How to prepare for NEET PG 2025 at home?
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2024 ( NEET PG )
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Some candidates may find it tough to prepare NEET PG 2025 at home a tough task. Read the article to know how it can be done and start preparing.
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for postgraduate admissions or NEET PG is one of the toughest entrance examinations in India. There are various coaching institutes that provide guidance to the candidates preparing for this exam. But every candidate may not have the means or resources to join a coaching institute. So, is it possible to prepare for NEET PG 2025 at home?
Yes, it is possible to prepare for NEET PG at home. But this is going to require a lot of hard work and dedication. NEET PG 2025 requires you to revise everything that has been taught during 4.5 years of MBBS degree course. So, stay focused and be ready to put in a lot of effort if you do not plan to take coaching for NEET PG. Now that we know that it can be done without coaching, let’s discuss how to prepare for NEET PG 2025 at home?
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Q: Which part is difficult in NEET PG syllabus?
Q: How to study effectively to score good rank in NEET PG exam?
Before starting NEET PG preparation, candidates need to have plan and strategies in place. Effective time management is crucial for the preparation. First of all take stock of the situation where actually you stand in terms of preparation. You should ask yourself following questions:
- Which are the topics your are confident at
- Which are the subjects which needs more attention
- Which are the subjects where you need to start from scratch
- What are your srength and weakness
These are some of the prembles of your preparation strategies. Following after make daily schedule allocating specific time for each subject. Try to cover those subjects first where you feel confident of scoring well. Try to finish syllabus at least a month before exam.
Q: Was NEET PG 2024 question paper difficult?
NEET PG 2024 question paper was difficult as compared to last year. The overall difficulty level of the question paper was moderate to difficult. More than 80 pecent questions were based on clinical scenerio. A good number of questions were asked from topics such as Surgury, Gynaecology (OBS GYNE) and other topics. 160-170 questions were easy to attempt.
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How To Prepare For NEET PG 2025 At Home?
Go through the syllabus
The first step in NEET PG preparation is going through the NEET PG syllabus. Now, going through the syllabus does not mean reading the name of the topics. To complete this stage you must know what topics and sub-topics are included in the NEET PG 2025. Also, you must know which topic has the most weightage and which has the least weightage.
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Know the paper pattern and marking scheme
NEET PG exam pattern and marking system are important factors that define your preparation strategy. Since, the examination follows a negative marking system you cannot give in to random guessing of answers. You need to stay calm while solving the NEET PG question paper and stay focused to avoid scoring negatives. Refer to the table given below to know the exam pattern of NEET PG.
| Mode of the test |
Online |
| Medium of the test |
English (only) |
| Duration of the test |
3 hours and 30 minutes |
| Total number of question in the test |
200 |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
Go through the question papers of previous years’ and sample papers
Q: Which book is the best for preparing for the NEET-PG?
Q: Is MD a 2 year postgraduate medical course?
No. MD is 3-year postgraduate medical degree course in general medicine. MD stands for doctor of medicine. Except, PG Diploma which is 2-year medical course, all postgraduate medical degree courses are 3-year. MS is also 3-year course in surgery. Only candidates who have MBBS degree from a recognised institutes/colleges can apply for MD/MS courses. NEET PG is conducted to get admission into MD courses.
Q: How much time is sufficient for NEET PG preparation?
This depends on a number of factors. Preparation time may vary from candidate to candidate as per their individual ability. On an average candidates should have 3-5 months to give their best shot at NEET PG. Out of 5 months preparation time, 2 months can be dedicated for topic preparation, 1 months for revision and rest for mock test and practising sample papers. Candidates should plan in such a way so that lengthy and difficult subjects can be covered within 1-2 weeks while easy and short subjects to be covered in 3-5 days.
Q: Was NEET PG 2024 exam difficult?
NEET PG 2023 exam was easy as compared to last year. The overall difficulty level of exam was easy to moderate. Most of the questions were direct, only 8-10 questions were confusing. More than 80 pecent questions were based on clinical scenerio. A good number of questions were asked from topics such as Contraception, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBS GYNE), Mycology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry. 170-180 questions were easy to attempt.
Q: What are the skills required to cover NEET PG syllabus on time?
Candidates don't need special skills to cover NEET PG syllabus on time. What is needed is proper planning, right strategies and dedicated efforts. Candidates have to draw a daily routine plan and allocate specific time to complete whole syllabus on time. It must noted, revision and practicising mock test is equally important to score good rank in the exam.
Now that you know the syllabus and exam pattern, it’s time to understand what kind of questions are asked in NEET PG 2025. Analyse NEET PG question papers of the previous years’ and try to find out what kind of questions are asked from different topics. You can make a list of the topics that have more weightage and are covered in great depths in the question paper. This will help you prioritise topics.
Start with basics
If you wish to get a good score in NEET PG you have to go through everything, hence it can be difficult to understand what topics to cover first. Experts suggest starting with the basics and short subjects. These are comparatively easier subjects and will take up less time. By completing these subjects you complete almost 60% of the syllabus.
| Name of the subject |
Number of questions asked in NEET PG |
Preparation tips |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects that you must start with |
||
| Anatomy |
15 |
|
| Physiology |
15 |
|
| Biochemistry |
15 |
|
| Pathology |
25 |
|
| Microbiology |
20 |
|
| Pharmacology |
20 |
|
| Next, start with any of the below-mentioned topics |
||
| Forensic Medicine |
10 |
|
| Psychiatry |
10 |
|
| Ophthalmology |
10 |
|
| ENT |
10 |
|
| Orthopaedics |
10 |
|
| Radiology |
12 |
|
| Dermatology |
7 |
|
| Anaesthesia |
6 |
|
| Start with these in the end |
||
| Medicine |
30 |
|
| Surgery |
20 |
|
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
25 |
|
| Preventive and Social Medicine |
25 |
|
| Paediatrics |
15 |
|
Prepare a time table and stick to it
It is easy to lose track of time when you are at home. Preparing a time table and following it religiously will help you solve this problem. Devote at least 8 hours in a day for NEET PG preparation.
Make notes and highlight important information
When reading a topic, underline/ highlight the points that you feel are important and can be asked in the examination. This habit will help you save time during revision. You can quickly go through the points that are important and skip the rest.
Register for mock tests and test series
Mock tests and sample papers are an important part of NEET PG preparation. To prepare for NEET PG 2025 at home enrol into a test series. Do not rely on the sample papers only. Mock tests give you a real-time experience and help improve your efficiency, speed and accuracy. Target appearing for at least 2 mock tests every week.
Seek advice from a mentor
Preparing for NEET PG at home without coaching is not going be to be easy. You need a guide or a mentor to help you move in the right direction. Seek help from an old college professor or a senior, anyone who knows what NEET PG is about.
Satellite lectures for difficult topics
You may come across topics that are difficult to understand and you may have doubts with respect to them. Refer to the online video tutorials for these topics. If you do not have access to the internet, seek help from an expert to clarify these doubts.
Regular revision
Allocate time for revision in your time table. Candidates usually start with revision after they complete the entire syllabus, but this practice is not effective. Devote an hour for revision every day. This will keep the wheel moving and you can complete more revision cycles by the time you finish the syllabus.
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