NEET UG 2025 Exam: 80/20 Rule; What It is & How to Apply?

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency will conduct the NEET UG 2025 exam on May 4. Students are in full preparation mode, and they are looking for every strategy that will help them achieve the highest marks. One such strategy is the 80/20 Rule.

What is the 80/20 Rule?

The 80/20 rule is also known as the Pareto principle.

The 80/20 rule in NEET suggests that by focusing on the 20% most important topics, you can achieve 80% of your desired score. It suggests that by focusing on a smaller, strategically chosen portion of the syllabus, students can achieve a significant portion of their desired score

How to Apply the 80/20 Rule?

• Identify high-weightage topics: Analyze past NEET question papers to determine which topics are frequently asked and carry more weight.
• Effective Prioritization – Study only the most important topics instead of covering everything in the syllabus.
• Smart Time Allocation – Devote more time to frequently asked, high-weightage concepts. Solve previous years’ papers to improve accuracy and speed.
• Exam Solving Strategy – Identify and attempt high-mark questions first. Manage time efficiently to maximize scores.
• Analyze NEET Question Papers – Reviewing past papers helps recognize repeated patterns, weak areas, and high-scoring topics for better preparation.
• Don’t neglect other topics: While focusing on the 20%, don’t completely ignore other topics, as they can still contribute to your overall score.

NEET UG 2025: 20% Topic as per the 80/20 Rule

Subjects	Topics Covered
Biology	Human Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Reproduction, Morphology and Anatomy of Plants and Animals, Plant Physiology (Combination of Botany and Zoology)
Chemistry	GOC, Hydrocarbon, Carbon and Its Compounds, s-Block, Mole Concept, Atom, Periodic Table, Thermodynamics, Surface Chemistry, Alcohol-Phenol-Ether (Covers 20% of Chemistry)
Physics	Thermodynamics, Kinematics, Modern Physics, Some Mechanics

The 80/20 Rule Benefits

• Time-efficient: By focusing on the most important topics, you can optimize your study time and cover the syllabus effectively.
• Increased efficiency: You can achieve higher scores with less effort by prioritizing the topics that matter most.
• Improved confidence: Mastering high-weightage topics can boost your confidence and reduce exam stress.