Scoring full 720 marks in the NEET exam isn’t impossible

Attempting a NEET exam and scoring the maximum 720 marks in three hours is a very tricky thing. Most of the students fell prey to depression, anxiety or stress. Though it is tough, scoring full 720 marks in the NEET exam isn’t impossible.

A NEET exam question paper contains a total of 180 questions. It is a multiple-choice question or MCQ format paper. Out of these 180 questions, 45 are asked in Physics, 45 in Chemistry, and 45 each in Botany and Zoology. Each correct response gets 4 marks and for every wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted. Half-filled bubbles are rarely counted by the OMR reader and multi responses as considered a wrong attempt.

To score the maximum marks, the student should keep himself calm, composed, and confident. You have prepared a lot to attempt this exam, so believe in yourself and your hard work. Be careful that you follow all the instructions in the examination hall. While filling in the details and filling the bubbles on the OMR sheet always be extra vigilant. Never attempt an answer in haste, nor fill in your details incorrectly.

Never care for the minor mistakes as this may not cancel your answer sheet. According to the rules mentioned by the National Testing Agency (NTA), no OMR sheet goes unchecked. Even if you have made any mistake in filling in your details it will be checked, unless there is something unbearable.

So, it’s time to answer the questions. Aspirants often ask, “What’s the best way to respond to the question paper?” It is tricky though, but the experiences suggest, one must go for the easiest one first. According to Syed Tanwir Ahmed, coordinator of NEET at Delhi-based premier coaching institute, “The Hind Guru Academy,” always start answering from the portion that is most comfortable for you”.

“Even if there are tough questions in the start and you are not able to answer, five, six, seven of them, don’t panic. Try to switch to the other paper or the next portion and surely it will work”, adds Syed Tanwir Ahmed who teaches Biology for NEET.

Most of the Gurus suggest panic and anxiety are the worst enemies in the examination hall. If the question paper is tough, it is tough for all. If an aspirant is dropping the marks, he is not alone. So, keeping calm and composed is the key to success. “Attempt the easiest questions and if you have spare time, then try to attempt the harder ones. But remember, never answer a wrong question and leave it blank. Even a drop of a single mark can get you out of the merit”, says Manish Gautam, another teacher from Delhi who helps the students in preparation for NEET.