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Punjab Patwari 90-Day Study Plan: A Week-by-Week Preparation Schedule

Knowing the syllabus is only half the job; the other half is fitting it into the weeks you actually have. This plan divides Patwari preparation into three 30-day phases, gives weekly targets for every subject and includes two daily timetables — one for full-time aspirants and one for candidates with a job.

By PunjabExams Editorial Team · Updated 29 October 2026 · 6 min read · How we prepare guides

Before day 1: three things to set up

1. Download the official syllabus from the PSSSB advertisement and print it. Tick topics as you finish them.
2. Choose one source per subject. For example, Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Punjabi and social-science textbooks up to Class 10, NCERT books for polity and science basics, and one practice bank. Switching between many books wastes time.
3. Make three notebooks: a short-notes book (facts), a mistakes book (questions you got wrong) and a Punjabi vocabulary book.

Phase 1 (Days 1–30): Build the foundation

The aim of the first month is to cover the basics of every subject so that no section feels unfamiliar.

End of phase 1: take your first full-length mock without pressure. Its purpose is to find your starting level.

Phase 2 (Days 31–60): Cover the full syllabus and add speed

From week 5, take one full mock every Sunday and spend Monday's study time analysing it. Keep doing 25–30 Punjabi questions every day.

Phase 3 (Days 61–90): Mocks, revision and accuracy

• Two full mocks per week, at the same time of day as your exam slot.
• After every mock, add each mistake to your mistakes book with the correct answer and a one-line reason.
• Re-read your short notes every weekend.
• In the last ten days, stop starting new topics. Revise notes, re-solve your mistakes book and take three final mocks.

Daily timetable for full-time aspirants (6–7 hours)

Daily timetable for working candidates (3 hours)

On weekends, working candidates should take the full mock and do its analysis, plus four to five hours on their weakest subject.

How to know if the plan is working

Track three numbers after each mock in a simple table: total score, accuracy (correct ÷ attempted) and Punjabi qualifying score. You are on track if:

• your Punjabi score is comfortably above 60% by day 45;
• your accuracy is above 80% by day 60; and
• your total score rises over three consecutive mocks.

If one subject stays flat for two weeks, change your method for it — not just the hours. For example, replace reading GK notes with answering 50 GK questions on the same topic.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Ignoring Punjabi until the end. It is qualifying, and failing it ends your chance.
• Collecting material instead of revising it. Three revisions of one source beat one reading of three sources.
• Taking mocks without analysis. A mock is a diagnostic test, not a score card.
• Skipping maths because "it's only a few questions". In a close merit list, four or five maths questions can decide selection.

Key points to remember

• Start with the official syllabus and one source per subject.
• Punjabi every day from day 1 — the qualifying test needs 50%.
• Phase 1 (days 1–30): foundations; phase 2 (31–60): full syllabus with weekly mocks; phase 3 (61–90): two mocks a week and revision.
• Track score, accuracy and Punjabi score after each mock.
• Revenue basics: 1 acre = 8 kanal; 1 kanal = 20 marla; jamabandi, girdawari, intkal.
• In the last ten days, revise — do not start new topics.

Practice questions

1. Q1. A Patwari measures a field of 2 kanal 10 marla. How many marla is this?

   • (a) 30
   • (b) 40
   • (c) 50
   • (d) 60
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   Answer: (c) 50 — 1 kanal = 20 marla, so 2 kanal = 40 marla; 40 + 10 = 50 marla.

2. Q2. Which Sikh Guru compiled the Adi Granth in 1604?

   • (a) Guru Nanak Dev
   • (b) Guru Ram Das
   • (c) Guru Arjan Dev
   • (d) Guru Gobind Singh
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   Answer: (c) Guru Arjan Dev — Guru Arjan Dev compiled the Adi Granth and installed it at Harmandir Sahib in 1604.

3. Q3. Find the odd one out: 3, 5, 11, 14, 17

   • (a) 3
   • (b) 11
   • (c) 14
   • (d) 17
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   Answer: (c) 14 — All the others are prime numbers; 14 is not.

4. Q4. A sum doubles itself in 10 years at simple interest. What is the rate of interest?

   • (a) 5%
   • (b) 8%
   • (c) 10%
   • (d) 12.5%
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   Answer: (c) 10% — Interest equal to the principal in 10 years means R × 10 = 100, so R = 10% per annum.

5. Q5. Which Punjabi word is a ਪੜਨਾਂਵ (pronoun)?

   • (a) ਕਿਤਾਬ
   • (b) ਉਹ
   • (c) ਸੋਹਣਾ
   • (d) ਦੌੜਨਾ
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   Answer: (b) ਉਹ — ਉਹ (he/she/that) is a pronoun; ਕਿਤਾਬ is a noun, ਸੋਹਣਾ an adjective and ਦੌੜਨਾ a verb.

6. Q6. In MS Excel, which symbol must begin a formula?

   • (a) ><
   • (b) =
   • (c) @
   • (d) $
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   Answer: (b) = — Every Excel formula begins with the equals sign (=).

Frequently asked questions

Is 90 days enough for the Punjab Patwari exam?

For a graduate with average Punjabi and basic maths, 90 focused days is enough to become competitive. If your Punjabi or maths is weak, start earlier or add an extra month to phase 1.

Which books should I use?

Use the official syllabus as your checklist, PSEB textbooks for Punjabi and Punjab social studies, NCERT books for polity and science basics, and a good question bank for practice.

How many mocks should I take?

Aim for at least 15 full-length mocks across phases 2 and 3, each followed by analysis.

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