How to prepare for NEET PG 2025 with a job?

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

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Torn between work, coaching, and self-study, NEET PG aspirants often overlook a few important preparation tips. Know how to prepare for NEET PG 2025 with a job by reading these simple, yet effective, tricks.

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Aspirants of any postgraduate entrance test often juggle between work and preparation for the examination. For those preparing for NEET PG 2025 exam, balancing their work with the preparation becomes a real struggle. Most of the candidates who appear for NEET PG 2025 are working as an intern during the preparation phase. Many others have already started working as a Junior Resident or have set up their own clinics. The biggest challenge for such candidates is to manage their time efficiently and to understand the priority order of subjects/topics that need to be prepared. 

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If you are one such candidate, trying to find an answer to the question ‘how to prepare for NEET PG 2025 exam with a job’, this article is for you. Read on to know some simple tips that will help you prepare well for the examination without compromising with your job.

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.

How to prepare for NEET PG 2025 exam with a job?

Finding a mentor

NEET PG 2025 preparation can be a whole lot easier if you find a mentor for yourself. Seek help from anyone who has cleared the examination before you. You can also ask for advice from one of your college professors. One important thing to remember while choosing a mentor is that you must trust this person’s advice. The mentor-mentee relationship majorly works on trust and belief. If you do not trust your mentor, you will not abide by their advice.

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Things that you need to discuss with your mentor:

  • Your working hours and level of commitment towards your work
  • The time that you get apart from work
  • Your strengths and weaknesses (strong/weak subjects)
  • Your performance in the professional examinations during MBBS

A time-table

Discussing all the above will help you prepare an effective schedule for NEET PG 2025 preparation. To prepare for NEET PG 2025 exam with a job, you must stick to the time table. Only then you will be able to dedicate sufficient time for your preparation. There are three important factors that must be considered while preparing a time table, they are:

  • Self-study
  • Revision
  • Coaching
  • Mock-tests

Self-study

A crucial part of your preparation is the time when you read and revise on your own. Self-study should comprise at least 60% of the total time that you spend studying each day. Self-study would also include the time that you spend on revision every day.

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.

Coaching only on weekends

To get the most out of the coaching institutes, join weekend classes. One of the many benefits of joining weekend coaching is that you will not be a rush to go anywhere. This will help you focus better in the classes or tests. Also, you will be able to spare time for doubt-clearing sessions and discuss the topics that you are finding difficult. Weekend coaching classes will also ensure that you have enough time for self-study during the weekdays.

Practice papers and mock tests

Another important part of the preparation phase is solving NEET PG 2025 mock tests and sample papers. You have to dedicate sufficient time for these in while preparing the time table. You must also ensure that you spare some time for the analysis of the results of these mock tests.

Plan ahead for the revision

The last tip to prepare for NEET PG 2025 with a job is to be regular for work during the preparation phase. Saving on all the unnecessary leaves will give you extra days before the examination. You can avail of these extra leaves just before the examination and spend this time on revision. This will also help you stay focused during the last few days of your preparation.  

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