Tips to self-study for NEET
March 27, 2017
The preparation for NEET calls for perseverance, and students need to dedicate a significant amount of daily to prepare for it. But, a lot of factors can act as spoilers to this plan of dedicated preparation, and travelling long distances to get expert guidance is one of those. When you spend most of the time in travelling to and from a coaching Centre, you are left with lesser time for practice and revision.
This has driven many students towards the idea of self-study which is proving to be a productive method of learning. But, the inclination towards the practice of self-study doesn’t mean that students don’t need the help of expert mentors anymore. In fact, today’s tech-savvy students are looking for various digital learning products and NEET self-study apps wherein they can attend virtual classroom sessions under the guidance of expert faculty.
Offering elaborate study materials and explanatory video lectures, NEET self-study apps and digital learning products like Aakash iTutor and Aakash Live have become quite popular among NEET aspirants. These educational products developed by Aakash Institute facilitate students to study from their own location and at their own pace.
While engaging in self-study through digital platform is a good thing, students also need to take care of other important factors. Most students are already aware of the importance of following a time table and taking mock tests, they can still make certain avoidable mistakes. The key is to avoid these mistakes so that your chance to crack the coveted NEET examination becomes a reality.
Tip 1: Know the latest NEET syllabus in detail
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Common mistakes |
Solutions |
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Not scanning through the entire syllabus thoroughly |
Refer to a reputed source to have a detailed look at the latest NEET syllabus |
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Not segregating the syllabus in terms of weightage |
Refer to previous year question papers to know which chapters in Physics, Chemistry and Biology carry more weightage |
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Not making a checklist to track the syllabus coverage |
Create a list of all those chapters that come under the latest NEET syllabus. Mark every chapter after reading it, and also after revising it. This will help you keep a tab on your preparation at all times intervals |
Tip 2: Make a study time table, and stick to it diligently
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Common mistakes |
Solutions |
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Studying different chapters and subjects without considering the difficulty level |
Allot more time to chapters with higher difficulty level and study them first. Then, move to chapters with moderate and low difficulty levels |
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Not paying much attention to the revision task |
Revise every concept and chapter at regular intervals, and allot sufficient time to this task. During the last 2-3 months of preparation, dedicate more time to revisionrather than picking up new topics to study |
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Not being flexible with one’s Timetable |
If certain chapters are taking more time than expected, don’t worry about the situation. Be flexible with your time-table and make adjustment to your schedule accordingly.
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Tip 3: Take regular mock tests
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Common mistakes |
Solutions |
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Not taking mock tests at regular intervals |
Follow a time table for taking mock tests. Take at least one mock test every week |
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Getting demotivated after securing low in mock tests |
Learn from your performance in every test, and focus on low-scoring areas which will help you improve your score in subsequent tests |
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Skipping the performance analysis stage, thinking that it is not going to be useful |
Ask the institute conducting mock tests to provide performance analysis report after every test. Performance analysis reports will let you know your strong and weak points |
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Not joining a trusted mock test series |
Join a mock test series offered by a reliable coaching institute. This will help you in practicing relevant questions that are hand-picked by subject matter experts |
Tip 4: Work on weaker topics
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Common mistakes |
Solutions |
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Getting demotivated after scoring low in weaker topics |
Knowing about weaker study areas on time is an opportunity to work upon them |
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Putting on all efforts in weaker topic, while ignoring those topics or section one is thorough with |
Divide time equally between revising stronger chapters and studying the fundamentals of weaker topics |
Tip 5: De-stress yourself
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Common mistakes |
Solutions |
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Studying uninterruptedly without taking care of your health |
Take break for some time and indulge in exercise like jogging, running, etc. to stay active and to improve concentration |
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Tempted to eat high-sugar, high-calorie junk food |
Avoid sugary snacks, cola, fizzy drinks, packaged meals as such food items cause lethargy. Instead, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, lentils, oats, fresh juices, etc. |
If you stick to the above discussed self-study techniques for NEET you will successfully address the most common mistakes made by students. These tips will eventually help you crack NEET with a good score.
