It is possible to crack NEET exam without coaching?

I will not say, it is impossible. It is possible, but you have work very hard and must give your 200% effort to crack these competitive exams. In my opinion, it is better to take coaching for NEET exam. Coaching makes your exam preparation easier. Sometimes, if you get lots of doubt then you can get it cleared by your tutor who has got subject knowledge. Students get individual attention at coaching institutes and they focus on learning and development of students as per their requirement. Coaching centers also teach you a lot of tips, tricks and time management that help you to crack NEET exam. But, you have to be careful in choosing a right and resourceful coaching center, as there are many fraud coaching centers that works for money and not for delivering knowledge to students.

How should I prepare for the NEET?

First of all, do not take NEET preparation lightly as it is the most competitive national-level entrance exam. So be prepared for the efforts. Second, your interest has to be there in all three subjects. Every subject holds marks so it is significant for your rank. Now coming to the priority tips for the NEET preparation- NEET Biology- What anyone would say, first go for NCERT only, so would I. Just go for thorough study materials, every diagram, line, table, summary, and everything. 5-10 readings I would say and everything will be on tips. After that refer to coaching modules correctly and practice them. Practice questions from MTG Biology at your fingertips. NEET Chemistry NCERT is the key for Inorganic and organic especially. Revise inorganic on a daily basis, it is a scoring subject. Write down exceptions and reactions in a separate notebook. Do practice questions for organic and physical. Physics- Do refer to your coaching notes for theory and assigned modules for practice. Join the Mock test series in the last month. Solve NEET and JEE Main (for Physics and Chemistry), previous year test papers for better practice and try to go for the easiest approach for the questions. Be confident as you have recently appeared for boards so most of the concepts are fresh in mind.

I am a PCB class 11th and preparing for NEET. Is Maths compulsory to qualify for NEET?

Maths is not compulsory for NEET. You have numerical in Physics but you do not required Maths in Class 11 and Class 12 to solve those. If you studied Maths in class 10, then you can solve the numericals in Physics. Since NEET has Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects, it would be advantageous for you if you are a PCB student. Moreover, in case a candidate has studied PCM and not Biology, even as an additional subject, then he/she will not be eligible to appear for NEET exam. Hence, Maths is not compulsory, rather not required for NEET. But having basic mathematical knowledge and skills would be an added advantage.

Over 50% Students Feel Common Preparation Strategy Sufficient to Crack NEET and Board Exams: Shiksha Poll

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Sreetama Datta Roy

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Updated on Apr 2, 2025 16:33 IST

NEET aspirants have to often balance their preparation for the entrance exam with that of Board exams. Shiksha.com ran a poll on if a common preparation strategy is sufficient for NEET and Board exams, and majority of respondents said yes to it. Let us analyse the Shiksha poll and the responses.

NEET aspirants have to often balance their preparation for the entrance exam with that of Board exams. As most of the first timers attempt NEET and Board exam in the same year. Since both the exams are scheduled few months apart and the syllabus is also similar for both NEET and Science Stream Board exams, a common preparation is often considered to be sufficient. Shiksha.com ran a poll on whether a common preparation strategy is sufficient for NEET and Board exams, and majority of respondents said yes to it.

Let us analyse the Shiksha poll and the options along with the responses to understand students’ points of view. Along with this question, we will also delve deeper into other polls ran by Shiksha to understand NEET aspirants’ preparation level and their opinions on the change in the NEET exam pattern.

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Shiksha Poll: Is a common preparation strategy sufficient to crack NEET and Board Exams?
NEET 2025 Preparation Level
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern Changed; Candidates Say It Is Fine

Shiksha Poll: Is a common preparation strategy sufficient to crack NEET and Board Exams?

The options for this question are as follows:

Yes, syllabus is similar
No, syllabus is not same
Not aware

Majority of the respondents, accounting to 53 per cent, have voted for the first option, which is ‘Yes, syllabus is similar’. On the other hand, 31 per cent candidates voted for syllabus is different. Around 16 per cent candidates had voted for ‘Not aware’. This refers to these respondents are either appearing for the NEET UG exam next year or are repeaters.

Take a look at the Shiksha poll snapshot below.

