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Updated 2026-04-02 · 2026 Edition

NCEE (National Common Entrance Examination) 2-Year Plan

A complete 730-day plan covering 72 highest-weightage topics — prioritised by subject weight, not alphabet. No signup, no fees.

Days
730
Topics
72
Subjects
6
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 72 weighted NCEE (National Common Entrance Examination) topics across 6 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.

NCEE (National Common Entrance Examination) marks are not spread evenly across subjects. Mathematics, Quantitative Reasoning, and Natural Science 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 NCEE (National Common Entrance Examination) from zero in year one and convert understanding into rank-grade speed and accuracy in year two — every one of the 72 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 Mathematics: Number Work: Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals (w5)
2 8–14 English: Comprehension Passages (Short) (w5)
3 15–21 Quantitative Reasoning: Number Patterns and Sequences (w5)
4 22–28 Verbal Reasoning: Word Analogies (w5)
5 29–35 Civic Education: Nigerian National Identity and Anthem (w4)
6 36–42 Natural Science: The Human Body: Major Organs and Systems (w5)
7 43–49 Mathematics: Algebraic Expressions and Simple Equations (w5)
8 50–56 English: Vocabulary and Word Meanings (w4)
9 57–63 Quantitative Reasoning: Simple Word Problems Involving Operations (w5)
10 64–70 Verbal Reasoning: Reading Comprehension and Inference (w5)
11 71–77 Civic Education: Nigerian Constitution and Federalism (w4)
12 78–84 Natural Science: Force and Motion (w5)
13 85–91 Mathematics: Word Problems and Applications (w5)
14 92–98 English: Sentence Completion and Fill in the Blanks (w4)
15 99–105 Quantitative Reasoning: Odd One Out (Numbers) (w4)
16 106–112 Verbal Reasoning: Sentence Completion (w4)
17 113–119 Civic Education: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens (w4)
18 120–126 Natural Science: Living Things: Characteristics and Classification (w4)
19 127–133 Mathematics: Geometry: Angles, Lines and Triangles (w5)
20 134–140 English: Parts of Speech (w4)
21 141–147 Quantitative Reasoning: Number Analogies (w4)
22 148–154 Verbal Reasoning: Jumbled Words and Unscrambling (w4)
23 155–161 Civic Education: The Executive, Legislature and Judiciary (w4)
24 162–168 Natural Science: Plants: Structure and Functions (w4)
25 169–175 Mathematics: Percentages and Ratios (w4)
26 176–182 English: Tenses: Present, Past and Future (w4)
27 183–189 Quantitative Reasoning: Series Completion (Numbers and Figures) (w4)
28 190–196 Verbal Reasoning: Odd One Out (Words) (w4)
29 197–203 Civic Education: Human Rights and Fundamental Rights (w4)
30 204–210 Natural Science: Animals: Classification and Habitats (w4)
31 211–217 Mathematics: Factors and Multiples (HCF and LCM) (w4)
32 218–224 English: Paragraph Writing (w4)
33 225–231 Quantitative Reasoning: Spatial Reasoning: Patterns and Relationships (w4)
34 232–238 Verbal Reasoning: Meaning from Context (w4)
35 239–245 Civic Education: Our National Symbols (w3)
36 246–252 Natural Science: Matter: States and Properties (w4)
37 253–259 Mathematics: Circles: Parts and Properties (w4)
38 260–266 English: Synonyms and Antonyms (w3)
39 267–273 Quantitative Reasoning: Coding and Decoding (Simple) (w4)
40 274–280 Verbal Reasoning: Simple Logic and Deduction (w4)
41 281–287 Civic Education: National Unity and Diversity (w3)
42 288–294 Natural Science: Energy: Forms and Transformations (w4)
43 295–301 Mathematics: Perimeter and Area of Plane Shapes (w4)
44 302–308 English: Singular and Plural Nouns (w3)
45 309–315 Quantitative Reasoning: Figure Series and Sequences (w4)
46 316–322 Verbal Reasoning: Synonyms (w3)
47 323–329 Civic Education: Electoral Process and Voting (w3)
48 330–336 Natural Science: Light and Sound (w4)
49 337–343 Mathematics: Volume and Surface Area (w4)
50 344–350 English: Subject-Verb Agreement (w3)
51 351–357 Quantitative Reasoning: Basic Geometry Reasoning (w4)
52 358–364 Verbal Reasoning: Antonyms (w3)
53 365–371 Civic Education: Civic Virtues: Honesty, Discipline, Justice (w3)
54 372–378 Natural Science: The Solar System and Earth (w4)
55 379–385 Mathematics: Statistics: Pictograms, Bar Charts and Tally (w4)
56 386–392 English: Direct and Indirect Speech (Basic) (w3)
57 393–399 Quantitative Reasoning: Data Interpretation from Simple Tables (w4)
58 400–406 Verbal Reasoning: Alphabetical Arrangement (w3)
59 407–413 Civic Education: Traffic Rules and Road Safety (w3)
60 414–420 Natural Science: Simple Chemical Changes (w3)
61 421–427 Mathematics: Indices and Standard Form (w3)
62 428–434 English: Letter Writing Basics (w3)
63 435–441 Quantitative Reasoning: Distance, Speed and Time Problems (w4)
64 442–448 Verbal Reasoning: Word Classification (w3)
65 449–455 Civic Education: Good Governance and Leadership (w3)
66 456–462 Natural Science: Weather and Climate (w3)
67 463–469 Mathematics: Probability (Simple Events) (w3)
68 470–476 English: Idioms and Simple Proverbs (w3)
69 477–483 Quantitative Reasoning: Ranking and Ordering Problems (w3)
70 484–490 Verbal Reasoning: Cause and Effect Relationships (w3)
71 491–497 Civic Education: The Legislature and Law Making (w3)
72 498–504 Natural Science: Safety in the Home and School (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

