Last 7 Days Strategy & High-Yield Topics for NORCET-2025 (Exam on 14 September)
The NORCET-2025 exam is just around the corner. With only a few days left, the right strategy, revision, and exam-day mindset can make all the difference. At this stage, it’s not about learning everything new — it’s about strengthening high-yield topics, practicing smart, and staying confident.
📅 7-Day Study Strategy
Day 1–2: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Cardiovascular system: MI, shock, arrhythmias
- Respiratory: Asthma, COPD, TB
- Renal: AKI, dialysis, electrolytes
- Emergency care: CPR, triage, burns
Day 3: Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBG)
- Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
- PPH, normal labor stages, instruments
- Contraceptives & family planning
Day 4: Pediatrics
- Growth & development milestones
- Neonatal care: asphyxia, jaundice, sepsis
- Immunization schedule (latest MoHFW)
Day 5: Community Health Nursing (CHN)
- National Health Programs (NTEP, NACP, RMNCH+A)
- Levels of prevention, health indicators
- ASHA, ANM roles, IMNCI strategy
Day 6: Mental Health & Fundamentals
- Schizophrenia, depression, anxiety
- Communication in psychiatry
- Nursing procedures: infection control, fluids
Day 7: Quick Review + GK/Aptitude
- Revise notes & marked MCQs
- Formulas: speed, ratio, percentage
- Current affairs & health schemes
🎯 High-Yield Topics Checklist
- Medical-Surgical: Shock, burns, fluid-electrolyte imbalances
- OBG: Preeclampsia, eclampsia, PPH
- Pediatrics: Immunization, milestones
- CHN: National Health Programs
- Mental Health: Common psychiatric disorders
- Fundamentals: Infection control, vital signs
- GK/Aptitude: Simple math, reasoning, current health affairs
📌 Last-Minute Do’s & Don’ts
Do’s
- Revise short notes & charts
- Attempt mock tests daily
- Sleep well & stay hydrated
- Keep admit card & ID ready
Don’ts
- Avoid new topics
- Don’t compare with peers
- Don’t cram the night before
📝 Exam-Day Tips
- Time management: < 1 min per question
- Attempt wisely (negative marking applies)
- Stay calm, practice deep breathing
- Solve easy questions first
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many questions should I attempt in NORCET?
👉 Ideally attempt 170–180+ out of 200 with accuracy.
Q2. Is there negative marking?
👉 Yes, usually –1/3 marks for wrong answers.
Q3. Which subjects carry maximum weightage?
👉 Medical-Surgical Nursing, OBG, Community Health.
Q4. Should I focus on GK/Aptitude in last week?
👉 Yes, revise basics but don’t spend more than 1–2 hours daily.
Q5. What to do 1 day before exam?
👉 Revise notes, rest well, and avoid stress.
🌟 Key Takeaway
Your last 7 days before NORCET-2025 can define your result. Focus on high-yield subjects, revise short notes, practice mock tests, and keep your mind calm & confident. Remember — success is not just about knowledge, but about smart strategy and exam-day performance.