The full form of PMT is "Pre-Medical Test". The PMT is an annual medical examination. After the candidate clears the SSLC exam and the pre-college exam, they have to take the pre-medical tests to pursue a career in the medical field, be it MBBS, BDS or any other medical field. In India, All India Pre-Medical/Dental Test is replaced by NEET-UG. NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) came into existence on 5 May 2013. The test was first announced by the Government of India and conducted in 2013 for candidates who wanted to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the medical environment.
History
The purpose of starting the pre-medical test was to make education in the medical field available to all on the basis of their IQ, regardless of their nationality, which state they apply for, religion, caste, color, creed. The government was able to create a platform for such candidates who wanted to have a future in medicine and thus the pre-medical exams came into existence. Pre-medical examinations are carried out at the state and national level.
Eligibility criteria
- People of all nationalities can apply for PMT. These include Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians, Indian Overseas Citizens, Persons of Indian Origin and Foreign Nationals.
- Candidates should submit Aadhaar card and number to be eligible.
- The minimum age is 17 years.
- There is no upper age limit.
- Candidates must score at least 50% in sciences including physics, chemistry and biology.
- Candidates are allowed maximum of three attempts in PMT.
Exam Pattern
The exam takes place physically at designated locations. The entire exam lasts three hours. The PMT syllabus covers science courses like Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology with 45 questions each. There are total 180 questions which are objective type. The questionnaire is written in Hindi and English. Additionally, each correct answer gets four marks, while each wrong answer results in a mark being deducted.
How to prepare for PMT?
There are various tips that students can use to prepare for the PMT. Candidates should increase their study time during preparation. Students can study for ten to twelve hours to cover their curriculum sufficiently. In addition, they should protect physical health. To protect their physical health, candidates should prioritize seven hours of sleep, a healthy diet and some exercise. These practices allow students to feel refreshed and strengthen the mind's ability to remember and recall various topics.
Besides, it is very helpful to use biology and chemistry textbooks of class 11 and 12. Questions set in PMT are derived from syllabus of class 11 and 12. Students should focus on diagrams used in biology textbooks and highlighted points in physics textbooks. The multiple-choice questions in the textbooks are also beneficial when studying.
Experts recommend practicing PMT previous year questions to familiarize the candidate with the exam pattern. Speed ??is also of the essence when taking the exam, especially when solving physics equations. Candidates should also leave difficult questions. Guessing in PMT can be disadvantageous as each wrong answer deducts a mark.