APPSC · GROUP-I PRELIMS · 60-DAY PROGRAMME

Study every day. Practice every day. Track every day.

A syllabus-aligned challenge starting 18 September 2026. Every study day pairs one Paper-I General Studies area with one Paper-II area. Sundays are reserved for revision and assessment.

60Challenge days
2Papers every day
9Sunday assessments
7–8hNormal study target
Selected session

Day 1 · Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Today · Day 1
Daily Practice
Friday, Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Paper-I · General Studies

History & Culture

Indus Valley Civilization: features, sites, society, cultural history, art & religion

Paper-II

Mental Ability

Logical reasoning & analytical ability

Practice session20 recommended questions · 7–8 hours
Current Events: spend 45 minutes daily on regional, national and international current affairs as part of Paper-II preparation.
Full 60-day timetable
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Complete 60-day plan

Paper-I + Paper-II every day; Sundays are assessment days.
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DayDatePaper-IPaper-IISessionPractice
Day 12026-09-18History & Culture
Indus Valley Civilization: features, sites, society, cultural history, art & religion
Mental Ability
Logical reasoning & analytical ability
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 22026-09-19History & Culture
Vedic Age: Early Vedic period + Vedic Age: Later Vedic period + Early vs Later comparison
Mental Ability
Number series + Coding–decoding
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 32026-09-20REVISION & ASSESSMENT
Weekly Paper-I revision: cover all topics studied since the previous Sunday; timed sectional assessment + error-log repair
Paper-II Revision & Assessment
Weekly Paper-II revision: Mental Ability / Science & Technology review + timed assessment + error-log repair
Sunday Assessment60 Q · 5–7 h
Day 42026-09-21History & Culture
Mahajanapadas + rise of Magadha
Mental Ability
Problems related to relations
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 52026-09-22History & Culture
Jainism and Buddhism + Mauryan Empire: administration, economy, society & Ashoka
Mental Ability
Shapes and their subsections + Venn diagrams
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 62026-09-23History & Culture
Foreign invasions and their impact; Kushanas + Satavahanas + Sangam Age
Mental Ability
Clocks + Calendar
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 72026-09-24History & Culture
Sungas + Gupta Empire: administration, society, religion & economy + Gupta art, architecture, literature, science & technology
Mental Ability
Age problems + Number system & order of magnitude
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 82026-09-25History & Culture
Kanauj and contributions + Badami Chalukyas + Eastern Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas & Kalyani Chalukyas
Mental Ability
Ratio, proportion & variation + Mean, median, mode & weighted mean
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 92026-09-26History & Culture
Cholas + Hoysalas + Yadavas + Kakatiyas + Reddis
Mental Ability
Powers/exponents, squares, roots, cubes & roots + HCF & LCM
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 102026-09-27REVISION & ASSESSMENT
Weekly Paper-I revision: cover all topics studied since the previous Sunday; timed sectional assessment + error-log repair
Paper-II Revision & Assessment
Weekly Paper-II revision: Mental Ability / Science & Technology review + timed assessment + error-log repair
Sunday Assessment60 Q · 5–7 h
Day 112026-09-28History & Culture
Delhi Sultanate: dynasties, administration, economy & society + Vijayanagara Empire
Mental Ability
Percentage + Simple & compound interest
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 122026-09-29History & Culture
Mughal Empire: administration, economy, society, religion & culture
Mental Ability
Profit & loss
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 132026-09-30History & Culture
Bhakti Movement + Sufism
Mental Ability
Time & work
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 142026-10-01History & Culture
European trading companies; Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Mysore, Andhra & Nizam + Governor-Generals and Viceroys
Mental Ability
Time & distance; speed & distance + Area & perimeter
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 152026-10-02History & Culture
Revolt of 1857: origin, nature, causes, consequences & significance + 19th-century religious & social reform movements
Mental Ability
Volume & surface area + Lines, angles & parallel/transverse lines
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 162026-10-03History & Culture
India's Freedom Movement: early phase, major movements & developments + Revolutionaries in India and abroad
Mental Ability
Triangles + Quadrilaterals, rectangle, parallelogram & rhombus
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 172026-10-04REVISION & ASSESSMENT
