Based on the analysis of NEET 2016, securing a seat in the medical entrance examination has been relatively easier.
This year, as many as 7,31,225 applicants appeared for the National
Eligibility cum Entrance Test, (NEET) 2016. Out of the overall figure
only 4,09,477 candidates were able to clear the cut-off, yet, just
19,325 belonging to the top 15 per cent qualified for the counselling
process. Based on the analysis of NEET 2016, securing a seat in the
medical entrance examination has been relatively easier. One should
start preparation well in advance with a highly goal-oriented strategy
to crack NEET. Given here is an evaluation of NEET 2016 and key points
for next year’s NEET 2017 exam preparation.
Understanding NEET 2016:
Owing to its structural reforms, NEET provides students with better
admission opportunities as compared to the erstwhile medical entrance
AIPMT. Scrapping away the state level CETs, NEET comprises of a single
exam-based approach for student selection from almost all states of
India. There is an increased tally of the total number of seats with
inclusion of 100 per cent seats from government as well as private
institutions, which was earlier limited to 15 per cent seats of only
government colleges in the former examination.
Thus, it is relatively easier to secure admission in a leading
medical college but given the increased difficulty and competition level
of the examination, you have to maintain a steady goal-oriented
approach to achieve the same.
This year, the NEET exam was conducted in two phases: NEET Phase-I
and NEET Phase-II. Both were primarily based on NCERT textbooks, though
there were many topics beyond the traditional syllabus. The following is
an analysis of individual subjects based on the NEET question paper:
Physics:
The physics section was observed to be quite lengthy and required
extensive calculation. Concepts included were relatively tougher as
compared to the previous years’ AIPMT question papers. Out of 45
questions, 22 were from Class 11 and 23 from Class 12. Though most of
the concepts were well within the boundaries of NCERT syllabus, some
questions demanded a multipronged approach that was not limited to the
NCERT syllabus exclusively.
Chemistry:
Chemistry section was comparatively easier and conventional.
Numericals were quite simple and easy as they were formula-based.
Despite that fact, there were some questions that were out of the
syllabus of NCERT textbooks. Moreover, the question paper had an uneven
question set and entirely missed some of the critical topics such as
chemistry in everyday life, environmental chemistry, etc.
Biology:
The questions were moderate in this section. The question paper gave
equal weightage to Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus. For better and
detailed learning, biology can be subdivided into botany and zoology
while in previous year analysis botany got more importance over zoology.
The difficulty level of questions had an equal blend of simple,
average, and difficult problems. Some questions were beyond the NCERT
syllabus.
Aiming for NEET-2017: Things to do
1. Give equal weightage to each and every topic from Class 11 and Class 12 for your exam preparation
2. Though NCERT should be your primary focus area, do not limit your
preparation approach to the NCERT syllabus. Make sure you prepare each
and every topic of various subjects from NCERT as well as popular
competitive reference books (ask your respective mentor to assist you
regarding the same; there are plenty of options in the market).
3. Have a comprehensive strategy with well-defined short-term and
long-term goals in your exam preparations. For example, topics to be
done on weekly and monthly basis, in addition to the number of practice
tests for various subjects and sub-topics to be taken on fortnightly and
monthly basis.
4. Ensure that you keep syllabus completion targets and score
achievement targets for your practice tests. Always try to push yourself
further in order to reach your goals before the designated time.
5. As you delve further into any given topic, note down critical
formulae that you encounter from each and every topic and pin them right
in front of you. After covering the complete topic, attach them to a
separate file folder for future reference and revision.
6. Make individual notes for each and every topic. Analyse the
problem-solving techniques for various numericals and formulate a rough
design to approach such questions. If there is more than one method to
approach the same problem, make sure you practice both of them till you
are adept. Devise a rough and quick method to reach solutions and revise
these rough approach methods often.
7. Learn meditation, yoga or any other forms of relaxation techniques
as it suits you. Such techniques have a stress relieving effect and
also help you attain a higher degree of concentration.
8. Keep an honest account of your progress report. Revise each and
every topic frequently. Practice topic-specific questions and update
your progress report accordingly.
9. As the overall difficulty of the NEET question paper was higher
than AIPMT 2015 question paper, it is advised to have a dedicated and
thorough preparation for NEET 2017 examination with mock papers and
paper of NEET 2016 examination.
– This article has been written by Aakash Chaudhry, Director, Aakash Educational Services Pvt. Ltd
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