Say goodbye to your IAS dreams.

Why?

Because you do not have a detailed action plan for UPSC CSE preparation. 

Ohh you have that already?

Then why your plan isn’t working?

The above line must be a little harsh for you to digest but the truth is, you need to encounter such a question if you want to excel in UPSC CSE. If you want to become an IAS/ IPS officer, then you must have a full-proof plan or rather say pathway to your destiny.

“Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan” – Margaret Thatcher

In order to cover the UPSC Syllabus, you need to have a perfect quality of learning that mandates every serious aspirant to prepare a time-table and follow it dedicatedly.

The article shed some light on how to make a time-table for UPSC like a topper. Before starting with a study routine, let us know why you need to have a study routine for UPSC CSE.

Time is the most important resource for anyone. If you want to achieve something seriously in your life then you need to have a time-table. If your dream is to clear UPSC CSE, then making a time-table becomes definite and it is non-negotiable in any case.

Benefits of a Study Routine for UPSC Preparation

• The study routine is effective in giving you a direction when you have to cover a huge syllabus and a plethora to book and other study materials to read.
• A time-table will help you to cover the entire syllabus under a specific duration. When you work on designing a study routine for UPSC, you will have an idea of how much time you need to complete the syllabus, and thereby you can distribute your timings accordingly.
• Time table will help to prepare in a relaxed way and you will not become anxious when the exam date will arrive.
• It helps in dealing with stress. When you have the plan ready, you will not be stressed in the long term.
• You will be able to use the best of your potential. When you prepare in the best way, you execute it in a better way.
• Your brain will focus only on those things which are required. The list of topics will help you to retain information only on the needed topic.
• It will eventually increase your productivity. When you streamline your day in a certain way, your brain tends to be more focused and productive for a particular task.
• You will have more time for revision, relaxing, and hobbies. You will not run out of time if you have a pre-planned structure.
• You will be able to analyze your preparation by dedicating enough time to solve the previous year question paper and test the level of your preparation.

Before proceeding with the details of time-management for UPSC CSE, you need to commit these things:

• The syllabus of UPSC CSE is enormous, so you have to dedicate 6-8 hours on a daily basis.
• Set aside a minimum of 10-12 months for a comprehensive UPSC Preparation.

Best Time Table for UPSC Preparation

Note that this is a modal time-table, please make your own by taking ideas from this.

				Time	Things To Do	Importance
				5:00 AM	Wake – Up	Early Risers have more time in their hand.
				5:00 – 6:00 AM	Moring Routine/ Yoga/ Light Exercise/ Walk/ Plan your day	Exercise will prepare your mind to be productive throughout the day. Planning will help in picturing the entire day in the best possible way.
				6:00 – 6:15 AM	Bath	Regularly take a shower, especially a cold shower to shed off your drowsiness and start your day fresh.
		Slot 1		6:30 – 8:00 AM	Newspaper reading	Cover Newspaper reading and note-making.
				8:00 – 8:30 AM	Breakfast	Having a healthy and nutritious breakfast as the first meal of the day will boost up your health and mind.
	Slot 2			8:30 – 11:30 AM	Study Time	Pick-up the topics that you need to focus more on because the first hours of the day are the most productive ones.
				11:30 – 11:45 AM	Break	Take a break, stretch your body, and relax for a while.
Slot 3				11:45 AM – 2:00 PM	Study Time	Resume with your studies.
				2:00 – 2:30 PM	Lunch	Have a healthy lunch. Include some raw vegetables and protein this time.
				2:30 – 3:00 PM	Take a Nap	A short nap works like a wonder in boosting up your brain cells. Relax for 30 minutes.
			Slot 4	3:00- 6:00 PM	Study Time	Continue with the decided topics for that day.
				6:00-6:30 PM	Break	In this break take some light snacks, not unhealthy ones, and prefer to go for a 10 minute of walk. Or sit back and meditate for 15 minutes.
		Slot 5		6:30 – 9:30 PM	Study Time	Take the easiest topics for this time slot. Or dedicate it watching RSTV or any other UPSC related task.
				9:30 – 10:00 PM	Dinner	Have a healthy but light meal for your dinner. This will relax your mind and help you to get a night of better sleep.
				10:00- 10:30 PM	Relax	Analyze your day or spend time with your family.
				10:30 PM	Sleep	Get a nice, deep relaxing sleep as your brain and body needs to do a lot of work the next day also.

You can shuffle the study slots according to your choice and comfort but make sure to include these in your UPSC time-table.

Of course, anyone can take ideas from the above time-table structure but it does not match with the lifestyle of college students, housewives, and working professionals. As they comparatively have less time in their hand. Read How Working Professionals Can Clear UPSC?

Use your time wisely. Success in UPSC can only be achieved if you are consistent with your routine. Prepare the best time table for UPSC CSE according to your needs, ability, and timings. We have provided just a time-frame of a day to help you with structuring your own time-table.

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