confident.
• If you don’t know the answer for the first question, leave and move to the next question.
• Learn the question completely and then answer.
• There is no need to greet the examiner and you cannot ask any doubts to the examiner.
• If you have any other issues, just inform them.
• After completing your exam, don’t discuss the answers with your friends / self check. If you find it wrong, then that will hamper your next work
• It’s done. It has come to an end. Move on with your next work.

On the result day!

• You have given your best and you will be rewarded for it.
• Check your result.
• If the scores aren’t up to your expectation. Then, the day was not yours.
• The marks what you have fetched was decided within three hours in a day. So, don’t lose hope and move on.
• If you haven’t cleared in this time…make a second attempt.
• Learn from your mistakes
• Be confident and give your best.
• If you cleared the exam give some credits to you and feel proud for yourself and look for colleges that you may get admit.

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