CSS 4 Months Schedule
CSS 4 Months Schedule
Focus: Conceptual clarity, basic reading, and syllabus completion of key subjects.
1. Compulsory Subjects:
o English Essay: Read past papers, essays, and newspapers (Dawn, The News).
Identify common topics.
o English Precis & Composition: Focus on grammar, comprehension, and precis
writing.
o Current Affairs: Start reading newspapers daily (Dawn or Express Tribune) and
keep a journal of key events.
2. Optional Subjects:
o International Relations (IR): Start with understanding key theories, definitions,
and IR frameworks.
o Another optional subject of your choice (focus on basics).
1. Compulsory Subjects:
o General Science & Ability: Focus on basic concepts of science, environmental
science, and mental ability questions (practice math problems).
o Pakistan Affairs: Start reading Pakistan history from Independence to present.
2. Optional Subjects: Continue with IR, adding in topics like International Organizations,
Diplomacy, and World Politics.
1. Compulsory Subjects:
o Islamic Studies: Go through Islamic history, basic concepts of Islam, Islamic
culture, and ethics.
o Current Affairs: Start preparing notes from contemporary world events,
Pakistan’s role in global politics, economic issues, and foreign policy.
2. Optional Subjects: Focus on another optional subject. Complete 30-40% of the syllabus.
1. Compulsory Subjects:
o English Essay: Continue writing essays with focus on structure, argumentation,
and clarity.
o Precis & Composition: Practice more precis and comprehension.
2. Optional Subjects: Complete IR topics like International Political Economy, Strategic
Studies, and Global Security Issues.
1. Compulsory Subjects:
o Islamic Studies: Complete Islamic history, ethics, and the role of Islam in
Pakistan's constitution.
o Pakistan Affairs: Focus on pre-independence movements, Pakistan's foreign
policy, economic and social issues.
2. Optional Subjects: Focus on another optional subject, covering 60% of the syllabus.
Week 3: Past Papers Practice
1. Current Affairs: Create structured answers from the past 10 years' papers.
2. General Science: Solve mock questions, especially in mathematics and logic.
3. English Essay: Write timed essays.
1. Test Preparation: Take mock tests in Precis & Composition, Current Affairs, and
Pakistan Affairs.
2. Optional Subjects: Revise completed topics of IR and start on another subject.
1. English Essay & Precis: Revisit your essays and practice timed precis.
2. Pakistan Affairs: Revise key events, important personalities, and movements.
3. Optional Subjects: Complete IR and move to the next optional.
1. Attempt full mock tests for English Essay, Precis, Current Affairs, and Pakistan
Affairs.
2. Revise mistakes and weak areas from mock tests.
3. Review notes from Islamic Studies.
1. Time Management: Stick to the timetable strictly. Ensure balanced coverage of all
subjects.
2. Note-Making: Make concise notes for revision, especially for Current Affairs, IR, and
Pakistan Affairs.
3. Daily Newspaper Reading: This is crucial for Current Affairs and essay topics.
4. Mock Tests: Test yourself regularly under exam conditions.
5. Revision: Prioritize revision in the last month.