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# Broad plan for UPSC 2023
- URL: https://www.upscprep.com/broad-plan-for-upsc-2023/
- Published: 2023-01-13T13:47:22.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-21T13:08:49.000Z
- Author: Abhijeet Y

### By Jan 15 

Close your optional and GS Mains prep and start shifting your focus to Prelims.

### Jan 15 to Feb 28 

First reading of all core subjects from standard books (History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Environment, Science & Tech - Booklist given in the end). Also attempt around 8-10 prelims mocks

### March 1 to March 30 

1st revision of core subjects + start revising current affairs from May 2022 onwards + attempt another 8-10 mocks (preferably FLTs) April 1 to April 25 - Second revision of core subjects + revision of current affairs (finish current affairs by April end)

Also give 8-10 mock with their analysis. If your CSAT is weak, devote dedicated time for CSAT in this time 

### April 25 to May 15 

Third revision of core subjects + revise most important current affairs issues (you should identify these topics in first 2 revisions of current). Here again give 8-10 full lenght mocks (of different coachings) 

### May 15 to May 26 

Revise high value topics (identified during previous revisions of core + current) Avoid giving any new mock tests in last 15 days. You can revise your learnings from test series.

### May 27

Relax, make yourself comfortable, keep calm. Don't let pressure impact your temperament. Eat well, drink a lot of water. Try to sleep early. 

### May 28

Give exam with relaxed mindset. Don't panick if you find some questions very difficult.

### Standard books 

- **Modern Indian History** \- A Brief History of Modern India (2019-2020 Edition) by Spectrum Books
- **Ancient and Medieval History** \- Tamilnadu board 11th textbook
- **Art and Culture** \- Fine arts NCERT ***and*** Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania (Selective)
- **Geography** \- 11th and 12th NCERTs
- **Polity** \- Indian Polity By Laxmikanth
- **Economy** \- Sriram IAS publication Economy notes
- **Environment** \- Environment by Shankar
- **Science and Tech** \- Newspaper + Current affairs magazine

### We are starting our Prelims 360 course on 16th Jan

It includes:

1. GS 360 - Complete coverage cum revision of GS Prelims subjects
2. CSAT 360 - Complete coverage cum revision of CSAT for Prelims
3. Prelims Test Series - GS (16 tests ) + CSAT (5 tests)
4. Current affairs coverage through weekly sessions
5. One to one mentorship
6. Weekly doubts day access!
7. Daily Practice Questions (DPQs) based on the lecture taught.

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