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“Let’s start the countdown for the UPSC Prelims on May 24, 2026. How can you clear the Preliminary hurdle in the 2026 exam?”

ByHarshal Khairnar

Dec 22, 2025
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“In the first , we discussed the important dates for UPSC 2026.”

TimelineDate
Official NotificationJanuary 14, 2026
Last Date to ApplyFebruary 3, 2026
Prelims Exam DateMay 24, 2026
Mains Exam BeginsAugust 21, 2026

Only 4–5 months left until the 2026 Prelims, we need a solid plan. If you follow this plan even 70–80%, your chances of cracking the UPSC Prelims hurdle will increase significantly. Let’s discuss our planning.”

The Foundation (Month 1-2)

You can change or modify your planner according to you

DateDay11:00 AM – 1:00 PM3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
05 Jan 2026MondayPolityHistory(Ancient + Art )
06 Jan 2026TuesdayPolityHistory(Ancient + Art)
07 Jan 2026WednesdayPolityHistory(Ancient + Art)
08 Jan 2026ThursdayPolityHistory(Ancient + Art)
09 Jan 2026FridayPolityPYQ
10 Jan 2026SaturdayPYQHistory( Medieval)
12 Jan 2026MondayPolityHistory( Medieval)
13 Jan 2026TuesdayPolityHistory( Medieval)
14 Jan 2026WednesdayPolityHistory( Medieval)
15 Jan 2026ThursdayPolityPYQ
16 Jan 2026FridayPolityGeography
17 Jan 2026SaturdayPYQGeography
19 Jan 2026MondayPolity Recall Geography
20 Jan 2026TuesdayPolity Recall Geography
21 Jan 2026WednesdayPolity Recall / Geography
22 Jan 2026ThursdayPYQ(CURENT) PYQ
23 Jan 2026FridayRecall Recall
24 Jan 2026Saturday History( Modern)CURRENT
26 Jan 2026Monday History( Modern)Environment
27 Jan 2026Tuesday History( Modern)Environment
28 Jan 2026Wednesday History( Modern)Environment
29 Jan 2026Thursday History( Modern)Environment
30 Jan 2026Friday History( Modern)Environment
31 Jan 2026Saturday History( Modern)Environment
02 Feb 2026Monday History( Modern)Environment
03 Feb 2026Tuesday History( Modern)Environment
04 Feb 2026WednesdayAncient HistoryEnvironment
05 Feb 2026ThursdayAncient HistoryEnvironment
06 Feb 2026FridayAncient HistoryEnvironment
07 Feb 2026SaturdayAncient HistoryEnvironment
09 Feb 2026MondayCURRENTPYQ
10 Feb 2026TuesdayPYQCURRENT
11 Feb 2026WednesdayRecall / RevisionRecall / Revision
12 Feb 2026ThursdayMedieval HistoryBUFFER PERIOD
13 Feb 2026FridayMedieval HistoryBUFFER PERIOD
DateDay11:00 AM – 1:00 PM3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
14 Feb 2026SaturdayMedieval HistoryEconomy
16 Feb 2026MondayMedieval HistoryEconomy
17 Feb 2026TuesdayMedieval HistoryEconomy
18 Feb 2026WednesdayCURRENTEconomy
19 Feb 2026ThursdayModern HistoryEconomy
20 Feb 2026FridayModern HistoryCURRENT
21 Feb 2026SaturdayModern HistoryEconomy
23 Feb 2026MondayModern HistoryEconomy
24 Feb 2026TuesdayCURRENTEconomy
25 Feb 2026WednesdayModern HistoryEconomy
26 Feb 2026ThursdayModern HistoryPYQ
27 Feb 2026FridayModern HistoryEconomy
28 Feb 2026SaturdayModern HistoryEconomy
02 Mar 2026MondayPYQEconomy
03 Mar 2026TuesdayModern HistoryEconomy
04 Mar 2026WednesdayModern HistoryEconomy
05 Mar 2026ThursdayPYQCURRENT
06 Mar 2026FridayArt & CultureEconomy
07 Mar 2026SaturdayPYQEconomy
09 Mar 2026MondayBUFFER PERIODBUFFER PERIOD
10 Mar 2026TuesdayCURRENTEconomy
11 Mar 2026WednesdayRecall CURRENT
12 Mar 2026ThursdayCURRENTEconomy
13 Mar 2026FridayRecallEconomy
14 Mar 2026SaturdayRecall PYQ
16 Mar 2026MondayScience & TechnologyEconomy
17 Mar 2026TuesdayScience & TechnologyEconomy
18 Mar 2026WednesdayScience & TechnologyCURRENT
19 Mar 2026ThursdayScience & TechnologyEconomy
20 Mar 2026FridayCURRENTEconomy
21 Mar 2026SaturdayScience & TechnologyRecall +PYQ
23 Mar 2026MondayScience & TechnologyRecall +
24 Mar 2026TuesdayScience & TechnologyBUFFER PERIOD
25 Mar 2026WednesdayScience & TechnologyBUFFER PERIOD
26 Mar 2026ThursdayRecallBUFFER PERIOD
27 Mar 2026FridayScience & TechnologyBUFFER PERIOD
28 Mar 2026SaturdayPYQBUFFER PERIOD

