Aakash Chaudhry, Director of AESL shares some useful tips and preparation strategies for NEET UG 2022 that students should adopt in the days left for the exam!
NEET 2022 Preparation Strategies by Aakash Chaudhry, AESL Director
The introduction of NEET in 2013 has scraped all the state-level medical entrance tests and the All-India PMT examination. The debate over the states participating was a hot topic in all the newspapers. In actuality, most of the states have agreed to participate in this common entrance exam from 2013 onwards. At that time, a total of 271 MBBS colleges have been listed by MCI, which will fall under the aegis of NEET 2013. At that time, these colleges offered a total of 31,000 MBBS seats across India. The NEET syllabus was decided after reviewing various state board syllabi and that prepared by the CBSE, COBSE and NCERT, considering the significance of various fields covered within medical education.
No doubt, with this notification, students will have to revamp their approach to their exam preparation, as, along with the concept, a new syllabus has also come into the picture. This, however, can easily be followed with a strategic approach and proper planning for the exam. And it’s not just about the aspirants; every organisation in the education sector will have to gear up for NEET.
Explore colleges based on NEET
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
NEET has replaced the following medical entrance exams:
- All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT – the national level medical entrance test for MBBS courses), which till 2012 will be used for admissions into 15% seats of all government medical colleges except that of in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
- All individual MBBS entrance exams, which are being organized individually by state or colleges themselves (e.g. AFMC, OJEE, EAMCET, Delhi-PMT, UP-CPMT, UT-PMT, R-PMT, HR-PMT, WB-JEE, JK-CET etc.)
- From 2020 onwards, AIIMS and JIPMER scrapped their own entrance exams and started conducting their admission through NEET scores.
Preparing for NEET- Strategy and Awareness is all you require
First of all, you should be completely aware of the changed pattern to implement a proper strategy for NEET 2022. So, let us have a look at the revised pattern before we go ahead with the formula to crack the NEET 2022 strategy.
Commonly asked questions
NEET or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a paper-and-pencil-based test (PBT) of three hours or 180 minutes duration. There will be a total of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), all of which will be compulsory to attempt. The syllabus of the exam consists of Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. The Biology subject is segregated between Zoology and Botany. On the other hand, the Chemistry subject is segregated into Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. Unlike last year, the subjects will not be divided into two sections.
According to the marking scheme, each correct question carries 4 marks, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattempted questions. The following table brings the structure of the NEET exam.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Section | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry Section | 45 | 180 |
| Botany Section | 45 | 180 |
| Zoology Section | 45 | 180 |
The NEET scorecard or the NEET result is declared in an online mode. The NEET scorecard is released online in PDF format. Candidates will have to obtain the NEET scorecard by following the steps given below:
1. Visit the official website - neet.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the link indicating NEET scorecard download
3. Enter the NEET application number and date of birth or password
4. Enter the security pin
5. Download the NEET scorecard PDF document
6. Take multiple printouts
Candidates must preserve the hard and soft copy of the NEET scorecard till the admission or counselling process is concluded.
The format for NEET exam is a total of 180 question with total 720 marks. Four marks will be awarded for a right answer and one mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. The questions will be objective type that is MCQ based. 90 questions will be from Biology including Zoology and Botany both, and 45 questions each from Physics and 45 Chemistry. Each subject will be divided into two sections. The syllabus will be that of Class 11 and Class 12 CBSE syllabus.
There will be bonus marking or extra marks awarded to NEET candidates only if there is a discrepancy in the NEET answer key. Clarifying the same, NTA has stated:
1. If more than one option is found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
2. If all options are found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
3. If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped then all candidates who have appeared will be given four marks (+4) irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.
The exam pattern of NEET was changed by NTA last year. The total number of questions was increased from 180 to 200. However, the number of questions to be attempted was 180. Each subject or section was divided into two sections, Section A and Section B. While the former carried 35 questions, the latter carried 15 questions. In Section B, candidates had to answer 10 questions out of 15 questions. The duration of the exam was three hours. Each question carried four answer options and test-takers had to mark the correct answer option on the OMR sheet.
Explore more Medicine & Health Sciences exams with upcoming dates
29 Mar '26 - 10 May '26
21 Apr '26 - 11 May '26
1 Nov '25 - 14 May '26
22 May '26
1 May '26 - 31 May '26
12 Jul '26
15 May '26 - 20 May '26
Now, let’s get the NEET strategy set to ensure your long-cherished dreams to become a doctor do not go unfulfilled. So here are a few strategy for NEET 2022 to help you out towards better preparation:
- A thorough reading of NCERT books is a must. The content of NCERT books should be read completely and the figures given should be understood minutely. Students must solve the exercises given in the NCERT.
- NEET question paper will have 200 questions, out of which 180 questions have to be solved within three hours duration. Accordingly, time management practice should be done by writing NEET mock tests. A student would be required to solve each question in a minute’s time, so regular practice of at least 15-20 full-length tests before taking the actual exam would prove to be most beneficial.
- There are some differences in the CBSE syllabus for classes 11 and 12 compared to NEET. A close comparison of syllabi must be done.
- Going through the previous year's exam papers will help as NEET 2022 is expected to be at the same level.
Also, the right dose of mental guidance is of utmost importance for students. A positive attitude and a calm disposition will definitely help develop a stress-free study environment. Panicking is never a solution; it just hampers the aspirant’s overall performance. So, students should let go of worries and instead adopt a practical stance and react wisely to the amendments not just today, but also in the future.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, the NEET 2025 exam pattern was changed. NTA announced the change in the exam pattern on January 25, 2025, to enable candidates prepare accordingly. The optional questions were removed. Instead of 200 questions, there were 180 questions. The total duration of NEET 2025 was reduced from 200 minutes to 180 minutes or three hours now.