12 topics
  • Number Work: Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals ●●●●●

    Performing operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and understanding place value in practical contexts.

  • Algebraic Expressions and Simple Equations ●●●●●

    Simplifying algebraic expressions, expanding brackets, and solving linear equations in one unknown.

  • Word Problems and Applications ●●●●●

    Translating real-life situations into mathematical statements and solving applied word problems.

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

    Understanding properties of angles formed by intersecting lines, triangle types, and angle sum properties.

  • Percentages and Ratios ●●●●○

    Calculating percentages, ratios, proportions, and applying them to solve everyday and examination problems.

  • Factors and Multiples (HCF and LCM) ●●●●○

    Finding highest common factors and lowest common multiples and using them to solve division problems.

  • Circles: Parts and Properties ●●●●○

    Studying radius, diameter, circumference, area of circles, and properties of chords and arcs.

  • Perimeter and Area of Plane Shapes ●●●●○

    Calculating perimeters and areas of triangles, rectangles, squares, and composite plane figures.

  • + 4 more topics on the full roadmap →

English

12 topics
  • Comprehension Passages (Short) ●●●●●

    Reading short passages carefully to answer questions testing literal understanding and basic inference.

  • Vocabulary and Word Meanings ●●●●○

    Building vocabulary by learning word meanings, context clues, prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

  • Sentence Completion and Fill in the Blanks ●●●●○

    Choosing appropriate words to complete sentences meaningfully using grammatical and contextual cues.

  • Parts of Speech ●●●●○

    Identifying and using nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and articles correctly.

  • Tenses: Present, Past and Future ●●●●○

    Using present, past, and future tenses correctly in simple and continuous forms for clear communication.

  • Paragraph Writing ●●●●○

    Writing simple, coherent paragraphs with a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.

  • Synonyms and Antonyms ●●●○○

    Identifying words with similar and opposite meanings to improve language expression and comprehension.

  • Singular and Plural Nouns ●●●○○

    Forming plurals correctly, including irregular plurals, and using singular and plural nouns appropriately.

  • + 4 more topics on the full roadmap →

Quantitative Reasoning

12 topics
  • Number Patterns and Sequences ●●●●●

    Identifying patterns in sequences of numbers and determining the rule to find subsequent terms.

  • Simple Word Problems Involving Operations ●●●●●

    Translating simple word problems into arithmetic operations and solving them accurately.

  • Odd One Out (Numbers) ●●●●○

    Identifying which number in a set does not follow the same pattern or rule as the others.

  • Number Analogies ●●●●○

    Finding the relationship between pairs of numbers and applying the same relationship to find a missing number.

