NCERT-Based NEET Preparation
NCERT is the Bible of NEET
Every NEET topper will tell you: NCERT is non-negotiable. 90% of NEET Biology and 70-80% of Physics/Chemistry questions come directly from or are closely based on NCERT textbooks. Students who ignore NCERT for 'advanced' reference books score lower than those who master NCERT thoroughly. At Shakti Bodh, our entire program is built around NCERT mastery with strategic practice for application.
Myths vs Reality: NCERT for NEET
Myth
"NCERT is too basic, I need advanced books like DC Pandey, OP Tandon from day 1"
Reality
90% NEET questions directly test NCERT content, not 'advanced' concepts
💡 NTA designs NEET with NCERT as primary reference. Biology: Literally word-to-word questions from NCERT lines, diagram labels, examples. Physics: NCERT examples and exercises form 70% of paper. Chemistry: Reactions, mechanisms, periodic trends - all NCERT. Students who jump to 'advanced' books without mastering NCERT score 60-100 marks less than NCERT-focused students. The coaching industry profits from selling expensive books; NTA profits from testing NCERT knowledge.
Myth
"One reading of NCERT is enough, then move to practice books"
Reality
NEET toppers read NCERT Biology 5-7 times, Physics/Chemistry 3-4 times minimum
💡 First reading = familiarity. Second reading = understanding. Third reading = retention starts. Fourth+ reading = mastery and speed. NCERT has layers - each reading reveals new details you missed. Biology especially: Diagrams, examples, small facts in paragraphs - all are asked in NEET. One reading gives you maybe 40% retention. Five readings? 90%+ retention. The difference between 550 and 650+ score.
Myth
"NCERT doesn't have enough questions for practice"
Reality
NCERT exercises + Exemplar + Previous Year NEET questions = 10,000+ high-quality problems
💡 NCERT Class 11 & 12 end-of-chapter questions: 2000+ carefully designed problems testing fundamentals. NCERT Exemplar: 1500+ application-based questions. 20 years NEET PYQs: 3600 questions (180x20). All these are NCERT-based. That's 7000+ questions before you even touch other books. Problem isn't lack of questions; it's lack of proper solving and revision. Most students collect 50 books but solve 20% of NCERT. Solve 100% of NCERT ecosystem before complaining about 'not enough questions'.
Myth
"Coaching study material is better than NCERT for NEET preparation"
Reality
Coaching materials are compiled FROM NCERT, often with errors and unnecessary complexity
💡 Coaching materials: Take NCERT → Add filler content → Reorganize → Brand it as 'comprehensive module' → Charge ₹15000. Reality: 80% is NCERT verbatim or paraphrased. Remaining 20% is either unnecessary detail (waste of time) or errors (yes, coaching materials have factual mistakes - NCERT doesn't). Why read a bloated 500-page module when the 200-page NCERT has everything NTA will test? Small-town students especially fall for this - spending hard-earned money on materials that add confusion, not clarity. Save money. Trust NCERT. Supplement with specific practice books AFTER NCERT is thorough.
Myth
"I can just watch YouTube videos instead of reading NCERT"
Reality
Videos supplement reading, they don't replace it. Reading creates deeper neural connections.
💡 Watching is passive. Reading is active. Reading NCERT with pen, making notes, underlining = 3x better retention than watching video. Video can help understand difficult concept initially, but you MUST read NCERT text. Biology especially: Diagram labels, small font text, examples - videos gloss over these. NEET asks 'According to NCERT diagram 5.3, label X points to?' Video won't help. Only reading that diagram multiple times will. Use videos as supplement for tough topics in Physics/Chemistry. Never as replacement for reading Biology NCERT line-by-line.
Myth
"State board students can't crack NEET with NCERT since syllabus is different"
Reality
NEET syllabus is NCERT syllabus. State board = irrelevant. NCERT levels the playing field.
💡 NTA explicitly states: NEET syllabus corresponds to Class 11 & 12 NCERT. Doesn't matter if you studied MP Board, CBSE, ICSE - for NEET, you must master NCERT. Good news for small-town students: This is the great equalizer. The Class 12 board exam might be different, but NEET exam? Same for everyone - and it's based on NCERT. Many state board students from villages have scored 650+ by focusing solely on NCERT. Your school textbook is for board exam. NCERT is for NEET. Keep them separate.
