National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2017 is
scheduled for May 7. NEET is being conducted for admission to MBBS and BDS
courses at government, government-aided, and many private institutes. Students
who aspire to become future doctors must already be in the last phase of their
preparation for the exam. The last stage of preparation is the crucial period
and it can make or break your performance in the exam. The last few days
leading up to the exam demand smart preparation.
Most experts agree that the last few days before
the exam should be dedicated to solving mock papers and revision instead of
trying to mug up concepts or topics which are relatively new to you.
Here are
some last-minute preparation tips are:
- Numerous books can spoil the
preparation: While the market is flooded with preparatory materials
for the competitive exam, do not get confused with the choice of books. Since
NEET gives prominence to NCERT syllabus, ensure that you have covered all the
topics from the NCERT books first. Then, ask your professors or NEET toppers to
recommend books that can be used as reference material for the exam.
- Take as several mock exams as
possible: The most effective way is to solve previous years' question
papers and to take as several mock exams possible prior to the competitive
exam. This will help you in studying the time taken for completing the paper
and improving your problem-solving skills. Taking frequent mock tests will
simulate an actual exam-like environment, which can help in identifying your
shortcomings and work upon them well in advance.
- Increase your speed and
accuracy: With one mark subtracted for every wrong answer, accuracy is
imperative to crack the exam. Also, while solving mock tests, keep a stopwatch
handy. This will help you to fix a time for each section and improve your speed.
- Do not get stuck to a question: Overall,
there will be 180 objective-type questions from all the three subjects,
Physics, Chemistry and Biology for NEET. If you're unable to solve each
question in a minute or two, then leave the question unanswered and move ahead
with other questions. There is no negative marking for leaving a question unattempt.
- Do not fall prey to guesswork: While
attempting NEET, there will be instances where you're confused between two
options. It will be a risky affair to opt for the guesswork route and loose to
negative marking. If you are unsure about the right answer, do not attempt it.
- Learn smart methods to crack NEET: Time
and speed play a crucial role in cracking this entrance exam. Learn a few smart
shortcuts for answering some of the toughest problems in NEET. Seek help and guidance from experts and professors to grasp various techniques that can help
you increase your speed. This will enable you to save enough time and answer
the questions quickly.
- . Measure your level of preparation: At
every stage, carefully assess your level of preparation. Identify your strength
and weaknesses in order to optimize your performance. This may include
topic-wise preparation, your individual characteristics (such as retention,
speed, and conceptual understanding), etc. Devise a comprehensive roadmap to
eliminate your weaknesses and constantly polish your strengths. Practice
topic-specific questions and update your progress report accordingly.
- Examine the past years' question
papers: While solving previous years' question papers, take a note of
the constantly recurring questions in different medical examinations. This will
help you in getting a better understanding of the exam pattern and identifying
the key areas that need to be worked upon.
- Make separate notes for each and
every topic: Making notes will make your revision simpler. Note down
the critical formulae that you encounter from each and every topic and pin them
right in front of you. After covering the complete topic, attach them to a
separate file folder for future reference and revision.
- Have an optimistic attitude: A
optimistic frame of mind is necessary to crack this or any entrance exam with comfort.
Do not let the exam pressure marsh down your efforts. Keep your mind stress-free
and try your NEET paper this year with a positive attitude.