  • Series Completion (Numbers and Figures) ●●●●○

    Finding the next term in a number or figure series by identifying the underlying pattern.

  • Spatial Reasoning: Patterns and Relationships ●●●●○

    Visualising and manipulating shapes in space to understand geometric relationships and patterns.

  • Coding and Decoding (Simple) ●●●●○

    Finding the rule used to encode letters or numbers and applying it to decode given sequences.

  • Figure Series and Sequences ●●●●○

    Identifying patterns in sequences of figures and predicting the next figure in the series.

  • + 4 more topics on the full roadmap →

Verbal Reasoning

12 topics
  • Word Analogies ●●●●●

    Understanding the relationship between pairs of words and applying the same relationship to find a missing word.

  • Reading Comprehension and Inference ●●●●●

    Understanding passages, identifying main ideas, and drawing logical conclusions from textual evidence.

  • Sentence Completion ●●●●○

    Filling in missing words in sentences to make them grammatically correct and semantically meaningful.

  • Jumbled Words and Unscrambling ●●●●○

    Rearranging letters to form meaningful words and arranging words to form coherent sentences.

  • Odd One Out (Words) ●●●●○

    Identifying which word in a group does not belong based on category, meaning, or characteristic.

  • Meaning from Context ●●●●○

    Inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words from the context in which they appear in a passage.

  • Simple Logic and Deduction ●●●●○

    Using given statements to arrive at logical conclusions through basic deductive reasoning.

  • Synonyms ●●●○○

    Identifying words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as a given word.

  • + 4 more topics on the full roadmap →

Civic Education

12 topics
  • Nigerian National Identity and Anthem ●●●●○

    Learning the Nigerian national anthem, pledge, and understanding what it means to be a Nigerian citizen.

  • Nigerian Constitution and Federalism ●●●●○

    Understanding the purpose of Nigeria's constitution, the federal system, and the relationship between tiers of government.

  • Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens ●●●●○

    Learning the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens and the corresponding responsibilities toward the nation.

  • The Executive, Legislature and Judiciary ●●●●○

    Studying the three arms of government in Nigeria, their functions, and how they check each other.

  • Human Rights and Fundamental Rights ●●●●○

    Studying universal human rights, fundamental rights in the Nigerian constitution, and mechanisms for their protection.

  • Our National Symbols ●●●○○

    Studying the Nigerian coat of arms, flag, national flowers, and other symbols representing national identity.

  • National Unity and Diversity ●●●○○

    Understanding Nigeria's ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity and the importance of unity in diversity.

  • Electoral Process and Voting ●●●○○

    Understanding how elections are conducted in Nigeria, voter registration, and the importance of voting.

  • + 4 more topics on the full roadmap →

Natural Science

12 topics
  • The Human Body: Major Organs and Systems ●●●●●

    Learning the major organs of the human body and understanding the functions of key body systems.

  • Force and Motion ●●●●●

    Understanding types of forces, how objects move, speed, direction, and the effects of forces on objects.

  • Living Things: Characteristics and Classification ●●●●○

    Studying the characteristics of living things and classifying them into plants, animals, and microorganisms.

  • Plants: Structure and Functions ●●●●○

    Studying the parts of a plant (root, stem, leaf, flower) and their specific functions in plant life.

  • Animals: Classification and Habitats ●●●●○

    Classifying animals into groups based on characteristics and understanding different habitats they live in.

  • Matter: States and Properties ●●●●○

    Understanding the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas), their properties, and how matter changes state.

  • Energy: Forms and Transformations ●●●●○

    Studying different forms of energy (light, heat, sound, chemical) and how energy is transformed from one form to another.

  • Light and Sound ●●●●○

    Understanding how light travels, reflection, shadows, how sound is produced, and how it travels through different media.

  • + 4 more topics on the full roadmap →

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

DimensionTypical NCEE (National Common Entrance Examination) 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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NCEE (National Common Entrance Examination) 2-Year Plan — common questions

Is 730 days enough to prepare for NCEE (National Common Entrance Examination)? +

Two years is a genuine head start. You can build NCEE (National Common Entrance Examination) from zero in year one and convert understanding into rank-grade speed and accuracy in year two — every one of the 72 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 NCEE (National Common Entrance Examination) 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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