Forty-Day Exam Study Plan | Generated by AI
Here’s a realistic 40-day exam preparation plan (Dec 1, 2025 – Jan 10/11, 2026) designed specifically for someone who works 9-to-6 (or 9-to-7 with commute) on weekdays and has only evenings + weekends free.
You have 4 subjects and roughly 40 days → about 10 days per subject if studied one-by-one (serial), but we’ll use a smarter 2-subject parallel + revision approach so you don’t forget the early ones.
Key Assumptions & Rules
- Weekdays (Mon–Fri): Maximum 3–3.5 hours study (7:30–11 pm) after work → realistic, no burnout
- Weekends (Sat–Sun): 8–10 hours/day possible
- Total study hours available ≈ 180–200 hours → 45–50 hours per subject (perfect amount)
- You will finish all new learning by ~Jan 2, then only revision + past papers from Jan 3–10
The 40-Day Plan (Dec 1, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026)
| Days | Mon–Fri (after work) | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Dec 1–5 | Dec 6 | Dec 7 |
| 13833 Switching & Routing | 13833 full day | 13167 Web Design full day | |
| Week 2 | Dec 8–12 | Dec 13 | Dec 14 |
| 13167 Web Design & Production | 13167 full day | 08553 Java full day | |
| Week 3 | Dec 15–19 | Dec 20 | Dec 21 |
| 08553 Introduction to Programming—Java | 08553 Java full day | 14567 Mobile App full day | |
| Week 4 | Dec 22–26 | Dec 27 | Dec 28 |
| 14567 Mobile Application Dev | 14567 Mobile full day | Mixed revision + weak topics | |
| Week5 | Dec 29–31 (Mon–Wed) | Jan 1 (public holiday?) | Jan 4 |
| Light revision + past papers all 4 | Full-day past papers + mocks | Full-day past papers + mocks | |
| Final Week | Jan 5–9 (Mon–Fri) | Jan 10 | Jan 11 (if needed) |
| 3–4 hours daily: only past papers, quick revision of notes, formula sheets | Final light revision or rest | Exams start |
Detailed Subject-wise 40-Day Split
| Subject | Main Study Period | Approx Hours | What to Finish in Main Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13833 Switching & Routing Technologies | Dec 1 – Dec 10 | 45–50 hrs | All theory + labs (subnetting, VLAN, STP, OSPF, NAT, ACLs, etc.). Solve at least 200–300 practice questions |
| 13167 Web Design and Production | Dec 7 – Dec 18 | 45–50 hrs | HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, JavaScript basics, Bootstrap/Flexbox, small project + past papers |
| 08553 Introduction to Programming—Java | Dec 14 – Dec 26 | 50 hrs | Core Java (OOP, loops, arrays, strings, exception, collections). Solve 15–20 coding problems daily in last 4 days |
| 14567 Mobile Application Development | Dec 20 – Jan 1 | 45–50 hrs | Android basics (Activities, Intents, Fragments, RecyclerView, Room/SQLite, API calls). Build 1–2 small apps |
From Jan 2 – Jan 10 → Pure Revision & Exam Practice Mode
- Jan 2–4 : Full weekend mock exams (timed, 3-hour papers for each subject) Jan 5–9 : Every evening solve 1 full past paper (rotate subjects) + review mistakes immediately Jan 10 : Very light revision or complete rest
Daily Template (Weekdays after work)
7:00–7:30 pm – Reach home, freshen up, dinner
7:30–9:00 pm – Session 1 (90 min focused study)
9:00–9:15 pm – Break
9:15–10:45 pm – Session 2 (90 min)
10:45–11:00 pm – Quick recap of the day + plan tomorrow
→ Sleep by 11:30 pm latest (you need 7 hrs sleep with 9–6 job)
Weekend Template
9:00 am – 1:00 pm → Session 1 (4 hrs with 10-min breaks)
1:00 – 2:00 pm → Lunch + rest
2:00 – 6:00 pm → Session 2
6:00 – 7:30 pm → Break, walk, family
7:30 – 10:30 pm → Session 3 (if needed)
Extra Tips for Success with Full-time Job
- Keep one small notebook/formula sheet per subject → revise in metro/bus every morning.
- Use Pomodoro strictly on weekdays (50/10 or 45/10).
- Record how many past papers you solved → target at least 8–10 full papers per subject.
- If you feel burnt out any weekend, take half-day off and compensate next day — consistency > intensity.
- Dec 25 & Jan 1 are holidays → treat them as golden full revision days.
You’ve got this! 40 days with a 9–6 job is tight but very doable if you stick to the schedule. Start Dec 1 with Switching & Routing (usually the heaviest).
Good luck — crush those January 2026 exams! 🚀