How to avoid anxiety a few days before NEET PG 2020

Taking an exam isn’t just about studying, it is more about confidence. Some candidates feel nervous, some curious, some bewildered, some anxious. Exam anxiety is the experience of feeling an intense moment of fear or panic before or during the exam. Stress is a temporary effect that could be beneficial if one decides to gear himself up for the challenge ahead or it could be devastating if it is allowed to overpower your capability. Through this blog, we will see a few techniques that will help you overcome stress and perform well.

• Stay away from social media: Take 6 hours of sleep a day, try to eat healthy and when you decide to take a break, go for a walk instead of going on social media. Doing just this will help you focus better and reduce stress.

• Concentrate on your notes: Do not study from any online medium or any reference book at this time. Concentrate on your notes and trust them blindly.

• Don’t take anymore mock tests: Mock exams are supposed to give you an idea about your weak topics, however, this is not the time to study any new topic. Moreover, poor performance in a mock exam can stress you out.

• Do not let depression get to you: Most students at this time feel that they’ve forgotten everything, this thought doesn’t let them sleep and reduce their overall output. We want to tell you that you’re not alone, it happens with most of the students at this stage. Stay confident, you have not forgotten anything, it’s just in your subconscious memory. You will instinctively know the answer in the exam.

• Go through the important topics in all the subjects: Revising the important topics in the last few days is very important as much of the questions are expected from them. Click here to go through the important topics for NEET-PG suggested by Subject Experts

• Keep volatile topics for last day: Just go through the Numerical based values, Formulas and IPC codes, Tables of Harrison etc. on the final day (maybe till the time you enter the exam hall).

Click here for time management and exam-taking strategy.

Do not forget to carry the following:

The following things are required to be carried to the exam centre: 1. Admit card with your photograph affixed on it.

• Size of the photograph should be min. 35*45 mm with at least 75% coverage of the face.
• According to clause 8.4 in the NBE information Bulletin for NEET-PG 2020, A caption with the name of the candidate and date of capturing photograph should be there at the bottom of the photograph.

2. Photocopy of the permanent/temporary Medical Council Registration Certificate or original screening test pass certificate on NBE Letterhead if you are an FMG candidate without the medical Council certificate. 3. Original ID proof Your ID proof can consist of any of the following:

• Aadhar card (with the photograph)
• PAN card
• Voter’s card
• Driving License
• Passport

a) Just make sure you carry original ID with the photo clearly visible on it b) The name on the ID must match with the name as seen in the Admit card. c) If there is a change in name carry supporting documents. d) If you are carrying an e-Aadhar card, go for a colored printout. e) Do check the validity of your ID proof ie it should not be an expired one.

Don't carry the following:

You should not carry following things to the examination hall:

• Items like wallets, glares, handbags, cap, belt etc.

• Ornaments including earrings, rings, bracelets, etc.

• Any stationary item pen, paper, eraser, notes, etc.

• Any eatable items, water bottles, soft drinks, etc.

• Any electronic devices such as mobile phones, Bluetooth, earphones, wristwatch, etc.

• Any other item which could be used for unfair means, for hiding communication devices like wireless/Bluetooth device, spy camera, etc.

Other Important Things

• The exam starts exactly at 3:30 PM and you are required to report 2 hours prior to the reporting time i.e 1:30 PM.

• Allocation of time for NEET-PG 2020 shall be as follows:

Activities	Session (3:30 PM to 7:00 PM)
Allow candidates to enter the examination centre and commence Biometric Registration	01:30 PM
Entry closes at Examination Center	03:00 PM
Grant access to Candidate Login	03:15 PM
Candidates log in to read instructions	03:20 PM
Exam Start Time	03:30 PM
Exam End Time	07:00 PM

• You’ll not be allowed entry to the examination hall after 3 PM under any circumstances.

• You will not be provided any rough paper at the exam centre.

• In case of any query related to the exam, a candidate may contact NBE through the following mode:

Helpline Number	18002674003 (Toll-Free)
Email	nbeexamhelpdesk@gmail.com

**Phone support will be available on the exam day from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm from Monday- Friday (1st Nov 2019- 31st Jan 2020) Go and give your best shot. No need to panic, trust your preparations and abilities. You have really worked hard and will surely be able to qualify NEET PG with flying colors. Go make it happen NOW because it’s never too late to be awesome. Good Luck!