UPSC Anthropology Mains Test Series Schedule (12 Weeks)
UPSC Anthropology Mains Test Series Schedule (12 Weeks)
UPSC Anthropology Mains Test Series Schedule (12 Weeks)
Duration: 12 Weeks
Frequency of Tests: Weekly (Full-length tests in last phase)
Total Tests: 10 Sectional + 4 Full-Length
Days for Tests: Sunday (ideal for simulation)
Days for Review: Monday–Wednesday
Days for Revision + Answer Writing Practice: Thursday–Saturday
WEEKLY SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
PHASE 1: FOUNDATION (Week 1–4)
Focus: Core theory & concept building (Paper I & Paper II basic concepts)
| Week | Topics Covered | Test |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Paper I – Unit 1 & 2 (Meaning, Scope & Development; Relationship with other disciplines; Evolution theories) | Sectional Test 1 |
| Week 2 | Paper I – Unit 3 & 4 (Human Evolution; Fossils; Comparative anatomy; Dating methods) | Sectional Test 2 |
| Week 3 | Paper I – Unit 5 & 6 (Race, Ethnicity; Genetics; Blood Groups; Human growth & Development) | Sectional Test 3 |
| Week 4 | Paper I – Unit 7, 8 & 9 (Applications; Research Methods; Theories of Culture) | Sectional Test 4 |
PHASE 2: APPLIED UNDERSTANDING (Week 5–8)
Focus: Indian Anthropology, Tribal Issues, Socio-political context (Paper II)
| Week | Topics Covered | Test |
|---|---|---|
| Week 5 | Paper II – Unit 1, 2, 3 (Indian Anthropology, Evolution of Indian Culture, Prehistoric sites) | Sectional Test 5 |
| Week 6 | Paper II – Unit 4, 5 (Demography, Caste, Social Stratification, Religion) | Sectional Test 6 |
| Week 7 | Paper II – Unit 6 & 7 (Tribes of India, Economic & Political Organization) | Sectional Test 7 |
| Week 8 | Paper II – Unit 8 & 9 (Impact of Modernization, Constitutional Safeguards, Tribal Problems) | Sectional Test 8 |
PHASE 3: REVISION & FULL-LENGTH TESTING (Week 9–12)
Focus: Simulation + high-quality revision + GS-linkage
| Week | Focus | Test |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | Paper I complete revision | Full Length Test 1 (Paper I) |
| Week 10 | Paper II complete revision | Full Length Test 2 (Paper II) |
| Week 11 | GS-Linkage + Case Studies + PYQ Practice | Full Length Test 3 (Paper I + II) |
| Week 12 | Final Evaluation + Improvement | Full Length Test 4 (Final Mock with UPSC pattern) |
Extra Tips
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Answer Writing Daily (Start from Week 2): At least 2 questions/day from current or previous units.
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Use Previous Year Questions to frame model answers during revision weeks.
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Peer Review or Mentor Feedback for full-length tests.
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Incorporate diagrams, flowcharts & case studies, especially for tribal issues and applied anthropology.
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Maintain a Notes Register – for value additions from newspapers, ARC reports, Ministry data, etc.
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