APSC Mains - 13 Week Block Plan

Start: 16 Jul 2026 · End: 14 Oct 2026 · 8 hours/day · 10 marker: 7 min · 15 marker: 11 min

Method: SPM theme -> Extract -> Answer asset -> Write -> Review
Phase 1 - Build Answer AssetsWeeks 1-5 · Modules 1-5 · first operational pass
Phase 2 - Convert Into MarksWeeks 6-9 · Modules 6-8 + integration
Phase 3 - Simulate And TightenWeeks 10-13 · mocks, revision, final correction
Block 1SPM theme study + Gemini extraction. Cover the breadth of the day theme, not only PYQ keywords.
Block 2Prepare answer assets and quick support notes from the SPM theme and PYQ/spec needs.
Block 3Pen-and-paper answer writing. First build structure, then enforce 7/11 minute timing.
Block 4 + 5SPM IAS current affairs, factual Anki recall/card extraction, answer review and next-day carry-forward.

Gemini Output Rule

  • Do not ask for a general summary.
  • Ask for 10-marker asset, 15-marker asset, PYQ angles, diagram idea, CA hooks and factual Anki cards.
  • Use SPM for breadth, but reject generic points that do not help an APSC answer.

Weekly Completion Rule

  • Answer assets for PYQ/spec topics inside the weekly SPM themes.
  • Factual Anki cards generated through Gemini, then quickly checked before use.
  • Every week must end with written answers and a correction sheet.