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Updated 2026-04-02 · 2026 Edition

NABTEB 2-Year Plan

A complete 730-day plan covering 75 highest-weightage topics — prioritised by subject weight, not alphabet. No signup, no fees.

Days
730
Topics
75
Subjects
5
Phases
4
Two-year deep build a foundations year, a mastery-and-depth year, and a sustained mock campaign across both

How to actually use your 730 days

The long game: build from zero across two cycles, with depth and a sustained mock habit most candidates never reach.

Daily study
1.5–2.5 hours
New topics / day
≈ 0.10
Approach
a foundations year, a mastery-and-depth year, and a sustained mock campaign across both

This 2-year plan gives you 730 days to work through 75 weighted NABTEB topics across 5 subjects — roughly 0.10 new topics a day at 1.5–2.5 hours of focused study. That gentle daily load is the whole advantage of a two-year run — you build mastery slowly enough that it actually sticks.

NABTEB marks are not spread evenly across subjects. Mathematics, Physics, and Biology carry the heaviest weightage in recent papers, so this plan front-loads them — so the first year builds genuine mastery of them, not just familiarity. Nothing is cut and nothing is rushed. At this length the differentiator is depth on the hardest, lowest-frequency topics and relentless revision — the work most candidates skip.

Two years is a genuine head start. You can build NABTEB from zero in year one and convert understanding into rank-grade speed and accuracy in year two — every one of the 75 topics, twice over, with room for the hardest material. The two-year risk is losing momentum in the long flat middle. Set quarterly milestones and treat year-one mocks as checkpoints, or the early lead quietly evaporates.

What to prioritise & cut

Nothing is cut and nothing is rushed. At this length the differentiator is depth on the hardest, lowest-frequency topics and relentless revision — the work most candidates skip.

Mock tests & revision

Year one: topic and sectional tests only, building accuracy. Year two: monthly then fortnightly then weekly full-length mocks, with a disciplined error log you actually revisit.

Weekly rhythm

Think in semesters, not weeks: build, deepen, revise, simulate — repeated across two cycles so every subject is seen many times on a spaced schedule.

Phase-by-phase plan

104 weeks total

A 730-day plan only works when you sequence it. Here is how the 2-Year Plan breaks down — foundation, depth, then mocks.

