60-Day Study Plan for JKPSC 10+2 Lecturer Zoology based on the official syllabus, divided week-by-week and topic-wise for thorough preparation:
📅 Study Plan: 60 Days (8 Weeks)
🔹 Goal: Cover entire syllabus + practice PYQs + revision
🔹 Strategy: 6 days study + 1 day revision/test per week
🔹 Daily Study Time: 6–8 hours (adjust based on your schedule)
🗓️ WEEK 1: Cell Biology & Molecular Biology (Part I)
Day 1-2:
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Structure and function of cell organelles
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Plasma membrane, mitochondria, Golgi, ER, lysosomes
Day 3-4:
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Nucleus, nucleolus, chromosome structure
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Cell division: mitosis, meiosis
Day 5-6:
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DNA structure, RNA, replication, transcription
Day 7:
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Weekly Test + Revision (Short notes)
🗓️ WEEK 2: Molecular Biology & Genetics (Part II)
Day 8-9:
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Translation, protein synthesis, operon model (Lac operon)
Day 10-11:
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Mendelian genetics, laws of inheritance, linkage & crossing over
Day 12-13:
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Mutations (gene/chromosomal), genetic disorders
Day 14:
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Weekly Test + Solve PYQs
🗓️ WEEK 3: Evolution & Systematics
Day 15-16:
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Evolution: Lamarckism, Darwinism, Neo-Darwinism
Day 17-18:
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Hardy-Weinberg law, speciation, isolation mechanisms
Day 19-20:
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Taxonomy: classification, keys, museum techniques
Day 21:
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Weekly Revision + MCQ Practice
🗓️ WEEK 4: Developmental Biology
Day 22-23:
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Gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, blastulation
Day 24-25:
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Gastrulation, germ layer fate, chick embryo development
Day 26-27:
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Placenta, menstrual cycle, hormonal control
Day 28:
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Self Test + Quick revision notes
🗓️ WEEK 5: Physiology & Endocrinology
Day 29-30:
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Digestive & excretory systems
Day 31-32:
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Circulatory & respiratory systems
Day 33-34:
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Muscles, nerves, impulse transmission
Day 35:
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Endocrine system: pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads
Day 36:
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Revision + Weekly Test
🗓️ WEEK 6: Ecology, Limnology & Environmental Biology
Day 37-38:
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Ecosystem, energy flow, productivity, food chain/web
Day 39-40:
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Biogeochemical cycles, succession, ecological pyramids
Day 41-42:
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Pollution: air, water, soil, eutrophication
Day 43:
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Limnology: lake ecology, physio-chemical factors
Day 44:
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Weekly MCQ Drill + Diagram Revision
🗓️ WEEK 7: Animal Behaviour & Wildlife Conservation
Day 45-46:
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Behaviour: migration, communication, learning
Day 47-48:
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Social behaviour, reproductive behaviour, sexual selection
Day 49-50:
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Wildlife of India and J&K, sanctuaries, management techniques
Day 51:
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Wildlife laws, conservation strategies (in-situ/ex-situ)
Day 52:
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Practice PYQs on ecology & behaviour
🗓️ WEEK 8: Ichthyology + Grand Revision
Day 53-54:
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Fish anatomy, types, adaptations
Day 55:
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Reproductive biology, fish migration, deep sea adaptations
Day 56-57:
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Full syllabus revision using short notes & diagrams
Day 58:
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Full-length mock test (Paper-wise)
Day 59:
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PYQ Practice + Weak area revision
Day 60:
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Rest, confidence boost, ready for exam day ✅
📚 Recommended Books:
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Cell Biology: Alberts or Verma & Agarwal
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Genetics & Evolution: Gardner or P.S. Verma
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Developmental Biology: Balinsky or Gilbert
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Physiology: Guyton (Human), Kotpal (Invertebrate/Vertebrate)
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Ecology & Environment: Odum or E.P. Odum
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Ichthyology: Jhingran or S.S. Khanna