How to prepare for NEET 2021 in 6 months
How to prepare for NEET 2021 in 6 months – The country’s largest medical entrance exam National Eligibility cum Entrance- NEET 2021 will be conducted tentatively on May 2. Candidates must be wondering how to prepare for NEET in 6 months. Well, it is just the right time to prepare for NEET in 6 months considering candidates plan their time in the most efficient manner. The competition is really tough as approximately 15 lakh students appear for the exam every year for almost 80,005 MBBS and 26,949 BDS seats available across the country. With such high stakes, one should give their best shot and leave no stone unturned. As per the previous year toppers and experts, candidates must know it is not about when you start but more about giving all you have. The right preparation strategy can not only help candidates qualify NEET but also qualifying with a good score to obtain a medical seat. Careers360 brings you NEET 2021 preparation tips for 6 months to frame a solid strategy for the exam.

How to prepare for NEET 2021 in 6 months?
The most important preparation tip does not aim to crack NEET 2021. Yes, you heard it right. Aspirants should do away with the competitive nature of the exam. Start aiming at what you want to do which is to become a doctor. This drive will eventually lead you to success. If you are working on something that you really want to do then you do not need to be pushed just the vision of pursuing MBBS and attaining the degree will drive you.
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." should be the aim of all medical aspirants for now.
To beat the blues you can check here the NEET 2021 preparation tips for 6 months including the success mantra of NEET toppers and experts insights. The strategies will provide candidates with a headstart, in the process candidates will be able to frame their own schedule, and at the end give a final push to utilise 6 months for NEET preparation.
Understanding NEET syllabus
At this point, candidates must be completely aware of NEET syllabus. This is not the time to do something at the drop of a hat. Medical aspirants must divide each topic and understand the important topics and chapter wise weightage of each topic. It is a known fact that candidates must be familiar with NCERT at the same time it will be useful to get acquainted with other Boards syllabi as NEET syllabus is compiled after the review of various states’ syllabi and NCERT syllabus of Classes 11 and 12. List out the common topics and concentrate on the topics that are not covered in NCERT. Candidates can check here the topic-wise number of questions that came in the NEET question paper to know the important topics on which candidates should pay more attention.
NEET Topic-wise Distribution of Questions Between Classes 11 and 12
Topic | Syllabus | No. of questions |
Physics | ||
Mechanics | Class 11 | 14 |
Thermal Physics | Class 11 | 5 |
SHM & Waves | Class 11 | 3 |
Electrodynamics | Class 12 | 12 |
Optics | Class 12 | 4 |
Modern Physics and Electronics | Class 12 | 7 |
Chemistry | ||
Physical Chemistry | Class 11 | 10 |
Class 12 | 5 | |
Organic Chemistry | Class 11 | 5 |
Class 12 | 10 | |
Inorganic Chemistry | Class 11 | 8 |
Class 12 | 7 | |
Biology | ||
Botany | Class 11 | 17 |
Class 12 | 37 | |
Zoology | Class 11 | 21 |
Class 12 | 13 |
Know the Exam Pattern
Before starting to prepare for NEET in 6 months, it is expected of candidates to know the salient features of NEET exam pattern 2021 like negative marking, section-wise distribution of questions, etc. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer, therefore, candidates must be thorough with their topics and answer only those questions which they are certain about. Biology section carries more weightage as out of 180 questions 90 will be from this section. Candidates can take a quick review of NEET 2021 exam pattern to frame their strategy accordingly.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and paper mode) |
Duration of Examination | 3 hours |
Medium of Exam | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Kannada and Urdu |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
Sections | Physics – 45 Questions Chemistry – 45 Questions Biology (Botany and Zoology) – 90 Questions |
Total Number of Questions | 180 Questions |
Total Marks of Examination | 720 Marks |
Marking Scheme | For each correct answer, the candidates will be awarded 4 marks; if an answer is wrong, then 1 mark will be deducted. |
Select Best Books for NEET 2021
There is no scarcity of books to prepare for NEET in 6 months but to select the right material is challenging. It goes without saying candidates must prepare from the NCERT books for Classes 11 and 12 since NCERT books are the most important source of information. As per the previous year toppers, to prepare for the Physics section of NEET 2021 in 6 months, aspirants must solve numerical from the books suggested for engineering entrances. For the Chemistry section, the approach for all three sections- Physical, Organic and Inorganic should be different. Physical Chemistry involves solving numerical while organic and inorganic sections involve the theoretical part. To refine the preparation for Biology section of NEET in 6 months, candidates can try other competitive books and practice objective type questions.
