How to Manage Time Effectively During the Exam

Proper time management during the NEET exam is crucial as it can help you attempt more questions accurately, boost your confidence, and increase your chances of scoring well.

Mon Apr 3, 2023

How to Manage Time Effectively During the Exam

"The mind is everything. What you think you become." – Buddha

Proper time management during the NEET exam is crucial as it can help you attempt more questions accurately, boost your confidence, and increase your chances of scoring well. Here are some tips on how to manage time effectively during the NEET exam:

  1. Plan Your Strategy: Before the exam, make a strategy that works best for you. Decide which section you want to attempt first and which questions to skip if you get stuck. This will help you save time and prevent you from wasting it on questions that you don't know the answer to.
  2. Time Yourself: During your preparation, practice timing yourself on different types of questions. This will help you get an idea of how much time you need to allocate to each question during the exam. Make sure you stick to your time limit during the exam.
  3. Don't Spend Too Much Time on One Question: If you get stuck on a question, don't spend too much time on it. Move on to the next question and come back to it later if you have time left. Remember, every question carries the same marks, so it's better to attempt more questions in the time given.
  4. Read the Questions Carefully: It's important to read the questions carefully to understand what is being asked. If you misinterpret the question, you will end up wasting time answering it incorrectly. So, take your time to read and understand the question before attempting it.
  5. Attempt Easy Questions First: Start with the questions that are easy for you. This will help you build your confidence and complete the exam with ease. Also, attempt the questions that carry more weightage first.
  6. Revise: Once you have attempted all the questions, go through them again to ensure that you have answered them correctly. This will also help you in case you have missed out on any question.

In conclusion, effective time management during the NEET exam can help you score well and achieve your dream of becoming a doctor. So, plan your strategy, time yourself, read the questions carefully, attempt easy questions first, and revise your answers. These tips will help you manage your time effectively during the NEET exam and achieve success.

Shiksha Sharma
A Delhi-based Post Graduate teacher.