  1. 1

    Y1 Foundation

    24 weeks

    Concept depth + NCERT-level coverage

    Subject-wise mastery
    Topic notes
    Monthly tests
  2. 2

    Y1 Advanced

    28 weeks

    Reference-book level problems + first PYQ pass

    Topic-wise problem mastery
    PYQ pass 1
    Weak-area journal
  3. 3

    Y2 Practice

    26 weeks

    PYQ deep-dive + topic-wise mocks

    PYQ pass 2
    Topic-mock cycles
    Concept-gap closure
  4. 4

    Y2 Mocks + final

    26 weeks

    Weekly full-length mocks + final revision

    20+ mocks
    Last-mile cheatsheets
    Exam-mode drills

Week-by-week schedule

Week Days Topics covered
1 1–7 English Language: Reading Comprehension (w5)
2 8–14 Mathematics: Algebra: Expressions and Equations (w5)
3 15–21 Physics: Kinematics and Graphical Analysis (w5)
4 22–28 Chemistry: Atomic Structure and Bonding (w5)
5 29–35 Biology: Cell Structure and Functions (w5)
6 36–42 English Language: Vocabulary and Usage (w4)
7 43–49 Mathematics: Geometry: Angles and Triangles (w5)
8 50–56 Physics: Newton's Laws of Motion (w5)
9 57–63 Chemistry: Stoichiometry (w5)
10 64–70 Biology: Enzymes and Metabolism (w5)
11 71–77 English Language: Grammar: Tenses and Agreement (w4)
12 78–84 Mathematics: Trigonometry: Ratios and Graphs (w5)
13 85–91 Physics: Work, Energy and Power (w5)
14 92–98 Chemistry: Acids, Bases and Salts (w5)
15 99–105 Biology: Respiration and Gaseous Exchange (w5)
16 106–112 English Language: Sentence Structure (w4)
17 113–119 Mathematics: Calculus: Differentiation (w5)
18 120–126 Physics: Light: Reflection and Refraction (w5)
19 127–133 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons (w5)
20 134–140 Biology: Transport in Living Things (w5)
21 141–147 English Language: Paragraph and Essay Writing (w4)
22 148–154 Mathematics: Calculus: Integration (w5)
23 155–161 Physics: Electrostatics and Capacitors (w5)
24 162–168 Chemistry: Periodic Table (w4)
25 169–175 Biology: Genetics (w5)
26 176–182 English Language: Lexis and Structure (w4)
27 183–189 Mathematics: Number Systems and Bases (w4)
28 190–196 Physics: Electric Current and Circuits (w5)
29 197–203 Chemistry: States of Matter and Gas Laws (w4)
30 204–210 Biology: Cell Division (w4)
31 211–217 English Language: Summary Writing (w4)
32 218–224 Mathematics: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages (w4)
33 225–231 Physics: Heat and Temperature (w4)
34 232–238 Chemistry: Thermochemistry (w4)
35 239–245 Biology: Nutrition (w4)
36 246–252 English Language: Comprehension: Inference (w4)
37 253–259 Mathematics: Indices and Logarithms (w4)
38 260–266 Physics: Waves and Sound (w4)
39 267–273 Chemistry: Chemical Equilibrium (w4)
40 274–280 Biology: Excretion and Homeostasis (w4)
41 281–287 English Language: Active and Passive Voice (w3)
42 288–294 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations (w4)
43 295–301 Physics: Optical Instruments (w4)
44 302–308 Chemistry: Electrochemistry (w4)
45 309–315 Biology: Coordination and Nervous System (w4)
46 316–322 English Language: Direct and Indirect Speech (w3)
47 323–329 Mathematics: Simultaneous Equations (w4)
48 330–336 Physics: Magnetic Field and Electromagnetism (w4)
49 337–343 Chemistry: Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids (w4)
50 344–350 Biology: Reproduction (w4)
51 351–357 English Language: Letter Writing (w3)
52 358–364 Mathematics: Circle Theorems (w4)
53 365–371 Physics: Electromagnetic Induction (w4)
54 372–378 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Esters (w4)
55 379–385 Biology: Variation and Evolution (w4)
56 386–392 English Language: Prepositions and Conjunctions (w3)
57 393–399 Mathematics: Coordinate Geometry (w4)
58 400–406 Physics: Photoelectric Effect and Atomic Physics (w4)
59 407–413 Chemistry: Chemical Kinetics (w4)
60 414–420 Biology: Ecology and Ecosystems (w4)
61 421–427 English Language: Idioms and Figurative Expressions (w3)
62 428–434 Mathematics: Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode (w4)
63 435–441 Physics: Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics (w4)
64 442–448 Chemistry: Amines and Polymers (w3)
65 449–455 Biology: Biotechnology (w4)
66 456–462 English Language: Pronouns and Antecedent Agreement (w3)
67 463–469 Mathematics: Probability (w4)
68 470–476 Physics: Simple Harmonic Motion (w4)
69 477–483 Chemistry: Separation Techniques (w3)
70 484–490 Biology: Growth and Development (w3)
71 491–497 English Language: Business Correspondence Basics (w3)
72 498–504 Mathematics: Mensuration: Areas and Volumes (w4)
73 505–511 Physics: Measurements and Units (w3)
74 512–518 Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry (w3)
75 519–525 Biology: Human Health and Disease (w3)

Subject-wise topic split

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

English Language

15 topics
  • Reading Comprehension ●●●●●

    Understanding and interpreting written passages, answering inference and literal questions from diverse text types.

  • Vocabulary and Usage ●●●●○

    Building word power through context clues, word formation, and appropriate usage in sentences.

  • Grammar: Tenses and Agreement ●●●●○

    Mastering verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and their correct application in speech and writing.

  • Sentence Structure ●●●●○

    Learning sentence elements, clause types, and constructing grammatically correct and varied sentences.

  • Paragraph and Essay Writing ●●●●○

    Developing organized, coherent paragraphs and full essays with clear thesis, supporting details, and conclusion.

  • Lexis and Structure ●●●●○

    Studying word combinations, collocations, and structural patterns typical in English examinations.

  • Summary Writing ●●●●○

    Condensing longer passages into brief, objective summaries capturing only the essential points.

  • Comprehension: Inference ●●●●○

    Drawing logical conclusions and making inferences from texts that are not explicitly stated.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Mathematics

15 topics
  • Algebra: Expressions and Equations ●●●●●

    Manipulating algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, and using algebra to model technical problems.

  • Geometry: Angles and Triangles ●●●●●

    Studying properties of angles, triangles, polygons, and applying geometry to technical drawings and measurements.

  • Trigonometry: Ratios and Graphs ●●●●●

    Using sine, cosine, and tangent ratios to solve right-angle problems and interpreting trigonometric graphs.

  • Calculus: Differentiation ●●●●●

    Finding derivatives of functions, understanding rates of change, and applying differentiation to practical problems.

  • Calculus: Integration ●●●●●

    Integrating functions to find areas under curves and solving problems involving accumulation.

  • Number Systems and Bases ●●●●○

    Working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and different number bases used in technical trade calculations.

  • Fractions, Decimals and Percentages ●●●●○

    Performing arithmetic operations with fractions and decimals and solving percentage problems in practical contexts.

