90 day TRB PG Economics Study planner

90‑Day Individual Study Planner for the TRB PG Economics exam, aligned with the latest syllabus. It’s structured to build conceptual clarity, strengthen analytical skills, and enhance answer aptitude through consistent practice.

How to Use

Daily Commitment:~3–4 hours
- 1.5 hrs → Theory + Concept Notes
- 1 hr → Problem-solving & Model Answers
- 30–45 min → Revision / Previous-Year Questions
Tracking: Use a Google Sheet, Excel, or Notion page with columns for date, topic, notes, time, self-score, and comments.

Days 1–30: Foundation of Core Subjects

Day	Topic – Theory	Practice / Applications
1	Micro: Consumer Behavior – Utility	Solve cardinal/ordinal utility problems
2	Micro: Demand & Supply Analysis	Determine equilibrium shifts
3	Micro: Elasticities	Compute price & income elasticity problems
4	Micro: Production Theory	Short-run cost structure analysis
5	Micro: Market Structures – Perfect Competition	Long-run equilibrium
6	Micro: Monopoly & Price Discrimination	Practice monopoly output/price decisions
7	Micro: Monopolistic & Oligopoly	Basic game theory matrix problems
8	Macro: National Income Concepts	Calculate GDP using expenditure/income methods
9	Macro: Money Supply & Demand	Apply simple LM curve shifts
10	Macro: Inflation & Unemployment	Analyze Phillips curve scenarios
11	Macro: IS–LM Model	Solve IS-LM equilibrium shifts
12	Macro: Open Economy – Macro Parity	Practice Mundell-Fleming model problems
13	Indian Economy – Historical Growth	Compare growth phases
14	Indian Economy – Planning & Reforms	Analyze five-year plan objectives
15	Indian Economy – Banking System	Discuss RBI functions + Monetary policy
16	Quant: Index Numbers & Measurement	Create & interpret index computations
17	Quant: Econometrics – Regression Basics	Perform simple OLS manually
18	Quant: Hypothesis Testing	t-test, z-test problems
19	Quant: Time Series Analysis	Identify trends with given data
20	Development Economics – Concepts	HDI/Gini coefficient problems
21	Dev Econ: Poverty & Inequality	Comparative practice solutions
22	Public Economics – Taxation	Compute tax incidence cases
23	Public Econ: Public Goods & Externality	Design Pigouvian tax case
24	International Trade Theory	Heckscher-Ohlin comparative advantage problems
25	Intl. Trade Policy & WTO	Practice tariff/quota impact
26	Growth Models: Harrod & Solow	Solve growth rate equations
27	Monetary Policy Frameworks	Central bank reaction function analysis
28	Fiscal Policy & Budgeting	Construct budget deficit-stabilizing models
29	Economic Reforms & Liberalization	Impact analysis exercises
30	Revision – Days 1–14	Short quizzes + flashcards

