How to use lockdown period smartly for NEET 2021 preparation

With the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been completely restricted within our homes. With the meter only going higher and cases piling up all over India, most outdoor activities scheduled for the year 2020 have been put on the backseat. Undoubtedly, most exams have been postponed too. This includes the NEET.

Coaching classrooms have been replaced by online classes and social distancing has become the new normal. Despite all the sudden changes, there are some positive points to look at if you are an aspirant and currently in the phase of preparation.
So, here we address those aspirants who will appear for the NEET in the year 2021 with some tips on how to use this period of home-quarantine constructively for your preparation so you ace the examination with flying colors.

So, here are some pointers which we feel will help you use the lockdown to your advantage:

• Prepare smart Schedule:

The time that you have got is no less than an opportunity to boost your NEET score. Start revising the most important chapters. The questions in NEET are from basic sources i.e. NCERT books (Especially in Biology and Chemistry). McGraw Hill’s publication, “NCERT CRUX, Biology and Chemistry” of class 11th and 12th can be quite useful from this point of view. Also, a large part of NEET syllabus matches with the board syllabus and so it is advisable to revise frequently. While designing your study plan it is extremely important to keep in mind that you have a scanty amount of time in your hands, so you need to keep your goals realistic. You can’t study all the chapters in depth. According to the NEET exam pattern divide your time and effort smartly.

• Topic-wise questions, mock tests, and Previous Year Questions Practice:

Topics wise questions or Mock tests can help in understanding the approach of the question pattern. It can help in analyzing the quality of preparation by the student. You can use McGraw Hill’s Topic-wise question banks to practice large number of questions. The regular practice on these test series will help in developing the idea of the exam pattern and approach. For Solving previous year papers, helps you to understand the trend and improve your hold on the subject. You can refer to McGraw Hill’s Module books of NEET to practice previous years questions chapter wise with solution. These books are also excellent to grasp concepts.

• Preparation for Biology:

As biology holds the highest weightage, be sure to prepare for it well. Thoroughly revise the NCERT book as almost 70% of the questions in the biology section are directly from the NCERT book. McGraw Hill’s NCERT CRUX Biology Vol-1 & 2, can be used for this purpose. It can teach you the whole theory of NCERT through questions.

Biology is also about concepts mostly theoretical, so make sure to make notes of all the important topics, so that it is easier to revise the topics. Topics of Genetics & Evolution, Animal & Plant Physiology, Ecology, Cell Biology, and Biotechnology are the most important topics and must be covered under the study plan. You can refer the McGraw Hill’s module books of Biology which are categorized in the same manner. These books are useful for theory as well as practice. Also, analyze the last three years papers and plan your study accordingly.

• Preparation for Chemistry:

Generally, chemistry is a scoring subject. Make sure to practice numerical questions of important topics like Mole concept, Redox, Chemical Kinetics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Solid State and Atomic Structure from NCERT book. Make a condensed formula sheet for Physical Chemistry topics like P Block elements, Qualitative Analysis and Metallurgy are important. McGraw Hill’s NCERT CRUX Chemistry Vol-1 & 2, can be used for this purpose. For organic chemistry, make sure to keep a hand note of all the important chemical reactions. Make sure to practice general organic chemistry, Grignard’s reagents, Hydrocarbons, Carbonyl compounds and Biomolecules. You can also refer the McGraw Hill’s module books for NEET in Chemistry which are useful for theory as well as practice. Also, analyze the last three years papers and plan your study accordingly.

• Preparation for Physics:

For physics, it’s very important to grasp the concept and subsequently apply it to the questions. Thus, the more you practice the better. You can refer the McGraw Hill’s module books for NEET in Physics which are useful for theory as well as practice. Also, analyze the last three years papers and plan your study accordingly.

• Online supplements:

Apart from the above resources, you can also take help from online materials available on links provided on the cover of McGraw Hill’s books. Also, you can use materials available on McGraw Hill’s platforms.

With these tips up your sleeves, you should be able to make a comprehensive list of books which will help in preparing for the exam in a meticulous manner. All The Best!

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