Hi Sarah,

As it is well known that there is no shortcut to success. In order to score 400+, devote 6 hours everyday to self study, revise the important chapters repeatitively, practice the sample papers. Be thorough with the 12th textbook.

Thank you and best of luck.

Here are some tips for a 400+ score:

1) Join a reputable coaching institute - They provide students with well-structured material and exclusive guidance.They hold mock exams regularly, which increases your motivation and competitive spirit. They solve any doubts/problems you have and clear any concepts you might have trouble with. They give advice on how to improve on your weaker areas.

2) Self-study - While coaching is extremely valuable, self-study is the key to success. Create a study timetable that suits your habits. If you can study for long hours, go ahead. If not, break up your study sessions with short breaks to refresh you. It is imperative that you first sit and study the material thoroughly, to have a good knowledge base and understand concepts. Try to solve as many questions as possible after studying a certain topic. It's easier to complete the more time-consuming or important topics first, and then leave the easier or less important topics for later. Don't leave any topics.

3) Regular revision - Set time aside to revise whatever you have studied. Learning without revision is futile. Revision reinforces your understanding, sharpens memory and clears concepts thus making it easier to get more questions right.

4) Mock exams - Practice tests and mock exams give an idea of where you stand in terms of your preparation, what your strengths and weaknesses are. It also betters your speed and hones time management skills. Repeatedly doing mock exams will accustom you to the rigor and pressure of the actual exam, thereby increasing your confidence and ease in the real exam. Also solve plenty of past NEET papers, this is very important.

5) Use the right materials - Do not buy too many books or use too many resources, use the ones that you find the easiest to understand (especially the NCERT textbooks).

Best books for NEET:

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-neet

6) Don't use guesswork - Guesswork is more risky than leaving the question since there is negative marking. Attempt the questions you're sure of. You will be able to attempt more questions correctly with a lot of practice and effective studying.

7) Concept building - Give yourself time to understand concepts in all subjects. Read the textbooks, and always ask 'why?'. Use NCERT textbooks to acquire basic knowledge, and then read through reference books to thoroughly understand the topics. Keep revising whatever you have studied, or else you will forget. Solve past papers/practice questions, this will reflect whether you have understood a concept or not. Practice makes perfect, but having knowledge first is important. You can make your own notes using your textbooks which will make revising and studying easier in the end.

Hope this helps, good luck!

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