UPSC Prelims 2026 Study Schedule
Civil Services Preliminary Examination - Complete 15-Week Study Plan
February 11, 2026 → May 24, 2026 (Exam Day)
Phase 1: Foundation
Week 1
Feb 11 - Feb 17
Polity - Constitutional Framework, Preamble, FR, DPSP
Phase 1: Foundation
Week 2
Feb 18 - Feb 24
Polity - Central Government, Bodies + History Start
Phase 1: Foundation
Week 3
Feb 25 - Mar 3
Polity Complete + Economy + Geography Start
Phase 1: Foundation
Week 4
Mar 4 - Mar 10
Economy + Geography + Environment
Phase 1: Foundation
Week 5
Mar 11 - Mar 17
History + Geography + IR Start
Phase 1: Foundation
Week 6
Mar 18 - Mar 24
All Subjects Completion + Review
Phase 2: Revision
Week 7
Mar 25 - Mar 31
Polity Revision + Full Test
Phase 2: Revision
Week 8
Apr 1 - Apr 7
Economy + History + Geography Revision
Phase 2: Revision
Week 9
Apr 8 - Apr 14
Mixed Revision + Half Mock
Phase 2: Revision
Week 10
Apr 15 - Apr 21
Deep Dive + Full Mocks
Phase 2: Revision
Week 11
Apr 22 - Apr 28
Weak Areas + CA Mapping + PYQ Revision
Phase 3: Final Lap
Week 12
Apr 29 - May 5
Full Mocks + Subject Rapid Revision
Phase 3: Final Lap
Week 13
May 6 - May 12
S&T + Culture + IR Final Pass
Phase 3: Final Lap
Week 14
May 13 - May 19
Cheat Sheets + Final Mocks + Light Revision
Week 15
Final Days → Exam
May 20 - May 24
Rest + Mental Prep + EXAM DAY 🎯