Can You Crack OPSC OAS Prelims in Just 3 Months? Absolutely! Here’s How.

Preparing for OPSC OAS Prelims in just 3 months sounds tough, right? But if you have focus, discipline, and a smart strategy, it’s entirely possible. The key is to study smart, practice consistently, and revise effectively. Let’s dive straight into a practical and realistic plan to clear Prelims in 3 months.

Step 1: Understand the Prelims Pattern

Before we jump into the study plan, you must be clear about what you’re up against.

Prelims consists of two papers:

1. General Studies (GS) – Paper 1 → 100 Questions, 200 Marks (Decides selection for Mains)
2. CSAT – Paper 2 → 80 Questions, 200 Marks (Only Qualifying, 33% required)

Your target: Score above the cut-off in GS (100+ safe score) and ensure CSAT doesn’t become a hurdle. And most important thing is we will give our best although many aspirants are doing their hard work for months. We just try to bring a SMARD (HARD + SMART) approach for clearing Prelims examination.

The 3-Month Study Plan

Since time is limited, we will break the preparation into three focused phases:

• 1^st : Build strong basics.
• 2^nd : Strengthen weak areas & start mock tests.
• 3^rd : Full revision & intense test practice.

Let’s break it down.

1^st Phase:

First decide what to read !! We will stick to limited resources. (Those who are reading from basics and fundamentals, don’t follow this strategy)

 

Subject	Book Name	Time taken
History	Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Famous Spectrum book)	25 days
Geography	NCERT 11th and 12th
Economics	Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma	25 days
Polity	The great Laxmikant Book
Environment & Ecology	Shankar IAS Materials	25 days
International Relation	Rely on Current (Focus on report and organization) (shikhar programme in website)
General Science	Basic Science covered from Lucent publication
Odisha Specific GK	Can refer our website	Daily
GS-II paper	RS Agarwal and OPSC GS-II paper and you tube classes	Daily basis
Current Affairs	Our website (scheme, amendment, important days etc)	Daily basis
Other materials	Previous  Year questions, Important concepts in Shikhar Programme in website	Sunday

 

 Daily Routine

• 6-7  hours study daily (daily 2 subject as target basis)
• 1 hour daily for Current Affairs
• 1 Hour daily for GS-II previous year questions.
• Daily Test for prelims in our app/website.

2^nd Phase:

Mock Practice

• On Each Sunday, go for Uttam test series available in our website. It will revise your subject wise knowledge. And improve the score drastically.
• Atleast cover each test in one subject before the examination.

 

3^rd Phase:

Last 15 days:  Full Revision & Exam Simulation

Key Focus Areas in the Last Month

• Full syllabus revision (NO new books!) and Revise with glance look and important topics.
• Previous year question analysis every alternate day.
  
  

CSAT Strategy: Don’t Take It Lightly!

Many aspirants ignore General Studies Paper II , assuming it’s easy. But remember, if you fail CSAT, your GS score won’t even be checked!

Notes: Some days will go like day with frustration. But don’t waste your time as you have very limited time. Listen Music, watch motivational video otherwise stand in front of Mirror and ask yourself, “why have you started your preparation”? Then again get back to study.

Final Exam Day Strategy

Before the Exam:

• Get 6-7 hours of sleep before exam day.
• Revise only short notes & formulae.
• Stay calm & confident.

During the Exam:

• First 30 minutes: Solve easy & direct questions.
• Don’t get stuck on tough questions (Mark & Move).
• CSAT: Ensure you qualify comfortably (50+ score safe).

Final Words: Is 3 Months Enough?

YES! If you follow this structured plan with dedication, discipline, and smart execution, clearing OPSC Prelims in 3 months is 100% possible.

Stay consistent, practice daily, and believe in your preparation!