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BlockDurationSubject / SectionTopics / FocusStrategy / TipsPractice / MockNotes / RevisionBlock 1 – FoundationDay 1 -13Mathematics – Tier 1 CorePercentage, Profit & Loss, Speed, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Number System, AverageFocus on conceptual clarity and solving PYQs of these high-weightage topics. Build basic formula knowledge.Solve previous years’ questions (PYQs) from these chapters.Take notes of formulas and shortcuts.Day 1–13Reasoning – Tier 1 CoreCoding–Decoding, Series, Order & Ranking, Blood Relations, Venn DiagramLearn logic and step-by-step solving. These are scoring but time-consuming.Solve 30–40 questions/day from each topic.Track errors in an Error Notebook. Write reason and solution for each mistake.Day 1–13General Awareness – Tier 1 CoreModern History (Company Rule → 1947), Basic Polity, Geography (Rivers, Mountains), General Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Current AffairsBuild conceptual clarity first. Link static GK with current affairs (cluster method).Read 2–3 units/day from recommended GA materials or channel playlist.Create clusters per state/topic for better memory retention.Block 1 – Mid Stage TopicsDay 14–30MathematicsFractions, Algebra, Trigonometry, Rare DI QuestionsThese are moderate-weightage topics. Attempt after foundation is strong.Solve PYQs and 30 – 40 practice questions per topic.Track weak areas in Error Notebook.Day 14–30Reasoning – Tier 1 SupportingStatement & Conclusion, Assumptions, Analytical ReasoningFocus on logic practice. Start with timed sets: 30 questions in 15–20 minutes.Daily practice of 1–2 sets (15–30 questions).Revise Error Notebook daily (at least 30 min).Day 14–30General AwarenessAdditional GA topics, Static GK: Important Days, Organizations, National Parks, Constitution, AmendmentsUse linking method with news for current affairs.Weekly quizzes on GA.Make concise notes and revise clusters.Block 2 – PYQs + Speed PracticeDay 31–60MathematicsFull Tier 1 + Tier 2 TopicsAttempt PYQs in time-bound mode (30 questions in 20–25 min).2 mocks/week: 1 sectional (topic-wise), 1 full mockRecord mistakes in Error Notebook. Revise daily.Day 31–60ReasoningTier 1 + Tier 2 Logic + Data InterpretationSpeed practice is key. Solve 30–40 questions daily in timed mode.Practice sectional mocks every weekend.Track weak topics in Error Notebook.Day 31–60General AwarenessCore + Current Affairs (weekly/monthly updates)Focus on revision and notes from PYQs and previous quizzes.1 – 2 GA quizzes/weekReview notes and clusters every week.Block 3 – Mocks + Error AnalysisDay 61–90Full SyllabusAll topicsTake alternate-day full mocks for exam simulation.Full-length mock + sectional mock twice a weekSpend 1.5–2 hours analyzing each mock. Revise Error Notebook.Day 61–90Mathematics & ReasoningWeak areas from mocksFocus on speed and accuracy.Short practice sets for weak topicsRevise formulas and shortcuts.Day 61–90General AwarenessWeak areas from mocks + current affairsRevise clusters and notes. Focus on high-yield topics.1 GA quiz/weekConsolidate notes for last-minute