Prelims 2026 Time Table for General Studies and CSAT for Free
This timetable ensures disciplined, alternate-day (One Day GS - One Day CSAT) testing with subject-wise focus, balanced revision time, and gradual progression toward Grand Tests, building consistency, confidence, and exam readiness in a structured manner.
General Studies Time Table
SUBJECTS
1. HISTORY ( ANCIENT , MEDIEVAL, CULTURE )
2. MODERN INDIA,
3. GEOGRAPHY
4. POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
5. ECONOMY
6. ENVIRONMENT
7. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. CURRENT AFFAIRS EXCLUSIVE -1
9. CURRENT AFFAIRS EXCLUSIVE -2.
10. CURRENT AFFAIRS EXCLUSIVE -3
You have:
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10 Blocks and 8 Subjects including current affairs
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3 Tests per Block
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Total Tests = 30
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1 Test every alternate day
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Starting from March 8, 2026
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FIVE GRAND TESTS FROM MAY 13 TO MAY 20, 2026
Since tests are on alternate days, the schedule will run for 59 days (because 30 tests need 29 gaps between them).
End date will be May 5, 2026.
COMPLETE TEST SCHEDULE (2026)
MARCH 2026
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Date |
Subject |
Test No. |
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Mar 8 |
History |
Test 1 |
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Mar 10 |
History |
Test 2 |
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Mar 12 |
History |
Test 3 |
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Mar 14 |
Modern India |
Test 1 |
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Mar 16 |
Modern India |
Test 2 |
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Mar 18 |
Modern India |
Test 3 |
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Mar 20 |
Geography |
Test 1 |
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Mar 22 |
Geography |
Test 2 |
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Mar 24 |
Geography |
Test 3 |
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Mar 26 |
Polity & Governance |
Test 1 |
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Mar 28 |
Polity & Governance |
Test 2 |
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Mar 30 |
Polity & Governance |
Test 3 |
APRIL 2026
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Date |
Subject |
Test No. |
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Apr 1 |
Economy |
Test 1 |
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Apr 3 |
Economy |
Test 2 |
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Apr 5 |
Economy |
Test 3 |
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Apr 7 |
Environment |
Test 1 |
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Apr 9 |
Environment |
Test 2 |
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Apr 11 |
Environment |
Test 3 |
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Apr 13 |
Science & Technology |
Test 1 |
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Apr 15 |
Science & Technology |
Test 2 |
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Apr 17 |
Science & Technology |
Test 3 |
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Apr 19 |
Current Affairs Exclusive – 1 |
Test 1 |
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Apr 21 |
Current Affairs Exclusive – 1 |
Test 2 |
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Apr 23 |
Current Affairs Exclusive – 1 |
Test 3 |
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Apr 25 |
Current Affairs Exclusive – 1 |
Test 1 |
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Apr 27 |
Current Affairs Exclusive – 1 |
Test 2 |
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Apr 29 |
Current Affairs Exclusive – 1 |
Test 3 |
MAY 2026
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Date |
Subject |
Test No. |
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May 1 |
Current Affairs Exclusive – 2 |
Test 1 |
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May 3 |
Current Affairs Exclusive – 2 |
Test 2 |
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May 5 |
Current Affairs Exclusive – 2 |
Test 3 |
SUMMARY
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Total Tests: 30
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Start Date: March 8, 2026
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End Date: May 5, 2026
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Frequency: Every alternate day
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Pattern: Complete one subject (3 tests) before moving to next
CSAT
This timetable ensures disciplined, alternate-day testing with Topic-wise focus, balanced revision time, building consistency, confidence, and exam readiness in a structured manner.
TOTAL TOPICS
Arithmetics - 18 Topics - 18 Tests
Reasoning - 11 Topics - 11 Tests
Comprehension Passages - 5 Tests
Total Tests - 34 Tests
Since tests are on alternate days, the schedule will run for 67 days (because 34 tests need 33 gaps between them). End date will be May 14, 2026.
