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If you find yourself surrounded by a multitude of NEET toppers and throw a stone, it is almost certain to hit someone who will say that NCERT is everything to them—as if it were the word of God, their Bible. The fact I want to emphasize here is that, in the NEET exam, approximately 85% of the questions— not just from previous years but throughout the exam's history—are directly derived from NCERT. That is why I don’t just call it important, but the most important.🌟
Is it feasible to go through all of them? Yes or no? Let's find out.
Why do people find it difficult to stick to NCERT? What common mistakes do they make that you should avoid? And why do I call it the most important part of your preparation?
Listen to my words—I bet you'll find it worthwhile.
🚀 The statistics of NCERT in NEET—proven by history.
| Subject | Direct NCERT-Based Questions | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 85–90% | Human Physiology, Genetics, Ecology |
| Chemistry | 70–75% | p-Block Elements, Organic Reactions, Equilibrium |
| Physics | 50–60% | Electrostatics, Optics, Modern Physics |
📌 Insight: The 2020-2023 data proves that NCERT is the lifeblood of NEET. Mind it.
🧬 NCERT for Biology: Your Ultimate Weapon
Why NCERT Biology is Essential
✅ Direct Questions: Definitions, diagrams (e.g., nephron, heart anatomy), and life cycles are straight from NCERT.
✅ High-Yield Chapters:
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Human Physiology: ~20 questions from topics like Digestion, Neural Control, and Endocrine System.
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Genetics & Evolution: Mendel’s laws, DNA replication, Hardy-Weinberg Principle.
✅ Diagrams & Tables Matter: Questions often come from NCERT’s labeled diagrams (e.g., Krebs Cycle, Photosynthesis pathways).
How to Study NCERT Biology for NEET 🎯
✔ Highlight & Annotate: Underline key definitions, bolded terms, and tables.
✔ Redraw Diagrams: Sketch at least 10+ diagrams per week to strengthen memory.
✔ Memorize Keywords: Terms like apomixis, biomagnification, and photoperiodism frequently appear in NEET.
📌 Pro Tip: NCERT’s line-by-line clarity makes it unbeatable for direct factual recall.
⚗️ NCERT for Chemistry: The Foundation for 70%+ of Questions
Why NCERT Chemistry is a Must
✔ Inorganic Chemistry:
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p-Block Elements: Trends, oxidation states, and exceptions (e.g., Nitrogen’s inertness) come directly from NCERT.
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Coordination Compounds: Isomerism, nomenclature, and bonding theories—NCERT explains it best.
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Named Reactions: Aldol Condensation, Clemmensen Reduction, Friedel-Crafts Alkylation—all covered in NCERT.
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Reaction Mechanisms: Concepts like SN1/SN2, resonance effects appear frequently in NEET.
✔ Physical Chemistry: -
Concept-Based Numericals: Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, and Chemical Equilibrium problems are NCERT-based.
How to Study NCERT Chemistry for NEET 🎯
✔ Summarize Reactions: Create tables listing important Organic & Inorganic reactions with their conditions.
✔ Memorize Exceptions: Example: Halogens don’t follow a smooth electron gain enthalpy trend.
✔ Solve In-Text Questions: NEET frequently pulls questions from these sections!
📌 Pro Tip: Inorganic Chemistry is 100% NCERT-based—so memorize it thoroughly.
⚛️ Physics is a feeling of understanding the world, and NCERT is a door—consider it as a door. Don't make that door by mugging up things; understand it, because that is what matters.
People ask, "Why NCERT for physics? We can just do the modulus and difficult problems of JEE Advanced and crack physics in any exam." No, let me tell you why.
📌 NCERT is like a mother who feeds us bitter but healthy topics easily. If you consider thorny jungles like Electromagnetism, Optics, and Waves, she helps you cross them in the easiest way.
📌 Sir, do derivations matter? Yes, sir! Derivations do matter. NEET directly asks questions on derivations from Work-Energy, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and many more topics. So, do derivations.
📌 Almost 5-40% of the questions in the physics section are from the solved questions in NCERT. Can you understand that this book is the key to marks?
How to Study NCERT Physics for NEET 🎯
✔ First of all, do derivations and practice them thoroughly. Write them down, and try to find different ways to solve them apart from the book’s method.
✔ Remember the terminologies like anything! It will help you with the Units and Dimensions chapter and build your confidence.
✔ Focus on the solved problems of Class 12 NCERT. The probability of getting a question from these examples is high, and finding a direct question from the textbook is a great advantage.
📌 Solve as much as you want—be the Nambi Narayanan! Be mad about physics—solve, understand, apply. Don't just rely on memorization; try to visualize.
