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NEET SS - General Medicine Group: 2-Month Preparation Guide

Understanding the Exam

• Cardiology
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Endocrinology
• Medical Gastroenterology / Hepatology
• Clinical Haematology
• Infectious Diseases
• Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
• Medical Genetics

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Standard Textbooks - What to Read

Tier 1 (Must Cover - High Yield Chapters Only)

Tier 2 (Reference when needed)

• Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine - good for quick clinical reasoning revision
• Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics - quick protocol reference

Key rule: Do NOT read entire textbooks. Use Marrow to identify high-yield topics, then read only those chapters from the textbook.

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How to Use Marrow for NEET SS

Step 1 - Course Structure on Marrow

• Go to NEET SS - Medicine course on the platform
• It is organized subject-wise (Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, etc.)
• Each subject has video lectures + topic-wise QBank

Step 2 - Workflow per topic (repeat for every topic)

1. Watch Marrow video lecture for the topic (1-1.5x speed) - these are focused, guideline-based
2. Make brief notes or annotate on Marrow's own notes feature - do NOT write long notes
3. Solve Marrow QBank (topic-wise, 20-30 MCQs per sitting) immediately after the lecture
4. Review wrong answers in detail - understand the "why," not just the correct option
5. After finishing a subject, take the subject-wise test on Marrow

Step 3 - Mock Tests

• Start Marrow full-length mock tests from Week 6 onwards
• Do minimum 1 full mock per week in the final month
• Analyze mocks: note subject-wise accuracy, identify weak zones

Step 4 - Marrow QBank Filter

• Use filters: "High Yield," "Repeat Questions," "Recent Guidelines"
• Re-attempt incorrects every 2 weeks using the "Incorrect" filter

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Subject-wise High-Yield Topic List

Cardiology (Highest Weightage - ~20%)

• ACS: STEMI/NSTEMI management, thrombolysis, PCI timelines, antiplatelet protocols (ACC/AHA 2023)
• Heart Failure: HFrEF vs HFpEF, GDMT, device therapy (SGLT2i evidence - EMPEROR/DAPA-HF)
• Valvular heart disease: Indications for intervention, TAVI vs SAVR
• Arrhythmias: AF management (rate vs rhythm), SVT, VT, channelopathies
• Cardiomyopathies, Pericardial disease
• Hypertension: JNC / ACC/AHA 2023 targets

Nephrology (~15%)

• CKD: Staging, progression retardation, SGLT2i in CKD (CREDENCE, DAPA-CKD)
• AKI: KDIGO criteria, dialysis indications
• Glomerulonephritis: Classification, treatment protocols (KDIGO 2021)
• Electrolyte disorders (Na, K, Ca, Mg - complete)
• RRT modalities, Transplant immunosuppression basics

Neurology (~15%)

• Stroke: Thrombolysis window, thrombectomy criteria (2024 extended window trials)
• Epilepsy: Drug selection, status epilepticus protocol
• Meningitis / Encephalitis: Empirical therapy, LP interpretation
• Dementia: Alzheimer's, Lewy body, FTD - distinguishing features
• Movement disorders: Parkinson's management
• Guillain-Barre, Myasthenia Gravis, NMO

Endocrinology (~12%)

• Diabetes: ADA 2024/2025 targets, drug selection algorithms, DKA/HHS management
• Thyroid: Graves' vs Hashimoto's, thyroid storm, hypothyroid in pregnancy
• Adrenal: Cushing's, Addison's, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma workup
• Pituitary: Tumors, DI vs SIADH, hyponatremia algorithm
• MEN syndromes, Carcinoid

Gastroenterology / Hepatology (~12%)

• Cirrhosis complications: SBP, HRS, HE grading and management
• Viral hepatitis: Treatment criteria, HBV reactivation, HCV DAA regimens
• IBD: CD vs UC, biologic agents, indications for surgery
• GI bleed: Upper vs lower, variceal vs non-variceal management
• NAFLD/NASH staging, Autoimmune hepatitis, PBC/PSC

Haematology (~10%)

• Anaemias: Iron studies, B12/folate, haemolytic anaemia workup
• MDS, Aplastic anaemia: Diagnostic criteria, treatment
• Lymphoma: Hodgkin's vs NHL, staging (Ann Arbor), chemotherapy regimens (general awareness)
• Leukemias: AML/ALL/CML/CLL - diagnostic markers, targeted therapy (imatinib, etc.)
• Coagulation: DVT/PE (DOAC protocols), DIC, TTP/HUS

Infectious Diseases (~8%)

• HIV: CD4 thresholds, OI prophylaxis, ART initiation, drug interactions
• Sepsis: Surviving Sepsis 2021 bundle
• Malaria, Typhoid, TB: Current guidelines, drug resistance
• Fungal infections, infective endocarditis (Duke criteria, treatment)
• Antimicrobial stewardship, drug-resistant organisms

Rheumatology (~5%)

• SLE: ACR/EULAR 2019 criteria, lupus nephritis classification
• RA: Treatment targets, biologic agents, DMARDs
• Crystal arthropathies: Gout management, CPPD
• Vasculitides: Classification, ANCA-associated

Clinical Immunology + Genetics (~3%)

• Primary immunodeficiencies, complement pathway
• Basics of medical genetics: Inheritance patterns, chromosomal disorders

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2-Month Timetable (Starting June 27, 2026)

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MONTH 1 - Deep Learning Phase (June 27 - July 26)

Week 1 (June 27 - July 3): Cardiology

Week 2 (July 4 - July 10): Nephrology

Week 3 (July 11 - July 17): Neurology

Week 4 (July 18 - July 26): Endocrinology + Haematology

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MONTH 2 - Consolidation + Revision + Mocks (July 27 - August 25)