Why NCERT is 90%+ of NEET (Especially Biology)
Biology: 90-95% Direct NCERT Questions
NEET Biology section (180 marks - 50% of total) is overwhelmingly NCERT-based. Here's proof:
Physics: 70-75% NCERT Foundation Questions
NEET Physics (45 questions = 180 marks) is easier than JEE but heavily NCERT-dependent:
Chemistry: 75-80% NCERT with Smart Memorization
NEET Chemistry (45 questions = 180 marks) is divided into Physical, Organic, Inorganic - all NCERT-heavy:
NCERT as Question Source: Proof from Past Papers
Don't believe us? Analyze any NEET paper from last 10 years:
Challenges in Mastering NCERT & Smart Solutions
Challenge: 'NCERT Feels Boring and Too Lengthy'
Students find NCERT dry compared to colorful coaching modules or engaging YouTube videos. Biology NCERT is 700+ pages total. Feels overwhelming. Students lose interest after few chapters.
Solutions
Solution A: Active Reading Technique
Don't just passively read. Make it interactive: Use colored pens to underline (Blue = definitions, Red = important facts, Green = examples). Read aloud in your room - hearing + seeing = better retention. Make small diagrams/flowcharts as you read. Pose questions to yourself: 'Why does this happen? Can I explain this to someone?'
- • Converts boring reading into engaging activity
- • Active brain = better memory formation
- • Creates personalized notes for revision
- • Takes slightly more time initially (but saves time in revisions)
Solution B: Break Down into Micro-Goals
Don't think '700 pages'. Think '10 pages today'. Set micro-goals: Read and complete 8-10 pages per day (takes 1.5-2 hours for Biology). Track with checkmarks on a calendar - visual progress is motivating. Celebrate chapter completions (small treat or break).
- • Makes huge task feel manageable
- • Daily accomplishment feeling maintains motivation
- • Consistent daily progress beats irregular intense sessions
- • Requires daily discipline - can't skip days
Solution C: Shakti Bodh's Guided NCERT Program
Join structured NCERT reading at Shakti Bodh: Faculty reads NCERT in class - every line explained with context. Important points highlighted with reasoning (why this is asked in NEET). Diagram practice sessions - copy diagrams daily under supervision. Weekly NCERT-based tests to reinforce what you read. Small batches ensure personal attention to your doubt.
- • Professional guidance prevents missing important details
- • Accountability through regular tests
- • Peer learning - seeing others serious about NCERT motivates you
- • Affordable local coaching (₹40-60K/year) vs ₹2L+ Indore coaching
- • Only beneficial if you're in/near Hatpipliya, Dewas region
Challenge: 'Too Much to Remember, I Forget Everything'
Biology especially has massive factual load: Scientific names, definitions, organ functions, disease symptoms, enzyme names, hormone functions. Physics formulas. Chemistry reactions. Students read once, forget within a week. Feel demotivated.
Solutions
Solution: Spaced Repetition System (SRS)
Memory science: You need to revise at specific intervals. Day 1: Read Chapter 1. Day 2: Read Chapter 2 + Quick revise Chapter 1 (10 min). Day 3: Read Chapter 3 + Quick revise Chapter 1 & 2. Day 7: Weekly revision of all chapters covered. Day 30: Monthly complete revision. This pattern = 90%+ retention even 6 months later.
- • Scientifically proven to work - used by medical students globally
- • Converts short-term memory to long-term memory
- • Reduces last-minute panic revision before exams
- • Requires strict schedule adherence
- • Can't skip revision cycles - system breaks if you do
Solution: Flashcards & Mnemonics
For memory-heavy topics (Inorganic Chemistry, Biology classifications, enzyme names): Make physical flashcards or use apps (Anki - free). Front = Question, Back = Answer. Use mnemonics: Create silly sentences to remember lists. Example: 'Please Call Me A Zebra' for Prophase-Cytokinesis-Metaphase-Anaphase-Telophase. Works!
- • Quick revision tool - 50 cards in 10 minutes
- • Portable - revise during commute or waiting time
- • Gamifies memorization - feels less boring
- • Time investment to create cards initially
Challenge: 'How to Practice Diagrams Effectively?'
NEET asks 20-30 diagram questions in Biology. Students read NCERT but don't practice drawing. In exam, can't recall diagram labels accurately. Lose easy 40-60 marks just on diagrams.
Solutions
Daily Diagram Practice Routine
Non-negotiable: 20-30 minutes daily diagram practice. Keep blank A4 sheets. Cover original NCERT diagram. Try to draw from memory with all labels. Compare with NCERT. Mark mistakes in red. Repeat same diagram until you can draw perfectly without looking. Target: 3-5 diagrams per day. In 1 year you'll master all important NCERT diagrams.
