First of all, we would like to wish you a hearty congratulations on clearing Prelims! Clearing the Prelims is no small feat. You have already proven that you have the speed and accuracy to beat lakhs of candidates. However, the real battle begins now as your competition would be with all those who have cleared Prelims. In other words, your competition just levelled up.
In the Mains, your competition isn’t the general crowd; it’s the top tier of aspirants who, like you, have cleared the first hurdle. You are now competing with the best. While the Prelims was a test of your Numerical Ability and Reasoning, the Mains is a test of 3 other sections apart from Numerical Ability and Reasoning. So, you now have the below sections to master:
Unlike Quant and Reasoning, where a single wrong calculation can cost you minutes, GA and Computer Knowledge are time-saving score-boosters.
Don’t wait! To make full use of these 2 sections, start devoting 1 hour on a daily basis without fail. Remember, the more you delay, the less marks you will be able to score in these 2 precious sections.
This plan ensures you touch all 5 sections every single day. This keeps your brain sharp across all subjects and prevents burnout in any one area.
| Day | Quant & Reasoning | GA (Last 6 Months) | Computer & Language |
| 1-2 | Percentage, S.I. & C.I., Syllogisms | Aug & Sept Current Affairs | History of Computers, RC (Reading Comp) |
| 3-4 | Ratio, Time & Work, Floor Puzzles | Oct Current Affairs | Hardware/Software, Error Spotting |
| 5-7 | Speed, Dist & Time, Linear Seating | Nov Current Affairs | Networking & Internet, Cloze Test |
| Day | Quant & Reasoning | GA (Banking & Static) | Computer & Language |
| 8-10 | Data Interpretation (Table/Bar), Coding | Dec Current Affairs | MS Office (Word/Excel), Fillers |
| 11-12 | Quadratic Eq, Input-Output | Jan (Week 1-2) Affairs | DBMS & Shortcuts, Para Jumbles |
| 13-14 | Profit & Loss, Circular Seating | Banking Awareness (RBI) | Operating Systems, Vocabulary |
| Day | Quant & Reasoning | GA (Revision) | Computer & Language |
| 15-17 | Caselet DI, Data Sufficiency | Revision: Aug – Oct | Security & Malware, Grammar Rules |
| 18-20 | Mixed Arithmetic, Blood Relations | Revision: Nov – Dec | Logic Gates, Sentence Improvement |
| 21-22 | Logical Reasoning (Critical) | Important Govt Schemes | File Extensions, Synonyms/Antonyms |
| Day | Focus Area | Task |
| 23-25 | Full Mock Test | Take 1 Full Mock Daily + Detailed Analysis |
| 26-28 | Weak Areas | Revise your weakest section (Quant/Reasoning) |
| 29-30 | Final Quick Revision | Revise GA Dates, Computer Shortcuts, and Formulas |
The journey from Prelims to Mains is mentally taxing, but remember why you started. You are just one exam away from your dream job. Don’t let the pressure get to you.
“Believe in the work you have put in. The results will follow.”
Take care of your health: Drink plenty of water, sleep for at least 7 hours, and don’t skip meals. A healthy body is the engine that will drive your mind to success on February 1st. All the Best! Go get it!
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