Content Sources

NCERT (UPSC)

SubjectNCERT Book (Class) Chapters / Units
PolityClass 11: Indian Constitution at WorkAll Chapters. Focus on: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, and Judiciary.
GeographyClass 11: Fundamentals of Physical GeographyUnit II-IV: Earth’s Interior, Distribution of Oceans, Geomorphic Processes, and Climate.
GeographyClass 11: India: Physical EnvironmentUnit II-III: Structure & Physiography, Drainage System (Rivers), and Climate.
EconomyClass 11: Indian Economic DevelopmentAll Chapters. Focus on: Post-1991 Reforms, Poverty, and Rural Development.
EconomyClass 12: Introductory MacroeconomicsNational Income, Money & Banking, Government Budget, and Balance of Payments.
EnvironmentClass 12: BiologyUnit X (Chapters 13-16): Organisms & Populations, Ecosystem, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues.
Art & CultureClass 11: An Intro to Indian ArtChapters 1-8: Mauryan Art, Temple Architecture, Bronze Casting, and Indo-Islamic Architecture.
Ancient HistoryClass 11: RS Sharma (Old NCERT)Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Mauryas, Guptas, and Buddhism/Jainism.
Medieval HistoryClass 11: Satish Chandra (Old NCERT)Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Marathas, and the Bhakti/Sufi Movements.
Science & TechClass 6-10: General ScienceBiology sections: Human Health & Diseases, Nutrition, and Plant Physiology.

Books(UPSC)

SubjectPrimary SourceRefernce Sources
PolityM. Laxmikanth (Indian Polity)Bare Act (Articles of Constitution)
Modern HistorySpectrum (Rajiv Ahir)India’s Struggle for Independence (Bipan Chandra)
Ancient/Med.Universal Foundation Ram Sir lectures (You tube)https://www.youtube.com/live/z8IGR0Gccg0?si=olJK97Tec8_PC67KTamil Nadu Board Books (Class 11)
Art & CultureHope Tushant Sir You tube lectureFine Arts NCERT (Class 11)
EconomyMrunal Patel’s Notes or Ramesh SinghUnion Budget & Economic Survey (2026)
EnvironmentShankar IAS or PMF IASBiology NCERT (Class 12 – last 4 chapters)
GeographyGC Leong (Physical Geo)
PMF IAS		Oxford Student Atlas (Mapping)
Science & TechCurrent Affairs (Major focus) or PMF IASScience NCERTs (Class 6–10)

After this we provide another planning for UPSC 2026 till 15 May 2026

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