Students willing to pursue the field of medicine need to take the PMT test. Pre Medial Test (PMT) is an entrance exam, which students all over India take in large numbers as a step towards various disciplines in medicine. It involves 200 objective type questions and lasts for 3 hours duration. Despite the fact that PMT is one of nations most awaited and prestigious exams, students often get confused and troubled about its preparation techniques. They often get led astray and end up losing their precious time. This article throws light on how exactly to go about PMT preparation.

What To Do?

Preparing for PMT exam isn't a herculean task, all it requires is proper planning along with sincere emulation of a dedicated approach. Students interested in taking PMT test need to start preparing for it at the earliest. It would be advisable if they begin preparing for it in 11th standard itself. By doing so, they will be able to save plenty of time and engage themselves in syllabus and study material more thoroughly. Moreover, students can buy and solve various quality model test papers readily available in the market. They can even solve previous year's examination papers to get a better idea of exam pattern.

Type of Questions

PMT paper comprises of multiple choice questions on subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Since these questions require high speed and analytical thinking, students need to be quick in solving them. So, it is advisable that students solve these model test papers while timing themselves and checking their speed.

PMT Preparation Strategies

Students willing to crack PMT exam must be from science stream. Preparing a proper daily timetable and sticking to it is a key towards cracking PMT. Free online tests and practice books are some of the most common means through which student try to prepare for PMT. Nevertheless, students must use these modes to evaluate their strength areas and weaknesses. Since this exam has negative marking system, it would be safe for students to only tick on options they are confident about and not to dot on any wild guesses.

Prioritize

PMT Preparation is all about smartly dividing your priorities. Since students preparing for it often face problem with Physics section, they must spend ample time paying attention to it. Given the fact that Physics involves numerical questions, it often troubles students. Therefore, students must thoroughly practice this particular section efficiently.

Students primarily need to be strong with their fundamentals and basics. They must study regularly and be thorough with key concepts. Moreover, they can even join a coaching institute for proper guidance and assistance.

Renowned Medical Preparation Coaching Institutes

Listed below are some of the most popular and renowned coaching institutes that prepare students for PMT.

• Narayana Group of Educational Institutions
• Career Point Kota
• Aakash Institute
• Bansal Tutorials {Focus Educational Group}
• Giraffe Learning
• Real Business Education
• Edunova Tutorials Pvt. Ltd.
• NRR Institute Delhi

Since there is no shortcut to success, students must stay prepared for burning mid night oil. Additionally, they must timely revise their study material and keep track of their performance record. Last but not the least; they must stay confident about their goals.

 

Good luck!

Source: Priyanka Wali (Shiksha Team)
Date: 20th June, 2011