NABTEB 6-Month Plan
A complete 180-day plan covering 75 highest-weightage topics — prioritised by subject weight, not alphabet. No signup, no fees.
- Days
- 180
- Topics
- 75
- Subjects
- 5
- Phases
- 3
How to actually use your 180 days
Build real understanding, then layer depth, two revision passes, and a structured mock series.
This 6-month plan gives you 180 days to work through 75 weighted NABTEB topics across 5 subjects — roughly 0.42 new topics a day at 2.5–3.5 hours of focused study. That moderate daily load is the point of starting this early — you trade intensity for retention.
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 they become the conceptual backbone the rest of the syllabus hangs off. Cover everything, and give weight 3–5 topics a second problem-solving pass. Low-weight topics get one solid pass — at this length they are worth keeping, not cutting.
Around 6 months lets you do far more than cover NABTEB — you can understand it: a concept pass, a problem-solving pass, then spaced revision across all 75 topics. A multi-month plan fails by drifting in the early, low-pressure weeks. Anchor each month to a concrete checkpoint so the slack does not become a late scramble.
What to prioritise & cut
Cover everything, and give weight 3–5 topics a second problem-solving pass. Low-weight topics get one solid pass — at this length they are worth keeping, not cutting.
Mock tests & revision
Topic and sectional tests through the build phase; full-length mocks every other week from the midpoint, weekly in the final two months. Maintain an error log from the start.
Weekly rhythm
Three arcs: a concept-building phase, a depth-and-problems phase, and a revision-plus-mocks phase. Each subject gets at least two spaced passes.
Phase-by-phase plan
24 weeks totalA 180-day plan only works when you sequence it. Here is how the 6-Month Plan breaks down — foundation, depth, then mocks.
- 1
Foundation
8 weeksBuild concept depth across full syllabus
Topic-wise notesConcept testsRecap docs - 2
Advanced + PYQs
10 weeksPYQs of last 7-10 years; advanced problems
Year-wise PYQ solvingTopic-wise problem masteryConcept gap-fix list - 3
Mocks + final revision
6 weeksWeekly full-length mocks; targeted revision
10+ full mocksWeak-topic eradicationLast-mile drill
Week-by-week schedule
| Week | Days | Topics covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1–7 | English Language: Reading Comprehension (w5)Mathematics: Algebra: Expressions and Equations (w5)Physics: Kinematics and Graphical Analysis (w5) |
| 2 | 8–14 | Chemistry: Atomic Structure and Bonding (w5)Biology: Cell Structure and Functions (w5)English Language: Vocabulary and Usage (w4) |
| 3 | 15–21 | Mathematics: Geometry: Angles and Triangles (w5)Physics: Newton's Laws of Motion (w5)Chemistry: Stoichiometry (w5) |
| 4 | 22–28 | Biology: Enzymes and Metabolism (w5)English Language: Grammar: Tenses and Agreement (w4)Mathematics: Trigonometry: Ratios and Graphs (w5) |
| 5 | 29–35 | Physics: Work, Energy and Power (w5)Chemistry: Acids, Bases and Salts (w5)Biology: Respiration and Gaseous Exchange (w5) |
| 6 | 36–42 | English Language: Sentence Structure (w4)Mathematics: Calculus: Differentiation (w5)Physics: Light: Reflection and Refraction (w5) |
| 7 | 43–49 | Chemistry: Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons (w5)Biology: Transport in Living Things (w5)English Language: Paragraph and Essay Writing (w4) |
| 8 | 50–56 | Mathematics: Calculus: Integration (w5)Physics: Electrostatics and Capacitors (w5)Chemistry: Periodic Table (w4) |
| 9 | 57–63 | Biology: Genetics (w5)English Language: Lexis and Structure (w4)Mathematics: Number Systems and Bases (w4) |
| 10 | 64–70 | Physics: Electric Current and Circuits (w5)Chemistry: States of Matter and Gas Laws (w4)Biology: Cell Division (w4) |
| 11 | 71–77 | English Language: Summary Writing (w4)Mathematics: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages (w4)Physics: Heat and Temperature (w4) |
