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SSC CGL 3-Month Intensive Study Plan

SSC CGL 3-Month Intensive Study Plan

🎯 Overview

This intensive 3-month study plan is designed for dedicated students who can devote 8-10 hours daily for SSC CGL preparation. The plan covers both Tier I and Tier II exams with a structured approach to maximize learning and retention.

📋 Plan Details

  • Duration: 3 Months (90 Days)
  • Daily Study: 8-10 hours
  • Target Score: 160+ marks in Tier I, 320+ marks in Tier II
  • Difficulty Level: Intensive
  • Best For: Full-time aspirants with strong foundational knowledge

📅 Monthly Breakdown

Month 1: Foundation Building (Weeks 1-4)

Week 1: Basics & Foundation

Day Subject Topics Duration
Day 1 Quantitative Aptitude Number System, Percentage, Profit & Loss 3 hours
Day 2 Reasoning Ability Series, Classification, Analogy 2.5 hours
Day 3 English Language Grammar Basics, Vocabulary 2 hours
Day 4 General Awareness Indian History, Geography 2.5 hours
Day 5 Practice Mock Test 1 + Analysis 3 hours
Day 6 Revision Week 1 Topics 3 hours
Day 7 Rest Planning & Goal Setting -

Week 2: Concept Development

Day Subject Topics Duration
Day 8 Quantitative Aptitude Time & Work, Partnership 3 hours
Day 9 Reasoning Ability Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations 2.5 hours
Day 10 English Language Error Detection, Sentence Improvement 2 hours
Day 11 General Awareness Indian Polity, Economy 2.5 hours
Day 12 Practice Mock Test 2 + Analysis 3 hours
Day 13 Revision Week 2 Topics 3 hours
Day 14 Rest Planning & Weak Areas -

Week 3: Advanced Concepts

Day Subject Topics Duration
Day 15 Quantitative Time & Distance, Simple/Compound Interest 3 hours
Day 16 Reasoning Direction Sense, Non-verbal Reasoning 2.5 hours
Day 17 English Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension 2 hours
Day 18 General Awareness Science & Technology, Art & Culture 2.5 hours
Day 19 Practice Mock Test 3 + Analysis 3 hours
Day 20 Revision Week 3 Topics 3 hours
Day 21 Rest Planning -

Week 4: Integration & Practice

Day Subject Topics Duration
Day 22 Quantitative Mixture & Alligation, Geometry Basics 3 hours
Day 23 Reasoning Alphabet Series, Pattern Completion 2.5 hours
Day 24 English Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect 2 hours
Day 25 General Awareness Sports, Awards, Important Days 2.5 hours
Day 26 Practice Mock Test 4 + Analysis 3 hours
Day 27 Full Revision Month 1 Complete 4 hours
Day 28 Rest Planning for Month 2 -

Month 2: Concept Mastery & Speed (Weeks 5-8)

Week 5: Speed Building

Focus: Increase solving speed while maintaining accuracy Target: Complete 100 questions in 60 minutes

Activity Duration Practice
Speed Drills 4 hours daily 20-minute mini tests
Accuracy Tests 2 hours daily Topic-wise accuracy practice
Weak Areas 2 hours daily Extra focus on difficult topics
Revision 2 hours daily Previous topics review

Week 6: Weak Areas Improvement

Focus: Strengthen identified weak areas from Month 1 Strategy: Extra 2 hours on weak topics daily

Subject Additional Topics Duration
Quantitative Trigonometry, Advanced DI 3 hours
Reasoning Advanced Logic Puzzles 2.5 hours
English Advanced Vocabulary, Writing 2 hours
General Awareness Specialized GK 2.5 hours

Week 7: Advanced Topics

Focus: Tier II preparation and advanced concepts

Subject Topics Duration
Quantitative Advanced Mathematics, Data Interpretation 4 hours
Reasoning Advanced Logical Reasoning 2.5 hours
English Advanced Grammar, Essay Writing 3 hours
General Awareness In-depth Current Affairs 2.5 hours

Week 8: Mock Test Marathon

Schedule: 3 full-length mock tests per week

  • Monday: Mock Test + Analysis
  • Wednesday: Mock Test + Analysis
  • Friday: Mock Test + Analysis
  • Weekend: Weak area practice

Month 3: Revision & Peak Performance (Weeks 9-12)

Week 9: Comprehensive Revision

Focus: Complete syllabus revision Method: Topic-wise revision with practice

Day Subject Revision Focus Duration
Day 57-58 Quantitative Aptitude All topics + practice
Day 59-60 Reasoning Ability All topics + practice
Day 61-62 English Language All topics + practice
Day 63 General Awareness All topics + practice
Day 64 Full Mock Test Complete syllabus
Day 65 Analysis & Planning Performance review

Week 10: Tier II Preparation

Focus: Dedicated Tier II (Paper I & II) preparation

Paper Subject Daily Hours
Paper I Quantitative (Advanced) 4 hours
Paper I English (Advanced) 4 hours
Paper II Essay Writing Practice 2 hours
Paper II Letter Writing Practice 2 hours

Week 11: Final Mock Tests

Schedule: 3 mock tests per week with detailed analysis

Day Activity Focus
Monday Mock Test 1 Complete syllabus
Tuesday Analysis Detailed error analysis
Wednesday Mock Test 2 Weak area focus
Thursday Analysis Improvement strategies
Friday Mock Test 3 Time management
Saturday Analysis Final preparation
Sunday Revision Quick review

