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Updated 2026-04-06 · 2026 Edition

NAT-I (NTS) 1-Year Plan

A complete 365-day plan covering 55 highest-weightage topics — prioritised by subject weight, not alphabet. No signup, no fees.

Days
365
Topics
55
Subjects
4
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
≈ 0.15
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 55 weighted NAT-I (NTS) topics across 4 subjects — roughly 0.15 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.

NAT-I (NTS) marks are not spread evenly across subjects. Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning 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 NAT-I (NTS) so much as mastering it — building every one of the 55 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 Verbal Reasoning: Reading Comprehension (w5)Analytical Reasoning: Syllogisms and Logical Deduction (w5)
2 8–14 Quantitative Reasoning: Number System and Properties (w4)Subject Knowledge: Physics: Mechanics (w4)
3 15–21 Verbal Reasoning: Analogies (Word Relationships) (w4)Analytical Reasoning: Blood Relations (w4)
4 22–28 Quantitative Reasoning: Percentages (w4)Subject Knowledge: Physics: Electricity and Magnetism (w4)
5 29–35 Verbal Reasoning: Sentence Completion (w4)Analytical Reasoning: Direction Sense (w4)
6 36–42 Quantitative Reasoning: Profit and Loss (w4)Subject Knowledge: Chemistry: Physical Chemistry (w4)
7 43–49 Verbal Reasoning: Verbal Analogies (Logical) (w4)Analytical Reasoning: Coding-Decoding (w4)
8 50–56 Quantitative Reasoning: Ratio and Proportion (w4)Subject Knowledge: Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (w4)
9 57–63 Verbal Reasoning: Critical Reading (w4)Analytical Reasoning: Series Completion (Numbers) (w4)
10 64–70 Quantitative Reasoning: Time, Distance and Work (w4)Subject Knowledge: Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics (w4)
11 71–77 Verbal Reasoning: Inference and Conclusion (w4)Analytical Reasoning: Seating Arrangements (w4)
12 78–84 Quantitative Reasoning: Algebraic Expressions (w4)Subject Knowledge: Biology: Human Physiology (w4)
13 85–91 Verbal Reasoning: Synonyms (w3)Analytical Reasoning: Puzzles (Linear and Circular) (w4)
14 92–98 Quantitative Reasoning: Linear Equations (w4)Subject Knowledge: Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus (w4)
15 99–105 Verbal Reasoning: Antonyms (w3)Analytical Reasoning: Statement and Assumptions (w4)
16 106–112 Quantitative Reasoning: Geometry: Lines, Angles and Triangles (w4)Subject Knowledge: Mathematics: Geometry and Trigonometry (w4)
17 113–119 Verbal Reasoning: One Word Substitution (w3)Analytical Reasoning: Statement and Arguments (w4)
18 120–126 Quantitative Reasoning: Data Interpretation (Charts/Tables) (w4)Subject Knowledge: Computer Science: Fundamentals (w3)
19 127–133 Verbal Reasoning: Idioms and Phrases (w3)Analytical Reasoning: Venn Diagrams (w4)
20 134–140 Quantitative Reasoning: Probability and Permutations (w4)Subject Knowledge: Computer Science: Programming Basics (w3)
21 141–147 Verbal Reasoning: Spelling and Vocabulary (w3)Analytical Reasoning: Series Completion (Letters) (w3)
22 148–154 Quantitative Reasoning: Fractions and Decimals (w3)Verbal Reasoning: Odd One Out (Words) (w3)
23 155–161 Analytical Reasoning: Classification and Odd One Out (w3)Quantitative Reasoning: Simple and Compound Interest (w3)
24 162–168 Verbal Reasoning: Jumbled Sentences (w3)Analytical Reasoning: Cause and Effect (w3)
25 169–175 Quantitative Reasoning: Quadratic Equations (w3)Verbal Reasoning: Grammar: Agreement and Usage (w3)
26 176–182 Analytical Reasoning: Ranking and Ordering (w3)Quantitative Reasoning: Circles and Mensuration (w3)
27 183–189 Verbal Reasoning: Contextual Vocabulary (w3)Analytical Reasoning: Cube and Dice Problems (w3)
28 190–196 Quantitative Reasoning: Averages and Statistics (w3)

Subject-wise topic split

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

Verbal Reasoning

15 topics
  • Reading Comprehension ●●●●●

    Strategies for understanding passages, identifying main ideas, making inferences, tone identification, and answering RC questions.

  • Analogies (Word Relationships) ●●●●○

    Word relationship types including cause-effect, part-whole, function, and similarity relationships tested in analogy questions for NAT entrance.

