UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination is one of most competitive & challenging exams in country requiring deep understanding of diverse subjects, strong conceptual clarity & effective time management. The vast syllabus covering History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Environment & Current Affairs etc often overwhelms aspirants especially those who have limited time left for preparation. However in last 60 days with right strategy, structured study plan & disciplined execution one can improves their chances of clearing Prelims with confidence.
UPSC Prelims is not just about reading & memorization it demands strategic approach focusing on revision, multiple mock tests, previous year question analysis & intelligent elimination techniques. A well crafted 60 day study plan ensures efficient time utilization, targeted revision & maximum retention so that aspirants can perform optimally under real exam conditions.
APTI PLUS UPSC Coaching in Kolkata presents highly detailed study plan that will enable aspirants to cover all critical topics, integrate active learning methods, master question-solving techniques & optimize their overall performance.
Before diving into actual plan it is essential to understand five key principles that will guide your preparation:
|
Year |
Current Affairs |
History |
Geography |
Polity |
Economics |
Science & Tech |
Environment |
|
2014 |
12 |
19 |
15 |
12 |
10 |
14 |
18 |
|
2015 |
23 |
15 |
16 |
13 |
14 |
8 |
11 |
|
2016 |
30 |
15 |
6 |
7 |
17 |
8 |
17 |
|
2017 |
29 |
14 |
8 |
22 |
16 |
7 |
14 |
|
2018 |
20 |
17 |
13 |
15 |
18 |
10 |
7 |
|
2019 |
22 |
14 |
12 |
15 |
14 |
11 |
12 |
|
2020 |
24 |
18 |
14 |
14 |
12 |
9 |
9 |
|
2021 |
19 |
14 |
10 |
17 |
15 |
13 |
12 |
|
2022 |
21 |
13 |
15 |
14 |
13 |
14 |
10 |
|
2023 |
16 |
14 |
16 |
15 |
14 |
12 |
13 |
Current Affairs remains dominant which means that staying updated with recent events is non negotiable.
Polity, Economy and Environment are major pillars showing their importance in governance & administration.
History, Geography, Science & Tech fluctuate so cover them comprehensively but allocate study time based on recent trends.
Polity saw a spike in 2017 while Environment had peaks in 2014 & 2016. Analyze such trends to prioritize subjects during preparation.
|
Year |
Reading Comprehension |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Logical Reasoning |
|
2014 |
32 |
15 |
33 |
|
2015 |
27 |
18 |
35 |
|
2016 |
30 |
20 |
30 |
|
2017 |
28 |
22 |
30 |
|
2018 |
25 |
25 |
30 |
|
2019 |
29 |
23 |
28 |
|
2020 |
30 |
20 |
30 |
|
2021 |
28 |
24 |
28 |
|
2022 |
30 |
20 |
30 |
|
2023 |
26 |
44 |
10 |
Increasing focus on Quantitative Aptitude particularly in 2023.
Logical Reasoning has seen a decline but remains critical in earlier years.
Reading Comprehension maintains a consistent presence.
The biggest mistake aspirants make is postponing revision & mock tests until last few weeks.
To ensure long term retention & conceptual clarity integrate revision & testing from day one.
Mock tests will enhance accuracy, improve time management & train you to handle tricky questions effectively.
Revising for UPSC Prelims in last 60 days requires strategic study plan, expert guidance, rigorous practice which is exactly what APTI PLUS UPSC Coaching offers through its structured courses, targeted revision programs & high-quality mock tests.
UPSC does not test isolated facts it checks application of concepts in both static subjects & current affairs.
Integrate current affairs (last 12-18 months) into your static subject revision for better contextual understanding.
Use government sources like PIB, Economic Survey, Budget Highlights to strengthen current affairs knowledge.
No matter how well you study you will forget most things if you don’t revise multiple times.
Aim for at least three rounds of revision for every subject with quick recall techniques like mind maps, notes, flowcharts.
UPSC often frames tricky & ambiguous options making intelligent guessing important.
Develop techniques like identification of statements that are extreme, understanding logical contradictions & using context based clues to increase your accuracy by removing options based on the same.