Days 31–60: Practice, Application & Reinforcement

Day	Theory Focus	Practice/Assignment	Revision/Notes
31	Advanced Micro – Game Theory basics	Solve 3 entry-level payoff matrix problems	Flashcards for key definitions
32	Market Structures – Oligopoly quasi	Practice Cournot and Stackelberg models	Update summary notes
33	Macro – Advanced IS–LM with fiscal shocks	Solve 2 fiscal stimulus scenarios	Doc summary changes
34	Macro – Open-economy Mundell-Fleming	Practice exchange rate and capital flow problems	Quick sheet updated
35	Indian Economy – Banking & Reform	Case questions on banking crises	One-page notes
36	Indian Economy – Policy impacts	Analyze recent policy papers	Flash current affairs
37	Quant – Time Series forecasting	Train1 of ARMA questions	Graph vs interpretation notes
38	Quant – Hypothesis testing detailed	3 sample tests (z, t, chi-square)	Formula sheet
39	Development Econ – Poverty measurement	Gini & HDI dataset questions	Short notes
40	Development – Human Capital models	Build human capital funnel model	Concept summary
41	Public Econ – Tax Incidence deep dive	Compute incidence scenarios	Notes flashcards
42	Public Econ – Public Goods & Externalities	Pigouvian tax/dr; Coase & real examples	Case summary
43	Trade – Heckscher-Ohlin model	Solve 2 comparative advantage problems	Diagram review
44	Trade policy – Tariffs, quotas, WTO	Practice tariff welfare loss	Chart summary
45	Econometrics – Multivariate regressions	Solve OLS with 3 variables	Notes & interpretation
46	Econometrics – Endogeneity & IV	Practice instrument variable questions	Add to revision sheet
47	Growth Models – Harrod-Domar	Solve growth equilibrium problems	Formula flash notes
48	Growth Models – Solow model deep dive	Save-consumption steady state	Diagram summary
49	Monetary Policy – Interest rate gadgets	RBI repo/CRR/SLR policy impact cases	Policy timeline quickview
50	Fiscal Policy – Deficit financing	Write short answer on fiscal deficit management	Update notes
51	Quant – Index numbers practices	CPI/WPI interpretation problems	Flash calculations
52	Quant – Econometric Testing	ANOVA problem + model selection	Quick CAP table
53	Indian Economy – Five-year plans review	Describe plan goals + outcomes	Flash plan summaries
54	Environment Econ – Externality costs	Solve externality welfare loss cases	Concept revision
55	Dissertation-type writing practice	Write on any one TRB essay topic	Get peer/mentor feedback
56	Currency & Forex – Basics refresher	Solve exchange rate problems	Add to formula sheet
57	Labour & Employment theoretical models	Explain Lewis & Malthus models	Notes update
58	International Finance – BOP concepts	BOP accounting exercises	Flash BO P entries summary
59	Econometrics – Time-series stationarity	Unit root test problems	Diagram notes
60	Combined revision + mini-test (30 Qs)	Attempt mini-practice test	Self-analysis

Days 61–90: Final Sweep & Mastery

Day	Activity	Revision Focus
61	Full Mock #1 (Theory + Problems + Essays)	Note down errors & slow areas
62	Correct mock #1; rewrite flawed essays and answers	Summarize improvements
63	Focus Micro & Macro weak areas	Redo problem sets
64	Full mock #2 – emphasis on Quant & Trade/Policy	Analyse model answer structure
65	Correct mock #2; refine weak solution formats	Flash updates
66	Focus Econometrics & Quantitative methods	Practice additional problems
67	Full mock #3 – essay (pick two economic topics)	Review essay structure
68	Edit and polish mock #3 essays	Add statistical examples
69	Focus Public & Development Economics	Revise definitions and graphs
70	Full mock #4 – timed mini-paper	Self-evaluation
71	Correct mock #4; refine answers	Flash revision
72	Full mock #5 – comprehensive (Mix)	Track time per section
73	Analyse mock #5; rewrite weak answers	Focus on clarity
74	Essay writing day – write 5 essays w/ data/examples	Improve analytical depth
75	Coding-style problem solving – index computations	Refresh formulas
76	Essay mini-test – 2 essays in 60 minutes	Peer feedback
77	Focus Macro policy & Indian Economy	Revise notes & graphs
78	Full mock #6 – include econometrics and time series	Analyze numerical accuracy
79	Revise Mock #6 errors and short-answer question formats	Update flashcards
80	Essay improvement – practice outlining & forming intro/body	Final polish
81	Full mock #7 – timed and under exam conditions	Peer evaluation
82	Correct mock #7 thoroughly	Update notes accordingly
83	Light revision – only flashcards and short essays	Relaxed learning
84	Exercise day – solve 20 problem sets from weak segments	Strengthen problem areas
85	Essay + Theory mix mini-test	Self-assessment
86	Full mock #8 – strong final push	Check readiness
87	Analyze mock #8; rework weak answering style	Final adjustments
88	Quick revision – all flashcards	Relaxed preparation
89	Final mini-test (15 Qs + 1 essay)	Confidence boost
90	Simulated full exam (4 hrs) + Rest & reflection	Celebrate consistency!

✅ Tips for Days 31–90

Attend mocks under strict timed conditions.
Review and rewrite every error or weak response.
Use flashcards daily to reinforce key models, formulas, and definitions.
Involve a study partner for essay feedback if possible.
Limit new content after Day 85 — focus on clarity and confidence.