How to Prepare for First-Year MBBS in 20 Days

Hey, I just cleared my proff and ranked 2nd in my college, making me the right person to share my preparation tips for the first-year MBBS exam. If you're asking about this, it's likely that you have less than a month left until your exams. Let's dive into how you can effectively prepare in just 20 days.

Techniques and Resources for Effective Preparation

The key to effective preparation is to focus on what is truly important and relevant for your exam. Here's a breakdown of how to approach anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.

Anatomy

Anatomy is a volatile subject with a lot of information to memorize. It covers various topics including gross anatomy, embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy. Each of these subjects is crucial for your proff exam, but you don't need to study all the information given in your books.

BD Chourasia or Vishram Singh: Both are excellent books. I used BD Chourasia, but either will work. Important TOPICS: Focus on topics suggested by your seniors or teachers. These will be your salvation this month. Practice PYQs (Previous Year Questions): 70% of the questions in your exam will be repeated from previous years. Solve as many old question papers as possible. Draw Diagrams: Anatomy is all about diagrams. Drawing them before writing answers will help you understand and score better. Correlate with Clinical: Always relate clinical observations to the questions to show your understanding. Specific and Underlined: Be specific in your answers and underline important lines.

Physiology

Physiology is a beautiful subject if you have a clue about the topics. It's not as demanding as anatomy or biochemistry. For your exam, avoid using Ganong as you won't remember it during the test. Instead, try using Sembulingum or A K Jain.

Practice PYQs: Almost all questions will come from previous years, particularly if you focus on these. Use Flow Charts: Flow charts can be very helpful in organizing your thoughts and remembering key points.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is often the most daunting subject because of the numerous information cycles and enzymes. However, you can overcome this by focusing on the most important topics suggested by your seniors and professors.

Practice PYQs and Memorize Diagrams: Remember all the important diagrams and cycles. It's crucial to understand these thoroughly. Disorders: Unlike other subjects, you cannot cram biochemistry in the last days and still pass. Stick important cycles on your wall and revise them daily. Golden Rule: If you don't know an answer, write down as much as you remember. Every little bit helps.

Key Takeaways

Your time is limited, so make the most of it. Focus on key topics, solve PYQs, and revise diagrams and cycles. Remember, the secret to success is not just about knowing everything, but about knowing what is relevant and practicing it diligently.

Thank you for following these tips.