UPSC PRELIMS 2026

Week 3 Study Plan
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Week 3

Feb 25 - Mar 3, 2026

PHASE 1: Foundation
Day Topic / Chapters Description PYQ Practice
Wed (Feb 25) Polity Ch 67-72 PIL, Judicial Review, Politics of Defection, Working topics Judiciary PYQs
Thu (Feb 26) Eco Ch 5-6 + Geo Ch 1-2 Land Reforms, Economic History 1947-2014 + Earth, Crust Economy + Geo basics
Fri (Feb 27) Eco Ch 7-9 Post-2014, Inclusive Growth, Subsidies 25 Economy MCQs (Mini Test)
Sat (Feb 28) Eco Ch 10-12 + EN Review Agriculture (Parts 1 & 2), Food Processing Economy PYQs + EN
Sun (Mar 1) Hist Unit 4-5 British Expansion, Economic Impact, 1857 Revolt History PYQs
Mon (Mar 2) Hist Unit 6 + Geo Ch 3-4 Reform Movements + Volcanicity, Weathering History + Geo
Tue (Mar 3) Hist Unit 7-8 INC 1885-1905, 1905-1917 Movements History Freedom Struggle

Weekly Checklist

Complete all scheduled chapters
Practice PYQs daily (10-20 questions)
Update Error Notebook every night
Weekend: Saturday (mini test), Sunday (EN review)

Weekly Notes

Daily Study Schedule (11-12 hours)

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM Primary Subject Study (3 hrs)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Breakfast & Current Affairs (The Hindu/Indian Express)
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Primary Subject Study (3 hrs)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch & Rest
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Primary Subject Study (3 hrs)
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Break & Exercise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PYQ Practice (2 hrs)
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Error Notebook (EN) Update
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM Current Affairs Compilation
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM Quick Revision
10:30 PM Sleep (7.5 hours)