The article is a must-read if you plan to register for India’s most competitive examination, i.e., the National Eligibility Entrance Test, or NEET. Every year, more than 15 lakh candidates register for this examination, making it the highest written examination among all the entrance examinations conducted in the country.
In 2022, around 17 lakh students registered for the examination, of which approximately 9.5 lakh students could clear the test. Students need a solid preparation base to clear the NEET exam with an excellent rank to secure admission to top-ranking universities.
The best way to prepare for the examination is by solving the mock test. How can solving mock tests help students prepare for the examination? To answer that, we have mentioned the benefits of attempting the NEET mock test below.
- Exam pattern: Through solving the mock tests, you will be able to understand the exam pattern, i.e., the different types of questions, sections and the mark’s weightage. By doing this before the examination, you will find the question paper more familiar and will be able to solve it comfortably.
- Speed: It works as a question bank because you solve different questions. This practice helps to increase your speed of solving questions more efficiently.
- Time management skills: Solve the mock tests as if you are solving an actual question paper. This will teach you to manage your time and attempt the question paper accordingly.
- Understand difficulty: The NEET question paper is divided into three sections. Each section has its own set of questions. Mock tests give an idea about the difficulty level of the questions, which varies according to the chapters.
- Revision: It helps you recall the concepts that you have learnt. While attempting the mock test, you get the opportunity to find where you require more practice.
- Clearing doubts: Mock tests help to solve various doubts regarding the exam, like what type of questions can be asked, predict the difficulty level of questions, etc.
Where Can I Find NEET Mock Tests?
Although many websites offer a range of NEET mock tests, it is advisable to download them from the official site of NTA – http://nta.ac.in. The official website not only provides mock tests for the whole syllabus but also has a section where you can find mock tests categorised on the basis of the subject.
Follow the directions mentioned below to find the mock tests.
- Go to NTA’s official website, http://nta.ac.in and click the “Student’s tab.”
- Then, on the opened tab, click on the Mock Test link.
- Choose the exam you wish to take from the drop-down menu.
- Select the subjects for which you want to download the mock tests.
- Then, click the “ Start Mock Test” option from the drop-down menu.
The result (containing a number of unattempted, correct and incorrect questions) will be displayed once you have submitted the test.
How to Solve NEET Mock Tests?
- Find a calm and quiet area to attempt the examination.
- Click on the button “Start the mock test.”
- In case you are solving an offline mock test, get an OMR sheet and click on the timer to track the duration and speed at which you can solve the paper.
- In online mock tests, the answer sheet will be available on the screen, and you’ll have to mark the answers.
- The answer sheet will be submitted automatically as soon as the time is over.
When Will NEET 2023 Take Place?
As per the information available this year, the National Test Agency will conduct the NEET examination on May 7, 2023. The agency will release the NEET application form soon; therefore, students are advised to check the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
How to Register for NEET 2023?
Follow the steps given below to register for the NEET exam.
- The application forms will be released at neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link that reads “NEET registration 2023”, and then fill out the student portal registration form.
- Use the provided login credentials to access the exam application form.
- Upload the required scanned copies of the documents.
- Submit the application fees.
- Cross-check all the details provided and then submit the application form.
As per the tentative schedule, the NTA will release the NEET 2023 hall tickets likely in the 4th week of March.
