Skip to main content
Updated 2026-04-06 · 2026 Edition

Gaokao (China National College Entrance) 1-Year Plan

A complete 365-day plan covering 48 highest-weightage topics — prioritised by subject weight, not alphabet. No signup, no fees.

Days
365
Topics
48
Subjects
3
Phases
4
Long-horizon mastery a from-scratch concept pass, two depth passes, and a months-long mock campaign

How to actually use your 365 days

A year to build from the ground up: deep concepts, multiple passes, and a long mock campaign.

Daily study
2–3 hours
New topics / day
≈ 0.13
Approach
a from-scratch concept pass, two depth passes, and a months-long mock campaign

This 1-year plan gives you 365 days to work through 48 weighted Gaokao (China National College Entrance) topics across 3 subjects — roughly 0.13 new topics a day at 2–3 hours of focused study. That light daily load is sustainable for a full year without burning out — consistency beats intensity over this long.

Gaokao (China National College Entrance) marks are not spread evenly across subjects. Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry carry the heaviest weightage in recent papers, so this plan front-loads them — so the early months build deep fluency in them while there is time to spare. Cut nothing. Over a year, low-weight topics are exactly where you build the edge most candidates never reach — depth compounds at this length.

A full year means you are not preparing for Gaokao (China National College Entrance) so much as mastering it — building every one of the 48 topics from first principles, including the low-weight ones that separate top ranks from safe passes. The year-long failure mode is silent drift — early months feel relaxed, then the second half panics. Run monthly self-tests so a slipping schedule shows up early.

What to prioritise & cut

Cut nothing. Over a year, low-weight topics are exactly where you build the edge most candidates never reach — depth compounds at this length.

Mock tests & revision

Light topic tests in the first months, monthly full-length mocks from the midpoint, shifting to weekly in the final 10–12 weeks. Revisit your error log on a spaced schedule throughout.

Weekly rhythm

Quarter-by-quarter: foundations, depth and problem-solving, full-syllabus revision, then a mock-and-fine-tuning quarter. Re-touch every subject at least three times.

Phase-by-phase plan

52 weeks total

A 365-day plan only works when you sequence it. Here is how the 1-Year Plan breaks down — foundation, depth, then mocks.

