NEET 2026 Preparation Guide: Tips and Strategy for Success
- Know your syllabus well and confine to its boundary
- Choose academically strong teaching team to give you edge over others in competition
- Too Many Books Cause Distraction – Prescribed Books for NEET 2026 (May 3, 2026 – Tentative)
These books are recommended for all subjects:
a) NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and training)
b) (GYM) Gosalites Yearlong Material for doing “Exercise”
c) ARMS – GRIP for revision (Assertion Reasoning Matching & Statements – Gosalites Revision Intensive Program) - Avoid distractions for at least 1 year (Viz mobile, social media). Lesser the screen time – sharper the brain.
- Distribute timely evenly for all subjects
- 1-year NEET 2026 planner as per the expected date – May 3, 2026
Long-Term (Dropper) NEET Preparation Plan:
| Phase | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Preparation | June 1, 2025 – January 10, 2026 | One-time complete preparation |
| 1st Revision | January 10, 2026 – March 31, 2026 | First full revision |
| 2nd Revision | April 1, 2026 – April 15, 2026 | Second quick revision |
| Full Syllabus Test Series | April 15, 2026 – May 1, 2026 | Practice full syllabus tests |
NEET Aspirant Time Table
| Activity | Time Slot |
|---|---|
| Activity | Time Slot |
| Sleep (7 hrs) | 10:30 PM – 5:30 AM |
| Wake up, Exercise, Bath | 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM |
| Breakfast | 8:20 AM – 8:50 AM |
| Guided Classes / Study (6hrs) | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Lunch Break | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
| Nap or Light Self-Study | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Biology Self-Study | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Break (Fruits / Refreshment) | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Chemistry / Physics | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Light Dinner Break | 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Physics / Chemistry | 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
Subject-Wise Question Distribution
Before starting your preparation, it is important to know about the NEET Exam pattern and marking scheme. The complete details are given in the table below.
| Subjects | |
|---|---|
| Physics | |
| Chemistry | |
| Biology | |
| Total |
Marking Scheme
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Wrong Answer | -1 mark |
| Unanswered Question | 0 marks |
Duration of Examination
| Category | Exam Duration |
|---|---|
| All Students (Except PwBD) | 3 hours |
| PwBD Students | 3 hours + 1 hour compensatory time → Total: 4 hours |