Updated on May 21, 2021 15:22 IST
NEET PG 2021 has been postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak which has led to an environment of uncertainties. Candidates have no idea when NEET PG 2021 exam will be held now. Read the article to know how candidate can put up a brave face and plan ahead.,

NEET PG 2021 has been postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak which has led to an environment of uncertainties. Candidates have no idea when NEET PG 2021 exam will be held now. Read the article to know how a candidate can put up a brave face and upscale the preparation plan.

NEET PG 2021 exam has been postponed till August 31, 2021 amid the devastating second wave of corona across the country. Postponement of NEET PG exam was among several measures recently approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost the availability of healthcare professionals for covid duty. The government also announced incentives like preference in government recruitment or COVID Samman after completing a 100-day corona duty for medical personnel. Taking note of the Centre's decision, the supreme court recommended that grace marks could be given as an incentive to NEET PG and nursing students in lieu of their service in covid situation.

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But the decision of postponement of NEET PG 2021 exam till August 31 and the option of grace marks have not gone down well among NEET PG candidates. Through various social media platforms, they have demanded that the exam should be conducted as soon as possible. 

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Table of contents
  • Students' reaction over NEET PG 2021 exam and grace marks
  • Take good care of your health
  • Don’t let negativity demotivate you
  • Unwind yourself
  • Keep track of the latest updates
  • Take stock of your preparation plan
  • Make a schedule of revision
  • Practice mock test regularly
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Students' reaction over NEET PG 2021 exam and grace marks

Candidates are expressing their disappointment and urge the government not to implement grace marks as an incentive. Some of the candidates have requested the exam conducting authority to not delay the exam anymore as it has already been very late.  One of the students has termed the grace mark as a threat to the medical society. Another student said that the grace marks will lead to an element of partiality in the exam. Check some of these Twitter reactions.

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It's well understood that NEET PG students are under immense pressure and they are clueless about the NEET PG 2021 dates. They are not sure whether the exam will be conducted after August 31 or not. There is an environment of uncertainty. But students should not get disappointed and rather utilise this time to further improve the preparation strategy for NEET PG 2021. They should work on those areas where preparation was not up to the mark. Read the article to know how candidates can maintain their cool in this tough time and plan ahead. 

Take good care of your health

Health is a priority at the moment for everyone in the wake of rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country. Candidates who reside in any part of the country should follow all guidelines and take precautionary measures to keep COVID-19 infection away. They should understand that nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of yourself, family members, and others at the moment. Eat healthy food, sleep well, and relax at your home for the time being. Stay healthy and keep others healthy as well.

Don’t let negativity demotivate you

One of the biggest enemies of the human being is negative thoughts which prevent you to think or do something constructive. This is true in this corona time when one gets to hear maximum bad news. Candidates shouldn’t allow negativity to make them feel demotivated. Convince yourself by saying that this is the transient phase and things will be all right soon. Don’t bother about things that are beyond your control.

Unwind yourself

This is the time to relax and to do what you wanted to do. One can utilize this time to unwind at home. Those who were not getting spare time for hobbies like listening to music, reading favourite books, playing indoor games, can do so as NEET PG 2021 is now delayed. Make a study plan in such a way that you get some time for doing your favourite thing which makes you feel happy. Try to change the monotonous routine.

Keep track of the latest updates

Candidates might be worried thinking about the next date for NEET PG 2021. But they shouldn’t worry too much about that. The Government has said that the next date for NEET PG 2021 will be announced after reviewing the ongoing situation. Candidates are advised to keep track of the latest announcements from the authority. We will be providing here all the latest information related to NEET PG 2021 updates. Keep checking this space for the latest news on NEET PG 2021 exam date and other developments.

Take stock of your preparation plan

As NEET PG 2021 exam has been delayed, candidates have some time to fine-tune the preparation strategy. Candidates should draw out a study plan keeping a tentative NEET PG 2021 date in mind. There should be a reality check of NEET PG preparation 2021 so that candidates come to know which areas need attention now. Make a daily routine of study accordingly. Always keep in mind that the extra time is like a blessing in disguise and utilise it to upscale the preparation.

Make a schedule of revision

Most of the candidates must have completed NEET PG 2021 syllabus till now. Now they need to make a proper schedule of revisions. Revision must be done from self-prepared notes as they prove very handy. One can make combinations for revision like two or more tough or lengthy topics along with one or two easy topics. There could be many more combinations and candidates could create one as per their choice and convenience. The objective is every topic gets covered on time.

Candidates must remember that the last couple of months are to test yourself about your learning capabilities. Don’t take up any topic which has to be started from scratch. Revise the topic regularly in a strategic manner.

Practice mock test regularly

A mock test is something that lets you know about your preparedness for D-day. After completing the revision, candidates should practice mock tests so that they get familiar with the exam format. NEET PG 2021 mock test makes candidates know about NEET PG 2021 pattern, type of question, and time management. Candidates must solve NEET PG 2021 mock test on regular intervals to understand their strengths and weakness. NEET PG 2021 mock test enables candidates to work on weak points.

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