NEET: How I increased 17.2 Percentile In My Second Attempt

NEET: How I increased 17.2 Percentile In My Second Attempt

Edited By Safeer PP | Updated on Sep 21, 2022 04:44 PM IST | #NEET

Nowadays exams like NEET are getting more competitive day by day. To emerge as a topper amongst the competition every student has a different game-plan and therefore every topper has their own success story. There is a famous quote that a wise man learns from his own mistakes but a wiser man learns from the mistakes of others. Let's discuss an inspiring NEET success story of Matilda Victor and learn from her story.

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NEET: How I increased 17.2 Percentile In My Second Attempt
NEET: How I increased 17.2 Percentile In My Second Attempt

Here I’d like to share my journey from 453 marks i.e 62.9 percent in NEET 2021 to 577 marks i.e 80.1 per cent in NEET 2022. I want to share the mistakes I made during the 2021 NEET exam and how I corrected them due to which there was a boost to my score in 2022. I want to share with you how to improve an overall 17.2% in the NEET Exam.

In the NEET exam, there are three subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Let's discuss them one by one.

Physics

This was the toughest and least favourite subject of mine. No matter how many times I went through the formulas, it was hard to solve the problems. The mistake I made here was, I thought only learning the formulas and reading the theory would help me solve problems and score well in physics. This was not true. Also given the vast NEET syllabus, it was easy to forget the formulas.

However, I realised later that more exposure to numerical is the only way to gain confidence in the subject and more importantly to remember the formulas and apply the correct logic to the questions asked in the exams. Thus, my marks increased from less than 40 to 140+ in NEET.

Chemistry

The major struggle for me was organic chemistry. Initially, I read the textbook, memorised the reactions and tried to solve questions. But I would mix up the reactions and end up not solving the questions. The video lectures in organic chemistry really helped me a lot in this as the reaction mechanisms were taught. This way I understood the use of various reagents and why they are used in particular reactions and how we obtain the products from the given set of reactants.

Knowing the mechanism behind the reactions made it easy to understand, and remember, more interesting to learn, and really helped in solving questions confidently.

Biology

Out of the three subjects, biology is the most exciting and easy too. In botany, however, there are not only many things to remember by memorising but a lot to remember by understanding the topics. The chapters on Plant Physiology as well as the Anatomy of Flowering Plants were quite difficult for me.

Watching video lectures of these chapters and then practising the diagrams and various cycles like Kreb’s cycle including the net gain of substances etc., on paper improved my memory in these topics a lot.

Above all, for NEET or any exam, practice is the key. I spent the final month of my preparation doing one question paper each day. Although these were online tests, I marked the answers on printed OMR sheets as well (this improved my speed in the actual NEET exam as I didn’t have to spend a lot of time filling the circles) and after taking the test I would go through the paper and correct my mistakes by working the problems out with the help of the answer keys given. Although I took a lot of tests, the marks scored in these tests were in the 300-400 range and very rarely above 500- yes it was very frustrating and a lot of times I just wanted to quit.

But the more marks you get, the more you learn. One day the test score could be high and satisfying, close to your goal and other days it would be very disappointing. The key to getting through exams is perseverance. by not quitting when things don’t go the way you expect they should or when you don’t get the results you expect despite working very hard. And till you sit down to write the exam it feels as if you forgot what you’ve learned but, it will come into memory once you see the questions so be calm, as it actually helps you to perform a lot better in the exams.

Start your day with a prayer as only God can give you the wisdom to learn and the strength to endure. Learn from my mistakes, study hard joyfully and create your own success story.

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Yes, if you were born on August 21, 2009, you can appear for the NEET exam in the year 2026. For this, you must fulfill the eligibility criteria of the NEET exam .

Because for being eligible for NEET 2026, your date of birth must 31/12/2009 or before. That means if you are born before 31/12/2009 then you can attempt NEET 2026.

You can use our NEET Companion which is helpful because it provides comprehensive guidance throughout the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) counselling process, including college prediction based on your rank, personalized college selection assistance, regular updates on counselling stages, and access to mock tests, essentially streamlining the admission process for aspiring medical students and maximizing their chances of securing a suitable medical college seat.

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Yes, NEET UG is mandatory for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses in India.

  • The required NEET UG marks vary each year and depend on factors like category and college. Generally, 550+ marks are considered competitive for government colleges, while 400+ marks might be sufficient for private colleges.
  • Fee structure:
    • Government colleges: Rs. 10,000–Rs. 1,00,000 per year.
    • Semi-government colleges: Rs. 1,00,000–Rs. 3,00,000 per year.
    • Private colleges: Rs. 5,00,000–Rs. 20,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Hope it helps !

Yes, you may need an affidavit if your father's name on your 10th marksheet differs from that on the Aadhaar card, as discrepancies in documents can create issues during the NEET UG registration or counseling process. Here's how you can address this:


Steps to Handle the Discrepancy:

1. Check NEET UG Guidelines :

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts NEET UG, requires consistent details across documents like Aadhaar, marksheets, and certificates.
  • A minor discrepancy might not always require an affidavit, but it's better to resolve it in advance.