- • Converts passive reading to active practice
- • Hand-eye-brain coordination strengthens memory
- • Directly translates to NEET marks - these questions are freebies if you practiced
- • Requires daily discipline
- • Can feel tedious initially
Which NCERTs, How to Use Them, Supplementary Books
Core NCERT Books (Absolute Must-Have)
NCERT Biology Class 11 (Two books: Botany + Zoology)
THE MOST IMPORTANT book for NEET. 50% of NEET = Biology = 90% from this book. Read 5-7 times minimum. Every line matters. Every diagram matters. Every example matters.
NCERT Biology Class 12 (Two books: Botany + Zoology)
Equally important as Class 11. Genetics, Evolution, Reproduction chapters are heavily asked. Ecology and Environment = easy 15-20 marks if NCERT is thorough.
NCERT Physics Class 11 & 12
Foundation for 70-75% NEET Physics. Read theory carefully. Solve ALL examples in notebook. Solve ALL exercises. Formulas = create separate formula sheet.
NCERT Chemistry Class 11 & 12
Inorganic Chemistry = 100% NCERT. Organic reactions = 100% NCERT. Physical Chemistry numericals = NCERT examples + exercises. Make flashcards for inorganic.
NCERT Supplementary (Highly Recommended)
NCERT Exemplar Biology (Class 11 & 12)
Additional MCQs based on NCERT content. Statement-based questions practice. Assertion-Reasoning questions. Do this AFTER NCERT main books are read 2-3 times.
NCERT Exemplar Physics & Chemistry
Tougher than main NCERT questions but within NCERT syllabus. Good for improving problem-solving. Do Class 11 exemplar in Class 11, Class 12 in Class 12.
Previous Year Questions (Must for NCERT Pattern Understanding)
MTG NEET Previous 20 Years Question Bank (Chapterwise)
Questions arranged chapter-wise. After reading NCERT chapter, solve that chapter's PYQs. See how NCERT content is tested. Pattern recognition = key to NEET.
Arihant 20 Years NEET Solved Papers
Yearwise papers for full mock test practice. Do 2019-2023 papers in last 4 months. Time yourself. Analyze mistakes.
After NCERT Mastery: Supplementary Practice Books (Optional)
Trueman's Biology Vol 1 & 2
Additional MCQs for Biology practice. Use ONLY after NCERT is read 3+ times. Don't make it primary resource. NCERT > Trueman always.
DC Pandey Objective Physics for NEET
For additional Physics numericals after NCERT exercises are done. NEET-level difficulty. Not as conceptually deep as JEE version.
OP Tandon Physical & Inorganic Chemistry
Good for additional inorganic chemistry practice. But 90% of what you need is already in NCERT. Use if time permits after NCERT mastery.
Free Online Resources (Budget-Friendly Supplement)
Physics Wallah YouTube + App
Complete NEET syllabus coverage free. Use for difficult Physics/Chemistry topics explanation. Don't replace NCERT reading with videos. Videos = supplement only.
Unacademy NEET YouTube/Free Content
Quality educators, good for Biology concept clarity. Shomu's Biology channel for detailed Biology. Khan Academy for basic concepts.
Reading Strategies, Revision Cycles for NCERT Mastery
The 5-Pass NCERT Reading System
Don't read NCERT once and move on. Multiple passes with different focuses = mastery. Here's the system that works:
Key Strategies
Pass 1: Familiarization (Class 11 start)
Goal: Get comfortable with content. Don't stress about remembering everything. Read at normal pace. Understand what topics exist. Mark difficult paragraphs with sticky notes. This pass = overview. Takes 2-3 months for all subjects.
Pass 2: Understanding (Class 11 mid-year)
Goal: Understand concepts deeply. Read slower. Use YouTube videos for difficult topics. Make notes in margins. Draw diagrams. Ask doubts to teacher. This pass = comprehension. Takes 2-3 months.
Pass 3: Memorization Focus (Class 11 end + Class 12 start)
Goal: Start retaining factual information. Read with intent to remember. Highlight key facts, definitions, examples. Start making flashcards for memory-heavy content. Practice diagrams. This pass = retention. Takes 2 months.
Pass 4: Application Practice (Class 12 mid-year)
Goal: Apply NCERT knowledge to questions. Read NCERT chapter → Immediately solve NCERT exercises + Exemplar + PYQs of that chapter. See how NCERT content is tested. This pass = application. Takes 2-3 months.
