NEET 2022 Preparation Guidelines and Staying Healthy During Coronavirus Outbreak
NEET 2022 is expected to be conducted in May, but the entire nation is going through turmoil as COVID-19 refuses to leave and the threat of the third wave of the pandemic is looming. Read on to know how to stay focused and continue preparing for NEET 2022.
How to Prepare for NEET 2022 Amid Pandemic
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2022 is expected to be held in the first week of May. However, as the COVID-19 is getting spiked, there is a possibility of the exam getting delayed. In that scenario, it would give aspirants some extra months to prepare for the examination. While this comes as a piece of good news for NEET aspirants, many do not know how to utilise this time for good. Also, under any other circumstance, it would have been better. But many students fear that their preparation may suffer a setback due to the nationwide lockdown that was implemented earlier. Aspirants are mostly stuck in their homes and unable to go out of their homes to meet their needs such as visiting coaching institutes or mentors, or going to the market to buy important NEET preparation books and study materials, etc.
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Q: What is the total number of NEET 2024 exam centres?
The exact numbers of NEET 2024 exam centres was 4,750, for the original exam date of May 5, 2024. The NEET 2024 re-exam was conducted in seven exam centres located in five states across India. It is expected that the total number of the NEET exam centres in 2024 will be above 5,000. Last year, the total number of exam cities was 4,097. The number of exam cities in India has also increased this year.
Q: What is the date of NEET 2024?
NTA announced the NEET 2024 exam date on September 19, 2023. NEET 2024 exam was conducted on May 5. The result of NEET 2024 was declared on June 4, 2024. After the result declaration, several irregularities and anomalies were found in the result and the scoring system. Hence, NTA is reconducting NEET 2024 on June 23, 2024, for 1,563 candidates who were awarded grace marks. The result will be declared on June 30, 2024. The NEET 2024 counselling process for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats is likely to be conducted from July 6, 2024 onwards.
The NEET 2024 application process was conducted from February 9, 2024, to March 16, 2024. The last date of application was extended from March 9, by a week. The application and correction windows were reopened in April. While the NEET exam dates were scheduled in September and July a couple of years ago owing to the pandemic situation, it took a toll on the medical admission schedule. To bridge this gap, NTA conducted NEET in May last year. The trend is being continued for NEET 2024 as well.
Q: When was NEET 2024 conducted?
NEET 2024 was conducted on May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM (IST). NTA conducted the exam in 571 cities across India and abroad. Around 20 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. The difficulty level of the exam was moderate to tough. NEET is a paper-pencil based test (PBT) consisting of a total of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Out of this, candidates had to attempt 180 questions. The total marks of the exam is 720.
NEET 2022 Preparation Guidelines: What Needs to be Done?
Follow the tips and guidelines below to stay motivated during the preparation phase of NEET 2022.
Tip #01: Stay at home
The first and foremost thing to keep in mind is that you are not supposed to go out. Every effort that the government and the healthcare workers are taking to control the spread of COVID-19 will go in vain if the citizens do not support them. You, a future healthcare professional, must understand the importance of staying indoors.
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Tip #02: Stay motivated
Staying in the confines of your home and having to follow physical distancing. It can be depressing for most of you. But it is important to find out ways to use this time constructively. As NEET aspirants, most of you have been staying indoors for the majority of your time. Think of this as an opportunity to strengthen your skills.
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Tip #03: Regular video calls with friends and mentors
These days almost everyone has access to a smartphone and the internet. Hence, even though you can't go out to and visit your coaching institute or mentors, you can get in touch with them virtually. You must utilise this facility to talk to your near and dear ones, this will help you stay happy and motivated. Also, do not hesitate in calling your mentors or teachers during this period. You can even discuss your doubts over a phone call. Many coaching institutes are conducting problem-solving classes online. If yours hasn’t, you can talk to your teachers about it and find a solution to it.
Q: What is the timing of the NEET examination?
