JEE Main and NEET UG Preparation Tips: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the schedule for JEE Main 2026, according to which JEE Main Session 1 will be held in January and Session 2 in April. It is also expected that NEET UG will be conducted on the first Sunday of May. Meanwhile, all education boards, including CBSE, have already released the schedule for the 12th board exams, which are scheduled for March-April. Overall, preparing for NEET UG and JEE simultaneously is considered very challenging for students studying in the 12th grade. However, it is possible with the right strategy, and many students do prepare for NEET UG and JEE Main concurrently. That is, many students prepare for both engineering and medical entrance exams at the same time.
Let's explore whether preparing for JEE Main and NEET UG simultaneously is possible. We will discuss effective strategies and expert tips in detail.
JEE for Engineering and NEET for Medical Admissions
After 12th grade, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is conducted for admission to engineering colleges, including IITs. The NTA conducts JEE Main in two sessions. Admission to engineering colleges across the country is based on these scores. Students who score in the top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main get a chance to appear in JEE Advanced. Students with better scores in JEE Advanced get admission to IITs and NITs.
NEET UG is conducted for admission to medical colleges. Students who score high in NEET UG are considered eligible for admission to MBBS in all medical colleges across the country, including AIIMS. Based on subsequent scores, admission is granted to BAMS, BHMS, and other medical and nursing courses.
Who can prepare for NEET UG and JEE Main?
Not every student can prepare for both NEET UG and JEE Main, i.e., for becoming a doctor and an engineer. Strategies for this need to be implemented right after passing the 10th grade. This is because of the subject requirements for JEE and NEET. Specifically, Biology is mandatory for NEET, while Mathematics is mandatory for JEE. In this case, only students who choose the Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology (PCMB) group in 11th grade can prepare for JEE and NEET simultaneously.
Tips for preparing for JEE Main and NEET UG together
Preparing for JEE Main and NEET UG simultaneously is possible, but it requires the right strategy. Let's look at some tips that can be helpful.
Understand the JEE Main and NEET UG exam patterns: To prepare for JEE Main and NEET UG together, it is essential to first understand the exam patterns of both. While both JEE and NEET have MCQ-based questions, there are differences in their paper patterns. JEE includes both MCQ and numerical-type questions. Also, the number of subject-wise questions differs in both exams.
Gather study material: Students preparing for both NEET and JEE simultaneously should gather all the necessary study material related to both exams. After collecting books, reference books, and online material, systematic preparation for both exams can be done.
Prepare a study schedule: To prepare for both exams, it is essential to create a study schedule both. Allocate time for studying Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. This will ensure equal focus on all subjects.
Study Physics and Chemistry together: For simultaneous preparation of NEET and JEE, study Biology from NCERT. Physics and Chemistry can be studied together. The syllabus for Physics and Chemistry is the same for both exams.
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