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The Complete Guide for NEET (UG) | Books, Tests, Schedules, Exam and Study | Anuj Pachhel

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Main ideas / lessons conveyed

  • Presenter credibility & outcomes

    • The speaker (Anuj Pachhel) shares his background and NEET performance:
      • Second-year MBBS student at GMC Nagpur
      • NEET 2018: AIR 885, 613/720
    • He suggests the exam landscape has become harder since his time.
    • He states he achieved 99 percentile in an AIIMS-type exam (as shown in subtitles).

  • Core study philosophy

    • Use a subject-appropriate set of books:
      • Textbooks
      • MCQ/question banks
      • Previous year question bank
    • NCRT is the foundation for biology (and is repeatedly emphasized for biology/inorganic).
    • Physics and physical chemistry require heavy MCQ practice—theories alone aren’t enough.
    • Organic chemistry requires concept-building via theory + MCQ solving.

Detailed methodology: books (types + what to use)

1) Three types of books (used throughout NEET prep)

For each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), books are grouped into:

  1. Textbooks

    • Provide maximum information/theory
    • Used to build understanding, then to solve questions/MCQs

  2. MCQ books / Question banks

    • Include some theory but are primarily for large-scale practice questions (with answers)

  3. Previous Year Question Banks

    • Compiled past exam questions to rehearse recurring patterns

2) Biology (highest priority for selection)

  • Why it matters

    • Biology primarily determines whether you get selected.

  • Textbooks

    • NCRT (emphasized as must-read; “by heart”)
    • Optional depth boosters (if you have time):
      • GRB books
      • Trueman’s / Trueman’s Objective Biology
        • Described as difficult; recommended for roughly ~2 years
      • Institute-provided textbook (also accepted/encouraged)

  • MCQ / Question banks (Biology)

    • GRB
    • Trueman’s objective biology
    • Institute question papers/question banks

  • Key takeaway (Biology)

    • Read NCRT repeatedly; he claims roughly 80–85% (and sometimes even higher) of questions follow NCRT patterns.

3) Chemistry

  • Textbooks

    • NCRT + GRB + Cengage + Institute books

  • Specific recommendations

    • For Physical Chemistry:
      • Cengage is recommended for:
        • Clear explanation of mechanisms
        • Good numerical problem sets
    • For other chemistry parts, he suggests choosing GRB or Cengage (based on needs/time).

  • MCQ / Question banks (Chemistry)

    • GRB and Cengage question bank books
    • If you’re weak in physical chemistry, he emphasizes Cengage due to strong theory + practice.

  • Previous year / additional practice

    • Use institute question banks
    • Also encouraged to use additional online question banks

4) Physics

  • Most important textbook

    • H.C. Verma (Concepts/understanding)
    • He argues it may feel difficult but is necessary for true understanding.
    • Analogy: doing “hard/advanced” physics makes NEET questions feel easier later.

  • Recommended practice source

    • GRB for large volume of questions (quantity + daily practice)

  • MCQ / question bank style for Physics

    • He indicates H.C. Verma is more theory/longer-form problem solving (not purely MCQs).
    • For MCQ practice, GRB is emphasized.

  • Key takeaway (Physics)

    • H.C. Verma for concepts, GRB for quantity of practice
    • Claimed split:
      • H.C. Verma = quality
      • GRB = quantity

5) Previous year question bank (must-do)

  • Purpose

    • Questions get “molded/twisted” and reappear over years.
    • Hence, solving PYQs is an absolute must.

  • Recommended book

    • Oswal Previous Year Question Bank
      • Claims “past 33 years”
      • Mentions a detailed answer key and mind maps

Detailed methodology: subject-wise approach to studying

Grouping logic (topic focus order)

  • Biology + Inorganic Chemistry
  • Physics + Physical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry (separate focus)

Biology + Inorganic Chemistry: “knowledge + NCRT + speed”

  • Core principle

    • If you know the answer you can pick it; otherwise elimination becomes hard without knowledge.

  • NCRT as the key

    • Emphasized: read NCRT only for inorganic + biology.
    • Do this repeatedly, especially with ~6 months left.

  • Technique

    • Use a Pomodoro-style 30-minute speed run
      • Sit for 30 minutes and attempt questions at high speed to build accuracy and exam pace.

  • Goal

    • Speed + accuracy: rush questions with maximum correct attempts.

Physics + Physical Chemistry: “MCQ solving is the engine”

  • Core principle

    • Theory helps, but application happens through MCQs.
    • If you read gravitation theory without solving questions, you won’t solve NEET-style questions quickly.

  • Technique

    • Continue theory reading, but ensure heavy MCQ practice.

  • Summary

    • Biology-style “just concepts” isn’t sufficient for physics/PC.
    • You must train directly on MCQ patterns.

Organic Chemistry: “concept building from theory + MCQs”

  • Core principle

    • Concepts come from:
      • Reading theory (transformations/mechanisms)
      • Solving MCQs (to apply under exam conditions)

  • Recommended book for organic

    • D.K. Singh’s Objective Organic Chemistry

  • Take-home

    • Read + solve MCQs to make concepts stronger and more usable.

Detailed methodology: tests and schedules

Graph/plan concept (time allocation)

  • Target: complete syllabus in ~18 months
  • Last 6 months are for revision only

Test strategy (increasing intensity)

  • Tests begin low intensity, then increase, and later become more consistent.

