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🗓️ Study Plan & Timetable
Two phases: Phase 1 — MPT Crunch (now → MPT, Sept 2026) and Phase 2 — Full Syllabus (post-MPT → Written Exam, Jan 2027). KIPS classes run Mon–Sat and already mix MPT + subject content, so self-study time is used to reinforce same-day KIPS topics rather than starting fresh.
🚨 Phase 1: MPT Crunch (~3–4 weeks, now → September 2026)
Goal: lock in Math, English, Analytical/Reasoning, Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, Islamic Studies, GK — the 7 MPT areas. KIPS class = first exposure; self-study = drilling + speed.
| Day | KIPS Class Focus (as scheduled) | Self-Study (1–2 hrs) | Log in Notion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Per KIPS schedule | Redo class MCQs + 20 fresh MCQs on same topic | Daily Study Log + MPT subpage |
| Tue | Per KIPS schedule | Redo class MCQs + 20 fresh MCQs on same topic | Daily Study Log + MPT subpage |
| Wed | Per KIPS schedule | Redo class MCQs + 20 fresh MCQs on same topic | Daily Study Log + MPT subpage |
| Thu | Per KIPS schedule | Redo class MCQs + 20 fresh MCQs on same topic | Daily Study Log + MPT subpage |
| Fri | Per KIPS schedule | Redo class MCQs + 20 fresh MCQs on same topic | Daily Study Log + MPT subpage |
| Sat | Per KIPS schedule | Redo class MCQs + weak-area drill from the week | Daily Study Log + MPT subpage |
| Sun | — (no class) | Full-length MPT mock (100 MCQs, timed) + review every wrong answer | MPT Tracker — Daily MCQs log |
Rules for this phase:
- Never let a KIPS class topic go un-drilled same day — same-day reinforcement beats revising later
- Sunday mock is non-negotiable, even if score is bad early on — it's diagnostic
- Track wrong-answer patterns in the MPT Tracker's Mistake Log, not just the score
- Keep an running formula/rule sheet for Math + Analytical (you already have the LaTeX notes page for this)
📚 Phase 2: Full Syllabus Coverage (post-MPT → January 2027 Written Exam)
Goal: rotate through all 6 compulsory + 5 optional subjects with real depth — notes, past papers, essay writing practice. KIPS classes continue to anchor specific subjects; self-study fills the rest.
| Day | Primary Focus | Secondary (30–45 min) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | KIPS class subject (deep notes same day) | Current Affairs (daily reading, 20 min) |
| Tue | KIPS class subject (deep notes same day) | Current Affairs (daily reading, 20 min) |
| Wed | KIPS class subject (deep notes same day) | Current Affairs (daily reading, 20 min) |
| Thu | KIPS class subject (deep notes same day) | Current Affairs (daily reading, 20 min) |
| Fri | KIPS class subject (deep notes same day) | Current Affairs (daily reading, 20 min) |
| Sat | KIPS class subject (deep notes same day) | Past paper practice (1 question, timed) |
| Sun | Optional subjects rotation (no KIPS) — pick 1–2 of your 5 optional subjects | Weekly review: update Progress Snapshot table on dashboard |
Suggested subject rotation (adjust to actual KIPS calendar once you have it):
- Compulsory: English Essay → Precis & Composition → GSA → Pakistan Affairs → Islamic Studies → Current Affairs (ongoing daily, not a single block)
- Optional (pick your final 2, since CSS typically allows a limited combination): Computer Science, Sociology, Gender Studies, Criminology, Public Administration — narrow down early so Phase 2 isn't spread across all 5
Rules for this phase:
- Every subject gets at least one past paper attempt per 2-week cycle
- English Essay: write one full essay every 2 weeks, timed, and get it reviewed
- Current Affairs is daily, never batched — it decays fast if skipped
- Confirm your final optional subject picks within the first 2 weeks of this phase
🔁 How this connects to your other pages
- Log every session in the Daily Study Log database on the main dashboard (Subject + Task Type + Hours)
- MPT-specific scores go in the MPT (MCQs) Tracker
- Update the Progress Snapshot table on the dashboard every Sunday