📚 4-Way Guide to Learning from NCERT with Minimum Effort and Maximum Output
Step 1: Read Like a Novel – Try to Understand
🔹 At first, you may not understand everything—I didn’t either. Don’t worry.
📌 Remind your brain to read at least one page of NCERT daily. Tell yourself to read just one page in 24 hours, then trick your brain into reading 20-30 pages.
📌 NCERT takes at least 2 to 3 months to complete, but if you consider the lifetime income and prestige of a stable career, this effort is nothing.
📌 Paste posters or sticky notes in places your mind frequently visits. I even had them in my bathroom—and after months, I was completely immersed in NCERT.
Step 2: Rewrite NCERT in Your Own Words
🔹 One effective strategy is to rewrite NCERT concepts in your own words, framing them in your personal vocabulary. This makes you feel like the author of the content—like the creator of your own knowledge.
📌 Highlight what you find important and rewrite it in your own words—you’ll thank me later.
📌 Example:
"Human Reproduction → Summarize Spermatogenesis and Menstrual Cycle Hormones in your own words."
Step 3: Combine NCERT with Other Books
🔹 Once you have read NCERT, start reading it alongside other books like NCERT + HC Verma, NCERT + GRB Organic, and solve related questions.
📌 Goal: Use HC Verma, GRB Organic, and DC Pandey for problem-solving.
📌 Example: Read NCERT and solve HC Verma questions. If you struggle, reread the concept, attempt the question again, and if you still can’t solve it, search for explanations online. Then revisit NCERT, find what you missed, and add that point to your notes.
Step 4: Master NCERT in the Final Month
📌 By the last month before the exam, you should be in a position to easily score 700+ on any day.
📌 Focus Areas: Definitions, diagrams, tables, and in-text questions.
📌 Be confident—you have mastered NCERT like never before!
❌ 5 Most Common Mistakes Students Make While Studying NCERT (and What to Learn from Them)
🚫 Ignoring NCERT Exercise Questions – Nearly 20% of NEET questions are directly framed from these. Do not skip them.
🚫 Overlooking Diagrams – NCERT diagrams are detailed, well-structured, and often appear directly in the exam. Study them thoroughly.
🚫 Trying Too Many Books at Once – Don’t rush to buy multiple reference books at the beginning of your preparation. First, master NCERT—sharpen your sword before picking up other weapons. Stay focused. NCERT comes first.
🚫 Rote Memorization (Especially for Physics) – Do not just mug up NCERT, especially for Physics. Focus on understanding the concepts. Once you grasp them, you’ll feel much more confident.
🚫 Skipping Regular Revision – Revision is a must. Dedicate one day per week to reviewing what you’ve studied. You don’t want to feel lost a day before the NEET exam. Learn to "Ctrl + S" (save) information in your brain every week!
❓FAQs: NCERT for NEET Preparation
Q1. Is NCERT enough for NEET?
✅ It is more than enough. For Biology, it is everything—just pair it with PYQs, and you’re good to go. For Chemistry, along with NCERT, solve PYQs and modules provided by any institution (not just NeetPrepBooster’s material). As for Physics, focus on concepts, PYQs, and NCERT. In fact, NCERT’s exercise questions are great for conceptual clarity—so make sure to practice them as well.
Q2. How many times should I read NCERT?
✅ You should read NCERT until you feel confident that you can answer every line as if it were turned into a fill-in-the-blanks question. Understanding is a must—so do it as many times as needed until you’re fully satisfied.
Q3. Are NCERT Exemplars useful?
✅ Absolutely! Nearly 20% of NEET questions are framed from them. Even if you do nothing else and rely solely on NCERT questions, you can still score around 50% in your exam.
Q4. Can I skip NCERT topics?
🚫 If you want to crack NEET, then absolutely not! Skipping NCERT is like throwing away 85% of the marks. The answer is simple—no. You have to absorb it like anything.
🏁 Final words: NCERT is the white blood cells of NEET—only the strongest will survive!
🏆 NCERT isn’t just another book with black scribbles on white paper—it is something that breathes the dreams of countless students on their behalf. It is the driving force behind NEET success. Every aspect of it—diagrams, lines, important notes, exercise questions, and everything in between—holds immense value.
Think of it as a weapon for your NEET battle, and it’s always better to be armed on the battlefield. Even if you’re barefoot, that’s okay—but never unarmed.
🎯 Your success formula = NCERT (80%) + Practice (20%) = 600+ Score!
Stay consistent, trust the process, and let NCERT guide your journey to medical college! 🌟
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