UPPCS Prelims Study Schedule
Aapke dost ke liye UPPCS Prelims ki taiyari ke liye ek structured aur balanced schedule banaya gaya hai. Ye schedule daily 6-8 hours ki padhai ko cover karta hai, jo prelims ke syllabus (General Studies Paper 1 aur CSAT Paper 2) ke hisaab se banaya gaya hai. Isme breaks, revision, aur practice ko bhi dhyan mein rakha gaya hai. Schedule flexible hai, aur aapke dost ke convenience ke hisaab se adjust kiya ja sakta hai.
UPPCS Prelims Study Schedule
A 6-8 Hour Daily Plan for General Studies & CSAT
Assumptions
- Exam Target: UPPCS Prelims (GS Paper 1 + CSAT Paper 2)
- Daily Study Time: 6-8 hours (adjustable)
- Duration: 3-4 months preparation
- Focus Areas:
- GS Paper 1: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Tech, Current Affairs
- CSAT Paper 2: Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation
Daily Schedule
Morning (3-4 Hours)
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM | Wake Up & Exercise | Light stretching or exercise to refresh |
| 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM | GS Paper 1 (Core Subject 1) |
Day-wise Focus: Mon: History | Tue: Geography | Wed: Polity | Thu: Economy | Fri: Environment | Sat: Science & Tech | Sun: Current Affairs Tasks: Read NCERTs/Standard Books, make short notes, solve 10-15 MCQs |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast/Break | Relax and recharge |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | CSAT Paper 2 |
Topics: Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Comprehension, Data Interpretation Tasks: Practice 20-25 questions, use RS Aggarwal/Arihant, focus on weak areas |
Afternoon (2-3 Hours)
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | GS Paper 1 (Core Subject 2) | Different subject from morning, read standard material, solve 10-15 MCQs |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Short Break | Relax |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Current Affairs | Read newspaper (The Hindu/Indian Express), note important events, use Vision IAS |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break | Rest and recharge |
Evening (1-2 Hours)
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Revision & Practice | Revise notes, solve 20-30 MCQs, focus on weak topics |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Break | Relax |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mock Test/Past Papers | Solve one section, analyze mistakes, improve speed |
Weekly Plan
- Sunday: Full-length Mock Test (GS Paper 1 + CSAT), simulate exam conditions
- Revision Day: 1-2 hours every Sunday to revise weekly notes
- Current Affairs: Weekly summary of important news
Key Resources
- History: Spectrum Modern History, NCERTs (Class 6-12)
- Geography: NCERTs (Class 6-12), GC Leong
- Polity: M. Laxmikanth, NCERTs
- Economy: Ramesh Singh, Economic Survey
- Environment: Shankar IAS
- Science & Tech: NCERTs, Current Affairs
- Current Affairs: The Hindu, Vision IAS Monthly Magazine
- Quantitative Aptitude: RS Aggarwal, M Tyra
- Logical Reasoning: Arihant, MK Pandey
- Comprehension: Practice from previous year papers
- Data Interpretation: Arihant CSAT Book
Tips for Success
- Consistency: Stick to the schedule daily.
- Short Notes: Make concise notes for quick revision.
- Mock Tests: Start early to build exam temperament.
- Weak Areas: Work on weak subjects regularly.
- Health: Take breaks, stay hydrated, sleep 6-8 hours.
- Stay Positive: Track progress to stay motivated.
Sample Monthly Milestone
- Month 1: Complete basics of all subjects (NCERTs + Standard Books)
- Month 2: Deep dive into core subjects + start full-length mock tests
- Month 3: Intensive revision + focus on weak areas + daily MCQ practice
- Month 4: Full-length mock tests, revision, and CSAT practice