How to score 600+ marks in NEET using 10 simple steps?

 The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is India’s premier medical entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year. The only gateway to India’s premier medical colleges, it is considered as one of the most competitive and challenging medical entrance examinations that provide student’s admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other medical courses.

Every year almost a million students register for NEET hoping to get a seat in reputed medical and dental colleges. Around 15.94 lakh students registered for NEET in 2020 and nearly 15.19 lakh in the year 2019. Clearing NEET is a matter of immense hard work, dedication, consistency, and focus. According to reports, around 8 lakh Indian residents cleared NEET in the year 2019. However, only a handful of students cleared the exam with a 600+ score.

Why 600+ score in NEET?

NEET All India Rank (AIR) is the deciding factor for admission to undergraduate courses in the medical and dental colleges across India. This AIR is evaluated on the basis of NEET scores hence a score of 600+ becomes essential for students to get an MBBS or BDS seat in the country’s top medical colleges.

How to get 600 score in NEET?

Clearing NEET with a 600+ score can be a challenging task for many students. It can be understood by the fact that in NEET 2019, only 3 candidates could score 700 marks, 9 scored 695 marks and 27 students cleared the examination with a score of 690. Getting a 600 score in NEET is largely dependent on the amount of hard work and dedication you put in for achieving your set target. Proper planning, scheduling and other preparatory tips with tremendous will power and determination that will encourage will lead you to success.

Here are some tips and suggestions that CDC, has cracked which can guide your preparation for a 600+ score in NEET:

1.   Know the exam

Before you start, it is very important to understand the pattern and mark distribution system of the exam. NEET is primarily based on the concepts of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Following tables provide detailed information about exam pattern and mark distribution scheme for NEET.

NEET exam pattern
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and paper mode)
Exam Duration	3 hours (10:00 am – 01:00pm)
Exam Language	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Oriya, Urdu, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Number of Questions	180
Marking scheme	+4 for right answer; -1 for a wrong answer

 

NEET marks distribution
Subject	Number of questions	Marks
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	45	180
Biology	Botany – 45 Zoology – 45	360
Total	180	720

For a minimum score of 600 means that you need to answer at least 150 questions (out of 180) correctly without marking any incorrect answer. However, to be on the safer side, you should aim to answer 160-170 questions correctly in case you get unlucky with negative marking.

2. Read the complete syllabus

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has put together a vast syllabus for the medical entrance examination. The respective syllabus is a combination of various State Boards, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council Board of School Education (COBSE) and the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT). Complete analysis of syllabus will allow you to take notes of the important and relevant topics from the class 12^th board syllabus and will help you plan ahead. 3. Create a study plan

In order to achieve a 600+ score in NEET, you should develop a refined and a constructive time table. This will not only help you with the division of the NEET syllabus (as per your convenience) but will also allow you to provide equal (or necessary) time to all the four subjects. CDC recommends you to complete the syllabus by November 2020 so that you have enough time for revision and practice. Here are some important things you should keep in mind when making a timetable for NEET preparation:

·         Consider your school hours, coaching class (or tuition), self-study, and some leisure time.

·         It should allow you to study, revise and practice each day.

·         Have small breaks in the time table to feel refreshed and energized.

·         Update your time table in accordance with your needs and requirements.

4. Make NCERT books your friend

NCERT books for classes 11^th and 12^th are the best reference sources for NEET preparations. A major portion of NEET exam questions is based on the concepts mentioned in the NCERT books. Once you answer all the NCERT questions, you can look out for other reference books and study materials.

5. Solve previous year question paper

Solving previous year question papers and analysing their patterns will provide you with insights and ideas of what might come in the NEET question paper and will also help you in time management. After you are able to successfully solve these question papers, you can easily frame your strategy for the main exam as in how much time you need to allocate to each section beforehand.

6. Give online mock tests

These mock tests allow you to analyze your performance and strengthen your confidence. Many online test platforms provide you with answer keys and detailed solutions which further allow you to remap and revise your preparation strategies based on your performance.

7. Revise important topics

In order to attain a better understanding of the important topics, it is extremely important to revise them regularly. Below is the list of important topics for NEET:

Important Topics NEET
Physics	Optics, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Electronic devices, Rotational Motion
Chemistry	Chemical bonding and molecular structure, Thermodynamics, Solutions,  Equilibrium, Coordination compounds, s-block elements, p-block elements, GOC, Alcohol, PHenols and Ethers
Biology	Biological classification,  Principles of inheritance and variation, Sexual reproduction in flowering plants, Morphology of flowering plants, Diversity of living organisms, Molecular basis of inheritance, Human physiology, Biology and Human welfare

 

After analysis CDC has found that the above-mentioned topics carry maximum mark weightage in the last 4 year’s NEET question papers. Thus, it is always better to stay a step ahead with a proper revision of these topics.

8. Practice daily

The famous proverb “practice makes a man perfect” is true in every sense. You may forget topics if not practised and revised regularly. Furthermore, you should not forget that the exam pattern has negative marking. Thus, you cannot leave any scope of errors when aiming at 600+

9. Time management is the key

NEET is a time-bound examination with only a period of 3 hours hence you should be prepared to race against time. Regular practising along with revisions is the only proven way to perfect your time management skills for the NEET examination. According to CDC, If a student is able to answer 50-55 questions within a time frame of one hour, the chances of getting a good score get considerably high.

10. Don’t ignore your health     

A good physical and mental health is important for NEET preparation. A tired and a stressed mind is the biggest nemesis of human efficiency and productivity. It makes it hard for the student to understand and memorize concepts hence staying unhealthy during the preparatory phase can eventually hinder your preparation tactics and induce a feeling of discontent and demotivation. Thus take good diet, rest, and sleep and take a break from studies to do things that make you feel relaxed and stress-free.

CDC knows how tough the goal of 600+ is so stay motivated, follow your goals passionately, and always remember that it’s not about how hard you work, rather it’s about how you manage your time, resources and mind for strategic NEET preparation and a better outcome.