How to prepare for INI CET 2024 January session in 1 month?

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Updated on Apr 18, 2024 15:47 IST

With exam day approaching closer, it is important to leverage every minute in the best possible way in terms of INI CET 2024 preparation. Read to know the tips on how to prepare INI CET 2024 in one month. The exam is scheduled to be held on May 19.

INI CET 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on May 19. With around one month’s time left, candidates need to speed up their preparation strategy for the exam. They should start working on those areas where more needs to be done. Candidates should draw a plan to leverage this remaining time in the best possible ways. It must be noted that last month is to give the final shape to the INI CET preparation 2024 and not to start something afresh. 

As most of the aspirants must have completed INI CET syllabus 2024 or the major portion of it, they need to focus more on the revision part. At least two or three revision is ideally required to ace your chance to qualify for INI CET 2024. This article comprises a series of tips to enable you not to leave any stone unturned for INI CET 2024.

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INI CET 2024 Preparation in One Month

#Take stock of the situation

The first and foremost thing is to understand your exact position in terms of INI CET 2024 preparation. You need to make a list of tasks that needs to be completed in this remaining time. This is of utmost importance so that you can devote time accordingly without missing out on anything important. Identify those areas which need more attention. Revisit this list at regular intervals and tick marks against those tasks which have been completed for the moment.

Q:   Which part of INI CET syllabus is difficult to prepare?

A:

All three subjects such as clinical, pre clinical, para clinical are equally difficult to prepare. Clinical topics are vast in comparison to pre and para clinical topics. Ideally candidates should focus on understanding the concept. Candidates should keep the fact in mind INI CET is one of the toughest exams so shallow preparation doesn’t work. They should have robust plan and strategy to crack the exam.

Q:   Is it necessary to cover all sections and topics from the syllabus of INI CET?

A:
Yes. As the INI CET entrance exam is one of the toughest exams and questions could be concept-based, candidates have to focus on every subject and topic in the syllabus. One can't afford to neglect any of the topic in the exam. Plan in such a way so that every topic is covered well before time and you have enough time for 2-3 times revision. In addition, focus more on those areas where you are weak. Do analyze your performance on regular basis.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of INI CET 2025 January session?

A:

The overall difficulty level of INI CET 2025 January session was moderate. The question paper was difficult than the last time. Most of the questions were clinical based. A good number of questions were from Ortho, Phrama, Pathology, Medicine, OBS Gynae etc. Repeated question were also there. 

#Draw a Timetable

Preparing a 60-day time schedule is another important thing to complete everything well on time. The timetable helps you to allocate a particular duration of time to every task you have earmarked for the exam. For example, dedicate some specific hours daily for revision or mock tests. This way you complete everything in a hassle-free manner. The timetable must be pasted somewhere on the wall so that it is clearly visible to you.

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#Revision from notes

Regular revision of topics is key to success in INI CET 2024. The handmade notes prepared during the initial days of preparation prove very handy for revision. By this time you must have an idea how much time will it take for the revision of a particular topic. Calculate the total number of hours you require to revise all topics of the syllabus. Divide the total number of hours by 30. On an average, you need 4-5 hours for revision of every topic. You can make different combinations of topics such as revising vast topics with interesting ones as per your choice.

#Regular practice through mock test

The mock test is the replica of the exam paper which helps you to understand INI CET exam pattern 2024 and other aspects of the exam. Candidates should solve INI CET mock test paper daily to gain confidence before the exam. Dedicate 2-3 hours daily to solve mock test paper which gets you into a habit of solving the questions. The exercise helps you to improve the speed and accuracy while attempting questions on INI CET 2024 exam-day.

Q:   Was INI CET 2024 July session question paper difficult?

A:

No. INI CET 2024 July session question paper was easier than that of the previous session paper. The overall difficulty level was moderate. Most of the questions were clinical based. Some found Ortho, Radio little difficult. Questions were asked from Ortho, Biochemistry, Medicine, Micro, Surgery, etc. Some Students said there were losts of repeated questions in the exam.

Q:   What is good score in INI CET?

A:

According to experts, scoring 160+ marks in INI CET exam is considered good. Candidates who score 160+ have chance to get good college for PG courses. Scoring marks also depends on difficulty level of the question paper. INI CET 2024 question paper was moderate to difficult. More than 180 questions were easy to attempt.

Overall marks

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Q:   Which topics were difficult in INI CET July 2024 question paper?

A:

According to students, questions from Ortho, Radio, Medicine were most difficult. The overall difficulty level of the question paper was moderate. It must be noted AIIMS doesn't release the official question paper but some coaching centres release the unofficial question paper and answer key right after the exam. 

Q:   How do I prepare for the INI CET?

A:

Students need to plan and make a strategy to qualify for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Examination, INI CET. They need to know everything about the exam pattern, type of questions, marking scheme, best books, and other key details to qualify for the exam. Exam Pattern: Mode: Online Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) Number of questions: 200 Type of questions: Single Correct Choice Multiple Correct Choice Questions Language of the exam: English Negative marking: Yes (1/3) Syllabus: Undergraduate Level Syllabus for AIIMS PG: 1- Pre-clinical: Biochemistry, Physiology, and Anatomy 2- Para-clinical: Pharmacology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology 3- Community Medicine: Clinical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Community Medicine, and Medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology) 4- Surgery and Allied subjects: Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, E. N. T. , and Anaesthesiology. Best books for INI CET 2023: 1- AIIMS Essence by Pritesh Singh 2- Self-Assessment and review of INI CET by Manoj Chaudhary 3- How not to miss things? NEET PG/INI CET high-yield topics by Dr. Shivaam Kesarwaani 4- Review of all recent papers for the Central PG Entrance Exam 2019 by Arvind Arora 5- Review of Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination Vol -1 Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology & Microbiology by Admit Ashish Arvind. 

Q:   Is INI CET exam tough?

A:

Yes. The exam is one of the toughest exam to get admission into PG courses in medical field. However, it can be cracked with proper planning and strategies. Candidates are advised to prepare all the subjects taught during MBBS course. Only those candidates can apply for the exam who have valid MBBS degree from recognised college or university. AIIMS conducts the exam twice a year, January and July session.

#Check previous question papers

Candidates should check previous years’ question papers so that they have a better idea about the difficulty level of INI CET question paper 2024. They get an idea of whether some questions get repeated or not in INI CET. Previous year’s question paper also gives you an idea about the weightage from a particular topic. AIIMS doesn’t release the official question paper but one can check the question paper released by various coaching institutes based on the memory of exam takers.

#Learning from your mistakes

It is not enough to only practice mock tests. Candidates should do a thorough analysis of the performance in the mock test for INI CET 2024. Work on those areas where you lost marks in the mock test. Also, check why you couldn’t manage to attempt all questions in the given time. Candidates can consult seniors/professors to review their performance and provide their valuable inputs to further improve their scores.

#Take care of health

This is the crucial time as one can’t afford to fall ill during this crucial time. Candidates should take a small break during the study. They should sleep for at least 5-6 hours daily too. This may not be possible for some candidates but they should understand that minds also need rest. Some candidates stay awake at night or skip eating on time. Such things may pose risk to their health.

#Recreational Activities

Candidates should dedicate some hours of the day to those activities which they like the most such as watching shows, listening favourite song or anything which make them happy. This helps to rejuvenate the mind by breaking the cycle of monotony and daily routine.
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