Weekly Paper-I revision: cover all topics studied since the previous Sunday; timed sectional assessment + error-log repair
Paper-II Revision & Assessment
Weekly Paper-II revision: Mental Ability / Science & Technology review + timed assessment + error-log repair
Sunday Assessment60 Q · 5–7 h
Day 182026-10-05History & Culture
Mahatma Gandhi: thoughts, principles, philosophy & Satyagrahas
Mental Ability
Algebra introduction, BODMAS & simplification
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 192026-10-06History & Culture
Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose, Ambedkar & Constitution-making contribution
Mental Ability
Data interpretation
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 202026-10-07History & Culture
Post-independence consolidation + reorganisation of States
Mental Ability
Data analysis
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 212026-10-08Polity
Constitution: evolution, features & Preamble
Mental Ability
Data sufficiency
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 222026-10-09Polity
Fundamental Rights + Fundamental Duties
Mental Ability
Probability concepts
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 232026-10-10Polity
Directive Principles + Amendments + significant provisions + Basic Structure
Mental Ability
Emotional Intelligence: understanding & analyzing emotions
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 242026-10-11REVISION & ASSESSMENT
Weekly Paper-I revision: cover all topics studied since the previous Sunday; timed sectional assessment + error-log repair
Paper-II Revision & Assessment
Weekly Paper-II revision: Mental Ability / Science & Technology review + timed assessment + error-log repair
Sunday Assessment60 Q · 5–7 h
Day 252026-10-12Polity
Union and State functions & responsibilities
Mental Ability
Dimensions of emotional intelligence
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 262026-10-13Polity
Parliament and State Legislatures: structure, function, powers & privileges
Mental Ability
Coping with emotions
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 272026-10-14Polity
Federal structure: issues, challenges, devolution of power & finances
Mental Ability
Empathy & coping with stress
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 282026-10-15Polity
Constitutional Authorities
Mental Ability
Social intelligence & interpersonal skills
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 292026-10-16Polity
Panchayati Raj + Public Policy + Governance
Mental Ability
Decision making
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 302026-10-17Polity
Liberalization, Privatization & Globalization: impact on governance; statutory/regulatory/quasi-judicial bodies
Mental Ability
Critical thinking
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 312026-10-18REVISION & ASSESSMENT
Weekly Paper-I revision: cover all topics studied since the previous Sunday; timed sectional assessment + error-log repair
Paper-II Revision & Assessment
Weekly Paper-II revision: Mental Ability / Science & Technology review + timed assessment + error-log repair
Sunday Assessment60 Q · 5–7 h
Day 322026-10-19Polity
Rights issues: human, women, SC/ST & child rights
Mental Ability
Problem solving
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 332026-10-20Polity
India's Foreign Policy + International Relations
Mental Ability
Assessment of personality
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 342026-10-21Polity
Important international institutions, agencies & fora
Mental Ability
Mixed reasoning practice
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 352026-10-22Polity
Important Central & State Government policies/programmes
Mental Ability
Mixed arithmetic practice
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 362026-10-23Economy
Indian economy basics: developing economy, development since independence, planning & NITI Aayog
Mental Ability
Mixed number/ratio/percentage practice
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 372026-10-24Economy
Growth, distributive justice, HDI, environmental degradation & sustainable development
Mental Ability
Mixed averages/interest practice
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 382026-10-25REVISION & ASSESSMENT
Weekly Paper-I revision: cover all topics studied since the previous Sunday; timed sectional assessment + error-log repair
Paper-II Revision & Assessment
Weekly Paper-II revision: Mental Ability / Science & Technology review + timed assessment + error-log repair
Sunday Assessment60 Q · 5–7 h
Day 392026-10-26Economy
National income, demographic issues, poverty, inequalities & unemployment
Mental Ability
Mixed profit/loss/time-work practice
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 402026-10-27Economy
Employment/poverty eradication schemes + rural & urban development
Mental Ability
Mixed time-distance/geometry practice
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 412026-10-28Economy
Agriculture: irrigation, inputs, agricultural strategy/policy, agrarian crisis & land reforms
Mental Ability
DI + data sufficiency