This study plan is divided into three phases:
This phase focuses on building clarity of concepts, covering scoring topics & taking daily mock tests.
Read NCERTs (Class 6–12) + APTI PLUS notes + Standard Texts (like Laxmikanth, Ramesh Singh, GC Leong, Spectrum etc) + Economic Survey + Budget + PIB updates + newspaper notes (all of this gets covered by APTI PLUS resources like IAS GYAN).
Objective: Cover all static subjects & integrate current affairs with daily MCQs.
(Make a plan like one given below to convey argument)
|
Day |
Subjects Covered |
Examples of Focus Areas (only suggestive and not exhaustive) |
MCQs Practice |
|
1-4 |
Polity |
Constitution, FRs, DPSP, Parliament, President, Judiciary, Federalism |
50 MCQs daily on Polity |
|
5-7 |
Economy |
Budget, Economic Survey, Banking, Monetary Policy, Inflation |
50 MCQs daily on Economy |
|
8-11 |
Modern History |
Revolt of 1857, Freedom Struggle, Gandhian Movements, Constitutional Developments |
50 MCQs daily on History |
|
12-14 |
Geography |
Physical Geography, Climate, Mapping, Indian Geography |
50 MCQs daily on Geography |
|
15-18 |
Environment & Ecology |
Climate Change, Biodiversity, Pollution, Environmental Laws |
50 MCQs daily on Environment |
|
19-21 |
Science & Tech |
Space Tech, Biotechnology, AI, Recent Innovations |
50 MCQs daily on Science & Tech |
|
22-25 |
Ancient & Medieval History |
Indus Valley, Maurya & Gupta, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire |
50 MCQs daily on History |
|
26-30 |
Revision + PYQs Analysis |
Revise all subjects + Solve last 5 years Prelims questions |
100 MCQs per day |
This phase makes sure concept consolidation, speed enhancement, error reduction.
|
Day |
Revision Focus |
Tests & Practice |
|
31-35 |
Polity + Economy |
2 full-length subject-wise tests (100 MCQs each) |
|
36-40 |
History + Geography |
2 full-length subject-wise tests (100 MCQs each) |
|
41-45 |
Environment + Science & Tech |
2 full-length subject-wise tests (100 MCQs each) |
|
46-50 |
Current Affairs + Mixed Tests |
3 mixed-subject mock tests (100 MCQs each) |
At APTI PLUS IAS Institute in Kolkata students benefit from expert faculty, daily MCQ practice, full length mock tests & personalized mentorship enabling them to refine their exam strategy, improve accuracy & strengthen conceptual clarity.
Phase 3: Final Mock Tests & Quick Revisions (Day 51–60)
This phase ensures maximum retention & real exam conditioning.
|
Day |
Activity |
Tests & Revision |
|
51-54 |
Full Length Mocks |
Take 2 full length tests (GS Paper 1) |
|
55-58 |
Quick Revision |
Revise notes, mind maps, previous mistakes |
|
59-60 |
Final Mock Tests |
2 full length tests + CSAT practice |
Final Exam Day Strategy
When it comes to best UPSC coaching in Kolkata APTI PLUS stands out leading choice for civil service aspirants. Here is why:
APTI PLUS offers 12 years of live PYQ discussions (2013–2024) to help aspirants understand question patterns, identify important topics & predict expected questions for 2025.
In prelims every second counts. APTI PLUS equips aspirants with an expert paper-solving methodology designed to enhance both speed & accuracy. This strategy includes:
APTI PLUS offers dedicated mentorship with clear roadmap to help aspirants stay organized & motivated.
APTI PLUS provides a subject wise current affairs listing making it easier to:
Preparing for UPSC Prelims in the last 60 days is a challenge but this is possible with a structured approach, disciplined execution as well as strategic revision.
With proven track record of success APTI PLUS best test series for UPSC provides aspirants with right resources, strategic direction & confidence building techniques essential for cracking UPSC Prelims in last 60 days.
Stick to this plan, trust process & stay consistent. Success in UPSC Prelims 2025 is within reach!
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