“Kaabil bano, kamyabi toh jhak maarke peeche bhagegi.”

Baba Ranchod Das Jhanjhad

First things first be very clear with your goals because even after clearing the exam you have to be very consistent and hardworking throughout the span of the MBBS. It is important to approach this profession with sincerity, as it greatly impacts the lives of those in front of you and their families. If you’re among those who need assistance, this blog is essential reading for you. Take just five minutes to digest the contents. Preparing for the NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate) requires a structured and disciplined approach. NEET is a highly competitive exam in India for admission to undergraduate medical and dental programs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare effectively:

• Understand the Syllabus: It is imperative that you become well-versed in the NEET-UG syllabus, encompassing Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology). Familiarize yourself with the NEET UG exam pattern, including the number of questions, marking scheme, and time duration. It is crucial to prioritize topics based on strengths and weaknesses. It will eventually give you filtered content like what topics you have to give more time to and where you can take out some time, so yes it is the first and the most important step to focus on.
  
  
• Create a Study Plan: Develop a realistic study schedule that covers all subjects and topics. Allocate time for each subject based on your strengths and weaknesses. Be sure to include regular breaks to avoid burnout. Define your target score and a realistic rank goal. Having clear goals will help you stay motivated and focused throughout your preparation. Design a balanced study schedule that covers all subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and allows for regular revisions. Distribute your study time evenly among subjects, and allocate more time to subjects you find challenging. Focus on building a strong foundation in each subject. Understand the fundamental concepts before moving on to more advanced topics.
  
• Study Material: Choose the right study materials, including textbooks, reference books, and study guides recommended by experts. NCERT books are highly recommended as they form the basis of the syllabus. Start with NCERT textbooks for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. These books are considered the foundation for NEET preparation and cover the core concepts. Read both 11th and 12th NCERTs for a better understanding of all the basic concepts of all the three subjects Invest in study guides and test series provided by reputable coaching institutes. These materials often include practice questions, mock tests, and detailed solutions. There are various online platforms that offer study materials, video lectures, practice tests, and question banks. Some popular platforms include Khan Academy, Embibe, Aakash iTutor, and Allen’s online resources.
  
• Practice Regularly: NEET-UG is not just about theoretical knowledge; it requires problem-solving skills. Solve a variety of practice questions and previous years’ question papers to get accustomed to the exam pattern and difficulty level. Take full-length mock tests regularly. This helps you simulate the actual exam environment, improve time management, and identify areas that need more attention. Analyze your performance after each mock test to identify strengths and weaknesses.
  
• Revision: Regularly revise the topics you’ve covered. Revision is crucial to retaining information and improving your memory. Create summary notes or flashcards for quick review. The course is vast and one needs to revise regularly to retain it for the exam day. Review material at increasing intervals over time. This technique takes advantage of the “spacing effect,” where information is better retained when studied multiple times with gaps in between. This means you have to revise it weekly, fortnight and monthly to retain it in memory.
  
• Stay Healthy: Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get enough sleep, eat nutritious food, and engage in regular physical activity to keep your mind and body in good shape. Meditation has been proven to be very fruitful for all students and young adults as it not only increases the focus but also makes us feel healthy mentally too in this journey, you need to be very strong physically and mentally to win the marathon. You can follow youtube videos of guided meditation for 5 minutes on a daily basis apart from this you should do the movement physically daily for 20 to 30 minutes to feel energetic and fresh.
  
• Time Management: Develop effective time management skills. Learn to allocate the right amount of time to different subjects based on their weightage in the exam.
  
• Seek Help: If you’re facing difficulties in understanding certain concepts, don’t hesitate to seek help from teachers, peers, or online resources. There are many educational websites, forums, and YouTube channels that offer explanations and tutorials.
  
• Avoid Procrastination: Procrastination can hinder your progress. Stay disciplined and stick to your study schedule. Competitive exams are marathons and not sprints so we have to be disciplined and not only motivated because motivation stays for some days but discipline leads to life. so be consistent in your journey and try to achieve 80 to 90 % of your daily targets so that you get that feeling of keep going on and get a boost up.
  
  Remember that consistent effort and dedication are key to success in the NEET-UG exam. It’s also important to maintain a balanced approach and take care of your overall well-being throughout your preparation journey. Always remember this from bhagwat gita Chapter 2, Verse 47
  कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
  मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥47॥
  In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna – You only have a right to action (karma) and not to the fruits of your karma. Do not become a person who constantly meditates upon (gets attached to) the results of one’s karma. Do not get attached to inactivity (no karma).
  On this note we will end this informative blog see you all soon with something crisp and informative.