  • Indices and Logarithms ●●●●○

    Applying laws of indices and logarithms to simplify calculations involving powers and exponential relationships.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Physics

15 topics
  • Kinematics and Graphical Analysis ●●●●●

    Describing motion using displacement, velocity, and acceleration; interpreting motion graphs in technical contexts.

  • Newton's Laws of Motion ●●●●●

    Applying the three laws of motion to solve problems involving forces, inertia, and equilibrium in machines.

  • Work, Energy and Power ●●●●●

    Calculating work done, kinetic and potential energy, and power output for machines and engines.

  • Light: Reflection and Refraction ●●●●●

    Understanding laws of reflection and refraction, critical angle, and applications in optical devices.

  • Electrostatics and Capacitors ●●●●●

    Understanding electric charges, fields, Coulomb's law, and the function of capacitors in circuits.

  • Electric Current and Circuits ●●●●●

    Analysing series and parallel circuits, applying Ohm's law, and understanding domestic wiring principles.

  • Heat and Temperature ●●●●○

    Understanding heat transfer, specific heat capacity, and thermal expansion in workshop and manufacturing contexts.

  • Waves and Sound ●●●●○

    Studying wave properties, sound propagation, resonance, and their applications in communication systems.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Chemistry

15 topics
  • Atomic Structure and Bonding ●●●●●

    Understanding electron configuration, ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding in materials used in trades.

  • Stoichiometry ●●●●●

    Calculating reactants and products in chemical reactions using balanced equations and mole concepts.

  • Acids, Bases and Salts ●●●●●

    Understanding acid-base theories, pH calculations, salt hydrolysis, and neutralisation in practical applications.

  • Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons ●●●●●

    Studying alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, their properties, reactions, and applications in fuels and polymers.

  • Periodic Table ●●●●○

    Using the periodic table to predict chemical properties of elements and their compounds in technical processes.

  • States of Matter and Gas Laws ●●●●○

    Applying Boyle's, Charles's, and ideal gas laws to solve problems involving gases in chemical processes.

  • Thermochemistry ●●●●○

    Understanding exothermic and endothermic reactions, enthalpy changes, and heat calculations in chemical reactions.

  • Chemical Equilibrium ●●●●○

    Studying reversible reactions, Le Chatelier's principle, and factors affecting equilibrium in industrial processes.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Biology

15 topics
  • Cell Structure and Functions ●●●●●

    Studying plant and animal cell organelles, their functions, and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

  • Enzymes and Metabolism ●●●●●

    Learning enzyme structure, function, factors affecting enzyme activity, and metabolic pathways in living organisms.

  • Respiration and Gaseous Exchange ●●●●●

    Understanding aerobic and anaerobic respiration, gas exchange mechanisms, and respiratory structures in organisms.

  • Transport in Living Things ●●●●●

    Studying circulatory systems, blood composition, transport in plants through xylem and phloem.

  • Genetics ●●●●●

    Understanding Mendel's laws, DNA structure, genetic crosses, inheritance patterns, and genetic disorders.

  • Cell Division ●●●●○

    Understanding mitosis and meiosis, their stages, significance, and role in growth and reproduction.

  • Nutrition ●●●●○

    Studying nutrients, balanced diet, digestive systems, and food tests essential for health and wellbeing.

  • Excretion and Homeostasis ●●●●○

    Understanding waste removal mechanisms, kidney function, and how organisms maintain internal balance.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Why a 730-day plan beats a 1,200-page prep book

DimensionTypical NABTEB bookThis 2-Year Plan
Time to startHours of reading before any study startsSeconds — plan is already here
PersonalisationOne-size-fits-allFits exactly your 730 days
FreshnessPrinted months agoUpdated for the 2026 cycle · verified 2026-04-02
Weightage signalAuthor guessDerived from last 5 years' papers
Cost₹500–2,500₹0
Sign-up requiredOften (with a trial trap)None

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NABTEB 2-Year Plan — common questions

Is 730 days enough to prepare for NABTEB? +

Two years is a genuine head start. You can build NABTEB from zero in year one and convert understanding into rank-grade speed and accuracy in year two — every one of the 75 topics, twice over, with room for the hardest material. The honest answer depends on your starting point, but this 2-year plan is built to get the most from the time you have: the long game: build from zero across two cycles, with depth and a sustained mock habit most candidates never reach.

How many hours a day does this NABTEB 2-year plan need? +

Plan for 1.5–2.5 hours of focused study, covering about 0.10 new topics a day. Think in semesters, not weeks: build, deepen, revise, simulate — repeated across two cycles so every subject is seen many times on a spaced schedule.

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

Nothing is cut and nothing is rushed. At this length the differentiator is depth on the hardest, lowest-frequency topics and relentless revision — the work most candidates skip.

When should I start mock tests on this plan? +

Year one: topic and sectional tests only, building accuracy. Year two: monthly then fortnightly then weekly full-length mocks, with a disciplined error log you actually revisit.

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