CSAT TEST SERIES TIME TABLE |
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Arithmatic |
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Date |
Test No. |
Topic |
Brief Description |
Key Subtopics Involved |
No. of Ques |
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9th March 2026 |
1 |
A – Types of Numbers |
Classification of numbers based on properties |
Natural, Whole, Integers, Rational & Irrational, Prime & Composite, Co-prime, Even–Odd |
25 |
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11th March 2026 |
2 |
A – Divisibility Rule |
Quick methods to test divisibility without full division |
Rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11; application-based problems |
25 |
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13th March 2026 |
3 |
A – LCM & HCF |
Relationship between numbers using factors and multiples |
Prime factorization, Euclid’s algorithm, product relation, word problems |
25 |
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15th March 2026 |
4 |
A – Remainders |
Problems involving modulo arithmetic |
Remainder theorem, cyclicity, negative remainders, divisibility logic |
25 |
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17th March 2026 |
5 |
A – Averages |
Central value of a data set |
Simple & weighted average, combined average, missing data |
25 |
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19th March 2026 |
6 |
A – Ratios & Proportions |
Comparison of quantities |
Simplification, compound ratio, continued proportion, real-life applications |
25 |
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21st March 2026 |
7 |
A – Partnership |
Profit-sharing based on investment & time |
Capital–time ratio, entry/exit of partners |
25 |
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23rd March 2026 |
8 |
A – Percentages |
Change expressed in hundredths |
Increase–decrease, successive change, comparison |
25 |
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25th March 2026 |
9 |
A – Mixture & Allegations |
Mixing of quantities with different values |
Alligation rule, replacement, repeated dilution |
25 |
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27th March 2026 |
10 |
A – Marked Price & Selling Price |
Pricing mechanism in trade |
Discounts, successive discounts, relation with cost price |
25 |
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29th March 2026 |
11 |
A – Profit & Loss |
Financial gain or loss analysis |
Profit%, loss%, false weights, multiple transactions |
25 |
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31st March 2026 |
12 |
A – Data Interpretation |
Analysis of numerical data |
Tables, bar graphs, pie charts, caselets |
25 |
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2nd April 2026 |
13 |
A – Ages |
Linear equation-based age problems |
Past–present–future, average age, ratio method |
25 |
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4th April 2026 |
14 |
A – Time & Work |
Efficiency-based work calculation |
Work equivalence, pipes, wages |
25 |
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6th April 2026 |
15 |
A – Pipes & Cisterns |
Filling and emptying of tanks |
Inlet–outlet concept, net efficiency |
25 |
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8th April 2026 |
16 |
A – Time–Speed–Distance |
Motion-based problems |
Relative speed, trains, boats & streams |
25 |
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10th April 2026 |
17 |
A – Simple Interest, Compound Interest |
Interest calculated on principal, Interest on interest |
Formula-based problems, time variations, Annual/half-yearly compounding, CI–SI comparison |
25 |
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12th April 2026 |
18 |
A – Permutations–Combinations–Probability |
Arrangement and chance |
Fundamental counting principle, classical probability |
25 |
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Reasoning Tests |
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14th April 2026 |
1 |
R – Analogy |
Relationship-based comparison |
Number, word, symbol analogy |
25 |
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16th April 2026 |
2 |
R – Series Completion |
Pattern identification |
Number, alphabet, mixed series |
25 |
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18th April 2026 |
3 |
R – Coding–Decoding |
Logical transformation of data |
Letter shifting, substitution, matrix coding |
25 |
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20th April 2026 |
4 |
R – Blood Relations |
Family relationship logic |
Tree method, coded relations |
25 |
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22nd April 2026 |
5 |
R – Directions |
Spatial orientation problems |
Distance, direction sense, shortest path |
25 |
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24th April 2026 |
6 |
R – Seating Arrangement |
Position-based reasoning |
Linear, circular, floor-based arrangements |
25 |
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26th April 2026 |
7 |
R – Clocks |
Time-angle problems |
Angle between hands, gain–loss |
25 |
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28th April 2026 |
8 |
R – Calendars |
Date and day calculation |
Leap year, odd days |
25 |
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30th April 2026 |
9 |
R - Venn Diagrams |
Logical deduction |
Statement analysis, set relations |
25 |
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2nd May 2026 |
10 |
R – Syllogisms and Statement–Conclusion |
Logical validity testing |
Assumptions, inferences |
25 |
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4th May 2026 |
11 |
R – Puzzles |
Multi-condition logical problems |
Scheduling, distribution, ranking |
25 |
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Comprehensive Passages |
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6th May 2026 |
31 |
C – Comprehension Test 1 |
Testing understanding, logic & inference |
Main idea, tone, inference, fact vs opinion |
25 |
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8th May 2026 |
32 |
C – Comprehension Test 2 |
25 |
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10th May 2026 |
33 |
C – Comprehension Test 3 |
25 |
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12th May 2026 |
34 |
C – Comprehension Test 4 |
25 |
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14th May 2026 |
35 |
C – Comprehension Test 5 |
25 |
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