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Daily Routine of an IAS Aspirant: Strategy by KVIAS Toppers
Cracking the UPSC Civil Services Exam is not just about how many hours you study—it’s about how smartly and consistently you plan your day. At Kanchi Valluvan IAS Academy, we interviewed multiple toppers and compiled their proven daily routines and success strategies.
If you’re an IAS aspirant in 2025, this blog will guide you with a time-tested daily routine to help you stay focused, stress-free, and exam-ready.
🛌 5:00 AM – Wake Up Early Like a Bureaucrat
Top aspirants rise early. Waking up at 5 AM gives you a head start on the day and builds mental discipline.
✔️ Fresh mind
✔️ More time
✔️ Less distractions
Pro Tip: Start with 5 minutes of gratitude or meditation to calm your thoughts.
📖 6:00 AM – Morning Study Session (2 Hours)
Use your most focused time of the day to study difficult subjects:
Indian Polity
Economy
Current Affairs Analysis
Avoid distractions. Stay off your phone. Use timers (like Pomodoro – 25/5-minute rule).
🍽️ 8:00 AM – Breakfast & News Reading
Have a healthy breakfast and read:
The Hindu / Indian Express Editorials
PIB Updates
KVIAS Current Affairs Notes
Make short notes for revision. This keeps you updated and boosts Mains answers.
📚 9:30 AM – Mid-Morning Study (3 Hours)
Time to study optional subjects or history/geography.
🖋️ Focus on:
Concepts
Mind maps
Diagrams for answer writing
🍲 1:00 PM – Lunch & Short Break
Take a proper break. Recharge your body and mind.
🖊️ 2:00 PM – Answer Writing Practice (1 Hour)
Daily writing practice = Higher Mains score.
Write 1 GS answer + 1 essay/ethics scenario.
Use PYQs and feedback from Kanchi Valluvan IAS Academy mentors.
📘 3:00 PM – Revision & Mock Test Practice (2 Hours)
Revise what you studied in the morning.
Take mock tests (Prelims or Mains), analyze mistakes.
🏃 6:00 PM – Break / Exercise / Walk
Physical health = Mental sharpness
Evening walk or workout clears your mind and prevents burnout.
🧠 7:30 PM – Light Study (2 Hours)
Revise current affairs, watch UPSC videos, or discuss with peers.
📓 10:00 PM – Review & Sleep
Review your to-do list
Plan tomorrow’s schedule
Sleep by 10:30 PM
Good sleep = Better memory + retention
✅ Weekly Strategy by KVIAS Toppers
Sunday: Mock Tests + Weekly Revision
Monthly: Syllabus tracking + mentor feedback
No zero-day: Study every day, even if for 2 hours
Focus on mains-ready notes from Day 1
🏁 Final Thoughts
The daily routine of a successful IAS aspirant is not about studying 15 hours nonstop, but about effective time management, quality revision, and daily consistency.
At Kanchi Valluvan IAS Academy, we help you build the right routine and stay accountable until you reach LBSNAA!
