Model Timetable for IAS preparation
Time
5:00 AM
5:15 AM to 6:15 AM
6:15 AM to 6:30 AM
6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Task Relevance & Tips
Rise & Shine
Exercise / Meditation / Yoga Physical activity like light exercise or a
brisk walk can increase alertness and
blood flow to the brain. Meditation &
Yoga help to relax the mind, relieve
stress and prepare your mind for the
tough schedule ahead
Bath
Revision of previous day’s study topics This will help in evaluating all the topics
that were studied yesterday and also
build continuity for topics to be studied
today.
Breakfast & Newspaper Reading The most important meal of the day will
provide you energy for the tough day
ahead. Newspaper reading will help you
get up to date national and international
events. Try to make notes for current
affairs during this time.
Study Session I You can either be studying at a coaching
class or on your own, but devote this
time for the toughest subjects and topics
as your brain will be at its full potential
during morning hours
Short Break Take a tea break to refresh your mind
and body. Indulge into some mind
relaxation exercises. Avoid thinking
about study topics.
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Study Session II Try to focus on subjective topics that
you need to cover for the day. With your
mind already in study zone after Study
Session I, it will be easier to grasp
conceptual topics in the second session.

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Lunch Keep your lunch light. Pick items that are
rich in proteins that will act as a constant
energy source for you through the day.

1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Study Session III Study Session III is the longest session of
the day and, therefore, keep topics that
require extensive amount of time for
this slot. Such topics can be understood
well through reference books or expert
consultation, which will require some
time.

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Short Break Take a tea break to refresh your mind
and body. Indulge into some mind
relaxation exercises. Avoid thinking
about study topics.

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Personality & Skill Development Meet up with your study group and
indulge in personality and skill
development activities like debates,
group discussions and other similar
activities. It will help you learn different
viewpoints about different topics along
with significant improvement in
interpersonal communication skills.

5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Physical Activities / Sports Try to indulge into light sports like
running, jogging or anything else you
like. The important thing is to keep your
body active and mind refreshed

6:15 PM to 6:30 PM Bath

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Study Session IV By evening, you mind would already be
stressed. Therefore, keep light subjects /
topics that you are familiar with for
evening study sessions.

8:30 PM to 9:00 PM Dinner Time Keep your dinner light. Avoid

Carbohydrates that will make you feel
heavy and full. Include fruits and green
vegetables in your dinner diet.

9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Watch English News & Prime Time It will give you in-depth analysis of the
Panel Discussions top news stories of the day along with all
necessary facts and figures.

10:00 PM to 10:30 PM News Reading and Preparing Notes Devote this time to read the relevant
news of the day through the internet or
any other medium. Try making factual or
information based notes for it.

10:30 PM Bedtime