  1. 1

    Foundation Q1

    12 weeks

    Concept pass + textbook coverage

    NCERT/standard-text mastery
    Topic-wise notes
    Concept tests
  2. 2

    Advanced Q2

    12 weeks

    Higher-difficulty material, problem journals

    Reference book problems
    Topic-wise journals
    Weak-area drill
  3. 3

    Practice Q3

    14 weeks

    PYQs + topic-wise mocks

    Last 10 years PYQs
    Topic-mock cycles
    Error log
  4. 4

    Mocks + revision Q4

    14 weeks

    Weekly full-length mocks + final revision

    12+ mocks
    Final cheatsheets
    Last-mile drill

Week-by-week schedule

Week Days Topics covered
1 1–7 Mathematics: Functions (w3)
2 8–14 Physics: Mechanics (w3)
3 15–21 Chemistry: Atomic Structure (w3)
4 22–28 Mathematics: Sequences and Series (w3)
5 29–35 Physics: Thermodynamics (w3)
6 36–42 Chemistry: Chemical Bonding (w3)
7 43–49 Mathematics: Limit and Continuity (w3)
8 50–56 Physics: Electromagnetic Fields (w3)
9 57–63 Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics (w3)
10 64–70 Mathematics: Derivatives (w3)
11 71–77 Physics: Waves and Optics (w3)
12 78–84 Chemistry: Kinetics (w3)
13 85–91 Mathematics: Integrals (w3)
14 92–98 Physics: Modern Physics (w3)
15 99–105 Chemistry: Equilibrium (w3)
16 106–112 Mathematics: Differential Equations (w3)
17 113–119 Physics: Gravitation (w3)
18 120–126 Chemistry: Electrochemistry (w3)
19 127–133 Mathematics: Analytic Geometry (w3)
20 134–140 Physics: Fluid Mechanics (w3)
21 141–147 Chemistry: Solutions (w3)
22 148–154 Mathematics: Vector Algebra (w3)
23 155–161 Physics: Oscillations and Waves (w3)
24 162–168 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (w3)
25 169–175 Mathematics: Spatial Geometry (w3)
26 176–182 Physics: Optics (w3)
27 183–189 Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry (w3)
28 190–196 Mathematics: Trigonometry (w3)
29 197–203 Physics: Current and Circuits (w3)
30 204–210 Chemistry: Acids and Bases (w3)
31 211–217 Mathematics: Inequalities (w3)
32 218–224 Physics: Nuclear Physics (w3)
33 225–231 Chemistry: Solid State (w3)
34 232–238 Mathematics: Complex Numbers (w3)
35 239–245 Physics: Solid State Physics (w3)
36 246–252 Chemistry: Chemical Analysis (w3)
37 253–259 Mathematics: Counting and Probability (w3)
38 260–266 Physics: Mechanical Properties (w3)
39 267–273 Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry (w3)
40 274–280 Mathematics: Statistics (w3)
41 281–287 Physics: Molecular Physics (w3)
42 288–294 Chemistry: Biomolecules (w3)
43 295–301 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants (w3)
44 302–308 Physics: Physical Optics (w3)
45 309–315 Chemistry: Chemistry in Industry (w3)
46 316–322 Mathematics: Mathematical Proofs (w3)
47 323–329 Mathematics: Polynomial Equations (w3)
48 330–336 Mathematics: Applications of Calculus (w3)

Subject-wise topic split

Each topic shows its weightage (1–5 dots) and the concepts you'll cover. Higher-weight topics appear first.

Mathematics

18 topics
  • Functions ●●●○○

    Domain and range, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and their inverses, and composite functions with applications in modeling.

  • Sequences and Series ●●●○○

    Arithmetic and geometric sequences, recurrence relations, mathematical induction, limits of sequences, infinite series, convergence tests, and sum of infinite series.

  • Limit and Continuity ●●●○○

    Concept of limits, properties of limits, L'Hospital's rule, continuity and discontinuity, intermediate value theorem, and applications in calculus.

  • Derivatives ●●●○○

    Differentiation rules, product, quotient, and chain rules, implicit differentiation, related rates, higher order derivatives, and applications to optimization problems.

  • Integrals ●●●○○

    Indefinite and definite integrals, integration techniques (substitution, parts, partial fractions), area under curves, volume of revolution, and improper integrals.

  • Differential Equations ●●●○○

    Formation and solution of first order differential equations, separable equations, linear differential equations, second order equations, and applications to physics and engineering.

  • Analytic Geometry ●●●○○

    Coordinate systems, straight lines, circles, ellipses, parabolas, hyperbolas, parametric equations, and polar coordinates with transformation techniques.

  • Vector Algebra ●●●○○

    Vector operations in 2D and 3D, dot product, cross product, scalar triple product, vector equations of lines and planes, and applications in geometry and physics.

  • + 10 more topics on the full roadmap →

Physics

15 topics
  • Mechanics ●●●○○

    Kinematics in one and two dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, work-energy theorem, conservation of energy and momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum, and collision analysis.

  • Thermodynamics ●●●○○

    Heat and temperature, calorimetry, heat transfer mechanisms, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, Carnot cycle, and heat engine efficiency calculations.

  • Electromagnetic Fields ●●●○○

    Electric fields and potential, Gauss's law, capacitance, magnetic fields, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, electromagnetic induction, and Maxwell's equations overview.

  • Waves and Optics ●●●○○

    Wave properties, superposition, interference, diffraction, polarization, reflection, refraction, lens systems, optical instruments, and interference experiments.

  • Modern Physics ●●●○○

    Special relativity, photoelectric effect, Bohr atom model, de Broglie hypothesis, wave-particle duality, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and introduction to quantum mechanics.

