Scoring 500 and above in NEET 2024 will secure a seat for you in a good medical college. As NEET 2024 will be held on May 5, know a few preparation tips and tricks on how to score 500 marks in NEET 2024.
Scoring 500+ marks in NEET 2024 is an aim set by a large number of NEET aspirants. But how to score 500+ in NEET 2024 is the question they have in mind, and are looking for the answer to it. NEET full form stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. It is the only medical entrance test for undergraduate admissions in India. To get into a top medical college through NEET, a candidate must score at least 500 marks out of 720, which is NEET full marks. Scoring 500 or above will ensure that you get into a good college through NEET 2024. However, with NEET being the only entrance for UG admissions, the competition is fierce. But, scoring 500 in NEET 2024 is possible if you follow a few simple rules while preparing for it.
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Q: How to prepare for NEET exam and get a good rank?
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: 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.
NEET UG 2024 exam was conducted on May 5. The NEET 2024 result was declared on June 4, 2024. Shiksha.com has compiled a few tips on how to score 500 marks in NEET 2024 exam. These tips will help you cover the NEET 2024 syllabus in time for the examination, leaving enough time to complete the revision and the mock tests. Read on to know more.
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NEET 2024 Cutoff Data
| Category |
Cut off percentile |
Cut off score |
Number of candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS |
50th |
720-164 |
11,65,904 |
| OBC |
40th |
163-129 |
1,00,769 |
| SC |
40th |
163-129 |
34,326 |
| ST |
40th |
163-129 |
14,478 |
| UR/EWS-PwD |
45th |
163-146 |
455 |
| OBC-PwD |
40th |
145-129 |
270 |
| SC-PwD |
40th |
145-129 |
55 |
| ST-PwD |
40th |
141-129 |
11 |
How to score 500 marks in NEET 2024?
Being meticulous in the preparation phase is the first and foremost criterion for getting a score of above 500 in NEET 2024. Secondly, a confident and positive outlook will help you maintain the preparation momentum. Let us check the other tips to score 500 in NEET UG 2024.
Reality check
The first tip on how to score 500 in NEET 2024 is, to be honest with yourself about your preparation. You may lie to others about your preparation but lying to yourself is not going to help you. You need to point out the chapters or the topics that you are finding difficult or have skipped due to some reason. This will help you calculate the time that you need to spend on strengthening these chapters.
Q: What is a good score in NEET?
In general, a score of 600+ is considered to be good for NEET which will ensure a high rank. However, given the high level of competition, if you wish to get admission to one of the top 10 colleges, then you must score above 700. But if you wish to get an MBBS seat and any of the decent medical colleges in India, then a score of 600+ is required. At the same time, a score of 550 or above may also fetch you an MBBS seat at a medical college towards the end of the counselling rounds. On the other hand, if you are aspiring to pursue a BDS or a B.Sc. Nursing, then a score above 500 should be able to fetch you a seat at a good Dental or Nursing colleges in India. Having said this, by if your score is lower than the marks mentioned above, you need not feel demoralised or demotivated. There are a lot of other medical specialisations or courses through NEET scores and you will always have a good option according to your score. To know more, read the article given below: https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/articles/what-after-neet-blogId-37499.
Q: Which is the best reference book for biology for preparing NEET ?
Q: What is the official website of NEET?
The official website of NEET 2025 has been announced by NTA. The URL of the website is neet.nta.nic.in. It has changed from that of last year, the URL for which was neet.ntaonline.in. The website is hosted by NTA. Last year, the NEET 2024 website address or URL was changed to exams.nta.ac.in/NEET. This year, the URL or the website has been changed again.
Q: How do I prepare for the NEET from the very beginning without coaching?
Q: What is the difficulty level of NEET UG?
The difficulty level of NEET 2024 was moderate to tough. As compared to last year, the difficulty level of the exam was easier. Physics was the toughest section. Chemistry was of moderate level of difficulty. The Biology section consisted of Botany and Zoology, was the easiest section. Botany questions were tougher than that of Zoology. The majority of the questions were NCERT-based, which were of easy difficulty level. There were some analytical questions, which were tough. Overall, the difficulty level of NEET 2024 subjects was moderate and the paper was manageable according to the candidates.
List of the topics that are remaining
Prepare a list of all the topics that are included in the NEET 2024 syllabus. Divide these into three categories, strong, weak and pending. You must aim to move all the topics from the ‘pending’ and ‘weak’ sections into the ‘strong’ section. Also, keep revising the topics that are in the ‘strong’ section to maintain a hold on them. By now, you must have noted the revised NEET 2024 syllabus and have omitted the reduced/deleted chapters of the NEET 2024 syllabus.
Also Read: How to complete NEET 2024 Syllabus on time?
The 60:40 rule
Revision is a crucial part of NEET 2024 preparation. Students who have just begun their preparation must dedicate 60 per cent of the time to new chapters and the remaining 40 per cent to revision. For those in the last six months of the preparation phase, dedicate 60 per cent to revision and the remaining 40 per cent to learning new chapters. You must, at all times, maintain a balance between the old topics and the new ones.
Also Read:
- How to Make Revision Notes for NEET
- NEET 2024 Chapter-wise Weightage
- Weightage of 11th and 12th in NEET
Mock tests and question papers
NEET 2024 mock tests and question papers are a must if you want to know how to score 500+ in NEET 2024. The previous years’ NEET question papers will prepare you for the questions that are asked repetitively in the examination. These tests will also help you familiarise yourself with the NEET 2024 exam pattern and will get you into the habit of solving the questions while maintaining speed and accuracy. Another advantage of taking the mock tests is that they will help you adapt to the negative marking system of NEET 2024, so that you can obtain NEET exam pass marks.
Moreover, solving previous years' NEET question papers and mock tests will help you understand the chapter-wise weightage of NEET, along with the ratio of the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus of NEET.
Also Read: 5 Advantages of Solving Previous Years' NEET Question Papers
A time table
The importance of a timetable while preparing for NEET 2024 cannot be emphasised enough. To score 500 marks in NEET 2024, you need to be disciplined in your studies. A carefully planned timetable will allow you to complete the syllabus before the examination while ensuring enough time for revision and practice tests. In the absence of a timetable, you may not find enough time to complete these three and you may end up prioritising one over the other.
Consistency and belief
The last tip on how to score 500 marks in NEET 2024 is to maintain consistency. Regular studies are important if you wish to score above 500 in the examination. Remember, over 20 lakh candidates are competing for around two lakh seats in NEET 2024. Thus, you have to put in a lot of effort to clear NEET 2024. However, you must also be confident about your preparation. A positive and calm person will attempt more questions on exam day as compared to someone in a state of panic.
Nothing new in the last month
The last month of the preparation phase must be spent revising everything that has been read till date, strengthening all the topics. You must also take frequent mock tests during the last month of NEET 2024 preparation. Starting a new chapter or book during the last month of the preparation phase is not advisable. Instead, you must use this time to analyse the results of the mock tests and work towards improving your performance in them.
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- NEET 2024 Last Minute Tips
- How to Prepare for NEET in Last 10 Days
With these tips, we hope that you are well-equipped with the strategy on how to score 500+ in NEET. All the best!
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