Pass 5: Speed Revision (Last 4 months before NEET)
Goal: Quick full syllabus revision every 15-20 days. By now you know content well. Just refresh memory. Read fast, focus on highlighted parts, diagrams, examples. Each complete revision takes 10-12 days. Do 4-5 complete revisions in last 4 months. This pass = consolidation.
Smart Revision Cycles: The Memory Trick
Reading once = 20% retention. Reading 5 times randomly = 50% retention. Reading 5 times with SMART GAPS = 90% retention. Here's the science:
Key Strategies
Weekly Revision (Mandatory)
Every Sunday = Revision Day. Quick revise everything you learned in the week. Takes 3-4 hours. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE. Weekly revision converts short-term memory to medium-term memory. Skip this and you'll forget 70% within a month.
Monthly Mega Revision
End of every month: Take 2-3 days. Revise entire month's work. Read NCERT chapters covered, solve practice questions again, go through flashcards. This is when medium-term memory becomes long-term. Monthly revision = foundation for final exam retention.
The 24-Hour Rule
Whatever you learn today, quickly revise tomorrow for 10 minutes. This simple trick = 2x better retention. Brain consolidates new information during sleep. Morning revision reinforces it. Works like magic for Biology factual content.
Dealing with Monotony of Repetitive Reading
Honest truth: Reading NCERT 5 times gets boring. Here's how toppers maintain motivation:
Key Strategies
Change Reading Method Each Pass
Pass 1: Silent reading. Pass 2: Reading aloud (sounds weird but works). Pass 3: Reading + Making notes. Pass 4: Reading + Solving questions immediately. Pass 5: Reading only highlighted parts. Variety prevents boredom.
Track Your NCERT Reading Progress Visibly
Make a chart: List all NCERT chapters. After each reading, mark a checkmark. Seeing 5 checkmarks next to a chapter = satisfaction. Visual progress = motivation. Small wins matter.
Remind Yourself: This Boredom = Future Doctor Tag
When you feel NCERT is boring, pause. Close eyes. Visualize your white coat, stethoscope, 'Dr.' before your name. This 'boring' book is your ticket. Every NEET topper did this. No shortcuts. The boredom is temporary. The doctor tag is permanent.
Success Stories: NCERT-Focused Toppers
From NCERT Obsession to AIR 452
Background
Small town near Dewas, middle-class family, joined local coaching (Shakti Bodh), couldn't afford expensive Indore coaching
Achievement
NEET Score: 680/720, AIR: 452, Admitted to AIIMS
The Journey
Sneha's strategy was simple but brutal in execution: NCERT, NCERT, NCERT. She read NCERT Biology 7 times (yes, SEVEN). Physics 4 times. Chemistry 5 times. Her friends called her crazy for ignoring coaching modules and focusing only on NCERT. But she had a system: Every chapter - read thoroughly, make short notes, practice diagrams, solve NCERT exercises + Exemplar + PYQs related to that chapter. Weekly revision religiously. Monthly complete revision. In coaching tests, she initially scored average (60th percentile) because she hadn't touched 'advanced' material. But by Class 12 end, when others were panicking with 50 different books, she was calmly revising her 6th round of NCERT. Result: NEET exam felt like reading familiar text. Biology = 178/180 (missed 2 silly mistakes). Physics = 165/180. Chemistry = 170/180. Total = 680. AIR 452. Her advice: 'NCERT is not basic. NCERT is complete. 99% students don't read it thoroughly enough. I did. That's the difference.'
Key Takeaway
Depth beats breadth. Seven readings of NCERT > One reading of 10 reference books. Repetition = Mastery.
The NCERT Diagram Master
Background
Village near Hatpipliya, farmer's son, studied in Hindi medium school till Class 10, switched to English medium for 11-12
Achievement
NEET Score: 625/720, Secured Government Medical College seat
The Journey
Arjun struggled initially with English in NCERT. But he realized Biology diagrams don't need language - they're universal. He developed obsession with NCERT diagrams. Every single diagram in NCERT Biology (there are 200+) - he practiced drawing from memory. Made a separate diagram notebook. Daily 30 minutes = diagram practice. His friends mocked: 'Why waste time drawing? Just see and remember.' But Arjun knew: Drawing = active learning. Just seeing = passive. In NEET, 32 questions were diagram-based. Arjun scored 31/32 correct (one he mislabeled in exam pressure). Those 32 questions = 128 marks. Nearly 18% of total paper from just diagrams! His Biology score: 172/180. Physics and Chemistry: Average (161/180 and 155/180). But Biology strength got him through. Now in medical college, he still maintains: 'If you can draw every NCERT diagram blindfolded, you've secured 50+ marks in NEET Biology. That's a hack nobody talks about.'
