How to Prepare Biology for NEET 2020: Tips to Score Maximum Marks

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the most important among all the medical entrance exams in India and is taken annually on the national level. Every year, lakhs of students aspiring to pursue a career in the medical field give the competitive exam of NEET for taking admission in various medical colleges of India. NEET- UG is a single entrance test which is used for conducting admissions for 66,000 seats of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) in the country.

NEET comprises three sections in which questions from Biology (Zoology and Botany), Physics, and Chemistry are asked. Biology makes up for a major part of the exam and as per the observations made in the past few years, there has been a rise in the difficulty level of Biology in NEET. This article provides all NEET 2020 aspirants with the preparation strategy of Biology. Students aspiring to pursue their careers as a doctor or a dentist by cracking NEET and securing a seat in a good medical college can refer to this post to get a better understanding of how to prepare for NEET 2020, especially for the section of Biology.

NEET 2020 Important Topics for Biology (Zoology and Botany)

The Biology section of the NEET 2020 exam consists of Zoology and Botany. Now that the NEET 2020 exam is just around the corner candidates can have a look at the NEET 2020 important topics for Biology (Zoology and Botany)

Subjects	Important Topics
Botany	Morphology Anatomy Photosynthesis Genetics Molecular basis of inheritance
Zoology	Cell Animal physiology Human reproduction and evolution

Pattern of NEET 2020

The pattern of NEET 2020 will be the same as it has been in the previous years. In order to prepare for NEET Biology, it is essential to know the pattern of NEET and its syllabus. This will prove to be of great assistance during the Biology preparation of NEET. Here is the detailed pattern of NEET 2020.

Particulars	Details
Duration of exam	Three hours
Mode of exam	Offline
Total number of questions	180
Total sections	3 Physics - 45 questions Chemistry - 45 questions Biology - 90 questions
Maximum marks	720
Marking scheme	+4 marks for every correct answer -1 mark for every incorrect answer 0 marks for questions that are not attempted

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NEET 2020 Biology Syllabus

The preparation of any subject begins with complete knowledge of its syllabus for the examination concerned. To study Biology for NEET 2020, candidates must first ascertain all the important topics from both the sub-sections of Botany and Zoology, the weightage they have, and the books which they must use for preparation. It has been said by many that Animalia and Plantae are slightly more confusing among all the topics, therefore they require rigorous practice. Apart from that, Ecology, Plant Physiology, Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Biomolecules, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, and Biotechnology are the topics that carry a lot of weightage. The entire syllabus of Biology for NEET 2020 is given below.

Diversity of Living Organisms	Reproduction
The Living World	Biological Classification
Reproduction in Organisms	Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Plant Kingdom	Morphology of Flowering Plants
Animal Kingdom	Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals
Human Reproduction	Genetics and Evolution
Reproductive Health	Morphology of Flowering Plants
Evolution	Structural Organisation in Animals
Genetics and Evolution	Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Cell: Structure and Function	Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Molecular Basis of Inheritance	Cell - The Unit of Life
Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production	Biology and Human Welfare
Human Health and Diseases	Biomolecules
Cell Cycle and Cell Division	Mineral Nutrition
Transport in Plants	Biotechnology - Principles and Processes
Biotechnology and its Applications	Microbes in Human Welfare
Plant Physiology	Biotechnology and its Application
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants	Respiration in Plants
Ecosystem	Ecology and Environment
Plant - Growth and Development	Organisms and Populations
Biodiversity and its Conservation	Chemical Coordination and Integration
Human Physiology	Neural Control and Coordination
Locomotion and Movement	Excretory Products and Their Elimination
Body Fluids and Circulation	Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Environmental Issues	Digestion and Absorption

How to Prepare Biology for NEET 2020?

Every subject requires a different technique of preparation and the exam for which it is being studied also has a major role to play in its preparation strategy. Some simple and necessary steps that have to be taken while preparing for the subject of Biology for NEET are provided here. Candidates preparing for NEET 2020 can take help from these steps while beginning with their Biology preparation for the exam.

• One of the most important steps that must be taken into account before starting the preparation of Biology for NEET 2020 is planning. Students must plan their studies beforehand and go about the details gradually. Making a schedule or a time table for proceeding with your Biology preparation is extremely important. Students should make a time table for regular studies and allot time to all the topics of the subject according to their understanding. However, the benefit of such a schedule can only be availed if the student sticks to it and follows it without fail. They must ensure that they study every day as per the schedule that they have devised.

• Choosing a convenient and helpful preparation strategy is another important step that students must never forego. It is always considered wise to pick up those topics and chapters which carry high weightage. Some topics take more time for preparation than others and some need to be memorised more. Focusing more on topics from which a decent number of questions are asked in the exam is considered a wise move as it helps to increase the chances of scoring significantly more marks.

• Consulting good books from reputed authors and publications is essential because students must refer to content which is correct and valid. There are some renowned authors whose books are studied by all NEET aspirants for preparing for the subject of Biology. A lot of focus is given to NCERT books for preparing Biology for NEET.

• Making tables, charts, and personal notes prove to be quite helpful while preparing Biology for NEET. As Biology is a theoretical subject and there are a lot of topics that need to be memorised by students, it becomes convenient if they prepare notes and tables of those topics. Breaking such chapters into smaller sections and fragments gives much more clarity and the student can then retain the information easily for much longer. The usage of different colours of inks, highlighters, flowcharts, bulleted lists, etc. is of great assistance in making such notes.

• Regular revision is mandatory in the preparation of Biology for NEET. Only with frequent revision, students can memorise all the theoretical parts of the subject clearly. Revising on a daily basis does not let any confusion reside in the minds of students. It also ensures that the course content stays fresh in the memory of students. Students can also keep track of their progress in the subject by revising all the topics regularly.

• Taking mock tests is one of the major and most important parts of preparing Biology for NEET. Students must take as many mock tests as possible before they appear for NEET 2020. Practising mock tests helps the candidates in gauging their preparation and performance. It also gives them an understanding of the type of questions that will be asked in the exam. The candidates get to know which topics do they have to focus on more than the others and the approaches they should apply to certain questions. Mock papers and old questions papers prepare the NEET aspirants for giving the exam.

Best Books for NEET 2020 Biology

Since the preparation of Biology for NEET is done mostly through books as it majorly comprises theoretical parts, choosing good books to study from has an important role. It is advised that the NEET aspirants should not juggle between several books and study material as that will only lead them to confusion. Some of the best books of Biology for the preparation of NEET 2020 are given below:

Name of the Book	Author
NCERT Biology (of class 11th and 12th)	NCERT
Biology Volume 1 and Volume 2	Trueman
Objective Botany	S. Ansari
Objective Biology	Dinesh Pandey
Biology	G R Bathla Publications
Guide on Biology	Pradeep

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These tips and preparation techniques will definitely help all NEET aspirants to prepare for NEET 2020 Biology in a better way. NEET can be aced with regular practice and rigorous hard work while also having a good understanding and grasp of the syllabus.

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