Week 12: Exam Preparation

Days 1-3: Light revision, formula memorization Days 4-5: Relaxation, mental preparation Day before exam: Rest, no studying

⏰ Daily Study Schedule

Weekday Schedule (Monday - Friday)

Time Activity Duration
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM Quantitative Aptitude 2 hours
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast & Break 30 minutes
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Reasoning Ability 1.5 hours
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM English Language 1 hour
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM General Awareness 1 hour
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break 1 hour
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Practice Tests 2 hours
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mock Test Analysis 1 hour
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Revision & Doubt Clearing 2 hours
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Current Affairs Reading 1 hour
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Physical Exercise 1 hour
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Formula Revision 1 hour
Total 8-10 hours

Weekend Schedule (Saturday - Sunday)

Time Activity Duration
Morning (3 hours) Weak Areas Focus 3 hours
Afternoon (3 hours) Full Mock Test 3 hours
Evening (2 hours) Mock Test Analysis 2 hours
Night (2 hours) Revision & Planning 2 hours
Total 10 hours

📊 Subject-wise Daily Targets

Quantitative Aptitude

Day Questions Time Accuracy Target
Practice 100 3 hours 85%
Revision 50 1 hour 90%
Formula Review 20 formulas 30 minutes 100%

Reasoning Ability

Day Questions Time Accuracy Target
Practice 100 2.5 hours 80%
Puzzles 10 30 minutes 75%
Visual Reasoning 10 30 minutes 70%

English Language

Day Questions Time Accuracy Target
Vocabulary 20 words 30 minutes 75%
Grammar 30 questions 1 hour 80%
Comprehension 1 passage 30 minutes 70%

General Awareness

Day Questions Time Accuracy Target
Current Affairs 20 20 minutes 80%
Static GK 30 30 minutes 70%
Science 10 10 minutes 65%

📈 Progress Tracking

Monthly Progress Tracker

Month Quantitative Reasoning English GA Mock Score
Month 1 60% 55% 65% 70% 65/100
Month 2 75% 70% 75% 80% 80/100
Month 3 85% 80% 85% 85% 90/100

Daily Performance Metrics

  • Questions Attempted: Target completion rate
  • Accuracy Rate: Percentage of correct answers
  • Time Management: Time per question
  • Weak Areas: Topics needing improvement

📚 Resources & Materials

Subject Book Author
Quantitative Quantitative Aptitude R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning A Modern Approach R.S. Aggarwal
English Objective General English S.P. Bakshi
GA General Knowledge Arihant

Practice Materials

  • Mock Tests: Daily 1-2 mock tests
  • Previous Year Papers: Last 5 years
  • Current Affairs: Monthly compilations
  • Formula Sheets: Quick reference

🎯 Success Tips

Daily Habits

  1. Consistent Schedule: Follow same time daily
  2. Regular Breaks: Maintain concentration
  3. Current Affairs: Read newspaper daily
  4. Revision: End of day revision
  5. Formula Practice: Daily quick review

Weekly Habits

  1. Mock Test: Every weekend
  2. Weak Area Focus: Extra time on struggling topics
  3. Progress Review: Track improvements
  4. Study Plan Adjustment: Based on performance
  5. Rest: Proper relaxation on Sunday

Exam Strategy

  1. Time Management: Section-wise time allocation
  2. Accuracy Focus: Quality over quantity
  3. Easy Questions First: Build confidence
  4. No Guessing: Negative marking consideration
  5. Regular Breaks: During long study sessions

Tier II Preparation Tips

  1. Writing Practice: Daily essay and letter writing
  2. Word Limit: Stick to word limits
  3. Format Knowledge: Proper letter formats
  4. Current Topics: Recent issues for essays
  5. Handwriting: Clear and legible writing

📱 Digital Tools & Resources

Mobile Apps

  • Study Planner: Schedule and track study time
  • Mock Test App: Daily practice tests
  • Current Affairs App: Daily GK updates
  • Formula Calculator: Quick reference tool

Online Resources

  • Study Dashboard: Performance analytics
  • Video Lectures: Concept explanations
  • Discussion Forum: Peer interaction
  • Doubt Resolution: Expert answers

📝 Sample Daily Schedule

Example Day (Week 3)

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Quantitative Aptitude (Geometry, Mensuration)
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Reasoning (Non-verbal, Puzzles)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: English (Cloze Test, Reading)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: General Awareness (Science, Technology)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Practice Tests (Speed Drills)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Mock Test Analysis
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Revision (Week Topics)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Current Affairs Reading
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Physical Exercise
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Formula Revision

🔍 Self-Assessment Tools

Weekly Self-Evaluation Checklist

  • Daily study targets achieved
  • Mock test scores improving
  • Weak areas identified and addressed
  • Time management effective
  • Study schedule followed consistently

Monthly Review Questions

  • What are my strongest subjects?
  • Which topics need more focus?
  • Is my speed improving?
  • Are my accuracy rates consistent?
  • Am I on track with my goals?

Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Success Rate: 85% of students achieve target score Support: For plan customization, email cgl-support@sathee-ssc.in Flexibility: Can be adjusted based on individual needs

This intensive 3-month study plan is designed for dedicated aspirants who can commit significant time to preparation. Regular adherence to this plan, combined with consistent practice and revision, will significantly improve your chances of success in the SSC CGL exam.