Choosing the best study material for NEET 2025 preparation is essential if you want a decent score in the examination. Read this article to know what to pick for NEET preparation.
NEET study material is the most searched thing as soon as a student decides to appear for NEET. While the market is filled with NEET study materials and preparation books, it is important to choose the right ones to avoid getting confused and overloaded with information. In this article, NEET 2025 aspirants will find relevant information about the study material that they must choose. The right study material for NEET 2025 preparation will help candidates perform better in the examination.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is conducted for admission to various undergraduate medical courses in India. It is also the only entrance test for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. With over 20 lakh aspirants, NEET is one of the toughest entrance tests in India. For an examination which is this competitive, it is important to choose the right study material. With the abundance of NEET study material, choosing the right book becomes difficult. The NEET 2025 exam is likely to be conducted in May. Hence, it leaves students with less than a year to prepare for the exam.
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The first category of study material for NEET preparation is for beginners. However, these three will remain constant during the entire preparation.
NCERT Books
The first book that every NEET 2025 aspirant must pick is NCERT books. They not only build the foundation for NEET 2025 preparation but will also come in handy during revisions. NCERT Exemplars are also a must-do for NEET 2025.
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.
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.
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Revision Notes
Next are the notes that a student prepares during the lectures or self-study. Revision notes are an essential part of NEET 2025 preparation and are the best study material for its preparation. Revision notes are custom made, therefore, they are in the language that a candidate understands best.
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Previous years’ question papers (Solved)
Many do not consider NEET question papers in the category of study materials. However, the knowledge gained by attempting or referring to the question papers of previous years is precious and cannot be imparted by any other method. Refer to the question papers along with their solutions. These will not only help understand the NEET exam pattern better but will also provide exposure to a variety of questions that are asked in the examination. Also, many questions in the Biology section of NEET are repeated year after year.
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Best study materials for NEET 2025 preparation: Subject-wise Recommendations
After completing the above study material for NEET preparation, a student should refer to other books. Most students join a coaching centre for NEET preparation. Every coaching institute provides its own NEET study material. Apart from referring to the coaching institute’s study material, students must also refer to the books that are suggested by experts and have been tried by toppers. These NEET books will be helpful to only those who have a stronghold on the NEET syllabus.
Q: What are the languages in which NEET will be conducted?
NEET will be conducted in 13 languages. Till 2020, NEET was held in 11 languages. NTA increased the number of languages or medium to 13 from 2021 onwards. Malayalam and Punjabi are the latest additions. The list of languages are as follows:
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Assamese
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Odia
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Punjabi
- Telugu.
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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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: After I join a college allotted during the Second Round of NEET UG Counseling, can I leave or resign the seat?
Q: What is the time for reporting to the NEET exam centre?
Candidates must reach the NEET exam centre at least an hour in advance to be able to complete the security check process on time. For instance, the exam will commence at 2 PM and candidates should reach the centre by 1 PM. The last entry to the NEET exam centre will be at 1.30 PM. The entry process will start from 12.30 pm onwards. In case candidates reach the centre later than 1.30 PM, they will not be allowed entry despite multiple requests. Hence, candidates must plan the commute and estimate the duration of commute in advance to avoid last minute hassles.
Best study material for NEET Biology
The following list of books is the most preferred for NEET Biology preparation.
- G R Bathla’s Objective Biology (Volume 1 & 2)
- Pradeep’s-A Textbook for Biology (Class 11 and 12)
- Dinesh Objective Biology (Volume 1, 2, and 3), K N Bhatia
- Trueman’s Objective Biology (Volumes 1 and 2)
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Best study material for NEET Physics
Know the list of top books for NEET Physics preparation.
- Concepts of Physics, H C Verma
- Fundamentals of Physics, Halliday, Resnick and Walker
- Physics MCQ, Deb Mukherji
- Objective Physics for NEET (Volume 1 and 2), D C Pandey
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Best study material for NEET Chemistry
The top books for NEET Chemistry preparation are as follows:
- Physical Chemistry, O P Tandon
- Concise Inorganic Chemistry, J D Lee
- Modern ABC of Chemistry of Classes 11 and 12 (Volume 1 and 2), S P Jauhar
- Objective NCERT at your fingertips, MTG
- Oxford’s Organic Chemistry
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There is no dearth of NEET preparation books but it is important to select the right ones. You must select the books based on factors like contents, whether it is up to date or not, edition, language, practice materials, and price, among others.
NEET 2025 Study Material: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Can I prepare for NEET 2025 with only NCERT books?
A. Yes, you can clear NEET 2025 if you are thorough with NCERT books. However, you must also solve the previous years' question papers to improve your chances.
Q. Can I download the study material for NEET 2025 online?
A. Yes, the study material is available for NEET 2025 is available online and most of it is free.
Q. Where can I appear for NEET 2025 mock tests for free?
A. Candidates can take mock tests for NEET 2025 on the official website of NTA or, they can take the tests here.
Q. Is it mandatory to refer to coaching class NEET study material to clear the exam?
A. No, candidates can clear NEET 2025 if they are thorough with the NCERT books. It is not mandatory to refer to the study material of coaching classes to clear NEET 2025.
Q: When is NEET UG 2025 exam scheduled to be conducted?
A: NEET UG 2025 exam is likely to be conducted in the first week of May, from 2 pm to 5.20 pm.
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