A proper daily schedule is essential while preparing for the UPSC exams. It provides consistency, efficient management, and better knowledge retention.
Sample Daily Schedule
Time
Activity
5:30 AM – 6:00
Wake Up & Light Exercise
6:00 AM - 9:00
Core Subject Study (e.g., History, Polity)
9:00 AM – 9:30
Breakfast & short break
9:30 AM – 12:30
Another subject / Optional paper
12:30 PM – 1:30
Lunch & rest
1:30 PM – 4:00
Current affairs & newspaper notes
4:30 PM – 6:30
Practice questions / MCQs
7:00 PM – 9:00
Revision of morning topics
9:30 PM – 10:30
Light Reading/ Notes
10:30
Sleep
Quick Tips
Deal with tough subjects first.
Take breaks to prevent burnout.
Revise daily to solidify long-term retention.
Avoid distractions, e.g., social media.
Adjust your time duration based on your peak hours.
Bottom line: Stick to your schedule and be consistent, and success in UPSC is guaranteed.

