Why are some topics added to the NEET syllabus but are not included in the NCERT books?
The NEET 2024 syllabus now includes additional chapters and topics, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) providing an explanation for each addition. "These topics have been added as these are being taught in various School Boards i.e. Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Educa
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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) books may not cover some topics introduced to the NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test) 2024 syllabus for a number of reasons.
1. Knowledge Advancements: As a result of the ongoing evolution of biology and medicine, new ideas a
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The National Testing Agency added some topics to the NEET exam syllabus in 2024. The chapters added to the syllabus are a part of curriculum in several state boards- Maharashtra, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland and Manipur.
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