  • Gravitation ●●●○○

    Newton's law of universal gravitation, gravitational field and potential, Kepler's laws, orbital motion of satellites and planets, and escape velocity calculations.

  • Fluid Mechanics ●●●○○

    Fluid statics, Pascal's principle, Archimedes' principle, Bernoulli's equation, fluid dynamics, viscosity, surface tension, and applications in engineering.

  • Oscillations and Waves ●●●○○

    Simple harmonic motion, damped and forced oscillations, resonance, wave equation, sound waves, Doppler effect, and energy transfer in wave phenomena.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Chemistry

15 topics
  • Atomic Structure ●●●○○

    Quantum mechanical model, atomic orbitals, electron configuration, quantum numbers, periodic properties, and relationship between atomic structure and chemical behavior.

  • Chemical Bonding ●●●○○

    Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding, VSEPR theory, hybridization of atomic orbitals, molecular geometry, bond polarity, and intermolecular forces.

  • Chemical Thermodynamics ●●●○○

    Internal energy, enthalpy, Hess's law, bond energies, entropy, Gibbs free energy, spontaneity of reactions, and thermodynamic equilibrium analysis.

  • Kinetics ●●●○○

    Reaction rates, rate laws, order of reactions, rate constants, activation energy, Arrhenius equation, reaction mechanisms, and catalysis.

  • Equilibrium ●●●○○

    Chemical equilibrium, equilibrium constants (Kp, Kc), Le Chatelier's principle, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, and factors affecting equilibrium position.

  • Electrochemistry ●●●○○

    Redox reactions, electrochemical cells, standard electrode potentials, Nernst equation, electrolysis, Faraday's laws, batteries, and corrosion.

  • Solutions ●●●○○

    Solution formation, concentration expressions, colligative properties, Raoult's law, boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, and osmotic pressure.

  • Organic Chemistry ●●●○○

    Hydrocarbons, functional groups, nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, aromatic chemistry, polymers, and organic synthesis strategies.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Why a 365-day plan beats a 1,200-page prep book

DimensionTypical Gaokao (China National College Entrance) bookThis 1-Year Plan
Time to startHours of reading before any study startsSeconds — plan is already here
PersonalisationOne-size-fits-allFits exactly your 365 days
FreshnessPrinted months agoUpdated for the 2026 cycle · verified 2026-04-06
Weightage signalAuthor guessDerived from last 5 years' papers
Cost₹500–2,500₹0
Sign-up requiredOften (with a trial trap)None

Other Gaokao (China National College Entrance) plans

Gaokao (China National College Entrance) 1-Year Plan — common questions

Is 365 days enough to prepare for Gaokao (China National College Entrance)? +

A full year means you are not preparing for Gaokao (China National College Entrance) so much as mastering it — building every one of the 48 topics from first principles, including the low-weight ones that separate top ranks from safe passes. The honest answer depends on your starting point, but this 1-year plan is built to get the most from the time you have: a year to build from the ground up: deep concepts, multiple passes, and a long mock campaign.

How many hours a day does this Gaokao (China National College Entrance) 1-year plan need? +

Plan for 2–3 hours of focused study, covering about 0.13 new topics a day. Quarter-by-quarter: foundations, depth and problem-solving, full-syllabus revision, then a mock-and-fine-tuning quarter. Re-touch every subject at least three times.

What should I skip if I am short on time? +

Cut nothing. Over a year, low-weight topics are exactly where you build the edge most candidates never reach — depth compounds at this length.

When should I start mock tests on this plan? +

Light topic tests in the first months, monthly full-length mocks from the midpoint, shifting to weekly in the final 10–12 weeks. Revisit your error log on a spaced schedule throughout.

Already know the pattern? Generate a topic-by-topic plan.

The full personalised roadmap covers weak topics first, tracks completion, and adapts as you mark topics done.

Generate Personalised Plan →