The duration of NEET exam is three hours and 20 minutes. The exam will commence at 2 PM and conclude at 5.20 PM as per the Indian Standard Time (IST). The timing for the international centres varied as per the local timings. NEET is a continuous test with no breaks allowed in between. Candidates needed to report to the exam centre at least one hour prior to the exam timing. Moreover, candidates were not be allowed to leave the exam hall before the stipulated duration as well.
Q: Will NEET 2024 be delayed?
NEET 2024 was conducted on May 5, 2024. NTA announced the exam date on September 19, approximately eight months in advance. NTA has decided the exam date after much deliberation and assessing situations such as Board exam schedule, other exams, etc. Over the past few years, NEET exam date was delayed owing to the pandemic situation, which affected the overall academic calendar. To bring back normalcy, NTA conducted NEET UG 2024 in May, similar to the pre-pandemic era after much brainstorming and assessing other entrance exam dates. Howrver, NEET 2024 will be reconducted on June 23, 2024, for 1,563 candidates who were given grace marks. The Supreme Court of India has asked NTA not to delay the admission process. Hence, NTA will release the result of the retest on June 30, 2024, and the counselling process will begin in July 2024.
Q: What is the schedule for NEET exam 2025?
NEET or the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test involves various stages or events. The dates for each event are announced by the exam conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA), in advance. The following table brings the sequence-wise upcoming events and the dates (official and tentative) of NEET.
Events | Dates |
|---|---|
NEET 2025 exam date announcement | Second week of November 2024 |
NEET 2025 application form release | First week of March 2025 |
NEET 2025 application form last date | Fourth week of March 2025 |
NEET 2025 application correction window | First week of April 2025 |
NEET 2025 city intimation slip | Fourth week of April 2025 |
NEET 2025 admit card | First week of May 2025 |
NEET 2025 exam | First week of May 2025 |
NEET 2025 provisional answer key release and objection submission | Fourth week of May 2025 |
NEET 2025 result and final answer key | Second week of June 2025 |
Q: How much time will I get to solve each section of NEET 2025?
Candidates will get 3 hours and 20 minutes to solve the entire question paper of NEET. They can divide the time between the NEET subjects or sections as per their convenience. There is no sectional time limit in the NEET exam pattern. According to the experts, candidates should keep around one hour for each subject and 20 minutes for revision. Candidates must prepare a fool proof time management strategy while taking mock tests. They must follow different approaches and then finalise on the most convenient one.
Q: What is the total number of NEET 2024 exam cities?
The total number of exam cities for NEET 2024 was 568. The number of exam cities increased from last year, which was 499, including 14 international cities. This year, the total number of NEET exam cities in India is 554, wherein 69 new cities have been added in India. The states which has seen high increase in the exam cities are Haryana, Gujarat, Bihar, among others. The number of NEET exam cities outside India has remained 14.
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Tip #04: More time for revision
Staying at home can help you allot more time for study and revision and you can save a lot of time in commute and other outdoor activities. You also have time to finish those chapters that you had thought of skipping. Do not break your routine and revise everything that has been taught. You can repeat the timetable till the exam. Hence you need to stay focused and keep revising.
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Tip #05: Time to take more mock tests
Many candidates do not get enough time to take mock tests before the examination. But you will now get time to take more mock tests and solve previous years' question papers in the time you are staying indoors. NEET mock tests are a very important part of the preparation. You can never solve too many tests because each test gives you experience. Think of NEET preparation as a game, the more mock tests you solve the more level-ups you get. During this time, try to solve as many mock tests as you can. Since NEET 2021 exam pattern has changed in terms of the structure, you may either modify the question papers or mock tests before solving, or request your coaching institute mentors to provide you with the question paper carrying the NEET 2021 new exam pattern.
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Tip #06: Do not fall for rumours and fake news
There have been a lot of rumours and trends around the NEET 2022 in the social media platforms or media. Do not fall for these as they may cause unnecessary panic. Trust only what has been published in the official notifications and reputed news and media websites.
Tip #07: Eat healthily and stay healthy
Amidst all that is going on, your prime focus should be your health. You will be able to perform better in the examination only if you are healthy. Take all necessary precautions to keep yourself away from getting infected. Eat healthily and drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
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