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Phase 1: Foundation Building (Months 1–4)

Focus Areas

• NCERT textbooks (Class 6–12)
• Indian Polity
• Modern History
• Geography
• Basic Economics

• Current Affairs Habit Building

  Daily Schedule

• 6–8 study hours
• Newspaper reading (1 hour)
• Static subjects (4–5 hours)
• Revision (1–2 hours)

Phase 2: Core GS Coverage (Months 5–8)

Subjects

• Environment & Ecology
• Science & Technology
• Governance
• International Relations
• Society

• Ethics Foundation

  Key Goal: Complete first reading of the entire General Studies syllabus.

Phase 3: Answer Writing & Integration (Months 9–10)

Begin:

• Daily answer writing
• Weekly essay practice
• Current affairs integration
• PYQ analysis

Phase 4: Prelims-Oriented Preparation (Months 11–13)

Priorities

• Mock tests
• MCQ practice
• Revision cycles
• Current affairs consolidation

Focus on eliminating errors rather than simply increasing study hours.

Phase 5: Mains-Focused Preparation (After Prelims)

Immediately begin:

• Daily GS answers
• Essay writing
• Ethics case studies
• Optional subject revision

Avoid waiting for Prelims results before starting Mains preparation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Collecting too many books.
• Ignoring revision.
• Neglecting answer writing.
• Studying without a timetable.
• Over-reliance on social media guidance.