2. Get an Affidavit Prepared :

  • Visit a notary and request an affidavit that clearly states the discrepancy in your father's name across the documents.
  • Example:
    • "The name [Father's Name in 10th Marksheet] and [Father's Name in Aadhaar] belong to the same individual."
  • Mention your full name, your father's name, and attach copies of the documents as proof.

3. Submit Affidavit During Registration/Counseling (If Asked) :

  • Keep the affidavit ready and upload it during NEET UG registration if the portal asks for clarification or proof.
  • Carry it during counseling for verification.

4. Correct the Name (If Possible) :

  • If time permits, you can request a correction in one of the documents (preferably Aadhaar, as it's quicker).
    • Visit an Aadhaar Enrollment Center for corrections.
    • Or contact the board that issued your 10th marksheet.

Why Affidavit Helps :

  • It legally declares that the discrepancy is not fraudulent and both names refer to the same person.
  • It prevents rejection of your application or issues during document verification.

Let me know if you need help drafting the affidavit or more guidance!

In the NEET UG application form, the affidavit regarding discrepancies in parent names can typically be uploaded in the "Document Upload" section. Ensure the affidavit is in the specified format and file size. Check the official guidelines for the exact location and instructions.

Yes, a student who gave NEET exam in 2024 and got admission to a private BHMS college through NEET counselling is eligible to appear for NEET 2025 exam, provided they meet the general eligibility criteria for NEET.

The candidate must meet minimum age requirement of 17 years .

Moreover, the student must have passed their class 12 exam with PCB as core subjects, securing the required minimum percentage (40%- 50%).

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Column II ( Their location)

Parotids

I

Below tongue

Sub-maxillary / sub-mandibular

Ii

Lower jaw

Sub-linguals

Iii

Cheek

Option: 1

a(i), b(ii) , c(iii)

 


Option: 2

a(ii), b(i), c(iii)

 


Option: 3

a(i), b(iii), c(ii)


Option: 4

a(iii), b(ii), c(i)


Ethyl \; ester \xrightarrow[(excess)]{CH_{3}MgBr} P

the product 'P' will be ,

Option: 1


Option: 2


Option: 3

\left ( C_{2}H_{5} \right )_{3} - C- OH


Option: 4


 

    

           

 Valve name                            

             

Function

    I   Aortic valve     A

Prevents blood from going backward from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle.

    II   Mitral valve     B

 Prevent blood from flowing backward from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

    III   Pulmonic valve     C

 Prevents backward flow from the aorta into the left ventricle.

    IV   Tricuspid valve     D

 Prevent backward flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

 

Option: 1

I – A , II – B, III – C, IV – D


Option: 2

 I – B , II – C , III – A , IV – D


Option: 3

 I – C , II – D , III – A , IV – B


Option: 4

 I – D , II – A , III – B , IV – C 

 

 


Column A Column B
A

a) Organisation of cellular contents and further cell growth.  

B

b) Leads to formation of two daughter cells.

C

c) Cell grows physically and increase volume proteins,organells.

D

d)  synthesis and replication of DNA.

Match the correct option as per the process shown in the diagram. 

 

 

 

Option: 1

1-b,2-a,3-d,4-c
 


Option: 2

1-c,2-b,3-a,4-d


Option: 3

1-a,2-d,3-c,4-b

 


Option: 4

1-c,2-d,3-a,4-b


0.014 Kg of N2 gas at 27 0C is kept in a closed vessel. How much heat is required to double the rms speed of the N2 molecules?

Option: 1

3000 cal


Option: 2

2250 cal


Option: 3

2500 cal


Option: 4

3500 cal


0.16 g of dibasic acid required 25 ml of decinormal NaOH solution for complete neutralisation. The modecular weight of the acid will be

Option: 1

32


Option: 2

64


Option: 3

128


Option: 4

256


0.5 F of electricity is passed through 500 mL of copper sulphate solution. The amount of copper (in g) which can be deposited will be:

Option: 1

31.75


Option: 2

15.8


Option: 3

47.4


Option: 4

63.5


0.5 g of an organic substance was kjeldahlised and the ammonia released was neutralised by 100 ml 0.1 M HCl. Percentage of nitrogen in the compound is

Option: 1

14


Option: 2

42


Option: 3

28


Option: 4

72


0xone is

Option: 1

\mathrm{KO}_{2}


Option: 2

\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}


Option: 3

\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}


Option: 4

\mathrm{CaO}


(1) A substance  known as "Smack"

(2) Diacetylmorphine

(3) Possessing a white color

(4) Devoid of any odor

(5) Crystal compound with a bitter taste

(6) Obtained by extracting from the latex of the poppy plant

The above statements/information are correct for:

Option: 1

Morphine


Option: 2

Heroin


Option: 3

Cocaine


Option: 4

Barbiturates


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