Week 5 (July 27 - August 2): GI/Hepatology + ID + Rheumatology

Week 6 (August 3 - August 9): First Full Revision + Mock 1

Week 7 (August 10 - August 16): Targeted Weak Area Work + Recent Advances

Week 8 (August 17 - August 25): Final Revision + Mock Tests

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Key Strategy Points

1. Do NOT read Harrison's cover to cover - it is 4,000+ pages. Use it chapter-selectively based on Marrow video topics.
2. Guidelines > Textbooks for recent questions - ACC/AHA, ADA 2025, KDIGO, AASLD are frequently tested. Marrow already incorporates these.
3. 3 pass QBank rule: First attempt (learning) -> Second attempt (weak topics only) -> Final sprint (incorrects only).
4. One topic, one day rule: Complete lectures + QBank for a topic the same day. Delay kills retention.
5. No new topics in the last 2 weeks. Only revise what you know. New material in the last week causes confusion.
6. Common Pitfalls for Medical Group: Neglecting basic General Medicine (Marrow covers this), missing recent trial data, not reading guideline updates.
7. Marrow QBank alone is not enough for the toughest seats (Cardiology, Nephrology AIIMs). Add subject-specific QBank like "DAMS NEET SS" or Prepladder SS for those subspecialties.

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Daily Study Template (Repeatable)

6:00 - 7:00 AM   → Previous day's QBank wrong answer review
7:00 - 9:00 AM   → Marrow video lectures (new topic)
9:00 - 10:00 AM  → Textbook chapter (selective - 15-20 pages max)
10:00 - 12:00 PM → Marrow QBank (30-40 Qs, topic-wise)
12:00 - 1:00 PM  → Break + food
1:00 - 3:00 PM   → Second topic lectures OR revision
3:00 - 4:00 PM   → QBank for second topic
4:00 - 5:00 PM   → Notes compilation (short, point-based)
5:00 - 6:00 PM   → Break / exercise
6:00 - 8:00 PM   → Weak area OR guidelines/recent advances reading

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Quick Reference: Marrow NEET SS Medicine Course

• Platform: marrow.com - select "NEET SS - Medicine"
• Contains: Video lectures by subject specialists, Topic-wise QBank, Full-length mocks, High-yield notes
• Use the QBank filter to attempt: High Yield > Repeat > Recent first
• Marrow lectures are guideline-aligned and updated to latest editions - trust them over older textbook editions for protocol questions

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• ★ = Exam-favorite facts / guideline numbers
• • = Core knowledge bullets
• ! = Common traps and contraindications (negative markers)

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Sheet 1 - Dashboard

• Live countdown (days remaining auto-calculated from today's date)
• Overall completion % - auto-updates as you mark days "Done"
• Subject-wise progress table with color-scaled completion bars (red → yellow → green)
• Mock test score summary pulled from the Mock Test Log
• Stats panel: Days done / Days skipped / Total Qs attempted

Sheet 2 - Daily Tracker (your main working sheet)

• All 60 days pre-filled with dates (Jun 27 - Aug 25), week number, subject, full topic list, and textbook reference
• Planned Qs column pre-filled (35 for study days, 200 for mock days)
• Status dropdown: Done / In Progress / Skipped / Holiday
• Conditional formatting: Done = green, Skipped = red, In Progress = amber
• Notes column for flagging weak points each day

Sheet 3 - Subject Progress

• Per-subject completion %, total Qs done (auto-summed from Daily Tracker)
• Avg Accuracy % column for you to fill in after each QBank session
• Target topics listed per subject
• Color-scaled completion gradient

Sheet 4 - Mock Test Log

• 4 mock test rows with date, score, subject-wise accuracy (8 subjects)
• Auto-calculates % correct and "better than previous mock?" flag
• Target reminder: 70% by Mock 2, 80% by Mock 4
• Best score tracker and improvement calculator

Sheet 5 - Weak Topics Log

• Running log for topics you get wrong repeatedly
• Priority dropdown (High/Medium/Low), revision action column, resolved date
• Pre-filled with 5 common weak areas as examples
• 30 blank rows for your own entries
• Color-scaled "Times Wrong" column (more wrong = darker red)

Sheet 6 - Timetable Overview

• Clean read-only view of the full 60-day plan with color-coded subjects

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What changed and why

• Left column = Primary read (Harrison's) with starred sections
• Right column = Braunwald supplement: specific figure/table numbers to look up (e.g. "Fig 59-2", "Table 75-4") - no narrative text
• Orange bar = Explicit list of what to SKIP in Braunwald's so you never accidentally re-read covered content
• Exam Focus = Key numbers and facts to memorise from that day's topic

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• Harrison's 22E on McGraw Hill - AccessMedicine subscription (~₹8,000-12,000/year for individuals) includes Harrison's + 60+ other textbooks
• Braunwald's on Elsevier - ClinicalKey subscription includes Braunwald's
• Amazon India for physical copies (Harrison's ~₹5,500-7,000 | Braunwald's ~₹12,000-18,000)

• Check if your medical college/hospital has AccessMedicine, ClinicalKey, or Ovid subscriptions
• Many teaching hospitals in India have campus-wide digital library access - check with your librarian

• AccessMedicine individual subscription is the best value - gives Harrison's 22E (2025, the exact edition in this library), plus all other McGraw Hill medical titles
• Marrow NEET SS Medicine course already incorporates the high-yield content from both books - for NEET SS preparation specifically, Marrow + the reading guides I created are sufficient

• UpToDate - many hospitals subscribe; covers all cardiology topics
• NEJM - free access to many review articles
• ACC/AHA guidelines are freely available at acc.org and cover all the exam-tested numbers directly