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HOW TO CREATE A BUSY ROUTINE FOR UPSC PREPE
Creating a busy and productive routine for UPSC preparation requires balance, discipline, and sm
planning. Since UPSC prep is a long marathon, not a sprint, your routine should be sustainable, effi
tailored to your lifestyle. Here's a solid guide to help you build a high-performance daily schedule:
✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Busy UPSC Routine:
1. Understand the Syllabus and Exam Structure
Prelims – Objective (GS + CSAT)
Mains – Subjective (9 papers)
Interview – Personality Test
Knowing the syllabus helps prioritize topics and allocate time efficiently.
2. Decide Your Study Hours
If full-time aspirant: Aim for 8–10 hrs/day
If working/student: Aim for 4–6 hrs/day, with quality over quantity
3. Sample Routine for Full-Time Aspirants
Time Activity
5:00 AM Wake up, freshen up
5:30 – 6:00 AM Light exercise/meditation
6:00 – 9:00 AM Study Session 1 (Core Subject – GS/Optional)
9:00 – 10:00 AM Breakfast + Break
10:00 – 1:00 PM Study Session 2 (Optional/GS)
1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch + Power Nap (20-30 mins)
2:00 – 4:00 PM Study Session 3 (Current Affairs + Notes Making)
4:00 – 5:00 PM Tea + Light Break
5:00 – 7:00 PM Study Session 4 (Revision + Test Practice)
7:00 – 8:00 PM Dinner + Relax
8:00 – 9:30 PM Light Revision/YouTube Lectures/Mock Analysis
9:30 – 10:00 PM Wind Down + Sleep Prep
10:00 PM Sleep
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4. Time Management Tips
Use Pomodoro Technique (25-min focus + 5-min break)
Have weekly and monthly goals
Track your time with apps like Toggl or Forest
5. Daily Must-Haves
Newspaper Reading: The Hindu/Indian Express (1 hour max)
Current Affairs Notes: Daily or weekly
Mock Tests: Weekly for Prelims & Mains
GS + Optional Focus
Revision: Daily + weekly
6. Avoid Burnout
Take 1 day off every 2 weeks
Add hobbies or light activities to relax
Prioritize sleep (6–7 hrs minimum)
7. Adapt Based on Phase
Early Phase: Focus on NCERTs + GS foundation
Mid Phase: Dive into Optional, Current Affairs, Mock Tests
Last 3 Months Before Prelims: Full mock test mode, revision, paper-solving
After Prelims: Switch to Mains answer writing and deeper GS/Optional
If you tell me:
When you're starting
If you're doing this full-time or part-time
What stage you're in (beginner/intermediate)
…I can personalize a routine just for you. Want that?
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