Introduction
The NEET MDS – National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam is a centralized single-level exam carried out for BDS graduates enabling them to seek admission to dental courses across different medical institutes across the country. The main difference between candidates who qualify and those who don’t is majorly in the way they approach each subject during their preparation phase.
WHEN TO START PREPARING..?
The ideal time frame to begin your preparation for NEET-MDS is 6-8 months prior the examination. This will clearly enable you to have an edge over other candidates who start their preparation late .
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WHAT SHOULD MY STRATEGY BE TO CLEAR NEET.??
Get Familiar with the Exam Pattern
Get Familiar with the Exam Pattern
Get familiar with the ecam pattern. Knowing the syllabus, subject weightage and what kind of questions you can expect in the exam will help you plan your preparation efficiently.
Study Plan
Study plan
A good study plan includes a mix of self study , online mock tests, subject- wise tests, coaching classes. “REVISION AND PERSISTENCE IS THE KEY.”Read quality materials. Attend mock tests every week. This will help you to self evaluate your performance. Do not hesitate to discuss your doubts in an appropriate open platform.
Why Prepare Notes?
Why prepare notes.?
Notes making Is a process of reviewing, connecting and synthesizing ideas from your lectures or reading . Preparing effective and precise notes is already 50% of your job done.
- Condense the material you have read using headings and sub headings.
- Think of Flowcharts. This type of diagrammatic representation in contrast to textual content, helps to remember the contents in a much easier and effective way.
- Use colours, headings & subheadings, bullet points, illustrations and drawings.
- Prepare PNEUMONICS to remember important classifications.
Be Strong With Basics First
Be Strong With Basics First
- Begin with basic subjects like anatomy, biochemistry, pathology, general medicine & surgery. Allocate certain days to each subject. DO NOT HOPE FROM ONE SUBJECT TO ANOTHER IN BETWEEN.
- Once the basics are done, you can commerce with dental clinical subjects like prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontology etc.
- Go through previous year papers.
- Mock tests are a crucial element of your preparation , especially in the second half of your preparation where you have covered majority if syllabus. A mock all India test will help MDS aspirants to know where they stand among their competitors and track their progress. Apps in which these tests are in sync with the latest exam pattern will only provide clarity over the question types and give a real exam feel.
- Revise and analyze your test performances every time. Make a list of your weakest and strong subjects.
Stay Focussed
Stay Focussed
It is very natural to feel physically, mentally and emotionally drained during the preparation phase. Make sure to take small breaks between preparation hours.
Stick Your Timetable
Stick Your Timetable
Know what best works out for you. Each one’s way of planning is different and their schedules may vary. Do compare your scores or progress with anyone. You Your own Competition. HERE IS HOW TO DIVIDE 8 MONTHS OF PREPARTION.
First 4 MONTHS – FIRST READING
- Set targets to improve performance
- Take high weightage subjects first
- Study for 8 – 10 hours everyday
- Make daily, weekly , monthly schedules
- Enroll for mock tests, subject/ grand test series and doubt clearing sessions
- Do not Study for continuous stretches.
- Refer to standard textbooks. NEET PICKS LINES FROM STANDARD TEXTBOOKS ONLY
1st REVISION :
- Revise the concepts
- Analyse your weakness and strengths
- Lay emphasis on low- yielding topics
2nd REVISION :
- REVISE topics already covered
- Solve chapter-wise, subject- wise MCQ
- Lay more stress on actual exam pattern and practice to lessen the number of negatives.
3rd REVISION :
- Revise
- Stay focussed and positive
- Learn from mistakes
- Self evaluate
- Indulge in group discussions based on recent updates
- Stay away from social media and any kind of distractions. CHOOSE YOUR MENTAL PEACE.
- learn the art of time management
- Stay away from guess works in exams. REMEMBER the negative marking is 1 mark for every wrong attempts you make.
