Ans: It is great that you have a clear aim and a strong desire to become a Neurosurgeon. To achieve this, you need to prepare for NEET UG and secure admission into a reputable medical college. Once you complete your MBBS, you will need to pursue MD/MS in Neurosurgery. For NEET UG preparation, it is important to focus on NCERT-based studies of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. You should always aim to understand the concepts thoroughly and solve previous year's questions (PYQs) as well as attempt mock tests. Consistent efforts in studying all 97 chapters will significantly increase your chances of getting admitted into a good medical college.

I wish you the best of luck in your pursuit of becoming a successful Neurosurgeon.

Ans: During the last 40 days of the exam, I recommend avoiding a change of strategy in your preparation, especially study resources. Don't read any new reference material but focus on your old notes and revise the NCERT topics multiple times. It is important that you:
1. Attempt as many mock tests as possible (Especially the last 5 years’ PYQs)
After analyzing the key to the mock test, revise the topics you need more revisions of from NCERT and notes
2. For difficult chapters, you can watch explanation videos online and try to grasp all the important points
3. Revise Physics and Organic Chemistry from formula sheets and reaction charts
4. Most importantly, be confident and tell yourself that you can do it

Ans: If you completed your 12th in 2022 and are now appearing for the NEET exam in 2023, you will require a GAP certificate for your counselling. To apply for a GAP certificate, the aspirant has to submit some crucial ID proof documents. A copy of these documents should be submitted along with the application form for the GAP certificate.
Some documents to submit while applying for the same:
- ID Proof (PAN Card/Aadhar card/Voter ID/Driving license)
- School/College leaving certificate
- A letter from the last educational institute (Authentication declaration)
- Residential address proof
- Citizenship proof
- Marksheet of last qualifying exam
- The reason for the GAP years

Ans: I would recommend staying updated across a few NEET forums and the official websites. For now, the NCERT syllabus has been officially updated on its website for CBSE 2024 and 2025. However, for NEET, we will have to wait for a confirmation from the NTA.

Ans: Hard work is key to successfully achieving a good score. For this, ensuring continuous revision of concepts in Biology and frequent practice of the Physical Chemistry and Physics formulae will benefit the aspirant. Aspirants have to solve all the solved examples of NCERT and ensure to focus on chapters according to weightage. Ensure to complete full syllabus mock tests weekly to improve speed and paper-attempting strategy for best results. It is also very important to stay confident throughout the process. This will help aspirants ace the exam with flying colors!

Ans: B.Sc. Biotechnology opens doors to multiple avenues in the field of research, agriculture, environmental conservation, healthcare, and medicine. Right now, her focus should be to appear for CUET-UG and crack the exam with good marks to get admission to one of the Central Universities in India and premium universities abroad like Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, Harvard University, USA, Standford University, USA. Later, for her Masters, she can specialise in becoming a Marine Biotechnologist. Marine Biotechnology research is one of the emerging specializations that has applications in several areas, mainly focusing on developing drugs from marine organisms. She can also explore a larger field like Molecular Biology which includes research based on overall marine organisms (from microscopic bacteria, plants, and animals to marine mammals) to detect their exposure to pollutants, diseases, and the source of contaminants affecting them.

Ans: A. The options for Astronomy which is a sub-field of Physics are also dependent on the branch your son would like to pursue. Astronomy is further divided into several branches such as Astrophysics, Astrometeorology, Astrobiology, Astrogeology, Astrometry, Cosmology etc.
Amongst the many Indian universities that offer a course in Astronomy in India, here are some of the best options to choose from for a degree in the subject:

1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
3. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
4. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
5. Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
6. Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

Additionally, here are a few of the top global universities candidates can look at:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
Harvard University, USA
Standford University, USA
University of Cambridge, UK



I also feel Environmental Biology offers more career-related opportunities currently as it is an extensive and widely accepted field that offers a vast scope of jobs in the Government and private sectors. Some universities that offer a degree in Environmental Biology are Delhi University, Punjab University, and Banaras Hindu University. I would suggest that your son attempts the CUET- UG to get admission to any of the Central universities I’ve mentioned.

I believe both are good options for degrees and will depend on the choice your son would like to opt for basis his interest.

Ans: During NEET UG exam preparation, every hour of dedicated study counts. If the child is physically tired, it will not lead to effective studying. So, it is advisable if he can save three hours of travel by staying close to his offline coaching centre. Alternatively, he can also opt for online or hybrid tutoring where he will receive support from experienced faculties with access to high-quality content Additionally, he will be able to study in the comfort of his house where he is surrounded by his social support enabling mental and physical well-being.

Ans: The key to finding the right career is mapping your subject interest with a profession which equally intrigues you.While most Learners assume science is restricted to Physics, Chemistry and Biology, they will be surprised to know that the stream offers multiple options in terms of career. For example- Environmental Science is an extensive and widely accepted field which provides a vast scope of work in the government and private sectors. Similarly, if human behaviour intrigues one, clinical psychology offers excellent avenues. Going beyond Biology, Marine Biology provides both research and non-research career options as Learners can opt for a career in environmental laboratories, marine laboratories, fishery industry, tourism industry, journalism etc. At the core of this critical decision-making is figuring out which sector engages the Learner the most.

Ans: It is imperative to be thorough with class 12th's syllabus to score well in the final exam. Amongst the key topics and subjects across Biology, the most important chapters in Botany are Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Principles of Inheritance and Variations, Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, and Organism and Population. For Zoology, aspirants are suggested to prepare the following topics thoroughly to score higher marks
- Biotechnology: Principles & Processes,
- Biotechnology: Applications, Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health, and Human Health.