The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET UG) is a medical entrance exam conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This exam is held across India and in select countries for NRI students, for admissions into MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical colleges of India. This exam is mandatory for all students aspiring to pursue undergraduate medical courses.
Every year, over 2 million students appear for the NEET (UG) exam, which is conducted in every state of India by the NTA. Students need to be well-prepared for this exam, which follows the syllabus of NCERT textbooks for classes 11 and 12. Only students from the medical stream are eligible to appear for NEET (UG).
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This exam is pen-and-paper-based. Students are provided with an OMR sheet and a question paper, and they must fill out the correct answers on the OMR sheet.
Now, let's talk about the exam pattern. Questions are asked from three subjects. From Biology, there will be 90 questions worth 360 marks. Physics will have 45 questions worth 180 marks, and Chemistry will also have 45 questions worth 180 marks, making a total of 720 marks. Out of the 200 total questions, students only need to answer 180.
Regarding the marking scheme, each correct answer earns 4 marks, while each wrong answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. If a question is skipped, there is no negative marking.
The NTA conducts this exam every year on the first Sunday of May from 2 PM to 5 PM. Registration for the exam usually opens around the end of February on the NTA's official website and remains open until late March or April 10.
In this blog post, we will share some proven study strategies that can help you score well in the NEET (UG) exam. These strategies are tried and tested and can lead to good performance if followed properly.
Here are some proven study strategies to get good marks in NEET (UG) 2025:
Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern
To succeed in any exam, it's crucial to thoroughly understand the syllabus and exam pattern. This approach will give your mind clarity on what to study and how to study. Every student should print out the syllabus and highlight the important topics. The NEET syllabus is available on the official websites of NMC and NTA. To grasp the exam pattern, you can refer to previous year question papers or take mock tests. Previous year papers can be found on various educational websites, and mock tests are available on apps or websites.
NEET questions are from three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology), following the NCERT syllabus for classes 11 and 12. Here’s the exam breakdown:
- 180 questions (720 marks total)
- Physics: 45 questions
- Chemistry: 45 questions
- Biology: 90 questions (Botany + Zoology)
- Marking scheme: 4 marks for each correct answer, and a 1-mark deduction for each wrong answer
Create a Well-Structured Study Plan
While preparing for any competitive exam, it is necessary to make a schedule for that exam. Every student should make a proper schedule so they can qualify for the exam without hesitation. For the NEET exam as well, you need to make a schedule so you clearly know what to do and when. While making a schedule, we should include everything like sleeping time, waking time, breakfast time, lunch time, and dinner time, etc.
You can make your schedule by keeping day-wise, short-term goals, and long-term goals in mind. Let’s now understand these terms one by one.
1. Day-wise Schedule:
When you make your schedule, it’s important to make it day-wise so that you know what you have to do throughout the day. In your daily schedule, include all three of your subjects along with meal times and sleep times. Keep in mind that when you make the schedule for the first time, make it a little simple and easy, so it’s easy for you to follow. Then, slowly you will level up.
2. Short-term Goals:
It is scientifically proven that if you want to do a task quickly and with focus, you need to trick your brain so that it works actively. What is tricking the brain? Don’t worry, I’ll explain. Your brain always wants rest or comfort. So, if you force your brain that all this work must be done, etc., there’s a possibility that you won’t be able to do it properly because your brain doesn’t know by when it needs to be done. So, what I mean is, first make small goals that are easy to achieve. For example, make sure in your mind that I will complete these two chapters this week, then take a two- or one-day break. Then your brain will accept it, just because it seems easy to your brain.
3. Long-term Goals:
Now, once you are trained by completing small goals, then set bigger goals. For example, I will complete Part 1 in the coming 6 months. Then in the next 6 months, I will complete another part. Every month, I will take a full syllabus test.
Conclusion:
The NEET (UG) exam is a tough competitive exam, and proper preparation is essential. By following these tips and setting your own rules, you’ll stay on track. Most importantly, remember that your health comes first. Take good care of yourself, eat your meals on time, and balance your studies with proper rest.