How to prepare for NEET PG 2025 at home?

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

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Some candidates may find it tough to prepare NEET PG 2025 at home a tough task. Read the article to know how it can be done and start preparing.

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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for postgraduate admissions or NEET PG is one of the toughest entrance examinations in India. There are various coaching institutes that provide guidance to the candidates preparing for this exam. But every candidate may not have the means or resources to join a coaching institute. So, is it possible to prepare for NEET PG 2025 at home?

Yes, it is possible to prepare for NEET PG at home. But this is going to require a lot of hard work and dedication. NEET PG 2025 requires you to revise everything that has been taught during 4.5 years of MBBS degree course. So, stay focused and be ready to put in a lot of effort if you do not plan to take coaching for NEET PG. Now that we know that it can be done without coaching, let’s discuss how to prepare for NEET PG 2025 at home?

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The answer to the above question has been explained in a step-by-step process below. These preparation tips have been suggested by experts and toppers and will help you with your NEET PG preparation strategy. 

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.

Also Read: NEET PG marking scheme

How To Prepare For NEET PG 2025 At Home?

Go through the syllabus

The first step in NEET PG preparation is going through the NEET PG syllabus. Now, going through the syllabus does not mean reading the name of the topics. To complete this stage you must know what topics and sub-topics are included in the NEET PG 2025. Also, you must know which topic has the most weightage and which has the least weightage.

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Know the paper pattern and marking scheme

NEET PG exam pattern and marking system are important factors that define your preparation strategy. Since, the examination follows a negative marking system you cannot give in to random guessing of answers. You need to stay calm while solving the NEET PG question paper and stay focused to avoid scoring negatives. Refer to the table given below to know the exam pattern of NEET PG.

Mode of the test

Online

Medium of the test

English (only)

Duration of the test

3 hours and 30 minutes

Total number of question in the test

200

Type of questions

MCQs

Go through the question papers of previous years’ and sample papers

Now that you know the syllabus and exam pattern, it’s time to understand what kind of questions are asked in NEET PG 2025. Analyse NEET PG question papers of the previous years’ and try to find out what kind of questions are asked from different topics. You can make a list of the topics that have more weightage and are covered in great depths in the question paper. This will help you prioritise topics.

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:   How difficult is the NEET PG?

A:

NEET PG is a higher-level exam with a high level of competition. The NEET PG exam syllabus is extensive and covers all 19 subjects that a medico studies during the MBBS. The student's preparation time is also limited, and they must balance coursework and an internship.

This leaves little to no time to prepare for the NEET PG. A student works an internship at a hospital before the NEET PG exam, and the shifts are unpredictable. A lack of preparation time combined with intense competition makes NEET PG a difficult nut to crack. At the same time, it is not impossible task to score well in the exam. Candidates only need proper preparation, planning, and consistent efforts. What matters is that you believe in yourself and work towards your goal.

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.

Q:   Can NEET PG be cracked by studying at home?

A:

Yes. NEET PG can be cracked by self preparation at home. But it needs well-planned strategies in place. Candidates will have to put a lot of hard work and dedication. Candidates will have to revise everything that has been taught during the 4.5 years of MBBS degree course. Some of the tips for NEET PG preparation at home have been provided below:

  • Go through the syllabus first
  • Know the paper pattern and marking scheme
  • Start with basics
  • Prepare a time table and stick to it
  • Make notes and highlight important information
  • Seek advice from a mentor
  • Register for mock tests and test series
  • Satellite lectures for difficult topics
  • Regular revision

 

Q:   How do I prepare for NEET PG exam?

A:

NEET PG is a national level entrance test through which the admission is offered into post-graduate medical courses. Being the national level entrance test, the exam is not an easy nut to crack. Applicants will have to study and know the syllabus well in order to do well in the entrance examination. In the article below some important tips and tricks are being provided to the candidates preparing for the NEET PG. Following are some points which can be kept in mind- 1. Don’t spend too much time on medicine as there are just 21 MCQs from there. 2. The first and second part subjects are probably more important as most people don’t study them. 3. Give online tests; virtually wherever you find a chance. 4. Keep your mind cool on the day of the exam! Be rest assured that you will clear the exam if you have worked hard for it. 5. Do not just mug up guide books' answers.

Start with basics

If you wish to get a good score in NEET PG you have to go through everything, hence it can be difficult to understand what topics to cover first. Experts suggest starting with the basics and short subjects. These are comparatively easier subjects and will take up less time. By completing these subjects you complete almost 60% of the syllabus.

Name of the subject

Number of questions asked in NEET PG

Preparation tips

Subjects that you must start with

Anatomy

15

  • Important topics
  • Less time consume
  • Medium weightage
  • Must be covered in details

Physiology

15

Biochemistry

15

Pathology

25

Microbiology

20

Pharmacology

20

Next, start with any of the below-mentioned topics

Forensic Medicine

10

  • Important topics
  • Small and concise topics
  • Less time consuming

 

Psychiatry

10

Ophthalmology

10

ENT

10

Orthopaedics

10

Radiology

12

Dermatology

7

Anaesthesia

6

Start with these in the end

Medicine

30

  • Very important topics
  • Carry the maximum weightage
  • Time-consuming
  • Must be covered in detail

Surgery

20

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

25

Preventive and Social Medicine

25

Paediatrics

15

 Prepare a time table and stick to it

It is easy to lose track of time when you are at home. Preparing a time table and following it religiously will help you solve this problem. Devote at least 8 hours in a day for NEET PG preparation.

Make notes and highlight important information

When reading a topic, underline/ highlight the points that you feel are important and can be asked in the examination. This habit will help you save time during revision. You can quickly go through the points that are important and skip the rest.

Register for mock tests and test series

Mock tests and sample papers are an important part of NEET PG preparation. To prepare for NEET PG 2025 at home enrol into a test series. Do not rely on the sample papers only. Mock tests give you a real-time experience and help improve your efficiency, speed and accuracy. Target appearing for at least 2 mock tests every week.

Seek advice from a mentor

Preparing for NEET PG at home without coaching is not going be to be easy. You need a guide or a mentor to help you move in the right direction. Seek help from an old college professor or a senior, anyone who knows what NEET PG is about. 

Satellite lectures for difficult topics

You may come across topics that are difficult to understand and you may have doubts with respect to them. Refer to the online video tutorials for these topics. If you do not have access to the internet, seek help from an expert to clarify these doubts.

Regular revision

Allocate time for revision in your time table. Candidates usually start with revision after they complete the entire syllabus, but this practice is not effective. Devote an hour for revision every day. This will keep the wheel moving and you can complete more revision cycles by the time you finish the syllabus.

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