The lockdown disrupted NEET. The new date is out and aspirants need to pick themselves up again and accelerate their prep, says Saurabh Kumar
The current health crisis has affected all sectors of the country as well as the world at large. While everything has come to a standstill at the moment, it is not possible to say when this crisis will get over. Due to the shutdown imposed due to the COVID-19 March 23, 2020 onwards, not only many supply chains have seen massive disruption but also the preparation schedule of many students who have naturally started feeling demotivated and seem to have lost inspiration to work hard as they were doing earlier. However, in the midst of this uncertainty and the imposed lockdown, they should not lose hope and keep themselves positive at all times.
As per the latest notifications from NTA and Ministry of HRD, the NEET exams will now take place on July 26, 2020. The students have to pick themselves up again from where they left and need to accelerate their preparation in order to score well in the upcoming exam. While most of the schools as well as coaching institutes are doing their best to help students through online classes, it is also important that students make full use of online teaching and study with a positive mindset.
To make the student’s life easier in this time of difficulty, here are some quick tips.
Make an effective timetable: Now that you are at home, you can easily divide your timetable in a better manner and increase the pace steadily for a strong preparation. Follow NCERT books as they are the best books for your preparation. Keep your study material precise and follow it completely. Don’t go for too many books as you might get confused.
Online classes: Online classes are given by all schools, colleges as well as coaching institutes. As the course batch timings are convenient, so students can take classes comfortable & at a suitable time. Hence, students are advised proper time management at home to make the best of their online tutorials. They should not hesitate to ask questions wherever required. They should also make short notes from the online classes to gain a hold of important concepts. The students are also given an access to contact teachers at any point of time. They should always get their doubts cleared.
Mock tests: Take a mock test daily and if you don’t have the current mock tests, attempt previous year papers. It is strongly advisable to stick to the notes and resources which you have prepared during the past two years or so. Do not fall prey to free resources provided online as they will only confuse you further and could also give misleading information.
Subject wise study: Choose the subject which needs more preparation first and focus on your weak points. Spend more time on the weak topics and solve questions on a daily basis to overcome the challenging topics.
Revision: Revise the formulas, method of calculations; and test your speed according while timing in order to prepare for the exams.
For NEET exam preparation, the students must include following topics in their exam study:
Physics: Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Optics, Electronic Devices, Units & Measurements, Current Electricity
Chemistry: 40% organic & Physical & 20% inorganic: Inorganic from NCERT, Physical: Equilibrium, thermodynamics, Electrochemistry Kinetics. Organic: Alkyl halides alcohols phenols aldehydes hydrocarbons. Inorganic; complex compound p block elements
Botany: NCERT revision, More Class XII than XI. Morphology biological classification morphology in flowering plants plant physiology, Genetics, ecology
Zoology: Animal Diversity, Structural Organisation in animals, Cell Biology & Cell Division, Biomolecules, Human Physiology, Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health, Origin & Evolution, Animal husbandry, Human Health & Diseases and Biology in Human Welfare.
The students should continue following standard hygiene to stay fit and away from the virus. Don’t forget to wash your hands with soap or sanitize them throughout the day. Since the exam date is out, they should increase their focus on studies and follow a strict and healthy regime.
Eat nutritious food and immunity building diet. Last but not the least, I advise all students to stay positive and not stress. Indulge in an indoor sport every now and then with your family and practice meditation.
The writer is Director Academic, Vidyamandir Classes Ltd