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NEET UG 2026: For students who dream of becoming doctors, the NEET UG exam every year is nothing short of an ordeal. This exam is considered one of the toughest examinations in the country. Therefore, millions of students prepare for NEET UG every year, but only a few get admission. Some students even prepare for this exam for 2-3 years. It's not just about clearing the exam; a good score is also required for admission to a government medical college. Thus, every year, students face the big challenge of how to set their schedule and create the right strategy for preparing for this exam. This year, students still have a great opportunity to clear this exam. They can clear the exam by adopting the right strategy and following the correct schedule.

The NEET UG 2026 exam is likely to be held in the first week of May this year. This means that candidates who want to appear for it have only about 4 months left. Let's learn through this article how you can perform even better and achieve a good score in NEET UG by making some changes to your schedule and with proper planning. Remember that success in this exam requires not only studying but also a proper daily routine, mental balance, and physical health.

Staying Active During the Afternoon is Important
The NEET UG exam is held from 2 PM to 5:20 PM, so candidates should physically adapt themselves to this timing. In the days leading up to the exam, it is important that students keep themselves fully active and alert from afternoon to evening. For this, studying, revision, and practicing mock tests should be done according to this time. This will allow your body and mind to perform better at the same time on the day of the exam. It is also important to understand that NEET is an important stage in life, but this exam is not your entire life. Therefore, health and daily habits should not be neglected during preparation.

Strictly Follow Your Schedule
When it comes to 24 hours, a balanced daily routine is extremely important. Students should get at least 6 hours of deep sleep every day. Allocate one hour for exercise, which can include 30 minutes of pranayama and 30 minutes of walking or light exercise. Approximately two hours should be sufficient for meals and getting ready. A short 30-minute nap after lunch refreshes the mind. Short breaks between study sessions are essential to prevent fatigue. Dedicate the remaining approximately 12 hours to studying, allocating about 5 hours to Biology and 7 hours to Physics and Chemistry. The level of preparation may vary for each student. Therefore, students should adjust the time allocation based on their individual needs. Subject-wise timing should also be adjusted based on your proficiency in each subject.

Read NCERT books thoroughly.
An analysis of the last 9-10 years of NEET question papers shows that most questions are directly asked from the NCERT books. Therefore, NCERT books should be the foundation of your preparation. In Biology, it is especially important to read every line of the NCERT textbook as it is the highest-scoring subject. Regular and balanced practice is also essential in Physics and Chemistry.

Read the options very carefully.
It is wise to focus more on frequently asked topics. Spending excessive time on very difficult and less important chapters is not advisable. Small mistakes can be costly in the exam, so read the questions and options carefully. Pay special attention to words like "correct," "incorrect," and "not correct." Perform calculations with a calm mind and, if necessary, use the elimination strategy for the options.

Focus more on revision.
Revision is most crucial at this time. Instead of learning new things, strengthening what you have already studied will yield better results. Avoid paying attention to cut-offs or rumors, as this increases stress. Studying Biology through diagrams makes it easier to remember. Daily practice of numerical problems is essential in Physics, especially in chapters like Mechanics, Current Electricity, and Modern Physics. 

Solve 2-3 mock tests every week.
Avoid studying too much right before the exam. A balanced routine, proper sleep, and good health are the real keys to success in NEET. As the exam approaches, revise the entire syllabus and make sure to take 2-3 mock tests every week. Work on your weaknesses.

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