| 12 | 78–84 | Chemistry: Thermochemistry (w4)Biology: Nutrition (w4)English Language: Comprehension: Inference (w4) |
| 13 | 85–91 | Mathematics: Indices and Logarithms (w4)Physics: Waves and Sound (w4)Chemistry: Chemical Equilibrium (w4) |
| 14 | 92–98 | Biology: Excretion and Homeostasis (w4)English Language: Active and Passive Voice (w3)Mathematics: Quadratic Equations (w4) |
| 15 | 99–105 | Physics: Optical Instruments (w4)Chemistry: Electrochemistry (w4)Biology: Coordination and Nervous System (w4) |
| 16 | 106–112 | English Language: Direct and Indirect Speech (w3)Mathematics: Simultaneous Equations (w4)Physics: Magnetic Field and Electromagnetism (w4) |
| 17 | 113–119 | Chemistry: Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids (w4)Biology: Reproduction (w4)English Language: Letter Writing (w3) |
| 18 | 120–126 | Mathematics: Circle Theorems (w4)Physics: Electromagnetic Induction (w4)Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Esters (w4) |
| 19 | 127–133 | Biology: Variation and Evolution (w4)English Language: Prepositions and Conjunctions (w3)Mathematics: Coordinate Geometry (w4) |
| 20 | 134–140 | Physics: Photoelectric Effect and Atomic Physics (w4)Chemistry: Chemical Kinetics (w4)Biology: Ecology and Ecosystems (w4) |
| 21 | 141–147 | English Language: Idioms and Figurative Expressions (w3)Mathematics: Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode (w4)Physics: Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics (w4) |
| 22 | 148–154 | Chemistry: Amines and Polymers (w3)Biology: Biotechnology (w4)English Language: Pronouns and Antecedent Agreement (w3) |
| 23 | 155–161 | Mathematics: Probability (w4)Physics: Simple Harmonic Motion (w4)Chemistry: Separation Techniques (w3) |
| 24 | 162–168 | Biology: Growth and Development (w3)English Language: Business Correspondence Basics (w3)Mathematics: Mensuration: Areas and Volumes (w4) |
| 25 | 169–175 | Physics: Measurements and Units (w3)Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry (w3)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 180-day plan beats a 1,200-page prep book
| Dimension | Typical NABTEB book | This 6-Month Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Time to start | Hours of reading before any study starts | Seconds — plan is already here |
| Personalisation | One-size-fits-all | Fits exactly your 180 days |
| Freshness | Printed months ago | Updated for the 2026 cycle · verified 2026-04-02 |
| Weightage signal | Author guess | Derived from last 5 years' papers |
| Cost | ₹500–2,500 | ₹0 |
| Sign-up required | Often (with a trial trap) | None |
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NABTEB 6-Month Plan — common questions
Is 180 days enough to prepare for NABTEB? +
Around 6 months lets you do far more than cover NABTEB — you can understand it: a concept pass, a problem-solving pass, then spaced revision across all 75 topics. The honest answer depends on your starting point, but this 6-month plan is built to get the most from the time you have: build real understanding, then layer depth, two revision passes, and a structured mock series.
How many hours a day does this NABTEB 6-month plan need? +
Plan for 2.5–3.5 hours of focused study, covering about 0.42 new topics a day. Three arcs: a concept-building phase, a depth-and-problems phase, and a revision-plus-mocks phase. Each subject gets at least two spaced passes.
What should I skip if I am short on time? +
Cover everything, and give weight 3–5 topics a second problem-solving pass. Low-weight topics get one solid pass — at this length they are worth keeping, not cutting.
When should I start mock tests on this plan? +
Topic and sectional tests through the build phase; full-length mocks every other week from the midpoint, weekly in the final two months. Maintain an error log from the start.
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