Kerala PSC 90-Day Study Plan
A structured 12-week preparation schedule that covers every major topic tested in Kerala PSC Graduate Level and Foundation Level exams.
Works for: Secretariat Assistant, University Assistant, LDC, LGS, VEO, Police Constable, and similar exams.
Daily Routine Template
Study new topics — read notes, highlight key facts, make short notes
Revision — review morning's topics, re-read weak areas from previous weeks
1 mock test or quiz — practice under timed conditions, review wrong answers
Minimum 4 hours/day. Adjust timings to your schedule — consistency matters more than the exact hours.
Topics to Cover:
- Ancient India: Indus Valley, Vedic Period, Maurya & Gupta Empires
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti & Sufi Movements
- Kerala History: Chera, Chola, Pandya dynasties; Travancore & Cochin kingdoms
- Kerala Renaissance: Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal
- Kerala Geography: Districts, rivers, backwaters, Western Ghats
Study Resources:
2 chapters of history notes + 1 topic quiz (30 questions)
Topics to Cover:
- Indian Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, Amendments
- Union & State Government: President, PM, Governor, CM, Parliament, State Legislature
- Local Self Government: Panchayati Raj, Municipalities, Kerala LSG system
- Indian Economy: Five Year Plans, NITI Aayog, GST, Budget basics
- Kerala Economy: Major industries, KSIDC, tourism, IT sector, remittance economy
Study Resources:
2 chapters of polity/economy + 1 quiz + revise Week 1-2 weak areas
Topics to Cover:
- Physical Geography: Solar system, atmosphere, landforms, climate zones
- Indian Geography: Rivers, mountains, soil types, natural vegetation, monsoons
- Kerala Geography: Agro-climatic zones, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks
- Physics: Units, motion, gravity, light, sound, electricity (SCERT basics)
- Chemistry: Elements, compounds, acids & bases, periodic table, everyday chemistry
- Biology: Cell structure, human body systems, diseases, nutrition, ecology
Study Resources:
1 geography + 1 science chapter + 1 quiz + weekend revision test
Topics to Cover:
- English Grammar: Tenses, voice, narration, prepositions, articles, one-word substitutes
- English Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms & phrases, spelling corrections
- Mental Ability: Number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense
- Reasoning: Analogies, odd one out, Venn diagrams, syllogisms
- Computer Literacy: MS Office basics, internet, networking, abbreviations, OS concepts
Study Resources:
1 hour English + 30 min mental ability + 30 min computers + 1 quiz
Topics to Cover:
- Kerala Current Affairs: Government schemes, awards, appointments, legislation
- National Current Affairs: Union Budget, Supreme Court judgments, schemes, sports
- International: UN, WHO, World Bank, summits, awards, space missions
- Previous Year Paper analysis: Identify repeated topics and question patterns
- Solve 2-3 previous year papers under timed conditions
Study Resources:
1 hour current affairs + 1 previous year paper + review weak topics
Topics to Cover:
- Take 1 full-length mock test every day (100 questions, 75 minutes)
- Analyse each mock: identify wrong answers, note weak topics, revise
- Quick revision of all short notes and highlight boxes
- Focus on high-weightage topics: Kerala GK, Polity, Current Affairs
- Mental preparation: time management, negative marking strategy, exam-day routine
Study Resources:
1 full mock test + detailed review + 1 hour revision of weak areas
Study Tips for Kerala PSC Success
- Start with SCERT textbooks. 70-80% of PSC questions come from these sources. Our notes are built on this foundation.
- Take mock tests from Week 1. Do not wait until "you are ready." Mock tests help you understand the exam pattern early.
- Track your weak areas. After every quiz, note down topics where you scored below 60%. Revise these weekly.
- Use negative marking strategy. In the PSC exam, -0.33 per wrong answer means guessing randomly hurts you. Skip questions you are unsure about.
- Current affairs = 15-20% of marks. Read our daily current affairs consistently. Do not try to cram at the end.
- Previous year papers are gold. PSC repeats concepts (not exact questions). Solving previous year papers shows you what to expect.
Ready to Start?
Begin your 90-day journey with our free study material and mock tests.