  • Sentence Completion ●●●●○

    Filling appropriate words in blanks to complete grammatically correct and logically coherent sentences in test contexts.

  • Verbal Analogies (Logical) ●●●●○

    Logical relationship between pairs of words, systematic approach to solving analogy problems in entrance tests.

  • Critical Reading ●●●●○

    Evaluating arguments, identifying assumptions, logical fallacies, and assessing strength of conclusions in passages.

  • Inference and Conclusion ●●●●○

    Drawing logical conclusions from given information, making predictions, and identifying implied meanings.

  • Synonyms ●●●○○

    Common academic synonyms, usage in context, and techniques for eliminating options in vocabulary-based questions.

  • Antonyms ●●●○○

    Common antonym pairs, understanding opposites in academic context, and vocabulary expansion techniques.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Analytical Reasoning

15 topics
  • Syllogisms and Logical Deduction ●●●●●

    Deductive reasoning using two premises, Venn diagram method, and drawing valid conclusions from given statements.

  • Blood Relations ●●●●○

    Family relationship problems, coded relationship terminology, and deducing complete family trees from given statements and clues.

  • Direction Sense ●●●●○

    Problems involving cardinal directions, distance traveled, turning angles, and navigation based logical reasoning.

  • Coding-Decoding ●●●●○

    Letter and number coding patterns, analogical relationships in codes, and decoding encrypted messages systematically.

  • Series Completion (Numbers) ●●●●○

    Complete number sequences, identifying patterns, finding next term, and number series logic problems.

  • Seating Arrangements ●●●●○

    Linear and circular seating arrangement problems involving ordering by various attributes in row or circular setups.

  • Puzzles (Linear and Circular) ●●●●○

    Various puzzle types including ranking, scheduling, classification puzzles commonly found in analytical reasoning sections.

  • Statement and Assumptions ●●●●○

    Identifying implicit assumptions in statements, evaluating what must be true based on given premises.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Quantitative Reasoning

15 topics
  • Number System and Properties ●●●●○

    Properties of integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fundamental operations on different number sets.

  • Percentages ●●●●○

    Percentage calculations, percentage increase/decrease, profit-loss percentages, and applications in statistics and data analysis.

  • Profit and Loss ●●●●○

    Cost price, selling price, profit percentage, loss percentage, discount calculations, and marked price problems.

  • Ratio and Proportion ●●●●○

    Direct and inverse proportions, ratio calculations, and solving word problems involving proportional relationships.

  • Time, Distance and Work ●●●●○

    Speed-time-distance relationships, work efficiency problems, pipes and cisterns, and time-distance graphs.

  • Algebraic Expressions ●●●●○

    Algebraic expressions simplification, identities, factorization, and basic algebraic operations and manipulation.

  • Linear Equations ●●●●○

    Formation and solution of linear equations in one and two variables with word problem applications.

  • Geometry: Lines, Angles and Triangles ●●●●○

    Properties of lines, angle relationships, triangle theorems, congruence, similarity, and Pythagorean theorem.

  • + 7 more topics on the full roadmap →

Subject Knowledge

10 topics
  • Physics: Mechanics ●●●●○

    Laws of motion, force and momentum, work-energy theorem, gravitation, and mechanical principles governing physical systems.

  • Physics: Electricity and Magnetism ●●●●○

    Electric circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, and fundamental concepts of electromagnetism.

  • Chemistry: Physical Chemistry ●●●●○

    Chemical equilibrium, rates of reactions, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and solution chemistry.

  • Chemistry: Organic Chemistry ●●●●○

    Hydrocarbons, functional groups, organic reactions, isomerism, and basic organic chemistry principles.

  • Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics ●●●●○

    Cell structure, cell division, DNA replication, gene expression, and fundamental genetics principles.

  • Biology: Human Physiology ●●●●○

    Human body systems including digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and endocrine system functions.

  • Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus ●●●●○

    Algebraic expressions, equations, limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications of calculus.

  • Mathematics: Geometry and Trigonometry ●●●●○

    Plane geometry, solid geometry, trigonometric ratios, identities, and solving triangles.

  • + 2 more topics on the full roadmap →

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

DimensionTypical NAT-I (NTS) 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

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NAT-I (NTS) 1-Year Plan — common questions

Is 365 days enough to prepare for NAT-I (NTS)? +

A full year means you are not preparing for NAT-I (NTS) so much as mastering it — building every one of the 55 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 NAT-I (NTS) 1-year plan need? +

Plan for 2–3 hours of focused study, covering about 0.15 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.

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