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
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 |
- Questions Attempted: Target completion rate
- Accuracy Rate: Percentage of correct answers
- Time Management: Time per question
- Weak Areas: Topics needing improvement
📚 Resources & Materials
Recommended Books
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
- Consistent Schedule: Follow same time daily
- Regular Breaks: Maintain concentration
- Current Affairs: Read newspaper daily
- Revision: End of day revision
- Formula Practice: Daily quick review
Weekly Habits
- Mock Test: Every weekend
- Weak Area Focus: Extra time on struggling topics
- Progress Review: Track improvements
- Study Plan Adjustment: Based on performance
- Rest: Proper relaxation on Sunday
Exam Strategy
- Time Management: Section-wise time allocation
- Accuracy Focus: Quality over quantity
- Easy Questions First: Build confidence
- No Guessing: Negative marking consideration
- Regular Breaks: During long study sessions
Tier II Preparation Tips
- Writing Practice: Daily essay and letter writing
- Word Limit: Stick to word limits
- Format Knowledge: Proper letter formats
- Current Topics: Recent issues for essays
- Handwriting: Clear and legible writing
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
Weekly Self-Evaluation Checklist
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.