NEET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 5. With less than 10 days to go for the exam, candidates must be wondering how to spend the last few days before the NEET 2024 examination. This article of Shiksha brings information on what and how to prepare for NEET 2024 in 10 days. Read on to find out.
10 Days for NEET Preparation
NEET 2024 Preparation in 10 Days: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NEET 2024 exam on May 5, 2024. The last few days before the examination are crucial for every NEET aspirant. What you see and what you read during the last 10 days have a direct impact on the recollection of facts on exam day. Thus, how you prepare for NEET 2024 in less than 10 days prior to the exam will actually make a difference in the outcome on the exam day.
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There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.This article will help you realise the importance of the last few days before the examination. This article on 'How to prepare for NEET 2024 in 10 days' also includes 10 tips for making the most of these last few days. Read on to know more about the preparation tips and tricks for the last 10 days of NEET 2024.
Q: How do I prepare for the NEET from the very beginning without coaching?
Q: How to prepare for NEET exam and get a good rank?
Q: I am a PCB class 11th and preparing for NEET. Is Maths compulsory to qualify for NEET?
Maths is not compulsory for NEET. You have numerical in Physics but you do not required Maths in Class 11 and Class 12 to solve those. If you studied Maths in class 10, then you can solve the numericals in Physics. Since NEET has Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects, it would be advantageous for you if you are a PCB student. Moreover, in case a candidate has studied PCM and not Biology, even as an additional subject, then he/she will not be eligible to appear for NEET exam. Hence, Maths is not compulsory, rather not required for NEET. But having basic mathematical knowledge and skills would be an added advantage.
How to Prepare for NEET 2024 in 10 days?
The last 10 days should be focused on not just NEET preparation but practical and logistic preparation as well. Along with that, you must also take care of your physical and mental health to be fit enough to write this highly competitive medical entrance exam. Let us take a look at the tips and preparation strategies for 10 days to NEET 2024.
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Prep Tip# 1: Take stock of what is remaining
The first step will be a quick assessment of your NEET 2024 preparation. Take stock of the topics that need to be covered and the topics that have not been revised for a while. Also, make a list of all the important chapters, according to their weightage. This will be your study material for the next 10 days.
Prep Tip# 2: Get accustomed to the new pattern
This year, the exam pattern has remained the same as last year. NTA will follow the NEET exam pattern as followed in the previous exam session. While the structure remained the same for last year as well, the duration of the exam was increased by 20 minutes. Although the broad pattern has remained the same in terms of duration and the total number of questions, you have to decide on the exam-taking strategy to approach the paper with ease and confidence. Hence, you are advised to go through the new exam pattern and solve practice tests in this format, which has been released by the top NEET coaching institutes.
Q: I take too much time in covering topics and it takes my whole day to complete revision. How do I proceed to prepare for NEET?
Q: Which is the best objective book for the preparation of NEET?
Q: It is possible to crack NEET exam without coaching?
I will not say, it is impossible. It is possible, but you have work very hard and must give your 200% effort to crack these competitive exams. In my opinion, it is better to take coaching for NEET exam. Coaching makes your exam preparation easier. Sometimes, if you get lots of doubt then you can get it cleared by your tutor who has got the subject knowledge.
Students get individual attention at coaching institutes and they focus on learning and development of students as per their requirement. Coaching centers also teach you a lot of tips, tricks and time management that help you to crack NEET exam. But, you have to be careful in choosing a right and resourceful coaching center, as there are many fraud coaching centers that works for money and not for delivering knowledge to the students.
Q: How can I score 680+ in NEET in six months?
You can follow a single good book. Try to give maximum time to NEET study. Practise few mocks and previous year papers. It is possible to score this high with six months preparation. Avoid distractions and just follow one single good book.
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Prep Tip# 3: Take fewer mock tests
Taking too many NEET mock tests just before the examination can be overwhelming. Also, a low score on these tests can be demotivating for some. A low score does not always mean that your preparation is weak. Some NEET mock tests are extremely difficult and are meant to give candidates exposure to such questions. However, only 10-12 questions in the NEET question paper will be of this difficulty level.
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Prep Tip# 4: Zero down your exam-taking strategy
As mentioned in the previous tip, you must have a strong and dependable exam-taking strategy. The difference between your preparation and performance lies in the approach or the strategy. You may be well prepared and have the answers to most of the questions unless you have a pre-decided strategy on which section to attempt first, selecting the right questions and time management, you will not be able to score high. Based on your previous mock tests and practice sessions, you must have realised which factors work for you and which don't. Based on these, finalise your NEET strategy.
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Prep Tip# 5: Prepare a timetable
A new table for the last 10 days of NEET preparation would prove beneficial. You have already made a list of the topics that you need to cover in these few days. Allocate time for every subject according to the number of topics that you have listed from each one of them. Also, spare an additional hour for the analysis of the mock tests (total four hours).
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Prep Tip# 6: Focus on charts/diagrams/revision notes
Everything that can be represented in the form of diagrams and flowcharts should become a part of your revision notes. Revision becomes easier and less time-consuming with the help of diagrams/flowcharts. Representing information pictographically also aids in better retention.
For Example:
- Many questions from the periodic table can be answered correctly if you revise the chart regularly.
- A diagram representing the human digestive system along with the details of the enzymes released by each organ will also retain these details better.
Prep Tip# 7: Do not refer to any new book or resources now
They say the, more the merrier. But at this stage, when hardly 10 days are left for the exam, it is not suggested that you refer to new books or resources at this stage. By now, you must have referred to all top books and possible NEET study materials you could lay your hands on and have gained the subject knowledge required. If you expose yourself to completely new resources, you will end up cramming information, which is not recommended for this stage. You should concentrate on your revision notes and try to improve on the weak areas without stressing yourself much.
Prep Tip # 8: Bridge all possible gaps
It is time to identify the small doubts, queries or weaknesses that are yet to be resolved. This will help you to boost your confidence just before the exam. Make a list of all queries and topics of weak areas which you are facing and approach your mentors or seniors to get the answers. However, it is advised that if you have left any weak topic for preparing at the last moment, do not start preparing those now. Starting any topic from scratch is not a good idea at this stage. Rather focus on your strengths and minimise the weak points in these 10 days.
Prep Tip # 9: Visit the NTA website and credible platforms for information
These days, there are a number of social media and news media platforms and portals which you must visit to get more information on NEET 2024. While staying updated is necessary, there are several fake news and misleading information that may confuse and perturb you. In this last moment before the exam. Hence, only visit the official NTA NEET website and some credible news portals for tracking information.
Prep Tip# 10: Stay motivated
Stay away from any negativity during these last few days. It is important that you stay focused and motivated and do not let your mind wander off. Make sure that you revise everything with full concentration. A halfhearted revision will not yield the desired results. Do not hesitate to take a 10-15 minute long break during this period, it will help you focus better.
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