SSC CGL 90-Day Study Plan for Beginners (2026) – Complete Tier 1 Strategy, Daily Timetable & Mock Strategy
If you are starting SSC CGL preparation from zero and have only 90 days, the key is not “studying everything.”
The key is:
- Studying what matters most
- Practicing with time pressure
- Building accuracy
- Following structured revision
- Avoiding random preparation
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Can SSC CGL Be Cracked in 90 Days?
Yes — IF:
- You follow structured execution
- You focus on Tier 1 first
- You practice mocks seriously
- You maintain 85%+ accuracy
90 days is enough for Tier 1 domination.
Understand SSC CGL Tier 1 Structure
Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
Quant | 25 | 50 |
English | 25 | 50 |
GA | 25 | 50 |
Total | 100 | 200 |
Target for beginners:
150+ marks in Tier 1
90-Day Plan Structure
We divide 90 days into 3 phases:
Phase 1: Foundation (Day 1–30)
Phase 2: Strengthening (Day 31–60)
Phase 3: Mock & Revision Engine (Day 61–90)
PHASE 1 (Day 1–30): Foundation Building
Daily Study Time:
6–7 hours (full-time)
3–4 hours (working aspirants)
Daily Structure:
Quant – 2 hrs
Reasoning – 1.5 hrs
English – 1.5 hrs
GA – 1 hr
Goal:
Complete:
- Arithmetic
- Core reasoning types
- Grammar basics
- Static GK foundation
No full mocks yet. Only sectional tests.
PHASE 2 (Day 31–60): Coverage + Sectional Strength
Now mix practice.
Daily:
Quant – Mixed practice (timed sets)
Reasoning – Puzzle + seating
English – RC daily
GA – Current + revision
Weekly:
2 full-length mocks
2 sectional mocks per subject
Goal:
Reach:
130–140 marks in mocks
PHASE 3 (Day 61–90): Mock Domination Phase
Now preparation becomes exam-oriented.
Weekly:
3–4 full mocks
2–3 sectional mocks
Daily formula revision
Mock Analysis System:
After every mock write:
- Concept mistake
- Silly mistake
- Time error
- Guess error
Spend 2 hours analyzing each mock.
Goal:
Consistently reach 150+ in mocks.
Subject-Wise Beginner Strategy
Quant Strategy for Beginners
Priority Topics:
- Percentage
- Ratio
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- DI
- Mensuration
Avoid deep trigonometry initially.
Target:
22 attempts with 85% accuracy.
Reasoning Strategy
Master:
- Syllogism
- Coding
- Series
- Direction
- Seating
- Puzzle basics
Reasoning builds fastest marks.
English Strategy
Daily:
- 2 RC
- 20 vocabulary words
- Error spotting practice
English is easiest to push from 30 to 40+.
GA Strategy
Do NOT try to cover everything.
Focus on:
- Polity basics
- Modern history
- Static GK
- Last 4 months current affairs
GA is bonus section.
Attempt Strategy for Tier 1
Target:
90–92 attempts
85%+ accuracy
Section-wise target:
Reasoning → 22–24
English → 22–24
Quant → 20–22
GA → 15–18
Beginner Mock Timeline
Days 1–20 → No full mocks
Days 21–40 → 1 mock/week
Days 41–60 → 2 mocks/week
Days 61–90 → 3–4 mocks/week
Total mocks in 90 days:
20–30 full mocks minimum.
Revision Framework
Daily:
20 min formula revision
15 min vocabulary
10 min static GK recap
Weekly:
Re-solve wrong mock questions.
Common Beginner Mistakes
- Watching too many strategy videos
- Not practicing timed sets
- Ignoring mock analysis
- Over-attempting GA
- Not revising formulas
150+ Score Calculation Model
Score formula:
Score = (Correct × 2) – (Wrong × 0.5)
Example:
90 attempts
Accuracy 85%
Correct 77
Wrong 13
Score ≈ 154.5
Final 15-Day Booster Strategy
Only:
- Full mocks
- Analysis
- Weak topic repair
- No new topics
- Confidence building
FAQs
Can I crack SSC CGL in 3 months?
Yes, Tier 1 can be cracked with structured 90-day plan.
How many hours required daily?
6–7 hours full-time or 3–4 hours for working aspirants.
How many mocks required?
Minimum 20–30 full mocks.
Is 150 safe score in Tier 1?
Yes, 150+ is considered strong score.