Tips To Avoid Negative Marking in the NEET Exam

Negative marking is the system introduced to prevent candidates from answering all the questions blindly. Moreover, it enables control of the marks for a significant percentage of the students (we are not saying anything about the rank holders though). The entrance test to elite medical colleges across India, NEET, has a negative marking system in place. For each right answer, you can score four marks, whereas a wrong answer will reduce one mark from the marks you gained.

The penalty of one (01) mark is a nightmare for NEET aspirants. Wrong answers can derail their dreams of attending prestigious medical schools and becoming a sought-after doctor. Scoring excellent marks out of the total mark of 720 is important for realizing the previously mentioned ambition.

How to Avoid Negative Marking in the NEET Exam?

Tip 1: Read the question paper thoroughly.

This is one of the most common mistakes made by NEET aspirants. They read the questions partially or read them in a hurry and answered the questions. Then they would jump to the next one. Again, they would repeat the same mistake. Consequently, they might miss the core concept of the question, leading to the wrong answer being marked. You must read the complete question carefully. Practice fast reading to reduce the time required for reading questions. Experienced tutors would guide you on ways to read the questions in relatively less time. 

Tip 2 : Never be Overconfident

Overconfidence is the destroyer of dreams. It is the case not only with NEET but also with any competitive exam. You might end up losing a bright chance with a mind filled with overconfidence. As the popular quote says, “Be hungry, be foolish,” to learn more, gain more knowledge, and achieve greater heights. Overconfidence in answering the questions in NEET may result in wrong answers.

Tip 3: Better to Avoid Doubtful or Complex Questions

Rather than spending time on a doubtful or complex question, you must move on to the next one. Otherwise, you would be wasting time as well as losing one mark. With thorough preparation, we are sure that you can reduce the number of difficult questions to a minimum. Even the tough questions will appear easy when you have coaching under experienced professional tutors and adequate practice.

Tip 4: Selecting two answers results in a one-point deduction.

Don’t choose two answers to one question. You are going to get a negative mark even if one of the answers is correct. You are increasing the negative marks, and decreasing the chances of cracking NEET with such silly errors. Although the tutors will guide the aspirants on this, many still make this mistake.

Tip 5: Avoid Oral or Mental Calculation.

You might be good at mental calculations. Nonetheless, it should not be pursued while attending NEET. The erroneous calculation will affect your overall percentage.

Tip 6: Don’t Spend Too Much Time on Tough Questions

One of the factors influencing your outcome is your speed. You shouldn’t spend too much time on one question. Instead, you should move on to the next one. Strategizing the NEET attending method is another suggested option. Experienced tutors would help you prepare the NEET exam strategy.  

Tip 7: Answering Questions at the Last Minute is an Invitation to Negative Marks 

Many students make the mistake of answering questions at the last minute. Actually, it is the other way around. The chances are high that they will make mistakes as they answer the questions hurriedly, without reading the questions properly. Even though you read the question, there is a high probability that you will pick the wrong answer. Why increase the possibility of a negative mark when you can avoid it? So, avoiding answering questions at the last minute is an important tip to avoid negative marking in the NEET exam. 

Tip 8 : Don’t Panic, Stay Calm

An anxious or panicked mind commits more errors than normal. Keep your mind under control. Reassure your heart that everything is going to be fine and you are going to crack NEET. This thought would act as the fuel for your journey.

Tip 9 : Be Confident

A confident mind is the strongest companion of the winner. Infuse confidence and remain determined. Professional coaching academies like Brilliant focus on keeping the students motivated, which enables them to perform at their best.

Tip 10. Have an optimistic attitude.

An optimistic attitude is a vital factor in winning and achieving. Read books and watch videos that help you maintain a positive spirit throughout. With this nature rooted in your brain, you can expect positive results in your life.

Things to Note While Choosing the NEET Coaching Centre

The actual preparation for NEET begins with choosing the right NEET coaching centre. Almost all the entrance coaching institutes state themselves to be the best. Hence, it might turn into a herculean task to identify the best.

Checking out the previous results, confirming the experience of the teaching staff, scrutinising the pedagogical method followed, analysing the reviews, opinions from friends, etc., can be some of the ways to pick the best NEET coaching centre in Kerala.

Confirm the following things before choosing the NEET coaching centre:

• Previous results

• Coaching methodology

• Experience of the teachers

• How effective is the coaching?

• Ratings and reviews

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