Scored 92 in Boards, Failed NEET – Here's What I Learned the Hard Way

Not gonna lie, this one stung. After scoring 92% in my CBSE boards, I was super confident about NEET. I thought, “Hey, I’ve got this.” But when results dropped, it felt like a punch to the gut.
What went wrong? I focused too much on theory and board-style answers. NEET is a different beast—time-bound MCQs, application-based questions, and insane competition.
Now I’m prepping for a drop year, but smarter. Daily DPPs, NCERT line-by-line, PYQs every week, and timing every mock test. If you're in class 11 or 12 reading this, don’t ignore NEET-style prep even if you’re acing school exams.
Happy to share my schedule if it helps someone avoid the mistake I made 🙏