The NEET analysis is prepared based on the student reactions and reviews by experts. While the student reactions may vary from one to another as each student has a different perspective, the expert review is a more credible source of NEET analysis.
The difficulty level of NEET may vary for candidates, based on their preparation level. Based on the expertise and experience, the NEET analysis by experts will provide a more in-depth overview of the exam for each subject, topics, syllabus coverage and weightage. Expert analysis for NEET will also act as a basis of preparation for aspirants planning to appear for the exam next year.
However, student reactions give a first-hand impression of the exam which cannot be ruled out. It gives a glance to the NEET question paper and the personal feedback of candidates. NEET analysis by student reactions help evaluate the overall performance of candidates and the expected cutoff.
The need of the hour to make this change a successful one is a right attitude and adequate preparation to be able to turn the feeling of apprehension and insecurity into a pleasant sense of achievement. As the popular saying goes, where there is a will there is a way.
Topics to be studied brushed up in one month
The following table brings the subject-wise important topics which students must prepare in the last month for the exam. The NEET preparation strategy can be formulated accordingly.
Important Topics for NEET Physics
Take a look at the important topics of Physics along with the important ones which have to be prepared in a month.
| S.No. |
Topics to be studied |
Topics to be brushed up in a month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
|
| 2 |
Mechanical properties of matter |
|
| 3. |
Thermal properties Heat &, Thermodynamics |
|
| 4. |
Oscillation & waves |
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 6. |
|
|
| 7. |
Modern Physics |
|
Also Read: How to Study Physics for NEET? - Check Preparation Tips, Best Books from Toppers
Important Topics for NEET Chemistry
Take a look at the important topics of Chemistry along with the important ones which have to be prepared in a month.
| S.No. |
Topics to be studied |
Topics to be brushed up in a month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
|
| 2. |
Organic Chemistry |
|
| 3. |
Inorganic Chemistry |
|
Also Read: How to Study Chemistry for NEET 2022? - Preparation Tips, Important Topics & Books
Important Topics for NEET Biology (Botany and Zoology)
Take a look at the important topics of Biology along with the important ones which has to be prepared in a month. The subject-wise topics are further divided into Botany and Zoology, as per the NEET exam pattern.
The following table brings the Botany topics for NEET.
| S.No. |
Topics to be studied |
Topics to be brushed up in a month |
|---|---|---|
| Class 11 |
|
|
| Class 12 |
|
|
The following table brings the Botany topics for NEET.
| S.No. |
Topics to be studied |
Topics to be brushed up in a month |
|---|---|---|
| Class 11 |
|
|
| Class 12 |
|
|
About the author:
Aakash Chaudhry is the director of Aakash Educational Services Ltd (AESL). Before joining AESL, he worked with top IT firms like Infosys Technologies and Cognizant Technology Solutions in the enterprise solutions and business analysis division. Aakash is an alumnus of Harvard Business School at the Harvard University in Boston, USA, where he earned OPM certification. By profession, Aakash is an engineer with a bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences and an MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad.
Read More:
NEET 2022: 5 Expert Tips to Excel in Your Preparation
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Jun '20 | AIIMS MBBS 2020 Results |
May '20 | AIIMS MBBS 2020 Exam |
Jun '20 | JIPMER 2020 exam (tentative) |
21 Apr '26 - 11 May '26 | FMGE 2026 Registration June Se... |
21 May '26 - 10 Jun '26 | FMGE 2026 Application Correcti... |
4 May '26 - 10 May '26 | OJEE 2026 |
Jun '26 | OJEE result 2026 |
Jul '22 | DAVV CET 2022 Registration |
5 May '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Admit Card |
10 May '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Exam Day |
May '26 | NTA NEET 2026 Exam Date |
May '26 | CUET UG Exam Date 2026 |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
The factors that determine the NEET cutoff scores are-
- Total number of appearing candidates
- Difficulty level of the examination
- Performance of the candidates
- Number of seats available:
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
Since you are appearing for NEET, you must aim for safe scores. For MBBS in and around Faridabad, your best private college options are Amrita School of Medicine and Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences.
1. Amrita School of Medicine
- MBBS tuition fee: INR 1.2 Crore
- NEET Cutoff (General Category):
- Closing
T
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
As per the official website, MES Medical College Hospital does not offer BSc Nursing courses. The college offers MBBS at UG level. At PG level, the college offers MD and MS programmes.
N
Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad does not mention NEET-UG as an accepted entrance exam for MBBS admissions. Only GUJCET has been mentioned as an accepted entrance exam in the selection criteria.
However, in the rules from 2016, NEET-UG has been mentioned as the mandatory entrance exam for candidates who
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences admissions are entrance-based. Students cann either appear for the NIMHANS entrance or submit scores obtained in NEET. To know more, students can connect with the institute.
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Amity University, Jaipur has not listed NEET-UG as an accepted entrance exam for BPharm admissions. The institute does accept NEET-UG for other courses such as BTech in Biotechnology.
However, primary scores which are used to evaluate a candidate during BPharm admissions are Class 12 board exam score
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
No, NEET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for every Parul University BSc admission. Only some BSc courses such as BSc in Medical Biotechnology require candidates to appear for NEET-UG to qualify for admissions.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, NEET is enough for ITS College of Health and Wellness Sciences admissions. Students however, do need to participate in counselling round after the entrance exam. Interested and eligible students can apply online.
A
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
The NTA will announce the NEET UG 2026 results around a month after the exam. The NEET result will be released as a PDF download file comprising the cutoff marks and merit list.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
To check the KEAM merit list for Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, students have to go to the official site, ie, Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE). This is the body that conducts the KEAM counselling process. It is also the same one who handles the KEAM entranc
N
Contributor-Level 10