How to prepare for NEET PG in 2 months

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2024 ( NEET PG )

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NEET PG 2025 exam date will be announced by NBE. Candidates should know  how to make best NEET PG preparation 2025 preparation in 2 months. The article comprises preparation tips and strategies to make candidates score well in NEET PG 2025 exam. 

NEET PG 2025 exam date will be announced by NBE. NBE may announce exam date and other details in the last week of January, 2025. Exam could be held in March 2025. This article comprises preparation tips to score well in NEET PG in two months' time. To get success in anything, one needs to plan in advance. Planning and strategies are key to get success at any endevaour. This article comprising preparation tips in order to help candidates to fine-tune their strategy for NEET PG exam

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Make a study-plan

 As most of the candidates may have finished NEET PG 2025 syllabus till now, they need to brush up on the topics to score well in the exam. They should first think about how these two months could be leveraged to scale up the preparation strategy. For this, candidates need to make a robust study plan comprising the remaining time and the tasks to be completed including pending topics that need more attention.

Q:   Which part is difficult in NEET PG syllabus?

A:

As such no section is easy in NEET PG syllabus. Some candidates may find clinical section easy while others may perceive para clinical as difficult. In reality, all the three sections clinical pre and para clinical are equally difficult and candidates have to devote good amount of time to prepare in and out of every subjects. It must be noted, a good number of questions are clinical based, so this section holds huge importance.

Some topics of pre and para clinical are utmost important as lots of questions are from them. Point is candidates should prepare all three sections in such manner so that 90 percent questions can be answered easily. Last year, clinical section was difficult in comparision to other two sections.

Q:   How to study effectively to score good rank in NEET PG exam?

A:

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?

A:

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.

Focus on topics that carry more weightage

Candidates should prioritise the topics which carry more weightage in NEET PG exam. Though NBE has not released subjectwise weightage for NEET PG 2025, candidates can refer to the previous years' record regarding subjectwise weightage of marks. A good number of questions are asked from pathology, pharmacology, and microbiology. Candidates need to prepare these topics well so that they could answer every question correctly from these topics.

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Regular practice of mock test

NEET PG 2025 mock test is like a practice match before the actual game. It is just the replica of the actual exam which makes candidates learn all about the NEET PG 2025 exam pattern. Appearing in the mock test every now and then helps candidates to check their performance on the basis of their preparation. NEET PG mock test 2024 also lets candidates know whether the existing preparation strategy needs any tweak or not.

Revise thoroughly

Revision is key. Whatever has been read from the syllabus, that needs to be revised regularly so that it remains in your mind for a longer time. Revising from notes gives you an edge. Make a strategy for the revision, like choose revision of lengthy topic with smaller one or comparatively boring topic with an interesting one. Do take care of the fact that all topics get revised on regular intervals of time.

Q:   How do I start preparing for the NEET PG?

A:

Preparation Tips for NEET PG: 1. Make an effective preparation strategy. Keeping in mind the time left for the exam, prioritize your schedule. 2. Analyze your level of understanding. 3. Set your target. 4. Revision. 5. Practice MCQs. 6. Solve Previous year's questions. 7. Focus on high-yielding topics. 8. Prioritize your health.

Q:   Is 450 good score in NEET PG?

A:

Based on the analysis provided, a score of 450 is not considered a good score in NEET PG. The cutoff percentile for NEET PG 2024 is different for candidates belonging to different categories, but a score of 450 would fall under the low score category for all categories. To qualify the examination, a candidate needs to secure more than or equal to the cutoff percentile prescribed by the NBE, which is different for each category. Therefore, a score of 450 may not be sufficient to secure admission to a good college.

Q:   Was NEET PG 2024 exam difficult?

A:

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:   IS MD a 2 year postgraduate medical course?

A:

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 many hours should I study per day to crack NEET PG?

A:

Candidates expect to devote many hours to crack any competitive exams. This rule applies in NEET exam also. Candidates have to devote serious 5-7 hours daily to prepare the exam throughly. Experts belive candidates should utilize this time with proper planning. They should have strategies in place how to use these hours to cover in and out of every topic of NEET PG syllabus. Some candidates may require more time than daily than others and this may depends on many factors especially where they actually stand before starting preparation.

Check previous year question papers

Solving NEET PG question papers make candidates gain confidence before the exam. Candidates get to know about the type of question being asked in the exam and their difficulty level. Candidates get an idea about the number of questions being asked from any particular topic. Previous year question paper also helps candidates to work on those areas where they lack.

Seek the guidance of seniors/professors to clear doubts

Doubts are something that makes candidates confuse and it needs to do away with as soon as possible. As NEET PG 2025 is one of the toughest exams, candidates should not live with doubt in any topics of NEET PG 2025 syllabus. Colleagues/seniors/professors should be consulted to make you understand the concept and clear doubts.

Be Postitive and Motivated

Candidates should never let the negative thought come into their mind. Never think too about the outcome in the exam. Always think that your preparation is the best. Whenever you feel low due to any reason, try to unwind yourself through the things you enjoy the most. This could be watching your favourite music or playing games or anyting else. The objective is to let brain relax and rejuvenate.

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