Key Takeaway
Diagrams are free marks if you practice. 30 min daily diagram practice = 50+ marks in NEET. Non-negotiable habit.
NCERT-Only Preparation Success
Background
Could not afford any coaching, self-studied with NCERT and free YouTube, family income below poverty line
Achievement
NEET Score: 590/720, MBBS seat in State Quota
The Journey
Priya had ZERO coaching. Zero expensive books. Her entire resource list: NCERT books (₹900 for all), previous year questions borrowed from library (₹0), Physics Wallah free YouTube (₹0), NTA free mock tests (₹0), one affordable test series (₹1500). Total investment: ₹2400 for NEET preparation. She read NCERT Biology 6 times. Every time she had doubt, she joined free Telegram NEET groups (yes, they exist) where aspirants help each other. For tough Physics numericals, she watched PW videos 2-3 times until clear. She made flashcards using old newspaper (no money for new paper). Her daily routine: 5am wake up, 6-8am NCERT Biology reading, school 9-3pm, 4-7pm NCERT Physics + Chemistry + problem solving, 8-9pm dinner + break, 9-11pm revision of day's work, 11pm sleep. Sundays = full mock tests + analysis. No phone. No distractions. Pure focus. Result: 590 score. State quota seat. Today she's a medical student. Her story proves: NCERT + discipline > Expensive coaching + no discipline. Money helps but isn't mandatory.
Key Takeaway
NCERT + Self-discipline can crack NEET even without coaching. Your determination matters more than your resources.
Common NCERT Preparation Mistakes to Avoid
Reading & Study Mistakes
Reading NCERT only once and thinking 'I'm done with NCERT'
One reading gives 20-30% retention maximum. NEET requires 90%+ NCERT retention. You forget 70% within a month if you don't revise. Toppers read NCERT 5-7 times minimum.
Plan 5 complete NCERT readings over 2 years. Each with different focus. Track with checkmarks. Don't move to heavy reference books until NCERT is read at least 3 times.
Skipping 'small text' and footnotes in NCERT thinking they're not important
NEET loves asking questions from small print paragraphs, footnotes, example boxes. These are considered 'difficult' questions. Most students skip them, creating opportunity for you. 10-15 questions in every NEET are from these 'neglected' parts.
Read EVERY word of NCERT. Small text, footnotes, example boxes, info boxes - all are gold. Use highlighter for small text facts. These are easy marks if you read carefully.
Not practicing NCERT diagrams, thinking 'I'll just remember by seeing'
Seeing ≠ Remembering. Brain stores what hand draws 10x better than what eye sees. In NEET exam pressure, you'll confuse labels if you haven't practiced drawing. 20-30 diagram questions = 80-120 marks lost due to this laziness.
Daily 20-30 min diagram practice. Draw from memory, compare with NCERT, correct mistakes. Make separate diagram notebook. Practice until you can draw every NCERT diagram blindfolded. This is non-negotiable for 650+ score.
Reading without making notes, thinking 'I'll save time'
You save 20 hours by not making notes. You waste 200 hours re-reading everything before exam because you have no condensed revision material. Notes = your personalized NCERT summary for quick revision.
Make short notes while reading. Not copying entire NCERT (that's waste). Write: Key definitions, Important facts list, Diagram labels list, Examples to remember, Formulas/reactions. These notes = your last-month revision lifesaver.
Mindset & Priority Mistakes
Thinking NCERT is 'for beginners' and jumping to advanced books too early
Ego kills scores. Students think NCERT is beneath them. They want to study what toppers study (DC Pandey, OP Tandon, etc.). Reality: Toppers study those AFTER mastering NCERT. Sequence matters. Advanced books without NCERT foundation = confusion + poor retention.
Swallow your ego. Accept that NCERT is the foundation. Advanced books are the building, NCERT is the ground. Build the ground strong first. NCERT is not basic, it's fundamental. Fundamentals = 90% of NEET. Master fundamentals, crack NEET.
Following peer pressure: 'Everyone is doing Allen modules, I should too'
Your friend's study plan isn't your study plan. Allen modules might work for someone with 12 hours daily study time. You have 8 hours. Copying others' strategies without considering your situation = recipe for failure. FOMO (fear of missing out) makes students juggle 10 resources poorly instead of mastering 3 resources deeply.
