Daily routine of an Ideal Upsc Aspirant

A daily routine for a UPSC aspirant should be balanced, consistent, and smart. Here's an ideal daily routine tailored for UPSC Prelims + Mains preparation, keeping in mind self-study, revision, and answer writing

🌅 Morning (5:30 AM – 9:00 AM)

5:30 AM – 6:00 AM: Wake up, freshen up, 10 mins meditation/stretching

6:00 AM – 7:30 AM: Read The Hindu / Indian Express + Notes

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Daily Current Affairs Revision + MCQs (Prelims Focus)

🕘 Mid-Morning (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Core Subject Study (e.g., Polity, Economy, History)

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Break

11:15 AM – 1:00 PM: Continue core subject or optional subject

🍽️ Afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch + Power nap (20–30 mins)

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Watch Rajya Sabha TV / PIB / Yojana / Government Schemes

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Daily Answer Writing Practice (GS or Essay)

🌇 Evening (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Second Core Subject / Optional Subject

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Break / Walk / Tea

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Revision of What Was Studied Today + Mapping/Diagrams

🌙 Night (8:00 PM – 10:30 PM)

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner + Relaxation

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Light Reading (Ethics / Essay / India Year Book / NCERT)

10:00 PM – 10:30 PM: Quick revision or flashcards

10:30 PM: Sleep

✅ Weekly Must-Dos

Take 1 Full Prelims Test (Sunday)

Take 1–2 GS Mains Questions Daily

Revise Weekly – Don’t leave revision for later

Have a rest day/half-day to refresh and prevent burnout

🔁 Golden Rules:

Follow 50:30:20 Rule: 50% GS, 30% Optional, 20% Current Affairs

Stick to your own biological clock if you're a night owl or early riser

Avoid long unplanned breaks – consistency > perfection

Limit resources, revise more

Track progress weekly (Topics done, Tests given, Mistakes noted)