High-Frequency NEET Topics from REP-03

Topic 1: Saheli Classification (Recurring Every 1–2 Years)

• Pattern: "Saheli is classified as..." or "Which is a non-steroidal contraceptive?"
• NEET traps tested: (a) steroidal preparation with progesterone, (b) combination pill
• Correct answer always: Non-steroidal oral contraceptive containing centchroman (CDRI Lucknow)
• Frequency: HIGH — appears in nearly every NEET cycle

Topic 2: ZIFT vs GIFT vs IVF-ET (Annual)

• Pattern: "What is transferred in ZIFT?" or "Where is the embryo placed in IVF-ET?"
• NEET traps: Confusing ZIFT (fallopian tube) with IVF-ET (uterus)
• Key table:
  • ZIFT = Zygote → Fallopian tube
  • GIFT = Gametes (unfertilized) → Fallopian tube
  • IVF-ET = Embryo → Uterus
• Frequency: HIGH — ART comparison is standard NEET content

Topic 3: STD Pathogen-Disease Matching (Annual)

• Pattern: Match-the-column with STD names and pathogens
• NEET traps: Treponema pallidum vs Trichomonas vaginalis (similar names), Chlamydia vs Herpes
• Frequency: HIGH — every NEET has at least one STD matching question

Topic 4: Copper IUD Mechanism (Moderate Frequency)

• Pattern: "Which is NOT a mechanism of Cu-T?" — elimination question
• NEET trap: Students add gonadotropin suppression to Cu-T mechanisms
• Correct: Cu2+ spermicidal + phagocytosis of sperm + inhibit implantation
• Frequency: MODERATE

Topic 5: PCPNDT Act Year and Purpose (Moderate Frequency)

• Pattern: "The PCPNDT Act (___) prohibits ___"
• NEET tests: Year (1994), full form, what it bans (sex determination)
• Frequency: MODERATE

Topic 6: LAM Effectiveness Duration (Occasional)

• Pattern: "LAM is effective as a contraceptive for up to ___ months"
• NEET trap: 12 months (incorrect — breastfeeding continues but LAM effectiveness ends at 6 months)
• Correct: 6 months (exclusive breastfeeding)
• Frequency: OCCASIONAL

Predicted High-Probability Topics for NEET 2026

1. 2021 MTP amendment (24 weeks for special categories) — NEW legislative update
2. Saheli classification — perennial favourite
3. ART technique comparison — especially GIFT's unique in vivo fertilization
4. STD curable vs non-curable with vaccine distinction (Hepatitis B)
5. Assertion-reason format on copper IUD mechanism