As per AIR 3 of NEET 2018, Himanshu Sharma, “For NEET I focused more on the NCERT textbooks, underlining important lines and understanding important concepts. If I had a doubt in any of the concepts, I would turn to the other foreign authored books and engineering books that I have to clear my doubts.”
Candidates can check here the list of books apart from NCERT books of Classes 11 and 12 to prepare better for NEET 2021 in 6 months.
Books to prepare for NEET Physics in 6 months | Books to prepare for NEET Chemistry in 6 months | Books to prepare for NEET Biology in 6 months |
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Formulate an effective study timetable
Another important aspect of the preparation strategy for NEET 2021 is having an effective study plan. As they say, "Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves." Make smaller goals and gradually everything will start making sense. While preparing the timetable to prepare for NEET 2021 in 6 months make a note of the points given below-
Candidates can divide the time for each section and set a goal for each day.
The study timetable to prepare for NEET in 6 months should include covering a topic, mock test practice, and analysis of mistakes.
Do not make far-fetched goals but the ones that seem realistic and give you space to understand each topic.
Make a note of all the important points and formulas that one has covered in a day.
The timetable should be interspersed with small breaks for recreational activities.
It is also essential to have a minimum of six hours of sound sleep in a day to keep you fresh and understand concepts better.
Study, Revise and Analyse
As per the experts, candidates wait to complete the whole NEET syllabus 2021 and then practice mock test which is not the best way to go about it. It is important to know the basic concepts but it is also important to know the level of questions that come in the question paper. NEET aspirants must study, practice mock test and analyse the mistakes all at the same time. Practising previous year question papers and mock test that too in the same time limit as that of the NEET 2021 exam will help candidates in solving objective type questions, know the topics from which the questions are frequently asked and get accustomed with solving paper in three hours time. This will provide an exam day experience to candidates in advance.
Anand Nagarajan, Academic Head of T.I.M.E. says, “Once done with first reading, work in reverse fashion and solve previous years’ question papers and mock tests of NEET. Read the associated theory alongside to fill theoretical gaps which may come up. Solve at least around 12 previous years’ papers and some mocks of medical entrances which are based on the NEET 2021 exam pattern and syllabus.”
Stay Positive
This journey will take a lot of hard word, perseverance, studying, learning and sacrifice. It is really important to stay optimistic in this whole process as the NEET 2021 syllabus is vast as the ocean and it might seem daunting in the starting. Cramming will not help because there is so much study but understanding the topics will boost the confidence of the candidates as a good understanding of one concept will help in comprehending the next topic. Eat healthy food and stay focused.
As AIR 3 Himanshu Dhamija in his message to future aspirants said, “Along with studies, it is important to enjoy yourself as well. Don’t pressurise yourself much and just follow your set study routine.”
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Questions related to NEET
what is neet 2021 syllabus , will it include reduced syllabus
Hello,
The NEET syllabus has not been reduced yet and Ministry of Education has issued a notification ruling out NEET 2021 syllabus reduction. However, unlike previous years, candidates will have given more options to answer the NEET 2021 questions.
The below link will give you the more details along with the syllabus. Please go through the same :
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-syllabus
good luck
im so depressed worried with my inter percentage im SC im with intermediate 53%and pcb 44.7%pcb can i get admission in medical College through neet score or my interpercentage affect my admission in neet counseling im so depressing about my inter percentage i want study neet and clear neet
Hey!
As per the eligibilty criteria for NEET 2021 for SC category, candidate must have atleast 40% in 10+2 with PCB. So, you are eligible to write NEET 2021 exam but you need to work hard and score good marks in NEET so as to grab a good medical college in India. To know more, visit here:
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2021 - Qualification, Age Limit, Marks Required (careers360.com)
Thankyou
Doneet counseling required high intermediate or 12th percentage to give admission in medical Collegemy pcb 44.7 inter 53%can get mbbs to admission in medical College by neet counseling in neet exam with 550above how do neet counseling done and how much inter percentage required for neet counselling
No, you don't need high percentage in your 12th to be eligible for neet counselling.
You just need to be eligible for neet examination with percentage in pcb i. e you should have passed 12th board examination with physics, chemistry ,biology/biotechnology and English and must have got at least 50 % in aggregate of PCB i.e Physics, Chemistry and Biology /biotechnology in 12th examination if belongs to general category , or at least 40% in aggregate of PCB if belongs to Obc/ Sc /stcategory.
Now,
Your aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology is
= 44 . 7 % i.e lesser than 50% , but more than 40 % so you are not eligible for Neet if you belong to general category but if you belong to OBC/ SC or St category then yes you are eligible for Neet examination.