In another Shiksha poll, the question asked was ‘What is your NEET 2025 preparation level’? In this question, majority of the respondents have voted for ‘Started taking NEET mock tests’, followed by ‘Will focus after Boards’. Incidentally, this poll was ran between February and March. At the onset of the poll, majority of the candidates had voted for ‘Will focus after Boards’. Take a look at the options below:

Started taking mock tests
Covered syllabus, revising
About to finish NEET syllabus
Still got topics left to cover
Will focus after Boards

As much as 16 per cent respondents voted for ‘Still got topics left to cover’ followed by ‘Covered syllabus, revising’, which accounted for 12 per cent. Only nine per cent candidates voted for ‘About to finish syllabus’. Take a look at the snapshot below to know the option-wise poll percentages.

Q: I take too much time in covering topics and it takes my whole day to complete revision. How do I proceed to prepare for NEET?

Make a study schedule for NEET giving Biology Physics and Chemistry equal weight. Consistency is key; it is preferable to study for the same number of hours on both days rather than studying all night one day and resting the next. Take into account your optimal study times. Plan your schedule taking into account your strengths and how your energy changes throughout the day. Make a list of the topics you want to cover this week and work towards achieving your daily or weekly goals. If you are unable to stick to your schedule, identify the problem, make a strategy to address it, and try again. If any subject or topic requires more time than provided, or if a test is scheduled for the next day, your schedule should allow for flexibility. Be dependable. The most crucial ability you need to pass NEET is daily study. Get your work done on time. You shouldn't put anything off. Avoid using social media and other distractions as much as possible.

Q: I am doing BSc and I want to crack NEET. How do I prepare for NEET?

How do I prepare for the NEET during a BSc Preparation of NEET UG with your on going BSc Degree. There are two things involved and I'm going to give the answer in two fragments. SEE if you are going to do your BSc From a government college where you have to study and pass your sem/annual exam with practicals then it will be lil tough for you, then remember one thing don't make a mistake of studying in last month to take exam of your college bc it will only waste your time of one month which might be very crucial from perspective of NEET and it will be a hazard if sem/annual exam falls near your NEET exam. So study for college solely by attending lecture of your teachers in college and make their notes and you can bunk your college to prepare for NEET don't waste your time in making frnds in college and make a habit of studying for college BSc In only study hours of your college and rest of the time for NEET and make sure you dedicate your focused I repeat focused 5-6 hour of time for NEET and increase it gradually. And for college exams don't take stress you have your notes just revise them before one week and you are good to go If you are doing your B.Sc. From private college then boom don't take any tension just talk to administration and you won't have to attend the college ( if they ask pay them if it's a small college they will accept the offer for 5-6k ) you don't have to attend the lecture and practicals too just go and take the exam and may be they will arrange something for you in exams too like cheating and all you will pass it without any tension. Although you can buy notes of subjects from market notes are available in market and study them before 2 weeks of your exam and you can study for your NEET exam. It would be tough to manage both of them but over-all it is rewarding so do it and ha! Don't take any pressure everything comes from practice and studying is a practice dude! Make a habit of doing meditation you will SEE the benefits within 30 days start with 5 minutes and gradually increase upto 15 minutes for first 30 days it will surely help in your studies. Don't fall for the trap that I can revise something in that 15 minutes or can chill by listening songs or watching videos nope don't do that mediation can ease your journey of preparation.

Q: What is the NEET official website?

The official website of NEET 2026 will be announced by NTA. The URL of the website in 2025 was neet.nta.nic.in. It was changed from that of 2024, which was neet.ntaonline.in. The website is hosted by NTA.

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NEET 2025 Exam Pattern Changed; Candidates Say It Is Fine

One of the major changes introduced in NEE is the exam pattern. The 20 optional questions have been removed and candidates have to attempt 180 mandatory questions. Moreover, the total duration of the exam has been reduced from 200 minutes to 180 minutes.

Shiksha.com sought students’ opinions on the change in the NEET 2025 exam pattern with the question ‘Are you happy with the NEET exam pattern change?’ Majority of candidates, accounting to 44 per cent, responded in favour of the change.

On the other hand, 28 per cent candidates felt that the duration should be more. 14 per cent candidates have voted for each of the options ‘Optional questions help’ and ‘Previous pattern was better’.

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