Time management is an essential aspect of NEET PG preparation. Dr. Apurv Mehra provides important tips on how top rankers organize their day, maximize their productivity, and stay consistent in their strategy.
Time Utilization: The Secret to Success
The word “care” is also important during your preparation, it is related to the maximum use of time. The success factor is self-discipline. Time utilization in the right way keeps the students focused and maximizes their efforts.
Morning vs. Night Study: Find Your Best Routine
A very old quote is “Rise early and see the sunrise. That’s how careers are built.” Early risers can start the day with revision, MCQ solving, and note-taking.
But success does not belong only to early risers. Late-night study enthusiasts exist. The golden nugget of advice? Be consistent with your schedule that best suits you but ensure proper sleep.
The 24-Hour Rule: Maximize Productivity
All students have the same 24 hours, yet proper planning makes the difference. Successful students are concerned about:
- Dedicated Study Hours: A good student studies successfully for 10 hours a day, with great students managing to put in even 12-14 hours.
- Strategic Planning: Without planning a schedule, students tend to study merely 4-5 hours rather than the planned 10.
Formulating a Study Plan
An effectively designed study schedule consists of:
- Early revision of previous subjects
- Solving MCQs for reinforcing the concept
- Revising notes for weaker topics
- Watching video lectures when needed
Having a proper plan avoids waste of time and enhances efficiency.
Follow the Schedule:
Most students don’t follow the schedule and switch according to their comfort:
- If you schedule two days for Orthopedics and two days for Anesthesia, you need to change subjects as per schedule.
- Extending one topic compromises the quality of the next, lowering overall efficiency.
Study Smart: Prioritize High-Yield Topics
Dr. Mehra describes how students need to study according to topic priority and not according to textbook sequence:
- Trauma concepts might be the first chapter in textbooks, but for NEET PG, prioritize arthritis and nerve injuries first.
- Upper limb trauma is asked more often in MCQs than lower limb trauma.
Identifying this difference improves preparation and test scores.
Key Takeaways for Time Management
- Plan daily objectives – Be aware of what needs to be done.
- Play to your strengths – Concentrate on areas where you are strong.
- Don’t let weaknesses overshadow your preparation – Address and enhance them without losing pace.
- Select a study pace – Early birds must utilize mornings well, while night owls must maximize late-night study.
- Take care of health – Never sacrifice sleep and diet.
- Be strong and Positive–If you fall one day, begin a new one the following day.
By sticking to these guidelines, NEET PG candidates can increase their effectiveness, remain disciplined, and score high ranks. Success is in intelligent planning and persistent action.
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