NEET: How I increased 17.2 Percentile In My Second Attempt

NEET: How I increased 17.2 Percentile In My Second Attempt

Updated on 21 Sep 2022, 04:44 PM IST

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.

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

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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First, understand the NEET syllabus clearly for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Focus only on the NCERT syllabus, as most NEET questions are directly or indirectly based on NCERT, especially in Biology and Chemistry. Avoid unnecessary reference books at this stage.

Divide your 4 months into phases. In the first 2 months, focus on completing the entire syllabus. Study Biology daily, as it carries the highest weightage. Read NCERT Biology line by line, make short notes, and revise regularly. For Chemistry, give priority to NCERT for Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. Practice basic numericals and reactions consistently. In Physics, focus on understanding concepts and practicing standard questions rather than memorizing formulas.

In the third month, start intensive revision along with topic-wise and full-length mock tests. Analyze each test carefully to identify weak areas and work on them. Improve time management and accuracy during this phase.

In the last month, focus mainly on revision and mock tests. Revise NCERT multiple times, especially Biology diagrams, tables, and examples. Avoid learning new topics at the last moment. Maintain a proper sleep schedule and take short breaks to avoid burnout.

Stay consistent, avoid distractions, and believe in your preparation. Even a few focused hours daily with proper planning can make a big difference. All the best!

Scoring 600+ marks in NEET within 4 months is definitely challenging, especially if you are starting almost from scratch, but it is not impossible. It largely depends on your discipline, daily study hours, clarity of basics, and how smartly you plan your preparation.

First, you need to be very realistic and focused. In 4 months, your main goal should be to strengthen NCERT-based concepts rather than trying to study everything in extreme detail. NEET questions are largely NCERT-oriented, especially in Biology and Chemistry. If you can master NCERT thoroughly, your chances improve significantly.

Biology should be your top priority because it carries the maximum weightage and is comparatively scoring. Read NCERT line by line for both Class 11 and 12. Revise multiple times and practice MCQs daily. Even if Physics feels tough initially, focus on high-weightage and formula-based chapters like Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Semiconductors, Ray Optics, and Laws of Motion. Chemistry can be divided smartly: give more time to Organic and Inorganic NCERT, and practice numericals regularly for Physical Chemistry.

You should ideally study 10–12 focused hours daily with a fixed timetable. Daily revision and weekly full-length mock tests are extremely important. Initially, your mock scores may be low, but what matters is consistent improvement and learning from mistakes. Analyze each test carefully to understand weak areas.

Since you are already enrolled in another college, time management becomes even more important. Try to minimize distractions and use early mornings or late evenings effectively. Avoid too many reference books; stick to NCERT and one reliable question bank.

That said, aiming for 600+ in 4 months is ambitious and depends on your learning speed and consistency. Even if you fall slightly short, a strong score improvement can still open opportunities in government or private colleges depending on category and cutoff trends.

Stay disciplined, trust the process, and do not compare your journey with others. Many students have made significant jumps in short durations with focused effort. All the best.

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If you are asking about Motilal Nehru Medical College (MLN Medical College), Prayagraj, then admission is strictly through the NEET exam. For MBBS in this medical college, students usually need a high NEET rank because the cutoff is quite competitive.

In recent years, the closing ranks have often been within the top 20,000–30,000. This means you need a strong score to secure a seat. The exact marks may change every year depending on difficulty and competition.

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If you are a class 12th (Arts Stream) student, then you are not directly eligible for the NEET exam because you must belong to the Medical Science stream and have main subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This exam contains questions from these three subjects. But you can fulfil your dream to become a doctor by completing these subjects in class 12th from an open school like NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), and then you will be eligible for the NEET exam. You need to score 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This step is the correct way for you.

Thank you.