Stick to YOUR plan: NCERT (must for everyone) + 1-2 practice books (choose based on your weak areas) + test series + previous years. Ignore what others are doing. Comparison = distraction. Focus = success.
Watching YouTube videos instead of reading NCERT text
Videos are passive consumption. Reading is active learning. Brain retention: Reading with note-making = 70%, Watching video = 30%. Videos help for difficult concepts initially, but they can't replace reading. Also: Video addiction is real. '5-min video' becomes 2-hour YouTube binge. Self-control is hard.
Read NCERT first. If topic is too difficult after reading, watch 1-2 specific videos for that topic. Then read NCERT again for that topic. Sequence: Read → Watch (if needed) → Read again. Never: Watch only. Reading NCERT text is non-negotiable.
Revision & Practice Mistakes
Not revising regularly, planning to 'revise everything in last 2 months'
This is the BIGGEST mistake. Students keep reading new chapters without revising old ones. Result: By Class 12 end, they've 'covered' everything but remember nothing. Last 2 months panic mode: Too much to revise, brain overload, poor retention, average NEET score. Regular revision = the difference between 550 and 650 score.
Weekly revision (Sunday) = Mandatory. Monthly revision (month-end 2-3 days) = Mandatory. Build revision into your schedule from day 1. It's not optional. Revision IS studying. Reading once ≠ Studying. Reading + Revising multiple times = Studying. Change your definition of studying.
Reading NCERT but not solving NCERT exercises and exemplar
Reading gives knowledge. Solving gives application skills. NEET tests application, not just knowledge. NCERT exercises = practice ground for NEET-level questions. Students who skip exercises score 50-80 marks less than those who solve them thoroughly.
After reading each NCERT chapter: Solve end-of-chapter exercises (all questions). Solve NCERT Exemplar questions for that chapter. Solve previous 10 years NEET questions for that chapter. This = complete chapter mastery. This = actual preparation, not just reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times should I read NCERT for NEET?
Biology: Minimum 5-7 times. Physics & Chemistry: Minimum 3-4 times. First reading = familiarity, subsequent readings = deeper understanding and retention. Toppers often read NCERT Biology 7-10 times before NEET. Each reading reveals details you missed before. The more you read, the more you understand why NTA loves NCERT.
Should I buy reference books or is NCERT enough?
NCERT + NCERT Exemplar + Previous Year Questions = 90% preparation done. Additional reference books (Trueman Biology, DC Pandey Physics, OP Tandon Chemistry) are optional and should be used ONLY after NCERT is read thoroughly 3+ times. Most students make the mistake of buying many books and reading none properly. Better: Master NCERT completely than read 10 books superficially.
How important are NCERT diagrams for NEET?
Extremely important. 20-30 questions (80-120 marks) in NEET are diagram-based. These come from NCERT diagrams only. Students who practice drawing all NCERT diagrams daily (20-30 min practice) score significantly higher in Biology. Diagram questions are easy marks if you've practiced - free marks if you ignore them and guess in exam. Non-negotiable: Daily diagram practice.
Can I prepare for NEET by just watching YouTube videos instead of reading NCERT?
No. Videos are supplementary, not primary. Reading NCERT creates deeper neural connections than passive video watching. NEET asks questions from specific NCERT lines, diagram labels, small text - videos gloss over these. Use videos to understand difficult concepts initially, but you MUST read NCERT text thoroughly. Reading retention = 70%, Video retention = 30%. Don't handicap yourself.
What is the best way to revise NCERT for retention?
Use spaced repetition: After reading a chapter, revise it after 1 day, then 1 week, then 1 month. Weekly Sunday revision of all chapters covered that week. Monthly mega revision (2-3 days) of entire month's work. Make short notes during first reading - use these for quick revision. Make flashcards for memory-heavy content. Practice diagrams regularly. The key: Multiple revisions at increasing intervals = long-term retention. Read once = forget in a week. Read + Revise systematically = remember for NEET.
How does Shakti Bodh teach NCERT differently?
We follow line-by-line NCERT reading in class with faculty explaining context and importance. We maintain 'NCERT to NEET question mapping' showing which paragraphs produced which previous NEET questions - this shows students the direct connection. Daily diagram practice sessions. Weekly NCERT-based chapter tests. Small batches (20-30 students) ensure personal doubt clearing. We don't waste time on non-NCERT material. Our philosophy: Master NCERT thoroughly, supplement with strategic practice, crack NEET confidently.
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