From your previous question that I answered, I know you are from obc category. So, don't worry with 44.7 % in pcb you are eligible for neet and neet counselling too and after qualifying Neet examination you can get admission in Medical Colleges on the basis of rank or marks obtained by you in NEET
Your profile suggests that your domicile state is AP.
So, to give you example for eligibility for neet counselling, below is the eligibility criteria for AP neet counselling:-
* must be 10+2 or its equivalent passed with PCB i. e Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and English
* Percentage requirement in PCB for different categories in 12th:-
-)OC - 50% marks
-)BC/SC/ST - 40%
-)OC PH - 45%
*Age :- should be 17 years by December of the year of admission i. e 31st December 2021 in case if you are going to appear in neet 2021
* Must have qualified neet exam. Qualifying cut off for different categories is :-
-)OC- 50th Percentile in neet ug
-)BC- 40th Percentile in NEET ug
-)SC/ST - 40th Percentile in neet ug
-)OC PH - 40th Percentile in neet UG
You can check the same at official website of Dr NTR UNIVERSITY of health Sciences which conducts AP neet counselling , the link is provided below :-
http://ntruhs.ap.nic.in/Admissions/index.html
And yes you have chances to get a seat with 550 marks.
For example,
in neet 2019, 449 marks for obc category was the cut off marks to get a seat in government medical college under under AP state quota AU region and it was for Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam
I hope that I was able to clear all your doubts.
Thank you
is there any update regarding neet 2021 application form?
Hi
No, there has been no update regarding release of Neet application form as of now
Neet 2021 application form will be released at its official website i. e ntaneet . nic . in , but the exact date for the release of neet application form has not been announced as of now.
There is delay in the release of your neet application form due to delayed events of neet 2020 like delayed counselling and also due to covid .
Your neet application form is expected to be released by the end of January or early february 2021, but these are mere expectations, so for exact dates we need to wait for the notification from NTA regarding the same.
Once, the application form gets released you will be able to fill it in online mode at the official website of neet i. e ntaneet . nic . in and for that you need to go through 5 steps i. e
*neet registration to generate your login credentials,
*then fill the form,
* and after that you need to go for uploading your documents,
* then pay the application fee
*and finally you should take the printout of confirmation page
And,
to be eligible for filling the form you should be at least 17 years old by 31st December 2021 and should be either appearing for 12th board 2021 or should have passed it with English and PCB with at least 50% in aggregate of PCB in case if you are from general or at least 40% in aggregate of PCB in case if you are from obc/sc or st category
Till the application form gets released you should continue your neet preparation, go well through the chapters , solve numericals and mcqs after finishing each chapter, follow a timetable to avoid wastage of time and once you are done with your neet syllabus focus on revision and then go through previous year question papers and mock test papers.
For detailed information about neet 2021 application form , you can go through our page for which link is provided below
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-application-form
If you have any other doubt/query then you can always reach us to clear them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
Thank you
have neet ug 2021 exam date and application date released yet?
Hi
No, as of now neither Neet 2021 examination date nor Neet application form has been released
If I tell you about examination date, then
NEET examination is normally conducted on the 1st sunday of May every year, so considering that your neet 2021 examination is expected to be conducted on 2nd May 2021 .
But yes,
There are also chances that your neet 2021 might be delayed due to covid. Also, now that CBSE board examination are going to start from 4th May chances of Neet examination to be delayed has increased , but this cannot be said with surety , so for now we need to wait for the notification from NTA regarding the same
Coming to neet application form,
Neet 2021 application form will be released at its official website i. e ntaneet . nic . in , but the exact date for the release of neet application form has not been announced as of now.
Your neet application form is expected to be released by the end of January or early february 2021, but these are mere expectations, so for exact dates we need to wait for the notification from NTA regarding the same.
Once, the application form gets released you will be able to fill it in online mode at the official website of neet i. e ntaneet . nic . in and for that you need to go through 5 steps i. e
*neet registration to generate your login credentials
*then fill the form,
* and after that you need to go for uploading your documents,
* then pay the application fee
*and finally you should take the printout of confirmation page
Till the application form gets released you should continue your neet preparation, go well through the chapters , solve numericals and mcqs after finishing each chapter, follow a timetable to avoid wastage of time and once you are done with your neet syllabus focus on revision and then go through previous year question papers and mock test papers.
For detailed information about neet 2021 application form , you can go through our page for which link is provided below
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-application-form
If you have any other doubt then you can always reach us to clear them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
Thank you