Top 5 Reasons Students Struggle with NEET Physics

Preparing for NEET is one of the most demanding academic journeys in India, and Physics is often the subject that throws even the best students off balance. Many believe that enrolling in a reputed coaching institute guarantees success. But the truth is — no coaching center can replace dedicated self-study, regular practice, and the right mindset.

Let’s break down the top five reasons why students struggle with NEET Physics, despite having the potential to do well.

Self study for NEET

1. Lack of Self-Preparation Beyond Coaching

Coaching centers provide direction, study material, and mock tests — but they cannot make you exam-ready alone. It’s your responsibility to take your preparation to the level where you feel comfortable handling any kind of Physics question. Even if your teacher explains everything clearly, unless you revisit it yourself and apply it through self-study and problem-solving, it won’t translate into success on exam day.

Tip: Make sure to dedicate at least 2–3 hours every day to self-study for Physics, outside of coaching or tuition.

2. Inadequate Practice Leads to Slow Speed

Many students are conceptually sound, and can solve questions during practice sessions. But they fail to replicate the same in the exam. Why? Because they haven’t solved enough

problems to build speed and accuracy under time pressure. NEET allows just 60 minutes for 45 Physics questions — that's roughly 80 seconds per question. You can only hit that target if you’ve practiced hundreds of problems and are familiar with all kinds of question formats.

Tip: Solve 50–100 questions every day. Over time, your speed will drastically

improve, and you’ll stop fearing lengthy questions.

3. Poor Time Management During the Exam

Many aspirants make the mistake of attempting Physics at the end of the paper, hoping to finish Biology and Chemistry quickly. But by the time they reach Physics, they are mentally drained or simply out of time. It’s common to hear students say:"She was able to solve all the Physics questions outside the exam, but not in the hall." This is not a lack of knowledge — it’s a time management issue.

Tip: Experiment with different section-order strategies during mock tests and give

at least 1 hour to Physics. You’ll discover what works best for you.

4. Not Being Familiar with All Question Types

If you want to score well, you should be able to look at a question and say,

“Yes, I’ve solved this type of question earlier.” That level of familiarity comes only after lots of practice with variety. You should be comfortable with theory-based MCQs, formula-driven calculations, tricky conceptual problems, and graph-based questions. The more diverse your practice, the more confident

you'll be during the exam.

Tip: Break down each chapter and solve previous year questions, test series, and

DPPs to build wide-ranging exposure.

5. Losing Composure in the Exam Hall

NEET is not just about solving problems. It's a test of how calm and composed you remain

under pressure. Many students panic when they encounter tough questions early on. They

waste time, get anxious, and lose the ability to choose the right questions. Successful aspirants know that scoring well is about strategically attempting the right questions and skipping the tough ones.

Tip: Practice mock tests in a timed environment. Build the habit of staying

composed and making quick decisions under pressure.

Final Words

If your child or student is capable of solving Physics questions at home, ask this:

“Then why isn’t she scoring well in the actual exam?”

The answer often lies in poor time management, lack of daily practice, and insufficient

self-study. Coaching is a tool — not a guarantee. Real progress happens after class, during those quiet hours of focused study. If you want to master NEET Physics, put in the hours, solve relentlessly, and prepare yourself so well that the question paper feels familiar — not frightening.