Step-by-Step Guide to Plan Your SSC Exam Study Schedule

Step-by-Step Guide to Plan Your SSC Exam Study Schedule

Step 1: Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Before starting your schedule, you must know:

  • SSC Exam Tiers (Tier I, II, III, IV)
  • Subjects include:
    • General Intelligence & Reasoning
    • Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)
    • General Awareness
    • English Comprehension

Step 2: Assess Your Current Level

  • Take a mock test or previous year paper.
  • Identify strong and weak areas.
  • This helps prioritize which subjects/topics need more attention.

Step 3: Make a Realistic Study Plan

Use a weekly planner to create a timetable. Here’s a sample format:

Time Activity
6:30 AM Wake Up & Freshen Up
7:00–8:30 Quantitative Aptitude
8:30–9:00 Breakfast
9:00–10:30 General Intelligence & Reasoning
10:30–11:00 Break
11:00–12:30 English Language
1:00–2:00 Lunch + Rest
2:00–3:00 General Awareness (Current Affairs/Static GK)
3:00–4:00 Revision / Practice Sets
4:00–6:00 Mock Test / Test Analysis
6:00–7:00 Break / Walk / Refresh
7:00–8:30 Optional: Focus Area Practice
9:00 PM Dinner and Sleep Early

Step 4: Break Down the Syllabus

  • Weekly goals: Assign specific chapters or topics per week.
  • Example:
    • Week 1: Number System, Coding-Decoding, Synonyms/Antonyms
    • Week 2: Time & Work, Syllogism, Cloze Test
  • Include revision days at the end of every week.

Step 5: Daily Targets

  • 2 topics per day (1 strong + 1 weak area)
  • Minimum 1 hour of mock test or practice set daily
  • 15-30 mins of current affairs reading (use apps like GK Today, Testbook, etc.)

Step 6: Use the Right Study Material

  • NCERTs (for basics)
  • Previous year papers (at least last 5 years)
  • SSC prep books:
    • Kiran Publications
    • R.S. Aggarwal (Quant & Reasoning)
    • SP Bakshi (English)
    • Lucent (General Knowledge)

Step 7: Track Your Progress

  • Use a tracker or app to mark completed topics
  • Weekly review: Check what went well, what didn’t
  • Adjust your schedule accordingly

Step 8: Stay Consistent and Take Care of Yourself

  • Avoid burnout: take short breaks
  • Eat healthy, sleep 6–8 hours daily
  • Stay motivated: Join study groups or follow SSC toppers online

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