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How To Prepare for NEET 2024?

By Satabdi MazumdarNovember 30, 2022
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NEET 2024 Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Tips

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), also known as the All India Pre-Medical Test, is one of the most challenging entrance exams in India for the aspirants who are willing to get admission into the top medical colleges in the country. The exam is held by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as a national-level entrance exam. Candidates who pass the exam are eligible to enroll in MBBS/BDS/Ayush courses at prestigious Indian institutes.

Every year, thousands of aspirants apply for the NEET exam to pursue a career in Medical science but only a few of them get selected. Thereby, preparing a proper & smart strategy is important. All the candidates preparing for the NEET 2024 must create a study plan to complete the syllabus and practice questions in time.

Preparation Strategy for NEET 2024

NEET Preparation Strategy

Are you preparing for the NEET 2024 exam? To get a high score in, the aspirants should come up with an effective plan and devote their time to frequent practice. The aspirants should start learning with the specific topics & chapters carrying the maximum weightage. For example, the NEET Biology syllabus has the maximum weightage, so students can start their preparation strategy with Biology.

Apart from this, they should also manage time to practice solving previous years’ question papers & mock tests regularly to analyze their efficiency & improve speed to attempt maximum questions.

NEET 2024 Exam - Overview

Candidates can get an overview of the upcoming NEET exam through the table provided below.

Exam Name

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

Conducting By

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Total No. of Questions 

180 questions (MCQs)

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper Test)

Total Marks 

720 Marks

Marking Scheme

  • 4 marks for each correct answer

  • -1 mark for each wrong attempt

  • No marks for unanswered questions

Exam Duration

3 hours (180 minutes)

Subjects

Chemistry, Physics, Botany and Zoology

Preparation Tips for NEET 2024

Here are some of the useful NEET preparation tips which will help you score better. Take a look:

1. Create an Effective Timetable

An effective timetable is important to plan your studies and stay focused on goals during your NEET 2024 preparations. Since you need to finish two years syllabus, having a well-structured timetable will help you keep track of your preparation and help you cover all portions. Make sure that you follow your timetable strictly.

2. Get knowledge of the Syllabus

The NEET 2024 syllabus is vast and to perform better in the exam, you need to gather all the information about the syllabus and prepare accordingly. The NEET exam is based on the NCERT syllabus, and studying NCERT topics thoroughly will help you score higher.

Here is the NEET 2024 syllabus. Take a look:

NEET 2024 Syllabus for Chemistry 

NEET 2024 Biology Syllabus

NEET Physics Syllabus 2024

3. Cover High-Weightage Chapters First 

All the candidates preparing for NEET 2024 should start preparing for the chapters with high weightage. Make a timetable consisting of important topics for each subject and devote time according to your requirements. Learning the high-weightage chapters thoroughly will help you to score better in the NEET exam.

Check out the table below for the High Weightage Chapters for each subject:

Botany

Zoology

Physics 

Chemistry

Genetics & Biotechnology

Human Physiology

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating current

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Ecology

Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health

Ray optics

Amines and Diazonium salts

Plant Physiology

Origin & Evolution

Laws of Thermodynamics

Chemical Kinetics

Cell Biology & Cell Division

Animal Diversity

Rotational Motion

Alcohols and Ethers

Plant Diversity


Gravitation

Biomolecules and Polymers



Properties of Matter and Fluid Mechanics

Coordination Compounds

4. Refer to High-quality Study Material

Selecting the right NEET study material is important for exam preparation but also a little bit confusing. There are many NEET study books available in the market. It is always better to take advice from your teachers or come up with two or three effective study materials. Referring to five or six different NEET books will not only confuse you but you will also end up wasting your precious time.

Take a look at the best books for NEET 2024:

Physics 

Chemistry

Biology

  • Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma

  • Objective Physics By DC Pandey

  • Objective Physics By DC Pandey

  • NCERT (Textbook) Physics – Class 11 & 12

  • Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker

  • Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon

  • Objective Chemistry by R.K. Gupta

  • ABC of Chemistry for Classes 11 and 12 by Modern

  • Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee

  • SC Verma Biology books

  • Dinesh Objective Biology

  • GR Bathla publications for Biology

  • Trueman’s Objective Biology for NEET by M.P Tyagi

5. Write Down Important Notes

While studying for the NEET 2024 exam, you need to sum up all the important points and write them down. It will help you review your notes a couple of days before the exam, thus saving time and effort. Make sure you review them daily and ask your doubts about your professors. You can highlight important formulas, equations or facts, etc.

6. Solve Previous Year Question Papers & Mock Tests 

NEET 2024 is one of the most difficult entrance exams in India, and to be well-prepared for the exam, the best idea is to solve previous years’ question papers & mock tests. It will help you have an idea of the exam pattern & types of questions asked in the exam. Solve them regularly as it will help you improve your speed for effective time management.

7. Having A Positive Attitude is a Must

Apart from a smart study plan, maintaining a positive attitude is also a must while preparing for the NEET 2024 exam. If you keep thinking negatively, your learning would not help you at all. So, you should start thinking positively for better results.

Summing Up

NEET Preparation is difficult due to the vastness of the syllabus but starting early and creating an effective & smart study plan will help you overcome challenges during the exams. With lakhs of students aspiring for NEET every year, the competition is getting higher. These tips will help you score better on the exam. All The Best!!

FAQs on How To Prepare for NEET 2024?

1. Is the NEET syllabus reduced for 2024?

The NEET 2024 syllabus is based on the students' Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. 

2. Is NCERT enough for NEET?

NEET syllabus is mostly based on NCERT. Many questions are asked from NCERT classes 11 and 12, while a considerable portion is also asked beyond the NCERT sources.

3. Do 12th Marks Matter in NEET?

12th Marks are not considered to get admission to the MBBS courses. However, it is important for the candidate to score the minimum percentage required in PCB in the 12th class to appear for the NEET exam.


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