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 422026-10-29Economy
Agricultural credit, MSP, malnutrition & food security
Mental Ability
Probability + mixed arithmetic
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 432026-10-30Economy
Industry, industrial policy, Make-in-India, Start-up/Stand-up, SEZs & industrial corridors
Science & Technology
Nature/scope of S&T + relevance to daily life
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 442026-10-31Economy
Energy and power policies; economic reforms; Liberalisation, Privatisation & Globalization
Science & Technology
National Science, Technology & Innovation policy + Indian S&T institutions
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 452026-11-01REVISION & ASSESSMENT
Weekly Paper-I revision: cover all topics studied since the previous Sunday; timed sectional assessment + error-log repair
Paper-II Revision & Assessment
Weekly Paper-II revision: Mental Ability / Science & Technology review + timed assessment + error-log repair
Sunday Assessment60 Q · 5–7 h
Day 462026-11-02Economy
International trade, Balance of Payments & WTO
Science & Technology
Prominent Indian scientists and contributions
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 472026-11-03Economy
RBI, monetary policy, banking, financial sector reforms, commercial banks & NPAs
Science & Technology
ICT: nature/scope, daily life & industry
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 482026-11-04Economy
Financial markets, stock exchanges, SEBI, taxation, GST & fiscal policy
Science & Technology
ICT: governance, e-governance programmes/services & netiquettes
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 492026-11-05Economy
Centre-State financial relations, Finance Commissions, public debt, expenditure & Budget
Science & Technology
Cybersecurity concerns + National Cyber Crime Policy
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 502026-11-06AP Economy
AP economy after bifurcation: resources, revenue, irrigation, industry, commerce & infrastructure
Science & Technology
Space programme evolution + ISRO activities/achievements
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 512026-11-07AP Economy
AP development initiatives: agriculture, industry, social sector, IT/e-governance, urbanisation, skills & welfare
Science & Technology
Satellite programmes, navigation/remote sensing & defence applications
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 522026-11-08REVISION & ASSESSMENT
Weekly Paper-I revision: cover all topics studied since the previous Sunday; timed sectional assessment + error-log repair
Paper-II Revision & Assessment
Weekly Paper-II revision: Mental Ability / Science & Technology review + timed assessment + error-log repair
Sunday Assessment60 Q · 5–7 h
Day 532026-11-09AP Economy
AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 + bifurcation economic issues, central assistance, revenue loss, backward districts & key infrastructure issues
Science & Technology
DRDO + defence technology and applications
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 542026-11-10Geography
General Geography: Earth in Solar System, motions, time, seasons, Earth's interior & major landforms
Science & Technology
Energy needs/deficit, resources, dependence & energy policy
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 552026-11-11Geography
Atmosphere: structure/composition; climate elements/factors; air masses, fronts, disturbances & climate change
Science & Technology
Solar, wind and nuclear energy
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 562026-11-12Geography
Oceans: physical/chemical/biological characteristics; hydrological disasters; marine & continental resources
Environment
Environmental issues, laws, policies & treaties
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 572026-11-13Geography
World, India & AP physical geography: divisions, earthquakes, landslides, drainage, climate, monsoon, vegetation, parks, soils, rocks & minerals
Environment
Biodiversity, climate change, forests/wildlife & conservation
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 582026-11-14Geography
World, India & AP social geography: population, density, growth, sex ratio, literacy, occupation, SC/ST, rural-urban, migration & urbanisation
Environment
Pollution, carbon emissions, global warming & environmental hazards
Daily Practice20 Q · 7–8 h
Day 592026-11-15REVISION & ASSESSMENT
Weekly Paper-I revision: cover all topics studied since the previous Sunday; timed sectional assessment + error-log repair
Paper-II Revision & Assessment
Weekly Paper-II revision: Mental Ability / Science & Technology review + timed assessment + error-log repair
Sunday Assessment120 Q · 5–7 h
Day 602026-11-16FINAL CONSOLIDATION
Complete Paper-I consolidation: History & Culture, Polity, Economy/AP Economy and Geography; revise error log
FINAL CONSOLIDATION
Complete Paper-II consolidation: Mental Ability, Science & Technology and Current Events; full Paper-II mock + analysis
Final Full Assessment120 Q · 7–8 h