  • After ~18 months (once syllabus is done), start:

    • Daily Grand Tests (GTs)
      • GT described as covering 11th + 12th complete syllabus

  • Test cadence mentioned:

    • Weekly tests
    • Monthly review tests
    • Unit tests every two months

  • If institute doesn’t provide them:

    • He insists you should still do as many GTs as possible.
  • Benefits of tests:
    • time management
    • pressure building
    • topic-wise consistency

Daily study rhythm (baseline + gradual increase)

  • Mandatory daily “basal study”
    • Example: 1 hour/day even on holidays
  • Gradual increase examples:
    • Week 1: 1 hour/day
    • Week 2: 1 hour 10 minutes/day
    • Small daily increases can accumulate into 5–6 hours/day
  • Warning:
    • Don’t let the schedule decline.
    • If you can’t increase, at least stay constant (don’t drift down).

Circadian timing tip

  • If you’re not a morning person:
    • transition to morning study
    • reasoning: fresher brain with less adenosine accumulation
    • improved topic throughput

Detailed methodology: how to solve the exam paper

1) Order of solving subjects

  • Always solve in this order:

    1. Biology
    2. Chemistry
    3. Physics

  • Reason:

    • Biology + Chemistry are easier for most people
    • Builds confidence before physics
    • Starting with physics can cause stress and unfinished attempts

2) Suggested time limits per subject

  • Biology: 30–45 minutes (max ~45–50)
  • Chemistry: 45–60 minutes
  • Physics: 60–90 minutes (ideally 1 to 1.5 hours)
  • Leave 15–20 minutes at the end for checking mistakes/corrections.

3) “Bubbling” strategy (OMR filling)

  • Main idea: don’t break flow; bubble after finishing a subject.

  • Steps:

    • Solve one subject fully
    • Then bubble the entire subject
    • Reduces OMR mismatch risk

  • Bubbling pro tips:

    • mentally note mapping (example: if answer is B for Q79, repeat “79 B, 79 B, …” while bubbling)
    • use fingertips to track the question number precisely while bubbling
  • He also notes: in the future, if exams become fully digital, bubbling may be irrelevant.

4) Decision rule for hard questions (“1 minute rule”)

  • Many NEET questions can be solved in under 1 minute.
  • Some take 2–3 minutes.
  • Very few require 4–5+ minutes.
  • Strategy:
    • If you can’t solve within ~1 minute, move on
    • Revisit later if time remains
  • Rationale:
    • Most questions fall into the solvable range, keeping confidence high.

5) Elimination method

  • Use elimination even if you can’t fully solve.
  • Example idea:
    • If you know a related fact (e.g., pancreas secreting trypsinogen), eliminate options that contradict it.

6) Question-reading technique for Biology

  • Read the last line / main question first
  • In long stems, early lines may be just setup.
  • Example concept:
    • Identify what’s asked (e.g., neurotransmitter released at neuromuscular junction).

7) Target number of questions to solve/practice

  • He suggests:
    • Minimum: ~160+
    • Recommended: 170+
  • Warning:
    • Don’t overdo so much that it harms competition readiness (he phrases it as “if you fall beyond that then you’re out of competition”).

Mental and lifestyle guidance

  • Mental stability is crucial

    • Rely on supportive people (he mentions parents)
    • Don’t fully isolate in studying; life outside matters

  • NEET comparison perspective

    • He argues NEET is easier than some later big exams (after MBBS entry), comparing shorter horizon to exams like USMLE/NEET PG.

  • If things go badly

    • It’s okay to take one day off if tests go bad or studying slips, then restart the next day.

  • Avoid social media distractions

    • Especially phone apps
    • Advises turning off/deleting social platforms except YouTube (where he is the creator/content provider).

Motivation vs dedication + mistake tracking

  • Motivation vs dedication

    • Motivation = short-term (e.g., for 2 weeks)
    • Dedication = long-term (continues even without an upcoming test)
    • He suggests combining both.

  • Mistake book

    • Maintain a “mistake book” for:
      • MCQ mistakes
      • correct solutions
    • Purpose: avoid repeating the same errors.

  • Faith in yourself

    • Confidence matters even with weak areas
    • Identify weak areas and target them.

App promotion (mentioned at the end)

  • Mentions “Axon” app (Android)
  • Claimed features:
    • Biology video lectures (100+)
    • Line-by-line NCRT coverage in short crisp bits
    • Question bank around 5,000 questions
      • organized as solvable modules (previous year + more added daily)
    • Guidance lectures
    • Subscription claim:
      • “less than 100 rupees per month”
      • mentions a 6 months package pricing (shown in the video; not numerically specified in subtitles)

Speakers / sources featured

  • Speaker

    • Anuj Pachhel
      • Second-year MBBS student at GMC Nagpur
      • NEET 2018 AIR 885

  • Referenced authors/books/sources

    • NCERT/NCRT (Biology; also emphasized for inorganic)
    • GRB (books and question banks)
    • Trueman’s Objective Biology / Trueman’s
    • H.C. Verma
    • Cengage (especially physical chemistry; textbook + question bank)
    • Oswal Books (previous year question bank; “past 33 years” claim)
    • D.K. Singh Objective Organic Chemistry
    • Institute-provided books/modules/question banks (general mention)

  • App mentioned

    • Axon (Android)

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